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bazdaddy
Joined: 26 Jan 2006
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Never had the pleasure of seeing him but from all reports a true champion very sad to hear.
R.I.P Len Thompson. _________________ The black & white jumper, worn by heroes worshipped by millions. |
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ronrat
Joined: 22 May 2006 Location: Thailand
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For those are/were too young. Len was a hero to us in the 60,s early 70s along with Mckenna and all too briefly John Greening. I was 4 years older than my brother so in the backyard games against the saints supporters next door I was big len tapping down to barry price or wayne richardson and then get the ball to Tuddy or Peter or Greening. I remember saving pocket money to by some cheap vinyl promo EP of Len with the footy song on the other side that you could only get at Ampol if your dad bought petrol. I went into the rooms the day McKenna kicked 16 against South and Len Was a giant to a 10 year old. He signed my autograph book and had a handpass with me. I later in life ran into him informally at the Bush Inn in Toorak and shared a quiet one and often saw him on the train. Len the Collingwood Football Club is a huge family, but a close one. We have lost a favourite son but also some one who loved the family and what we all stand for. I don't know if the boys can win friday but all we ask, as len would, that we give it the best shot we can. Len was robbed of a couple of flags and a lot of years but he he was a proud Collingwood man and we are all proud of him, well I am. Floreat Pica _________________ Annoying opposition supporters since 1967. |
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Cangaru
Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Location: Mexico
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R I P. _________________ Hello everybody an Aussie livin in Mexico, just wanting to keep up to date with the footy club. |
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joffa corfe
PREMIERS 2010
Joined: 13 Nov 2003
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In due time i'll print this topic and send it off to Lens Daughter Laura, she will be stoked so many cared to offer condolences! _________________ Football is Greatness
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Greg J
Joined: 13 May 1999 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Len,
You were the first player's name who I knew. To me, you were Collingwood. Rest in peace. I'll drop in and have a beer for you at the Bush Inn.
Greg
_________________ Scooby Doo says "I've been to Lexus too." |
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piester
Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Location: Abbotsford
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It is worth a look at the notices in the Herald Sun's web site, many great Collingwood names have put in death notices, but also many from the general football world which shows the respect in which Len was held by the whole football community. RIP a Collingwood legend. _________________ Is there any place you would rather be, than with me at the MCG? |
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Cuthbert Collingwood
Once was on fire, now all at sea
Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Location: The BBC (Brunswick Bowling Club)
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Vale Len _________________ McRae for Governor-General! |
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3rd degree
Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote
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ronrat wrote: | For those are/were too young. Len was a hero to us in the 60,s early 70s along with Mckenna and all too briefly John Greening. I was 4 years older than my brother so in the backyard games against the saints supporters next door I was big len tapping down to barry price or wayne richardson and then get the ball to Tuddy or Peter or Greening. I remember saving pocket money to by some cheap vinyl promo EP of Len with the footy song on the other side that you could only get at Ampol if your dad bought petrol. I went into the rooms the day McKenna kicked 16 against South and Len Was a giant to a 10 year old. He signed my autograph book and had a handpass with me. I later in life ran into him informally at the Bush Inn in Toorak and shared a quiet one and often saw him on the train. Len the Collingwood Football Club is a huge family, but a close one. We have lost a favourite son but also some one who loved the family and what we all stand for. I don't know if the boys can win friday but all we ask, as len would, that we give it the best shot we can. Len was robbed of a couple of flags and a lot of years but he he was a proud Collingwood man and we are all proud of him, well I am. Floreat Pica |
Great post Ron. _________________ " Ohhh Banksy and out comes the Note Book".
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archie
Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Victoria
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COLLINGWOOD - LEN - FOREVER _________________ When we're good they never remember ...
When we're bad they never forget! |
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Joel
Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula
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The Footy Show did a very nice tribute to Len. Hopefully someone can put it on Youtube or something. |
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The Prototype
Paint my face with a good-for-nothin smile.
Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Location: Hobart, Tasmania
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I was listening to my dad talk about how good he was and I've heard about how many people have said what a good player he was, the sad thing is most of us younger fans could have seen more of him play via some old games being shown.
For us that didn't see you play Len, we may never get the chance to fully appreciate your footballing ability. But your memory will always live on in the hearts of all Magpie supporters, young or old.
R.I.P Len. _________________ Ðavâgé
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joffa corfe
PREMIERS 2010
Joined: 13 Nov 2003
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London Dave
Ješte jedna pivo prosím
Joined: 16 Dec 1998 Location: Iceland on Thames
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Quote: | Collingwood Football Club would like to announce that a funeral service to celebrate the life of Len Thompson will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday 27 September at 10.30am.
The Collingwood players will wear black arm bands during tonight’s game in memory of one of Collingwood’s favourite sons. |
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luvlicca
Oh Nicky your so fine, your so fine you blow my mind!!!!!!
Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Location: Rockingham
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I thought the tribute on the footy show was brilliant. I cried!! It was so sad!!! _________________ - Thanks for the memories Licca - I'm gonna miss you!!! - Bring on 2008 - Nick Maxwell has my vote for Captain - |
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Magpiefan3
Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Location: Ponsford Stand N29
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