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West Brom hero Jeff Astle remembered
Thursday 19th January 2012, 10:59AM GMT.
Wife Laraine Astle, daughters Claire Astle and Dorice Mottram and grandson Bradley Pickersgill, aged four, mark the anniversary of Jeff Astle’s death today
West Bromwich Albion legend Jeff Astle’s family gathered at The Hawthorns today to mark the 10th anniversary of his death.
Baggies faithful paid tribute to the beloved striker with floral tributes and flags attached to the Astle Gates.
Flags at the stadium were also flown half-mast. His widow Laraine, and three daughters Dorice, Dawn, Claire and grandson Bradley said they were touched by the tributes.
Mrs Astle said: “It helps us enormously. It tells us he’s not forgotten.”
Jeff died from injuries sustained during his football career. Mrs Astle has called for the FA to pay compensation.
He died in 2002 aged 59, with a coroner ruling he had suffered serious brain damage through repeatedly heading heavy leather balls.
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Fitting tribute for a great footballer and lovely man. Nice for his family to know he his not forgotten.
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Boing Boing Astle Astle !
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Astle is and always will be KING!
What a lovely man, who will be remembered as a fantastic footballer, a great bloke and a Baggies legend & fan!
His family too are a credit to him.
I still miss his joking around which he carried on well after his footy days were over and when climbing ladders replaced climbing above defenders!!!!
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Yes Jeff Astle- What a Centre Forward- Bong Bong hat-trick many times– RIP
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ASTLE IS THE KING THE BRUMMIE RD WILL SING THIS SONG ASTLE IS THE KING.GREAT PLAYER AND A GREAT BLOKE.
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That flag and flowers was put on by me and my mate.I was shocked and surprised there were not many more.Not good enough my fellow baggies.My love and thoughts are with Jeff Astle family at this sad time.I cant believe its been 10years since we lost our beloved King of the brummie Jeff Astle.
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Allways wanted to be him when i played football on tividale park in the 60′s. Was and allways will be the king as far as this bloke is concerned.
BOING BOING BRISBANE BAGGIES
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