The news of Terry taking his own life is still something I can't quite believe. I didn't know him personally and never had the chance to meet him but to me and my wife he will always be forever in our memories for his efforts on the field in the cherry and white.

On the news breaking the shock was incredible but soon after we both ended up talking about a game at the DW (JJB back then) in which Terry ended up with the ball in his hands at around the half way line and clear field in front of him to the try line. Neither of us can remember the game or the opponents but we can both picture the look on his face as he ran towards the south stand. He looked left and right for support but was on his own as he ran towards the line with the chasing backs close on his heels, at that moment everyone in the stand seemed to be willing him towards the line, I even remember beckoning him towards me as he pinned his ears back and went for it. He was caught close to the line but his strength and, as I've thought about it, the will of the crowd got him over the line. He celebrated right in front of us, to the left of the posts and made it a memory that I will never forget.

Sport can be so inpersonal these days but players like Terry who wore their heart on their sleeve and gave their all for the club made us all feel that we, as fans, were in the game as well. What he felt, we felt too.

Apologies for the long post but I just had to share this.

Terry - Many thanks.
My deepest sympathys to his family and friends.

Graeme West's words on the Granada news report left a real lump in my throat. I know my dad, who was the priest found it a very moving occasion. He felt honoured to officiate and was genuinely impressed with the number of people who turned up to lend their support. It says a lot about the man, and about the people of the town.

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That's just had me crying my eyes out

I had to work yesterday so couldn't get to the stadium or the church, but a few friends and my mum went and told me about it. I can't begin to imagine how his family must be feeling.

As Graeme West said..."He's a young Wiganer, they all support their own".........R.I.P. Terry.

both really hard to watch and listen to! a great man and player has left this earth and will never be replaced, neither physically nor in the hearts of rugby league fans from all over! R.I.P terry, you will be sadly missed!