John Collins RIP

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  1. Nor

    NorthernDreamer Well-Known Member

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    Sadly passed away at the age of 71. Another ex Red gone...
     
    NorthernDreamer, Apr 16, 2020
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    RIP John. One of a small number of players in our history to win a promotion and for an outfield player to play every game in any season takes some doing, but in a promotion season what a record.
     
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    The best left footed right back we've had. John played all the 1978/79 promotion winning season at right back, with Phil Chambers doing the same at left back.
    R.I.P. John. Condolences to your family.
     
    JLWBigLil, Apr 16, 2020
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    Remember him well, a good dependable player, never let us down, RIP John and thank you for your valuable contribution to the Reds
     
    mickbruff, Apr 16, 2020
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    One of my favourite players. Good footballer. It's a young age for a sportsman. God Bless.
     
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    That's sad. Remember him well. RIP.
     
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    One of the original 11 from the team I fell in love with.

    RIP John
     
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    RIP John.
     
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    Very sad R I P,every death sad,but even more so in these stressful times ,never saw him play,but sounds a much loved red
     
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    Very sad one of the players responsible for the upturn in our fortunes - I probably saw every home game he played for us RIP
     
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    Yes, me too, I don't remember missing a home game during this period.
     
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    Same here, Dave.
     
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    Sad news, remember him well. Decent LB who we signed from Wednesday if memory serves me right?
    RIP John
     
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    Rest in peace: grew up watching the reds in this era and a good, solid and reliable player he was.
    Great memories from back then...
    Thank's for being a part of it.
     
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    I think all of us who experienced the early to mid seventies and the glorious renaissance starting with Iley and then Clarke will remember that promotion season as one of the finest times of our lives.
    Thanks for your part John. Wonderful memories.
     
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    ditto! was part of the team that began my affinity with the Red Army!!

    RIP and sincerest condolences to his family
     
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    I only knew him as right back and was too young to realise there was anything unusual about him playing on the right but tending to kick the ball with his left. He was the only right back I knew, so it was normal.
     
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    He had a great season in that promotion winning team RIP John.
     
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    Sad to hear of any Red passing away, but especially one who played a big part in one of our special seasons.
    RIP John. Thanks for the memories.
     
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    John and the rest of that 4th division team were legends. He also contributed to the 3rd div team. I've got fond memories of him, Graham Pugh and Norman Hunter giving Terry Curran a torrid time at Swillsbrough when we gave them a masterclass in the dark arts and did them 2-0. Thanks for the memories John. Condolences to your family. Keep biting Norman.
     
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