Absolutly gutted when I heard the news known Terry through my son for a long time, just can't believe what's happened so very sad, all our thoughts are with Stacey and the kids as well has Terry's parents.
RIP Terry your troubles are ended now
Terry Newton
Re: Terry Newton
It's OK but it assumes the main if not the only reason he did this was due to his ban. It's highly likely to be a combination of factors IMO of which the ban was no doubt one but he may have even done this had he still been playing.
People at the height of their profession sometimes take their own lives and while any support for players banned would be a good thing, particularly if a ban ended their career, I don't think it's likely to be a black and white issue of (one) cause and effect with Terry.
Dave
Re: Terry Newton
Nice tribute here from Granada Reports for those of you that missed it.
http://www.itv.com/granada/tributes-to- ... wton85264/
http://www.itv.com/granada/tributes-to- ... wton85264/
“Usually the fans that abuse players like Sam have never done anything of any note themselves. They’re nobodies, whose greatest claim to fame is abusing someone who has, and these so-called ‘Eddie the Experts’ pretend to their mates that they have."
WALLY LEWIS
WALLY LEWIS
Re: Terry Newton
It certainly was / is Dave but we still have to be very careful that we as a sport do not contribute to the demise / untimely death of players.
Re: Terry Newton RIP
r i p terry true wigan warrior god bless
here mate is that tackle seven your jokeing my head marra
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Re: Terry Newton RIP
I know that it is very early days but I am disappointed that Wigan RLFC have not yet announced some sort of benefit where we can all contribute to some financial support for his wife and family. I appreciate that it is difficult as we never get pre season games at home but something needs to be arranged.
Regarder une fille en bikini, c'est comme avoir un revolver chargé sur sa table:
Il n'y a rien de mal a ça mais il est difficile de penser à autre chose.
Now Europe is just for holidays.
Il n'y a rien de mal a ça mais il est difficile de penser à autre chose.
Now Europe is just for holidays.
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Re: Terry Newton
Like you say Ian, its very early days. Also, whilst he was a Wigan lad, he played for Leeds & Bradford so no doubt they would want to be involved in anything official.
I'm sure something will be sorted eventually, and after a suitable period of mourning.
I'm sure something will be sorted eventually, and after a suitable period of mourning.
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Minutes Silence for Big Tez
It has been announced that there will be a minutes silence prior to kick off of the Grand Final on Saturday in memory of Terry Newton.
I hope this will be respectfully reserved by all fans. I know this will not be a problem for warriors fans.
I hope this will be respectfully reserved by all fans. I know this will not be a problem for warriors fans.
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Re: Minutes Silence for Big Tez
Put this on earlier but will repost it
Fans at Saturday's Super League Grand Final will observe a minute's silence in memory of Terry Newton.
Players from grand finalists Wigan and St Helens have paid tribute to the former Great Britain hooker, who was found hanged at his home on Sunday afternoon.
Wigan prop Stuart Fielden, who played alongside Newton for both Bradford and Great Britain, said: "Rugby league is a worse place for not having him around.
"Whatever happened regarding his ban, he was always still a good bloke and a special character.
"I'm gutted and our thoughts are with his family because that's the worst place to be at this minute."
Another ex-Bradford team-mate, Paul Deacon,said: "We travelled together day in, day out for four years. He used to pick me up at my house every day and drive me to training.
"You do get to know someone very closely when you spend three hours chatting every day with them. From my point a view I've lost a great friend.
"Terry is one of those blokes who lit up the game of rugby league. He was a character and there aren't many of those left in the game nowadays with things going so professional.
"He took his training very seriously and played the game tough. For me he needs to be remembered for the right reasons and not for some of the mistakes he made."
Competitor
St Helens vice-captain Paul Wellens, a former Great Britain team-mate, said: "To play against Terry was not only a real challenge, he was the ultimate competitor.
"He would never let anything go, everything he did was 100 percent.
"I had the opportunity to tour with him in 2006 and I got a real insight into Terry the person.
"It really surprised me how much of a good guy and a good bloke he was. I really enjoyed spending time with him on that trip.
"What has happened is a huge tragedy and my thoughts are with his family at what must be a difficult time."
Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin said: "Terry was a fantastic bloke. He was at the club when I first came through.
"He was a great player but an even better bloke and it's a sad time for everyone who knew him.
"It's a real sickening blow. You don't ever expect to be talking about something like that. It's tough to take. It has hit everybody who knew him hard."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 80,00.html
Fans at Saturday's Super League Grand Final will observe a minute's silence in memory of Terry Newton.
Players from grand finalists Wigan and St Helens have paid tribute to the former Great Britain hooker, who was found hanged at his home on Sunday afternoon.
Wigan prop Stuart Fielden, who played alongside Newton for both Bradford and Great Britain, said: "Rugby league is a worse place for not having him around.
"Whatever happened regarding his ban, he was always still a good bloke and a special character.
"I'm gutted and our thoughts are with his family because that's the worst place to be at this minute."
Another ex-Bradford team-mate, Paul Deacon,said: "We travelled together day in, day out for four years. He used to pick me up at my house every day and drive me to training.
"You do get to know someone very closely when you spend three hours chatting every day with them. From my point a view I've lost a great friend.
"Terry is one of those blokes who lit up the game of rugby league. He was a character and there aren't many of those left in the game nowadays with things going so professional.
"He took his training very seriously and played the game tough. For me he needs to be remembered for the right reasons and not for some of the mistakes he made."
Competitor
St Helens vice-captain Paul Wellens, a former Great Britain team-mate, said: "To play against Terry was not only a real challenge, he was the ultimate competitor.
"He would never let anything go, everything he did was 100 percent.
"I had the opportunity to tour with him in 2006 and I got a real insight into Terry the person.
"It really surprised me how much of a good guy and a good bloke he was. I really enjoyed spending time with him on that trip.
"What has happened is a huge tragedy and my thoughts are with his family at what must be a difficult time."
Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin said: "Terry was a fantastic bloke. He was at the club when I first came through.
"He was a great player but an even better bloke and it's a sad time for everyone who knew him.
"It's a real sickening blow. You don't ever expect to be talking about something like that. It's tough to take. It has hit everybody who knew him hard."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 80,00.html
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan