OTY retires
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OTY retires
Sorry to see him go. Always full of commitment and drive. Proper Tiger.
All the best Tom
All the best Tom
Exile Wigstonite living in Wales.
Poet laureate of the "One Eyed Turk".
Bar stool philosopher in the "Wilted Daffodil"
Poet laureate of the "One Eyed Turk".
Bar stool philosopher in the "Wilted Daffodil"
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Absolutely all the best to him and his family. I’m sure he will be given the chance to say goodbye properly before one of the 2, possibly 3 home games to go
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He'll be up there as a true Tigers great!!
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Legend!
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Genuinely a bit emotional reading that statement.
I sincerely hope he gets a proper send off at WR at the end of the season.
Thanks for everything Tom!!
I sincerely hope he gets a proper send off at WR at the end of the season.
Thanks for everything Tom!!
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A true Tiger. Wonderful club man. And yes, a proper send off so we, the fans, can say thanks.
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Personally I hope his send off is at Twickenham or Marseille!!
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Remember him as a Scott Gibbs type centre. What a long road he has travelled, a great servant to the club.
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Nottingham 1995-2000
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A game played on grass in the open air by teams of XV.
Nottingham 1995-2000
Swansea (Whites) 1988-95
A game played on grass in the open air by teams of XV.
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Totally agree about his decision - a great family man - a great club man - and certainly a fan's favourite who deserves to be given one of the best sendoffs the club can arrange. Best wishes and thanks for your commitment to Leicester Tigers.
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Let’s hope we get to both those venues but any send off IMO, should be from his rugby homeTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:40 pmPersonally I hope his send off is at Twickenham or Marseille!!
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Very sad even though we knew it was coming, what a great servant to the club, I wish him all the very best for the future
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I don't post on here these days but this is exceptional.
An extraordinary servant of the Club who's career achievements cannot be overstated. To have switched from Centre to Hooker at North Walsham would be impressive but 3 Test caps for the British & Irish Lions - a quite staggering feat of determination and skill.
None of this would matter so much if he weren't such a decent, down-to-earth human being. If there's to be a send off I'll be there whatever it takes.
An extraordinary servant of the Club who's career achievements cannot be overstated. To have switched from Centre to Hooker at North Walsham would be impressive but 3 Test caps for the British & Irish Lions - a quite staggering feat of determination and skill.
None of this would matter so much if he weren't such a decent, down-to-earth human being. If there's to be a send off I'll be there whatever it takes.
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tough as nails on the pitch but a nicer guy off the pitch you wont find. A real fighter who gave his all and will continue to.
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Just announced he's leading the team out on Saturday!Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:53 pmLet’s hope we get to both those venues but any send off IMO, should be from his rugby homeTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:40 pmPersonally I hope his send off is at Twickenham or Marseille!!
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Fabulous shame not live on the telly other than PRTVTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:02 pmJust announced he's leading the team out on Saturday!Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:53 pmLet’s hope we get to both those venues but any send off IMO, should be from his rugby homeTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:40 pm
Personally I hope his send off is at Twickenham or Marseille!!