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RIP John Yarnton.

Algarveaddick
Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
edited June 2012 in General Charlton
John was a stalwart at the training ground for many, many years. Charlton through and through. RIP old fella.
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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,622
    I never had the pleasure but RIP John. Always sad when we have one less Addick.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,231
    RIP
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Oh dear.
    Lovely lovely man, knew him pretty well, especially a few years back in the early Gritt/Curbs days.
    very sad indeed.
    RIP John
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,033
    RIP
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    very sad news

    RIP John
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651


    I'm almost 100% certain that Garry Nelson mentions him in his book.

    RIP John
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Heard early this morning.

    John was a real character, proper diamond, and good friend to my wifes family.

    Had a real rapport with a lot of the youngsters making their way.through the ranks over the years, and there will be a lot disappointed ex players on hearing this.

    Rest in piece John, and give the ref a proper verbal from that stand in the sky.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,226
    Sad news
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,857
    RIP
  • richie8
    richie8 Posts: 1,205
    RIP
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  • March51
    March51 Posts: 3,256
    Sad news indeed, RIP.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    A well known face at The Valley for many a year....a real character and a 100% Addick to the very end.
    RIP John old son....RIP.
  • alan dugdale
    alan dugdale Posts: 3,077
    RIP
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,026
    RIP
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,864
    RIP John. Again i donn't him personally and I think you are right LenGlover... which is where I heard the name from. If anyone has a photo of him could they post it on here pls.. I am sure he is one of those people I know face but cant put a name on him ...
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    edited June 2012
    Rudders, its now on the OS with a picture

    http://www.cafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10267~2827846,00.html
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,864
    Thanks AFKA Bartram......
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,108
    Have known John for many years and he's a true Charlton 'supporter' legend. RIP John. Gone but not forgotten.
  • Alex Wright
    Alex Wright Posts: 8,214
    Vary sad news, one of the good guys. RIP John
  • boogica
    boogica Posts: 2,321
    RIP SAD NEWS
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  • northstandsteve
    northstandsteve Posts: 14,329
    RIP recognise him God Bless
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    Very sad. I ran into him in December when I did the interview on Charlton Live. He recognised me even though it must have been 20 years. I can't tell you what a lift that little encounter gave me. I came away thinking that John as much as any supporter epitomises everything we love about the Charlton tribe; a tribe which has lost one of its great elders...
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    Glad the club gave him a special last season - R.I.P.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,738
    Now I've seen his smiling face on the OS, I remember him .

    Bless you, John - reunited with Barbara.
  • superdulvertonred
    superdulvertonred Posts: 1,139
    I knew John reasonably well and he was always a delight. A cheerful infectous personality who always seemed pleased to see you. He played football with my Dad and the pair of them loved talking about the old days. He always blamed my Dad for his cauliflower ear which he siad he got when my Dad caught him coming for a cross and taking both John and the ball. Last saw him a few weeks ago at QEH and he did not seem too bad but you never could tell with John who never complained. When he was at the training ground at Sparrows Lane every one liked him and treated him with respect even the directors. Farewell John R.I.P.
  • nolly
    nolly Posts: 12,122
    Rip John . Lovely human being , kind and funny. What a nice thing from the club to put that up as well.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    John was a good friend to me, especially when I was working for the Mercury and wasn't always flavour of the month with the directors or particular players. He was always a welcoming presence at Sparrows Lane and loved getting the paper each week.

    It was a rare sad note on December 5th 1992 that John missed the game after his seriously ill wife suffered a bad fall the previous night and indeed was thought by the club to have passed away. Sadly Barbara did die not long afterwards but It was some consolation that John survived to enjoy almost 20 years back at The Valley. The huge pleasure he took in that justified for me all the efforts made to get back there.

    John was never afraid to voice his opinion and could get people's backs up as a result, but he had a heart of gold and there was never a more staunch supporter or loyal friend. He'll be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Well said Airman.
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,864
    That's a lovely tribute Airman. Sadly fot him one of the best days as a Charlton fan.... he was watching his beloved wife about to pass away... So sad
  • sadiejane1981
    sadiejane1981 Posts: 9,012
    RIP, thoughts are with friends and family, God Bless xxx

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