I’m sad to announce that our friend and respected poster WBA53 passed away in August 2019 from cancer.

I had a reply from his son James today informing me of this sad news, I think we all suspected the worst but nonetheless very sad.

James said that he hopes everyone will raise a glass of ale at some point to his old man’s memory and I know this will be something many will want to do once life returns to normal and we can meet pre match.

I’m sure even Des will break his newfound teetotal regime in such a good cause😏

I’ve told James about the match day thread his dad always started and that it’s been continued in his memory, I think we all agree that this continue for as long as this forum continues.

Some of you may remember that 53 was not overly impressed when I asked him if his Avatar picture was a picture of himself when he was younger 😆😆

It was of course Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac who John loved and got me interested in for which I’ll be eternally grateful.

It feels appropriate therefore to add a musical link to which I know John would approve.

RIP WBA53 - John Rowland - Our friend.


https://youtu.be/-nMGJSHZIw4