Dave Deacon Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Very sad news just heard that one of the county's top goal scorers in recent times passed away yesterday night. Especially a prolific marksman in the Combo league. On behalf of everyone involved in local football may I pass on condolences to Andy's family and friends. I'm sure there will be plenty more adding their own on this thread. He was always so keen to talk about the local game and will be sorely missed by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 That is very sad news indeed. My condolences to Andy's family too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I cannot believe this sad news. Andy played in our first forum charity matches. Honour to have him grace our pitch. A true gent. Our condolences to his family from all at Carharrack AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Such sad news , thoughts are with his son Ryan and all his family. RIP from myself and all at Illogan FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Really sorry to hear this and pass on my condolences to the family. Very sad news to hear. RIP Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marks Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Very sad to hear this earlier this morning . From all at Holmans fc our condolences to Ryan and family. Rip Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Played with and against Andy, absolutely lethal in front of goal. Never saw a more natural goalscorer in Combo league football. Aside from his football ability, Andy was a great laugh to be around whether in the changing room, bar, or standing on the sideline watching a game. Had a few cups of tea over the last couple seasons when I caught up with him watching games and Andy was as knowledgeable as anyone I know about the local game. A proper football man. Very sad news for Cornish football where Andy graced many of its clubs, my heart goes out to his family and many friends. I'm sure son Ryan will carry on banging in the goals and carry on that famous Trathen name. RIP Andy mate ⚽️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejellico Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 very sad news, Hayle fc sends their condolences to Ryan and family. R.I.P Trath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Andy played for many, many season but I think I'm right in saying he started at Pendeen. Perhaps someone can verify that and list his other clubs? In latter seasons of his playing days he was with :- ST IVES TOWN PENRYN ATHLETIC PORTHLEVEN PENRYN ATHLETIC FALMOUTH ATHLETIC ST DAY I've found this photo online from 1986! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hosky Mourinho Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 True Legend. Had the pleasure to play with him at Penzance then the not so pleasure of playing against him for years one of the best strikers to play Cornish football. Then had pleasure to Be joint Manager with him at Ludgvan for a few seasons learned so much from him and had some great nights in the bar with him and cads etc. RIP mate thoughts to all the family. HOSKY and all at LUDGVAN football club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Can I, on behalf of Penzance AFC send our condolences to his family, friends and people that knew Andy. He played for the club many times, helped with the management side of the club, was a great laugh away from the pitch and will be sorely missed. People like Andy are few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Sad news indeed. Enjoyed watching him many times at Penlee Park. Condolences to Ryan and the rest of the family. Probably the most prolific striker I have seen for Penzance. RIP Andy Edited August 4, 2016 by magpie291 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Only saw him about 2-3 weeks ago walking through Redruth and as,we were going in different directions,it was just a quick few words.Feel now that i should have stopped and had a proper chinwag. A lovely guy to talk to off the pitch and liked "a word or two" in my ear on the pitch. RIP Trath.Condolences to Ryan and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansome dan Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 A great guy.Andy started young at his local village side Pendeen where he quickly became a regular goalscorer and promising talent.Although loved and respected at Pendeen he progressed up to south western league football with Penzance where I had the pleasure and "fun" of playing alongside him as well as at porthleven,helston and finally for me at Hayle.He even worked for me for a while.A real character on and off the pitch ,I can still picture his moaning on the pitch now when he was,nt getting the ball or scoring which was,nt very often and his laughter when things were good.He loved the social side too and I have many good times and memory's to share with many other teammates who grew to love Andy over the years.A popular boy who was a winner and will be missed,Andy "theres footballers and there's goal scorers"and you were definitely a goalscorer and will be missed .RIP Trath and condolences to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Absolutely lost for words. Dave, is he on your legends list because he should be. I believe he also had a spell at Falmouth Town Reserves in or around 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Such sad, sad news a top bloke and a Cornish football goalscoring legend! On behalf of Kimmo who is devasted and all at St Agnes AFC our thoughts and best wishes are with family and friends at this time. RIP Trath taken far, far too young! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 27 minutes ago, Willow Tree said: Absolutely lost for words. Dave, is he on your legends list because he should be. Quite right and added accordingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 12 minutes ago, Dave Deacon said: Quite right and added accordingly Nice one Dave. It would be interesting to view how many goals he scored compared to appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, magpie291 said: Nice one Dave. It would be interesting to view how many goals he scored compared to appearances. He would certainly be up there with the very best such as the likes of Perry Bullock and Mark Rapsey and it's a tribute to Andy that both have already written their thoughts on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Matthews Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Tragic and shocking news. Condolences to Ryan and the rest of Andy's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Turbo Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Couldn't believe this terrible news. Trath was one of the true greats of Cornish football. Played with him and against him. Great fun on & off the field. Far too young to be taken. RIP old mate, condolences to your nearest & dearest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Gutted, loved the bloke - proper man, proper old school footballer. Andy could have scored at any level, right up to and including league level in my opinion. Dropped him home a few times from Penryn when he was running late, and expecting a rollicking from his "boss" LOL Hustle, bustle, strong as an Ox, then - bang - hand in the air and a whopping grin - one nil to the Traths. First in the bar....and very often the last LOL, just loved the craic. .Very sorry for his family, but remember - he will always be remembered by all who knew him, and will tell stories of him in the bar for many, many years. The true meaning of the word LEGEND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Witts Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Really sad to hear. Had the pleasure of playing against Andy in his Pendeen days at a very windy Pendeen in the Senior Cup v St Minver back in the 80's. He scored the winner in a 1-0 victory. All our best wishes from everyone at St Minver and the #cornishfootball family RIP #cornishfootball legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippy10 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Just heard the sad news of Andy's passing ,had played in the same under 16 team at Pendeen and was scoring goals at will even then. Condolences to all his family RIP Andy from all at Pendeen Rover's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempy Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Very sad news . Andy was a great player who gave his all on and off the pitch , always knew you were in for a hard game when he stepped onto the pitch . Our condolences to his family from all at Perranwell . RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Row Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Absolutely shocked. Finding it hard to believe. Played against him and for him at Port last season. My king of a guy said it how it was and 9.5 out of 10 was right. Thoughts with Ryan and family. Gonna miss him and his team talks. RIP mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Hopefully when CTB's records are up to date, Trath will be up there with the best (where he should be) as Dave says. The first mention of a Combo goal that I can find, I might be wrong, was on Saturday 21st January 1984 when a young Andrew Trathen scored the only goal of the game for Pendeen Rovers. The first team to be on the receiving end were Perranwell at Borlaise Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangle Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Sad news. Very sad news. Trath assisted my one and only goal in Combo football. He would not remember anything about it, but I will always remember it!! Thanks for the memory. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Davies Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Truly gutted,great bloke great player. Shared some special times at St Just feast wee with Trath and remember when he turned up to watch a pre-season friendly between Hayle and Foxhole when I was managing Foxhole. We were a bit short so Andy went on the bench for us then came on and scored. Typical Trath. A true Cornish Football Great, RIP Andy Trathen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hosking Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Such sad news, a true great of cornish football has been lost. I've been lucky enough to encounter Andy is many ways over the years, watching him score goals for fun, playing with or against and most recently at Porthleven, seeing the passion he had for the game, getting us pumped on match day. My thoughts are with Ryan and all of his family at this time. RIP Traths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Davey Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Very sad news. Andy was a top striker for many years. Condolences to all the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 A minute's pre match silence in memory of Andy at Bickland Park yesterday. I understand he did play for Falmouth Town reserves as one of his many clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Sometimes when someone is as respected as Andy was, it doesn't matter if Andy played for or scored against your club, the respect is there for the footballer he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave jenkin Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 so sad to here the news of Andy Trathen a natural finisher and great company after the game. Condolences to is family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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