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Vernon Roper RIP

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  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,993
    RIP . I had a season ticket next to him and his wife in the east stand back in the prem days along with my son who was only 6 then . Lovely couple . RIP Vernon . You will be missed .
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,458
    RIP
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,766
    rip
  • C_A_F_C
    C_A_F_C Posts: 3,878
    RIP
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,082
    Thank you Vernon.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,456
    RIP Vernon.
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,792
    edited September 2018
    Vernon is interviewed with his late wife Betty in this fantastic film of the 1997 Fans United day at Brighton at 3’48” - for those who knew him and those who didn’t.
    https://youtu.be/sLTtsEFfDRA
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,901
    RIP
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,254
    RIP

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  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,307
    SouthWest_Addicks said:

    Vernon was an absolute champion of a man. I had the great pleasure of knowing Vernon since I was a little child, traveling on his coaches to away matches throughout the 90s and naughties.Apparently, he was a cracking footballer in the day playing semi pro in the Suffolk area.

    Vernon was a kind and caring person who was always brilliant to me as a kid and now an adult. Whether on the coach to away match, outside The Valley or at Plumpton Racecourse he always had enough time for a chat.

    He was one of the good guys who made Charlton the family club in which we are today. Vernon loved Charlton, which eventually led to him dying his hair red and into a Mohawk to show his support.

    Attending The Valley will be less enjoyable knowing Vernon won’t be on Floyd Road before kick off to have a chat with. I for one will definitely miss you.
    On match days I normally arrive late and usually only get a quick hello, but I arrived with plenty of time at the Fleetwood match to speak to him and his girlfriend.

    Rest In Peace Vernon, and thank you for being a great friend to my family and I, you always will be missed.

    Nice tribute Robert, very well said mate. Can only echo what you and others have said. Every time I met him he came across as a true gentleman and hope that he is now reunited with his wife and can rest in peace
  • rananegra
    rananegra Posts: 3,717
    RIP
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,269
    RIP
  • WestCountryAddick
    WestCountryAddick Posts: 2,545
    Wow that's terrible news. I met Vernon on a number of occasions and he was a thoroughly nice chap.

    RIP
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,381
    RIP
  • superdulvertonred
    superdulvertonred Posts: 1,165
    RIP.
  • Anna_Kissed
    Anna_Kissed Posts: 3,302
    I'm sorry to learn of this. Another character gone.
    I'll raise a glass to him this evening.
  • RaplhMilne
    RaplhMilne Posts: 4,639
    RIP we are losing fans the like of which we may never replace.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,170
    Certainly knew the name and, from Rick’s video there, the face. A really bad day, losing two amazing fans. Rest in Peace Vernon.
  • Stewart
    Stewart Posts: 2,466
    Gutted to hear the news this morning. RIP Vernon.

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  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,018
    RIP
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,859
    I knew the face, I knew the name, but never met Vernon and didn't put the two together. What a very sad loss. RIP Vernon.

    Great tribute @SouthWest_Addicks.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 40,481
    RIP
  • Rock Spectacle
    Rock Spectacle Posts: 1,459
    RIP Vernon, truly lovely man.
  • valleyfan
    valleyfan Posts: 151
    RIP Vernon
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,314
    RIP
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Awful news - RIP Vernon.
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,934
    RIP
  • Alex Wright
    Alex Wright Posts: 8,214
    Charlton to the core. RIP Vernon

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