Terry Newton

[outback wiganer]

I really do hope that the minutes silence is given the respect it deserves. I know Terry had his critics as a player, as do all players, especially if you are a great player, as Terry Newton was. I would like to think it will be observed by everyone in the ground, but somehow I can't help feeling that it may not. Differences between clubs fans at these sad times should be put aside and the rugby league family come together. If only for a minute of your life.

[dragonlady]

on the field no angel that was clear in teams you install fear! but most of all off field a gentleman supreme i was so lucky to have you in our team. you will be missed more than you ever know to me and my daughter you will always be our wigan hero. bye tel one of the best!!!!

[slimshady]

I have every faith in the crowd on saturday, because we have something that a lot of other sports dont have RESPECT. The minutes applause came in because Football couldnt observe an occaision were you reflect on a persons life, we respect all our rugby league players although we may despise the odd one or two. I believe that the rugby league family will show the world that we respect our Terry and whatever his mistakes we forgive him and wish he was still here RIP Terry.

[cpwigan]

I hate the applause concept. Minutes silence for me every time

[chrisJJ]

shocked is the word.
rest in peace terry
x

[Sutty]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12041923

So, so very sad. I hope his passing wasn't in vain and some good can come of it in way of offering players at the end of their careers some support.
Terry must have been in an incredibly dark place and been there for a while, leading up to that tragic night.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, RIP Tez, you're missed
xx

[cpwigan]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12041923

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Ste ... 6666624.jp

[ancientnloyal]

Shame isn't it this confirmation of rumour.

[Kittwazzer]

Shame isn't it this confirmation of rumour.

It is, but from the family's point of view, Open Verdict is far preferable!

[gpartin]

Steroids impare judgment as do all the drugs he took but even an expert can't say for sure whether he was taking them because he felt suicidal or felt suicidal because he was taking them. Coroners get paid far too much for far too little imo, still I hope the open verdict gives some comfort to his family.