mark1875 584 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Just seen the news Fred Walker has passed away on Saturday, memorial service to be held at the Cathedral tomorrow. sad news. R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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philipl 7032 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
47er 9216 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. ............but now they will? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SAS 110 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP, what a great mark him and Jack have left on the town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OhmiBRFC 149 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP Fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ABBEY 6329 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John 732 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moppy 19 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP Fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davulsukur 4597 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devon Rover 21 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 For the less knowledgable amongst us (like me) would it be possible for someone to post a brief description of how Fred was linked to the club/what he contributed? I think that might be helpful and a nice gesture. Thank you. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
47er 9216 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Indeed.R.I.P. We didn't "know" you like we did Jack but very sad all the same. End of an era. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Marky 127 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 ............but now they will? Priceless...the guys dead andd you're thinking about youself....wow man...thats cold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ruggles1995 104 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamarover 156 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. Doubt it. My Dad knew him. Worked with him. He had absolutely no interest in the Rovers. Thought Jack was mad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Marky 127 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. Mere speculation from you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
koi 804 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 For the less knowledgable amongst us (like me) would it be possible for someone to post a brief description of how Fred was linked to the club/what he contributed? I think that might be helpful and a nice gesture. Thank you. RIP. As I understand it (and as mentioned above) he had no interest in Rovers at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
47er 9216 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Priceless...the guys dead andd you're thinking about youself....wow man...thats cold. No, I was thinking about Rovers. It was a specific comment on Philip L's specific point and I paid my respects elsewhere. So wind your neck in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderation Lead K-Hod 9939 Posted March 29, 2012 Moderation Lead Share Posted March 29, 2012 Mere speculation from you There's a shock.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim mk2 9050 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Doubt it. My Dad knew him. Worked with him. He had absolutely no interest in the Rovers. Thought Jack was mad. I heard the same which makes it rather odd that this thread has been opened and that fans of a football club about which he couldn't care less are sending condolences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AppleDroid 0 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 RIP Fred Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mercer 4762 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Sad news, as with any passing. Jack & Fred both came from humble beginnings to become hugely successful self made businessmen who never lost that common touch. Had some limited business dealings with Fred and he negotiated and counted every penny in a deal ! Self made, common touch, a stark contrast to present owners of Rovers. Edited March 29, 2012 by Mercerman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A cup of beans 647 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I heard the same which makes it rather odd that this thread has been opened and that fans of a football club about which he couldn't care less are sending condolences. Agreed. Though it's sad, as it is when anyone passes, but unless you knew Fred personally -or he had touched your life in someway - this thread seems very odd and out of place. Edited March 29, 2012 by A cup of beans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
koi 804 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Agreed. Though it's sad, as it is when anyone passes, but unless you knew Fred personally -or he had touched your life in someway - this thread seems very odd and out of place. I was surprised it appeared in the football section I've got to say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glen9mullan 3988 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Can't see how this is an odd place to put this thread? Jack and Fred when they owned walkers steel were putting money into rovers long before jack bought it, it included the walker steel stand being built and players like ardiles a d Archibald being signed, Walker steel was built by both brothers and the success of that company and the ultimate sale which gave jack a personal fortune was down to both of them not just jack. Many cogs build empires and Fred's input in walker steel, lead to rovers being on the footing it was prior to the sale. Edited March 29, 2012 by glen9mullan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBTF 984 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Can't see how this is an odd place to put this thread? Jack and Fred when they owned walkers steel were putting money into rovers long before jack bought it, it included the walker steel stand being built and players like ardiles a d Archibald being signed, Walker steel was built by both brothers and the success of that company and the ultimate sale which gave jack a personal fortune was down to both of them not just jack. Many cogs build empires and Fred's input in walker steel, lead to rovers being on the footing it was prior to the sale. Here Here!! you are right Glen.Jack was very much the front man but it took 2 of them to build the business which was key to the financial support coming into the Club. The fact that he was Jack's brother marks this down as sad news and the end of an era.And you can't help wondering what Jack would make of this schmozzle at his beloved Ewood. Can't see how this is an odd place to put this thread? Jack and Fred when they owned walkers steel were putting money into rovers long before jack bought it, it included the walker steel stand being built and players like ardiles a d Archibald being signed, Walker steel was built by both brothers and the success of that company and the ultimate sale which gave jack a personal fortune was down to both of them not just jack. Many cogs build empires and Fred's input in walker steel, lead to rovers being on the footing it was prior to the sale. Here Here!! you are right Glen.Jack was very much the front man but it took 2 of them to build the business which was key to the financial support coming into the Club. The fact that he was Jack's brother marks this down as sad news and the end of an era.And you can't help wondering what Jack would make of this schmozzle at his beloved Ewood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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