Supertyke Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The Club have announced on Facebook that Gary Coyle passed away this afternoon... Although I didn't know him personally we had a good few chats when I was setting up the Bulldogstalk website. Very sad to hear this news, my thoughts go out to his family. RIP mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9' oller Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This genuine? Terrible if so. Our clan are dropping like flies. Didnt he have an influence in the bissa start up and run our photography for a while. Could only be early 50's when I met him at fev 'Shaw cross juniors, Birkenshaw, Mirfield, Heckmondwike Panthers, Stainland Stags and then the Heavy woolen donkeys... WARDY, STOZZA, GT, KARL OR KEAR MUST OF DROPPED A DIGIT FROM MY MOBILE NUMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertyke Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Heres what the club said 9'oller "We're saddened to hear of the death of long time Batley supporter and founder member of Bissa, Gary Coyle, who passed away this afternoon following a short illness.Our thoughts go out to Gary's family and friends at this difficult time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Terribly sad news RIP Gary Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Shocking, really shocking. RIP Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morti Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 very sad news, R.I.P. Gary, (Dewsbury Rams fan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BISSA... Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 On behalf of BISSA may we pass on our sincere condolences to Gary's family on his passing away. Gary was THE founder member of BISSA. It was his idea all those years ago that created what we know as BISSA. He worked tirelessly to make it work and it did/has for the last 13 years. Testament to his idea. RIP Gary. The BISSA Committee. "Keep The Faith Tee Shirts now available from BISSA" Spread & Save please hand your jars or any other container in on match days Sponsored by Londis, Bradford Road Liversedge Visit the BISSA Online Shop to purchase DVDs, books and event tickets here BISSA website http://www.bissa.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybulldog Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 So sorry to hear this sad news, RIP Mr Coyle thoughts go out to Gary's family at this tragic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just heard the sad news, condolences to his family,rip Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolie Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Very sad news r.i.p Gary Your banter will be sadly missed Condolences to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Days Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 RIP Gary, and my condolences to his family. He always had the Club at heart, which manifested in his visionary legacy of BISSA, and argued vociferously from the 'back benches' if he felt something was not quite right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman LMAO Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Very sad and stunning news. Only in his mid 50s. He was a Gallant Youth through and through and a RL man. And a pretty decent photographer. RIP Coyley and condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirstallDog Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 RIP Gary..a very decent lad. My sincere condolences to all his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Very sad. I never met Gary but wrote with him when I first joined the site. He was very helpful to me. He remembered me when I was on a radio Leeds quiz once and wrote to me which I appreciated. I really enjoyed reading his posts. It feels very sad that he won't be contributing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Shocked and saddened. A real RL man of opinions and energy - he will be sadly missed on this forum and elsewhere. Condolences to his family. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaz9 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 very sad news RIP Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 That is a terrible shock.I always found him very friendly, a.great guy.RIP Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Coates Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What shocking and saddening news. I enjoyed some fantastic debates with Gary on this site over the years, from rugby to religion and politics and everything in between. It was people like Gary that carried this site in its early days and, in my opinion, really captured the spirit of what it should be about. Real people who live and breathe the sport exchanging views about subjects they feel passionate about. Things often got very heated, but there was never a nasty word exchanged. He certainly had some strong opinions on a range of subjects and we butted heads on a lot of stuff, over a lot of thread pages - great times! A few years ago I asked him if he'd be able to do me framed photo of a Rams player. I drove over to pick it up, he invited me into his home and when it came to paying for the cost of the frame, printing etc. he told me to keep my money in my pocket. As a brassic student I thought that was an amazing gesture, and it's still something that sticks with me today. He also provided all the HTML and templates for the 'new' Dewsbury Rams website in 2007 for no payment, or even credit. And the quality of the photography he's produced over the years speaks for itself. It's brilliant that his legacy lives on through BISSA. You'll be missed, Gary. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What shocking and saddening news. I enjoyed some fantastic debates with Gary on this site over the years, from rugby to religion and politics and everything in between. It was people like Gary that carried this site in its early days and, in my opinion, really captured the spirit of what it should be about. Real people who live and breathe the sport exchanging views about subjects they feel passionate about. Things often got very heated, but there was never a nasty word exchanged. He certainly had some strong opinions on a range of subjects and we butted heads on a lot of stuff, over a lot of thread pages - great times! A few years ago I asked him if he'd be able to do me framed photo of a Rams player. I drove over to pick it up, he invited me into his home and when it came to paying for the cost of the frame, printing etc. he told me to keep my money in my pocket. As a brassic student I thought that was an amazing gesture, and it's still something that sticks with me today. He also provided all the HTML and templates for the 'new' Dewsbury Rams website in 2007 for no payment, or even credit. And the quality of the photography he's produced over the years speaks for itself. It's brilliant that his legacy lives on through BISSA. You'll be missed, Gary. Nice words Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldram Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 What shocking and saddening news. I enjoyed some fantastic debates with Gary on this site over the years, from rugby to religion and politics and everything in between. It was people like Gary that carried this site in its early days and, in my opinion, really captured the spirit of what it should be about. Real people who live and breathe the sport exchanging views about subjects they feel passionate about. Things often got very heated, but there was never a nasty word exchanged. He certainly had some strong opinions on a range of subjects and we butted heads on a lot of stuff, over a lot of thread pages - great times! A few years ago I asked him if he'd be able to do me framed photo of a Rams player. I drove over to pick it up, he invited me into his home and when it came to paying for the cost of the frame, printing etc. he told me to keep my money in my pocket. As a brassic student I thought that was an amazing gesture, and it's still something that sticks with me today. He also provided all the HTML and templates for the 'new' Dewsbury Rams website in 2007 for no payment, or even credit. And the quality of the photography he's produced over the years speaks for itself. It's brilliant that his legacy lives on through BISSA. You'll be missed, Gary. Spot on Tom - very sad news, and he will be missed by all HW supporters. RIP mate. Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Coyle Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thank you for all your kind messages, we are all so very touched by your love and support. The Funeral will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium Tuesday 13th September 2016 at 2pm. Afterwards at Batley IDLC (Batley Nash). All welcome. Thanks, Cath, Jordan and Niall x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Just read this news and Im gutted. I met Gaz a few times at Featherstone, and he helped me out on numerous occasions with absolutely top quality photos for the Rovers yearbook. All for free of course, as was his way. Very sad indeed. Rest In Peace Gary and my condolences to his family. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddoggy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Lost for words. A genuine supporter, a man of opinions which he stated without fear or favour and a real RL guy through and through. A sad loss - RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 What a pizzer..... Rugby lost another stalwart. RIP.... "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Gary, we'll miss you. This is a real shock. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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