Pen-Y-Bont Crusader 684 Report post Posted June 25 Just read the sad news that Simon has passed away. Only met him the once but a truly lovely and passionate RL supporter. RIP LRL. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSaint 5,971 Report post Posted June 25 RIP LRL. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 12,389 Report post Posted June 25 Expected but very sad news. He will be missed. 2 Quote Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,599 Report post Posted June 25 RIP Lizard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnoco 7,341 Report post Posted June 25 Sad news if not totally unexpected. Long time contributor to this forum and a passionate RL fan and did more for spreading the game than 95% of us will ever do. RIP 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,343 Report post Posted June 25 He'll be missed. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 6,738 Report post Posted June 25 So sad, so sad. Quote Four legs good - two legs bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,190 Report post Posted June 25 Very sad news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
langpark 727 Report post Posted June 25 I never met the man but knew all about him. No doubt his legacy will live on. Very sad day. RIP brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 15,776 Report post Posted June 25 Very sad news. Rest in peace. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adelaide Tiger 1,289 Report post Posted June 25 The penny just dropped with the reference to LRL. Just saw his photo on the Obituary thread and he looks many years younger than myself. I didn’t know him apart from his postings but condolences to his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Browny 6,902 Report post Posted June 25 That's very sad news. We had a few differences of opinion on here down the years but his contribution to the game, and his passion for spreading it, were enormous. Condolences to his family and friends. Quote I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bird 124 Report post Posted June 25 Never met him but it feels as if I did. RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
langpark 727 Report post Posted June 25 https://www.rlef.eu.com/articles/1830/rugby-league-european-federation-pays-tribute-to-german-pioneer-simon-cooper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celt 804 Report post Posted June 25 Saw this online and came on to let people know. Very sad news indeed. RIP Quote Rugby League: Alive and Handling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yanto 908 Report post Posted June 25 Rest Easy big lad. Many great memories together 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 3,376 Report post Posted June 25 Had the privilege of playing against him, alongside him and refereeing him. A true gent and RL through and through 4 Quote "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJW 250 Report post Posted June 25 RIP. Had disagreements with him on here but it was always differences of opinion and never personal. He'll be missed and a sad loss to both his family and TGG. Quote My wife complains I selfishly stop her fulfilling her true ambition - she really wants to be a rich widow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacksy 616 Report post Posted June 25 RIP Quote Rugby Union the only game in the world were the spectators handle the ball more than the players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number 16 1,237 Report post Posted June 25 RIP fella. Fortune can be cruel beast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnoco 7,341 Report post Posted June 25 Let's not forget, he was only what...46? Terribly sad. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
langpark 727 Report post Posted June 25 Just now, Johnoco said: Let's not forget, he was only what...46? Terribly sad. Yes, and I think he battled for over 5 years?? Sad, but also inspirational at the same time. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 5,794 Report post Posted June 25 Bloody awful news, he seemed like a top geezer and so passionate about RL. Reading the thread from Craig's link over on AOB's obituary thread filled me with emotion. People with a terminal illness can show such amazing courage, especially Simon considering he was only 46 and had a 4 year old daughter. Heartbreaking. RIP fella. 2 Quote RADFORD OUT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Prophet 1,081 Report post Posted June 25 RIP Simon. You are RL through and through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastLondonMike 1,473 Report post Posted June 25 Sad news. RIP Quote Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
