Patrick Cryne sadly passed away

[EastStandRed]

Barnsley Football Club are devastated to announce that Mr Patrick Cryne has passed away over the weekend at the age of 66.

Mr Cryne had been battling cancer since November 2016.

Club Custodian for 14 years and widely regarded amongst the loyal fan base as the ‘saviour’ of the Club since taking control in 2003, Mr Cryne has been held in the highest of regards both at Barnsley Football Club and across the footballing world.

Born and raised in the town of Barnsley, Mr Cryne’s earliest footballing memories date back to over 60 years ago where a first appearance at Oakwell with his Uncle Ernest caught the imagination, allowing for a lifetime of dedication to Barnsley Football Club in any way possible. This dedication and love, truly earned Patrick the tag as ‘one of our own.’

Mr Patrick Cryne will be deeply and sadly missed by everybody connected to the Club and we are all sending our deepest condolences to his wife Jean, son James and the rest of his close family.

The Club fully acknowledges that this news will be deeply upsetting to many people but we ask for privacy at this painful time.

[animallittle3]

We never saw eye to eye but that's football and it can divide us all at times .

I'm deeply saddened to hear Patrick's passed away .

My thoughts are with Patrick's family at this sad time .

RIP Patrick Cryne

[EastStandRed]

[Wardy]

RIP from a Blade. Seems like Patrick was a good’un.

Sixty six is no age really.

Should get a great “ send off” as he seems to have been held in high regard by Barnsley people.

All part of the football family. May go to the funeral myself.

Commiserations to friends family and all Barnsley supporters

[animallittle3]

From the bbc


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42776060

[red syy]

Shocked knew he hadn't got long but didn't know it was that close!!! R. I. P Patrick....

[bigred1032]

A terribly sad day for everybody associated with the club. Some may not have agreed with some of the things he did but that doesn’t take away from the fact that without him we wouldn’t have a football club to support. Thoughts are very much with his family at this time

[Barnsley Chop]

Very sad news indeed, God bless you Patrick.

[Yak]

RIP

From a miller
sad news indeed.

Thoughts to all at this difficult time.

[SBRed48]

We knew it wo coming but that dunt mek it any less sad.
A true Red.
Thank you for all you did for our club.
RIP