lazarus Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I am sad to have to advise that League Chairman, John Bennett, died in the early hours of this morning, having suffered a massive heart attack last Thursday, since when he had been in an induced coma. Sadly he was unable to respond to any of the treatment attempted by the hospital. John had been dogged with ill health over the last two seasons or so, which is why he was unable to attend CCL matches which he used to enjoy so much every Saturday. He was also one of the nicest and most considerate men in football and will be sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomaya Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Condolences to his friends and family. As usual, puts things in perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbetweener Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 my thoughts are with his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTFCSUPPORTER Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Very sad news, thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krooner Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 One of the reasons this league is so good. John always had time to talk to anyone about football and especially CCL football. He also had a lot of time for the referees and on many occasions I had great conversations with John. He will be missed and is a loss to the CCL family. My thoughts go out to his family at this tough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newby marvel Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 thoughts are with his family from all at bedfont sports fc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggers Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thoughts with John's family at this difficult time, from all at MVSCR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartley Row Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 A true gentleman. RIP John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mayor Of Simpleton Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I never knew the gentleman, but any death is very sad so my thoughts are with his family and friends at this understandably poignant time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex EL_Gaffer Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Very sad news indeed, my thoughts go out to his family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aupostie Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Very sad news & from the club & myself we send our condolences to his family. Will be greatly missed by everyone who is & has been involved with the -ccl. R I P JOHN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer59 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Very sad news and everyone at Molesey sends their sincere condolences to the family and friends of John. This is a great forum and there are many threads that cause friction and inspire debate, but it is followed by genuine and sincere people. As mentioned above, this puts everything into perspective. John was a good, honest man, who will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Clapham Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Sad news. Knew John originally from my time in the Ealing Youth League. Lovely man. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrup No2 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Rip fella!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPCTFC Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Sad to hear this. I used to see John at games once in a while and he'd always say hello to me even though we were never formally introduced. Although I never had more than a fleeting chat with him, it was obvious he was a genuinely nice bloke. As Kroonz says, it's people like him who make this league a good one to be part of. R.I.P. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomaya Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Will there be a minute's silence at the first league fixtures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yes, we will be asking clubs to observe a minute's silence prior to their first league match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Very sorry to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big J R Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I did get your e-mail Alan, but have been tied up with family matters. Sad news indeed. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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