kevin richards Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 FORMER PORTHLEVEN, ILLOGAN & ST AGNES FOOTBALLER, DEREK NEWMAN, DIED TRAGICALLY TODAY WHILST PLAYING CRICKET FOR PORTHLEVEN, IT IS THOUGHT DEREK SUFFERED A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK AFTER HE WAS STRUCK IN THE CHEST WHILST FIELDING. AS SOMEONE WHO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PLAY FOOTBALL & CRICKET WITH DEREK OVER THE LAST 25YRS, I HAVE LOST A VERY GOOD FRIEND & LOCAL SPORT & THE VILLAGE AS A WHOLE HAS LOST ONE OF ITS VERY BEST PEOPLE, MY THOUGHTS & THOSE OF PORTHLEVEN FOOTBALL CLUB GO OUT TO DEREK'S FAMILY !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paparazzi Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I Just heard the news from my dad, it is devastating news, my thoughts go out to his family and friends who knew him xxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 How very sad to hear. All thoughts go to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairman Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 What gut-wrenching news. All at St Blazey send condolences to Derek's Family and Friends. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Morse Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sincere condolences at such devastating news from all at Foxhole football and cricket clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allforone1889 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Everyone at Truro City would also like to send there condolences to his family, a tragic loss to everyone concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Roberts Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've just come in the door and thought I would see what news there is on the forum only to be met with such terrible tragic news. I played cricket with Derek in my very early days at Plain-an-Gwarry and against him in soccer. Having chosen not to play cricket this year, I could well have been playing against him today. An absolute gentleman and a talented sportsman. My sincere condolences and thoughts are with his family at this tragic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charley Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 how sad. my thoughts are with the family and friends as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Tragic news. Sincere condolences to his family from all at Chacewater Football and Mount Ambrose Cricket Clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Si_paramedic Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Derek has been a much loved colleague and friend for 20 years. I can't believe the devastating news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah and Lamorna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie bates Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Sincere condolences to his family from all at Roche Football Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Butchy Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Very sad news The thoughts of all at Holmans go out to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 From Kimmo at St Agnes - great memories of a great player and friend - we played together for the St Agnes Youth Team - an enormous devastating shock - we both played together against Exeter City at the opening of the St Agnes new ground at Enys Parc in 1980 - they beat us 7-1 with Derek scoring the only goal. He stopped playing because like me he had problems with his knees but what a lovely likeable bloke. A total, total shock - sincere condolences to all his family from everyone at St Agnes AFC. I know that we have a video of the match which we could get copies. Have just spoken to Bob, who was the St Agnes manager over the time Derek played - his memories too of a lovely bloke - he says that Exeter wanted to take Derek on trial but because he was going to university he didn't go. The Exeter coach Malcolm Musgrove left details that if Derek didn't get on at university he was to get hold of Exeter to give it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WINNO Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 SAD TRAGIC NEWS. REGARDS TO ALL THE FAMILY FROM WINNO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 All members at Carharrack AFC send condolences to Derek's Family and Friends at this time of sorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truros mr mourinho Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 thoughts go out to famliy and freinds very tragic news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winkle Picker Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Sad news. Condolences to all family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Roberts Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Kevin How old was Derek please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green & white Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 from all at mousehole, our thoughts go out to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Very sad news. A real nice guy and great sportsman. My condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The General Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Very sad news indeed. Derek played a few games back in the 90's for Gulval having been itroduced by Simon Taylor my mate and a colleague of Derek's. He was helping out as you do when someone offers you a gmae and can get you legal in time. Each time our paths crossed since I have got a "How is it going Mike still playing?" or "Doing OK this year I see!" from him. A gent always genuine and sincere and cracking player to boot. Our very deepest sympathy to his family and friends from all at Gulval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin richards Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Dobby Not certain how old Derek was but i would say he was about 45yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Derek was the same age as Martyn 45'ish - a great sportsman and friend - Martyn is completely shattered by the news - it would be appreciated if we at St Agnes AFC could be kept up to date with arrangements etc please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Totally shocked to hear the tragic news at the loss of an old adversary and one of sports real gentlemen at a cricket game yesterday . Having played with and against Derek on the cricket field for many years he was always someone to fear with either the bat or ball .... he was a real talent . I also had the pleasure of refereeing him on the soccer field many , many times, admiring his skill and will to win but whatever the result he always conducted himself as a true sportsman on and off the field . He will be sorely missed by all who knew him . RIP Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Wish his family all the best !x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 just like to add my deepest sympathy to dereks family and many friends.absolute gentleman,and lovely guy.pretty good player as well,great goalscorer.tragic news,saw derek alot at work,always had time for a chat about the old days.will be sorely missed by us all.nice photo of derek kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peppermint Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I have just returned to the County from Brighton and discovered the tragic news regarding Derek Newman. Having had the pleasure of playing against Derek when he played for Redruth - he was always the first to come and shake hands whatever the result. He was a real gentleman besides being a great sportsman and he will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences to his family. Heaven's gain is our loss. RIP Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Not having looked at the Forum at all over the weekend, the first I heard of it was this morning when I walked into work. Tragic news that I am sure will sadden everyone connected with sport around the county, but in particular the footballing population throughout Cornwall. My deepest sympathy goes to Derek's family and friends. Kimmo recalled his days with Derek at St Agnes, and that's where I first recall coming up again him, before memories of him playing for Porthleven. A tidy respected player who was also more than a useful goalscorer for whoever he played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footie Nut Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I have had the pleasure of knowing Derek for the past 20 years or so. What an absolute top bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robbie Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Very sad news. A really nice guy & a very talented footballer. My thoughts go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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