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Cricket => England Test => Topic started by: Bath Hammer on December 04, 2019, 04:34:17 PM

Title: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: Bath Hammer on December 04, 2019, 04:34:17 PM
Devastating news about Bob Willis. He was missing from The Debate for what was described as a “procedure” with the expectation he would be back for the SA test series. He was obviously a great fast bowler but had developed a deserved reputation as an outstanding & delightfully curmudgeonly pundit.
The Debate will be nowhere near the same without him. :-[
Title: Re: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: nat on December 04, 2019, 05:17:14 PM
Didn't agree with him often but an important part of my cricketing world, young and old.
Title: Re: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: Andy on December 04, 2019, 05:18:19 PM
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay
Forever young

RIP Robert George Dylan Willis MBE
Title: Re: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: IlfordEagle on December 04, 2019, 05:59:11 PM
What a shock that is, personally I didn't like him & his views but certainly wouldn't have wished this on him, RIP to a fine fast bowler.
Title: Re: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: bwildered on December 04, 2019, 08:40:44 PM
Always remember them log run ups and floppy hair , and knocking over them Aussies.
Title: Re: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: Bath Hammer on December 04, 2019, 09:55:45 PM
He wasn’t afraid to be honest & put players noses out of joint if he felt the need. What’s not to like?
Title: Re: Bob Willis RIP
Post by: Daren Mootoo on December 05, 2019, 09:43:32 AM
Met him a few times and found him utterly charming, friendly and very funny. No ego or arrogance about the man, happy to meet people and talk enthusiastically about many subjects. A true gentleman and he will be sorely missed.