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| Quote: Leyther_Matt "Such sad news. Spent many an hour with Frank over the years, chatting at home games, reserve games, travelling to away games together and often watching neutral games together, be they at Swinton, Salford, Halifax or wherever.
Frank has been in ill health for some time but was still managing to get to home games earlier in the season if not necessarily every game home and away as had always been the case in the past.
A real pleasure to have called him a friend and I’m sure hundreds will feel likewise. He will be sadly missed.'"
Well said Matt, Frank was such a lovely man
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17580.jpg First game was in 1967, and have been hooked since day 1. Now live in Vancouver, Canada but follow our team any way I can.
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| To the best of my knowledge I’ve never met Frank but if he ever stood behind the sticks at Hilton Park maybe I did. Either way after years of reading his posts on here I feel like I knew him.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rest In Peace Frank
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She carries on through it all......
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| A sad sad day.
Known, respected and liked so much by all who met him at fev
R.I.P owd lad.
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| You'll be missed Frank RIP lad
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| Very very sad news. My deepest condolences to all Frank's family and many friends. RIP Frank, you will be missed by all who knew you.
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| I have probably met & spoke with Frank a dozen times & he was a real friendly fella with a great dry sense of humour.
I will never forget his favourite line "fixed income" or his love of a glass of red & his love for Leigh Centurions.
#LeytherInTheSky
#FixedIncome
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| RIP Frank.He could certainly talk rugby and his limited income occasionally stretched to a couple of reds.Had many a natter in the 3 pigeons and the wren and he would always go out of his way to find my partner and I in the shay or Leight stadium if not in the pub.A true gentleman and a rugby stalwart who will be missed by many in the wider rugby league family.Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
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| Saddened on reading this thread on the way into work this morning. Only knew Frank for about 18 months but after our meeting shared many a pint with him and his mate, Peter, down at the Egerton in Salford. Despite the territory, he was always ‘distinguised’ by his very much lived in Centurions cap and was ever an affable quaffer. He’d been frail of late but I didn’t see this coming. I’m usually a Wobbly Bob man but will raise a pint of Holts’ Best both for him and to him this evening. Condolences to family and friends. RIP Frank.
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| I met him in the George when I was meeting Charlie for a Fax game. Lovely bloke and good company.
Condolences to all his family and friends.
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| Very sad news.
A character who will be missed by many.
R.I.P. Frank.
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| I had the pleasure of speaking to Frank on match days & he always came across as a nice genuine guy. A the Leyther through & through sad to hear he's passed away rest in peace Frank
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| Franks Funeral will take place on Friday 10th August at 1.00pm at Howe Bridge Crematorium,all are welcome and Club colours can be worn,there is a buffet after at Leigh Miners for those who want to attend.
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| Quote: charlie caroli "Franks Funeral will take place on Friday 10th August at 1.00pm at Howe Bridge Crematorium,all are welcome and Club colours can be worn,there is a buffet after at Leigh Miners for those who want to attend.
Ian,I'm absolutely gutted i can't make it ,as i'm at Haydock races that day. Would you be kind enough to pass on my condolences to his siblings? Cheers.
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| Quote: Cokey "Ian,I'm absolutely gutted i can't make it ,as i'm at Haydock races that day. Would you be kind enough to pass on my condolences to his siblings? Cheers.'"
No problem Derek.
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| Quote: charlie caroli "No problem Derek.
Thanks Ian.
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