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Mick Holgate

Post by Lightflood » Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:19 pm

Our recent goalkeeping coach Mick Holgate has this weekend lost his battle with cancer. A perfect gentleman who will be missed by many in the world of football. His infectious enthusiasm and good humour at home games was a joy to behold, knowing you was a privilege .... RIP Mick ... SP

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by McMark » Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:34 pm

Sorry to hear that Lightflood. As you say a Gentleman and a real sad loss.
Hopefully a fitting tribute of a minutes applause before the Bromley game.
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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by spirit of 1990 » Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:37 pm

Didn’t know Mick personally but he seemed a very well liked bloke within the club.

Thoughts must go out to his family at this sad time.
We didn't underestimate them, we just didn't think they were that good.

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by daltonafc » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:09 pm

Always stopped and talked about the players for ages during games a really nice guy
Hope the club do a minutes applause b4 the game Saturday I think he deserves it

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by Smoggie » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:29 pm

Very sad news
Mick was a total gent, and a privilege to have known him.
Always had time For a chat, and spent a lot of time and effort developing the keepers for the last few seasons.
RIP Mick and our thoughts are with your family

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by Adam29 » Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:37 pm

Such a shame to hear that.
A genuine lovely man who always gave time for a chat ve it at a home or away game.
Gave me lot’s of support with my commentaries when I started at Radio Cumbria and was a massive support when i suffered with depression in the middle of last year, constantly messaged me to lift my spirits despite whar he was going through, was a massive help.
A genuine top gent and will be missed

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by Angela » Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:33 pm

RIP - condolences to his family

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by ant » Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:01 am

Condolences to his family and friends...
Seasons to be cheerful.Part 16 3/4 :skill:

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Re: Mick Holgate

Post by SMB » Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:57 pm

A very nice and gentle man who I was privileged to get to know during his time at Barrow. My sincere sympathies and condolences go to his family. RIP Mick
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