RIP Tom Walkinshaw

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RIP Tom Walkinshaw

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A sad day........RIP

He gave a lot to Rugby and Motorsport.
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did he still subsidise Glaws or did he sell them to someone else - if he did then where is their dosh coming from next?
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TW a motorsport legend as the mastermind of Jaguar's sports car programme, and it's multiple championships. Also involved with the equestrian world, as well as rugby through Glaws and his work on behalf of the premiership clubs.

A real dynamo, he will be greatly missed by many involved with sport.
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He was a real force in the early development of pro rugby union,I echo what has been said, a loss to sport,condolences to his family.
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Ditto.

Sad day for rugby.
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He was one of the driving forces behind Premier Rugby in its early days.

A great loss to the game.

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Rest in peace Tom, a real servant to British sport.
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fleabane wrote:TW a motorsport legend as the mastermind of Jaguar's sports car programme, and it's multiple championships.
Indeed. Did Michael Schumacher's career a big boost with his work at Benetton too.

Nothing beat seeing a purple and white TWR Jaguar winning though.

RIP.
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Ditto a sad day for rugby, condolences to his family.
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Shedhead 1 here:

Many thanks all for your messages of condolences - from the Shed

Regards
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a sad day to both rugby and motorsport
cheers
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Some good news from his family during what must be difficult times.....
They are still and intend to stay involved with Gloucester RFC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_u ... 292001.stm
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