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Ian
Sanders Tributes
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26th August
1961 - 2nd March 2009
Rest in
Peace Ian
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From: Russell (Ulverley Hawks Under 10s A
Manager) |
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Message: Our Condolences |
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Date: Sunday 8th March 2009 |
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To Ian's family, we are very sorry to hear of
your sad loss, we are thinking of you in this
sad time.
We
have entered the Wythall Tournament the last two
years running, & have really enjoyed it.
Ian was a lovely guy, & will be a great loss to
your club.
Russell (Ulverley Hawks) |
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From: Mark Jeys |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Monday 9th March 2009 |
What a great loss for Wythall Juniors and
football in general.
Ian was a man with a strong character and
will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was the one that welcomed Jack into
Wythall Juniors, giving him lots of
encouragement and only asked that he did his
best, for that we will be eternally
grateful.
God bless Ian, our wishes are with Sue Nick
and Jason at this sad time.
Mark, Michelle Jack (JJ) and Jessica (under
15’s)
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From: Jeff Walker |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Monday 9th March 2009 |
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To Sue Nick
and Jason, our hearts go out to you all, To
lose someone at such a young age is beyond
comprehension.
Ian has
made such a huge impact on junior football
in every aspect, always on hand to offer his
services what ever the request. He will be
greatly missed.
Jeff,
Faith,Callum and Luca Walker
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From: Vance Brownhill |
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Message: Message to Ian and family |
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Date: Monday 9th March 2009 |
Having 1st met Ian, when Jason was in under 7's
, I found a man that had the same passion, but
bigger when it come to youth football, and
making it better. His hard work at all levels in
the game, for both the clubs he worked with and
also his commitment to improve and reduce all
foul play that is in our youth game.
When I was given the chance to work with Ian at
Wythall FC with then the U13's side, it was a
great pleasure, and indeed a experience to learn
from his passion and commitment to both Wythall
and the youth game at all levels. We all should
take Ian's passion for making this youth game a
better place for future children to play without
pressure and take his commitment for fair play
into our coaching and management of teams and
players.
Ian, for me you have and will always have my
greatest respect, I too have learnt from you,
maybe the Wythall summer tournament can have a
memorial cup in your name? I will be talking to
John, on this. God bless to Sue and family, may
your god bless you, see You in your world Ian on
Thursday.
Vance Brownhill.
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From : Jo Walsh |
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Message: Ian |
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Date: Monday 9th March 2009 |
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Ian was a truly great man never too busy to
lend a helping hand, he has genuinely
touched our family's life and we shall never
forget his great character, we will miss his
tales about the rabbits he adopted from us,
when to my horror i found out we didn't have
two females!!!! It was a privilege knowing
you.
Rest in Peace Ian
Mick,Jo,Daley,Mia x (Wythall Juniors under
15's)
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From :Mark Bullivant |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Monday 9th March 2009 |
To all in the Sanders Family.
I was shocked to hear that Ian had passed away
and I share in your loss.
Over the years I knew Ian, I grew to respect him
as a man that loved football and as a man that
wanted to develop young footballers to reach
their potential on the field whilst encouraging
them to be respectful individuals.
Ian has contributed to youth football in this
area and I am proud to have known him.
My thoughts are with you.
Mark Bullivant. Parkway Rovers
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From : Thomas Kirkham |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Monday 9th March 2009 |
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It
was with great sadness that I read the
notice on the CWYFL website and your tribute
regarding the sad news of the passing away
of Ian Sanders.
I do not claim to have known Ian well, but I
have met him when he has been refereeing our
matches. He truly was a nice person, warm,
friendly and honest. It is a sad time for us
all involved in football when one of it's
highly liked and trusted members passes
away.
Please pass on our best wishes to Ian's
friends and family at this sad time for them
on behalf of Hunt End Rangers of Redditch.
Yours sincerely,
Tom Kirkham (U16's manager and Secretary of
Hunt End Rangers FC.)
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From : Alison Wagstaff (WythallJuniors Under 8s) |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Tuesday 10th March 2009 |
There was nothing left to say that had not
already been said about a truly remarkable man.
It was Connor's (aged 7) idea to choose a poem,
so that was what he did:-
Oh Referee!
As
soon as Ref pulled on the shirt
His senses went on to red alert
Ears flapped to catch every sound
Sturdy feet covered each inch of ground
Eyes wide open to each trick in the book
Dished out cautions ignoring dirty looks
After ninety minutes, a field of cramping limbs
No-one stops to consider him
When play is over, the game all done
Points are lost or shared or won
Do players ever stop to think
That the referee might like a drink?
Simon, Alison, CONNOR, Finlay
and all Wythall U8s managers, players and
parents.
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From : Marie Loughlin |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Tuesday 10th March 2009 |
How tragic to hear of Ian passing away. Ian
introduced us to Wythall
Football Club a few years ago and he always
supported and encouraged Ryan with his
football. We knew Ian as a kind gentle man,
with a heart of
gold. He will be a great loss to junior
football. Our thoughts are with
the family at this time. Sue, Nick, Jason -
keep in touch.
Marie and
"Big" Ryan.
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From : Matt Stevens |
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Message: Ian Sanders |
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Date: Friday 13th March 2009 |
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I
would just like to say goodbye to good bloke,
and a good ref. He will be missed on and
off the pitch.
yours - Matty and family
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