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Willie Thorne

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Gyp Rosetti, Jun 17, 2020.

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  1. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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  2. muffitO'tea

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    Can't believe he was only in his 60s. What a shame, RIP
     
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  3. StevieBhoooy!

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    Not a big snooker fan but Saw him and Reardon once at an exhibition game my dad dragged me to ... Those guys were ‘entertainers’ as much as great snooker players. Characters that you don’t seem to get any more...

    . I remember it was the first time my dad bought me a sneaky pint although I was well under age...

    £38 grand punts and a Miss UK at home ... never realised what a ‘player’ he was!
     
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  4. paulie walnuts Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Sad news. Brilliant player and a good commentator too.
     
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  5. Garrymac1888 Gold Member Gold Member

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    That is sad news, one of those players that take your mind back to when snooker was huge!
     
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  6. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Ffs that is sad news, seemed like a lovely big guy.

    R.I.P
     
  7. paulie walnuts Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    One of these guys that’s always looked old. He must have been in this thirties when I first watched him play and he looked old then!
     
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    Very sad,a brilliant Snooker player who totally underachieved,Great Commentator as well.And yes he did look a lot older in his prime,but then looked largely the same.R.I.P Great Character:49:
     
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    Nice fella. RIP.
     
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    Saw him at Alex Higgins funeral a few years back. RIP
     
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