Bullmania 165 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Archie Bruce, plays for dewsbury moor, played his debut for batley Bulldogs yesterday in Toulouse, found dead in his hotel this morning. So sad to read this the lad was only 20 years of age. Just feel for his family and friends. All my wishes go to his family and friends sad times. sorry if this has been mentioned elsewhere. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batley Bob 981 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Edited August 18, 2019 by Batley Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGFATHER 1,082 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) RIP Archie, my condolences go out to your friends and family at this sad time. Edited August 18, 2019 by DOGFATHER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatleyBird 186 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 I couldn't believe what I was reading this morning, absolutely awful. My condolences go to all Archie's family and friends and everyone at the club. Life can be very cruel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader 381 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Very very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedsdog 20 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 RIP young man. My thoughts go to all Archie's family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggy's mate 2,549 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 This is dreadful news Quote Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greydog 17 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Unbelievably sad news RIP young man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Les Tonks Sidestep 1,386 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Sad, sad news. I bet he was on cloud 9 yesterday making his debut. Thoughts with his family, friends and the Club 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom Horseman 1,764 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 That's dreadful news. Condolences to all who knew him and all at the club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EQUALIZER 467 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 R.I.P fella today Dewsbury and Batley are one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullmania 165 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, EQUALIZER said: R.I.P fella today Dewsbury and Batley are one. The rugby world is one today it's bigger than all clubs put together. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gittinsfan 319 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 How very very sad.Really feel for his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,146 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 That is terrible, terrible news. His family will be devastated and the whole of the RL world will be saddened by this. 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redditchbulldog 375 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Devasting news , thoughts go out to his family friends ,players and staff Quote Stoopid Cup Winner 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Clifton Knight 6 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 So sad,Rest in peace young fella :'-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 513 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Just heard the news from my neighbour. This is such a sad time for the family, especially being many miles from home. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromleybulldog 399 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Awful news. Such a young man. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Archie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bulldog Days 301 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 RIP Archie, and thoughts and prayers to his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batley paul 40 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Terrible news. RIP Archie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9' oller 1,045 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Tragedy, another one for club. Thoughts and prayers go out to Bev and Bronx his parents and younger sister. Unfortunately those at moor who nurtured his development will of celebrated his debut then mourned his loss in the blink of an eye. Hope our lads who shared the room are in one piece too. Very sad 2 Quote '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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moorside roughyed 2,876 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Deepest sympathies to his family, friends and anyone who knew him. Absolutely tragic. RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keep The Faith 461 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Sad news thoughts are with all the family and friends plus everyone in France gutted about losing a great talent in the game result and what else doesn’t matter anymore! I’m sure mr Ball will help his family and friends and teammates 1 Quote http://tombatley.wordpress.com/ Give it a read.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham fisher 1,718 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 This is awful news,so tragic and puts everything into perspective. We all have banter on these forums,mostly friendly but when something like this happens we all come together as one. My thoughts go to his family,friends and all at Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Moor at this very sad time. RIP Archie Bruce 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phildog 636 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 This is absolutely impossible to take in. We have been discussing his place in the scheme of the Bulldog world but never imagined we would be thinking of him in an even greater scheme of things. I'm a grown bloke, a lot nearer that 'dark goodnight' and find it hard to understand this and probably never will. Keep having to stop typing to wipe my eyes. My sincere condolences go to his family in this awful time, I hope the club finds a way to support both them and itself. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
