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RIP Graham Thorpe

Algarveaddick
Algarveaddick Posts: 21,150
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The great batsman has died aged just 55. RIP Graham. 
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  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,195
    I loved watching him back in the day. RIP
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    RIP.  Not seen it reported as to why but far far too early.  Great English batsman.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    So sad. One of our best.

    RIP Thorpey 
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    Very sorry to hear this. Terrible for his wife and family. 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    RIP
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,063
    That really is a shock. Such a brilliant batsman. RIP
  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,017
    So bloody sad.  I knew he was ill a couple of years ago and everyone closed ranks around him.
    RIP Graham, 55 is no age.
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,476
    Crikey, loved watching him play.

    RIP 
  • CHG
    CHG Posts: 4,529
    RIP Thorpe. Hero of mine growing up. Loved watching him bat. 
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,034
    RIP
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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Really sad news. One of my favourite cricketers, a class player who played in some very ordinary England sides.

    I understand why he was dropped in 2005, as he brought too much losing baggage, but it would have been great if he could have experienced a winning Ashes campaign.
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,295
    RIP to a Surrey and England legend. 
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,314
    RIP 
    I know quite a lot about this having a good mate who was close to him not sure the reason for his death will come out in the media 
    He was a very tortured sole was Graham such sad news met him a few times and a really down to earth nice fella 
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    shocked by this, RIP
  • Isawsummersplay
    Isawsummersplay Posts: 1,427
    Met Graham on several occasions - a true cricketing hero and an absolute gentleman. 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    as for many others this has come a real shock for me  .. R I P 
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,673
    Absolutely gutted. RIP to a legend and one of my childhood heroes.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    Shocked to read this news, he was a great batsman and a good leader. RIP Sir and thanks for the memories x condolences to family and friends x
  • Bournemouth Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,283
    Oh dear, that's awful news to start the week. Terrific batsman. RIP
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,617
    RIP 
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  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,912
    RIP Legend

    His England career was ever so slightly before my time (first series was the 2005 ashes) but I saw him play live for surrey quite a few times. Classy player. Was on first name basis with my Dad too which as a young kid walking up to him after he hit a ton at Whitgift to ask for his autograph actually blew my mind when he recognised my Dad! His firm did the Surrey players accounts and he was the partner that looked after them.  
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Shocking news. RIP GT
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,104
    Another taken far too early. RIP Thorpey .. 💔
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,242
    Oh this is really sad. I loved him coming in to bat for England, always thought there was a chance whilst he held onto his wicket. A highlight for me of the 1997 Ashes was the massive score him and Hussein put on. I hope the media can respect his families and his privacy as to cause of his passing. 

    Rest in peace Thorpey 
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,625
    Great player. Sad loss

    RIP.
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,621
    Oh no - fine batsman - a joy to watch - no age

    RIP
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    Really sad news.
    RIP Graham Thorpe.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    RIP
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    Loved watching him play,  with free arms and a care free,  lets go for it attitude (no offence but like a slightly rougher version of David Gower)
    RIP Thorpey
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,602
    Same age.
    No age.
    RIP 💔

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