Lafs Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I regret to break the news that Phil Smith, 25 years old of St Blazey last season and formerly of St Austell and Falmouth has lost his life in a car accident. The world has just lost a true good guy and will be sorely missed by all who came into contact with him RIP Phil you were one of the best and I personally have lost a true friend. My best wishes go to all of his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanks Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 One of my best mates and will be missed by all. Still hasnt sunk in. My wishes out to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 My Best Wishes to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Stunned. Didn't know him personally but in his season at Falmouth he ALWAYS had time for a chat and a laugh, such a 'happy go lucky' chap So sad. Condolences to all his closest Phil Smith-Falmouth Town 2005/06 Appearances 26. goals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Rowett Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Best wishes to the family. We will miss you Smithy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafs Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 That was just it Mike, you didnt have to know Phil personally, he would have time for anyone and everyone and was like you say, always upbeat and buzzing. He was set to return back to Afgan in September for his third/forth time in the Marines and whether it was football, golf, drinking, socialising or fighting for his Country, he was 100% committed in all he done. People like Phil dont come this way often and certainly are not replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J MILLER Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Played with him for County Youth, great right back, sporting and friendly and I never used to like trying to get passed him. Very sad. My best wishes go to his family. R.I.P Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Tragic news. Where and when did this accident happen - I've not read about it anywhere in the press? A great loss to Cornish football. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksy007 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Terrible News. Condolenses to everyone who knew him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafs Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Just took a very tough call from his Dad Bob who informs me it was in Plymouth late last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCooper Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Gutted, A true friend and a loyal servant to his country I cant believe this has happened. R.I.P Smithy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 My condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnner Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Have known Phil since he started playing at blazey years ago.Top quality bloke.Lafs can you let me know where and when the funeral is.07966049664. cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 My condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 known him since i was 11 played agaisnt him for many different teams and probably the on of the best guys ive ever had the pleasure to be on the same pitch as apart from the time he broke my foot in the under 14's shield final( purely accidental)the world has lost a great person and also a great soldier kind regards SPUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metts Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 thoughts to his family . alan metters / and everyone @ godolphin atlantic afc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairman Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Gutted to hear such tragic news and everyone at St Blazey offer sympathy and condolences to his Family and Friends. Perhaps when we niggle about football trivia we should spare a thought for true HEROES LIKE Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippoH Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Very sad news thoughts go out to his family and close friends. Good laugh and very good chap. R.I.P smithy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanks Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I have just come back from seeing his Mum and she is very thankful for all the messeges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzellfan Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I would like to echo the sentiments expressed already by other contributors. Phil was a good player who always gave his all when playing and in serving his country. Such a tragedy for this to happen to someone so young. My thoughts and condolences go to his family and friends. RIP Phil - you will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Never knew him but for anyone to have their life cut short in their prime is truly a tragedy. Thoughts to family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hosking Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 smithy was in a real character when i played at st austell with him. r.i.p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Reed Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I only knew Phil Smith to say "Hello" but to lose one's life at such a young age is tragic. The thoughts of my family are with Phil's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truros mr mourinho Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 didnt know him personally,but wish his family all the best,just shows fighting in the most dangerous place in the world,then killed in this country,lifes not fair is it, R.I.P mate :c: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 My sincere condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kenny 7 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this very tradgic news RIP Smithy From all at St Austell Football Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Altough I didn't know you buds. As a fellow solider and cornishman I salute you. Land of the free because of the Brave! Rest in Peace My best wishes goes out to your Family from all at Carharrack AFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Morse Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 So soon after losing James Silvester, this has come as another terrible shock to all of us at Foxhole. Sincere condolences to Phil's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burts Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Smithy touched so many peoples lives without really knowing it..he had a zest that you rarely find these days. A fantastic bloke and loyal through and through-hopefully you'll be as happy up there as you were down here,god bless mate. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanks Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Nick Campbell also pasts on his condolences to Smithys family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishbaggie Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Awful news, this puts football well and truly into perspective. Sincere condolences to Phil's family and friends. R.I.P Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Man Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 So very sorry to hear the sad news about Phil Smith. May I offer his family and friends sincerest condolences from all at Falmouth Town AFC. He was a top bloke who always gave 100%. Sadly missed. R.I. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchy Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 can't believe we won't see that huge grin again! people like Smithy are the reason people like me still want to pull the boots on, huge loss to everyone that knew him. RIP mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T Sunders Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I can't believe this has happened. Smithy was always the joker but despite his laughs Smithy was a very talented and skillful player. I always remember his mazeys (bendy runs) especially against St Blazey when Phil was playing down at Falmouth. He'd taken on about 5 player's on two different occasions before meeting the goalkeeper, unfortunately putting in a tame shot which seemed funnier and a better outcome to his team mates then if he'd rocketed a thirty yarder. Phil always found the funny side of situations and loved football. I think a true testiment to his character though was his helpful side. One occasion I remember, was being stuck in Newquay when I was 17 with no money and too scared to call home. Trying to blag a taxi with some footballers it was quite clear there was too many people. I said don't worry I'll just have to run home, to which Phil shouted, I'm not letting Sunders run home by himself and a long trip home for us foolwed. Phil will be greatly missed from all that knew him. My love goes out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bray Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Absolutely tragic news about Phil. A my deepest sympathy to his Mum and Dad. Phil or 'Forest' as Kev Rowett and Terry Huddy would call him came into the County Youth side in 1998/ 99 and that outstanding squad won the South West Counties Youth Championship and a year later Phil captained the side that won the S.W.C Knockout Cup winning 4 - 0 against Somerset at Melksham Town. Phil was a great guy in every sense of the word. Very competitive on the field and wonderful company in the bar afterwards. What more can i say, rest in peace Phil, you will always be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bods Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 RIP smithy.a great bloke and a fantastic player,which on his day was one of the best around.your be missed mate. sincere condolences to his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Postie Pidge Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Such a tragic loss of someone so young. Just found out that one of our Sunday League players was involved in a car crash last week and is in a coma in Treliske. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Who was that Pidge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Postie Pidge Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Stu Radnedge. Certainly makes you appreciate how fragile life can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RM Sec Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Devastating News Phil (Smudge) Smith was the captain of 42 Cdo RM football team who won the USMC Challenge Trophy (The Tunney Cup) this year. As the cream comes to the top, he couldn't be missed any longer and he broke into the Royal Marines Corps football team. Smudge had taken his time putting himself forward for corps football, as he held his civilian roots in high regard. Smudge was highly thought of in many a football club throughout Cornwall which is a commendation to the man. The thoughts of all involved with Royal Marines football and our wider organization go out to his family at this tragic time. CSGT Dutchy Mulholland Royal Marine Football Sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slates Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 R.I.P Smithy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WINNO Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 REGARDS TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS.... WINNO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafs Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 On behalf of Phil's family I can announce that the funeral will take place on Tuesday 24th June at St Bartholomew's Church in Lostwithiel at 2pm. The wake will follow at Lostwithiel Golf & Country Club. All those who had the honour of knowing Phil are welcome to attend both the service and the wake but please allow time for traffic congestion into Lostwithiel as a large gathering of mourners are expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerkneeboy Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 My sincere condolences to the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Although I never met Phil it is very clear just how highly his peers and friends thought of him.It's so tragic for someone so young yet commited to his country and football to lose his life and in such a way.My heart goes out to his parents,family and friends. Having been in his parents position 13 years ago and I know just what they are going through.I hope the warmth and support from everyone on this Forum gets passed on to them as it will be a great source of comfort in the time ahead. Condolences and deep sympathy from everyone at Falmouth Town F.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaner Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Phil has been a best mate to me both on and off the pitch. His constant banter always brought a smile to my face. There was never a dull moment with Smithy about. Always put 100% into everything he did, and on his day, one of the best footballers ive met. One of my best friends, and one that wont ever be replaced or forgotten by me. Still can't believe you're gone mate. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippy Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Great player always "fun" to watch. I will remeber his goal v Truro in the cup last season. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Simpson Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 So Long Phil I was Phils football manager from when he was between the ages of eleven to fifteen. He played for Polkerris and I managed the team with Malcolm Sutton. As managers we were extraordinarily fortunate in having a really exceptional squad. We won all the league comptetions we entered. Phil came to us at the age of 11. He was in fact a cheeky monkey. Throughout the five years I knew him he was always a cheeky monkey - but he was also irrepressible and always full of fun. However, he never stepped over the line and in that respect, unlike some kids, he was never a real problem. He was a credit to his parents. Phil was also possessed of an incredible natural talent and within a year he was one of those two or three players who names were automatically first on the teamsheet. As a player he was very strong and fit. He therefore took centre stage as the central midfield player. He was a key player and also a popular player. He picked up trophies as player of the seaason and players player of the season. We won the leagues. We also won many tournaments including a memorable one in Carantec in Brittany. Phil was again a key player. I knew Phil over five years. I saw him grow from a boy to a young man. It is funny to watch someone grow. They change, but in some respects they are always the same. Phil was one of those people that seemed to be hard wired to have a sunny disposition. It was infectious and he was therefore popular. He was a good lad to be around. Over five years of running a team it becomes almost like an extended family. Every weekend we played the matches and every Monday was training. Because he lived in the same town as me Phil would often travel in my car. It was a way of life. In later years I didn't see so much of Phil. However, when I did see him - usually over a pint in the Globe, I knew he was the same larger than life, full of fun character, who always, always, would give you time to have a chat and talk about what was on. I also noticed a different Phil. It was Phil the man - he had served for his country and had seen things that were out of our ordinary experience. There was an older, wiser head on his shoulders. As a boy Phil gained respect and everyone warmed to him. He was brilliant as a footballer. As a man he continued to grow - the many tributes attest to this. Phil you were a top bloke. So long Phil. Best wishes and sincere condolences to Julie and Bob. We can only imagine your grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I played for Carharrack when Phil was at Polkerris. They had a great team! I fisrt payed against Phil for another team and when he saw me turn up in a Carharrack kit he took the Mickey out of me (Carharrack were not so good before that season!) I remeber thinking that I hardly know this guy but he is a good laugh! It is safe to say that as we were both challenging for the league title 2 years running that a bit of a rivalry built up. I got to know Phil through regular fixtures in youth football and the one thing I can say about him is that despite how hard we kicked each other on the pitch, he would always have a laugh after the games. Even at a young age he was a winner and you could see that. It was a pleasure to have played against him! Best wishes to all who knew him, especially his family and close friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rabone Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Absolutely devastated to hear such tragic news. I played youth football against Phil when he was at Polkerris and we could never get over how big, strong and brave he was, and god could he head a ball! But the one thing that always stood out, regardless of the battles we'd had on the pitch, he'd always take time out to shake hands and have a laugh after the game - probably at our expense as we always struggled to beat his team! An absolutely tragic loss, my heart goes out to Phil's family and friends. Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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