Obit: Bob Woolmer has died

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: A Wandering Minstrel
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 08:14 AM

I remember him from his test-playing days. A good player and handy with the bat. Dennis Amis spoke very highly of him on this mornings Today programme. The Pakistan team seemed absolutely stunned.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 04:49 AM

Uncalled for Alba.

This thread is not about the merits of cricket. Its about the sad loss of a very respected person in the world of cricket.

Can we keep it that way please.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: GUEST,Alba, Reading
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 04:44 AM

Watching the English rugby team play recently, you can understand if some of the management take a page out of his book. Cricket has to be the most boring pastime, no one can call it a sport.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Mar 07 - 04:34 AM

Well Sky reported that he died of an overdose of drugs and Alcohol.
So unless his drinks were spiked, he looked as though he couldn't take the shame of losing. If that is the case, it makes it even sadder.
Had his wife been there, it probably wouldn't have happened.

I think partners should be with their sporting heroes as support in times of stress.

Its had enough being away from your family for a long period. but a darn sight worse when under stress.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: bubblyrat
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 07:46 PM

He probably died of shame when he heard about the latest drunken antics of our recent Test Captain.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 04:18 PM

About him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: ard mhacha
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 02:07 PM

I replied on the Cricket World cup Thread.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 01:36 PM

Gosh only 58 too I believe, what a shock.
G.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 01:18 PM

Sorry should have put it below - can somebody move it below for me.

Subject: Obit: Bob Woolmer has died
From: Rasener
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 01:18 PM

What a shock. Can't take it in yet