The Real Tony Hateley

[weymouthPIE]

Sad news today, as Tony Hateley passed away, ironically in Preston, at the age of 72. One of the greatest players in the history of Notts County and a man who won many plaudits from many fans of many other clubs. I wasn't lucky enough to see him play, but by all accounts he was a true great.

 

R.I.P Tony Hateley. Thoughts go out to his family and friends right now

[Fan of Big Tone]

It seems we were posting at the same time.

A minutes silence at the next match I hope he was a legend.

[weymuff]

This quite bizarre we were only having a discussion about TH in the chatroom today. RIP TH 

[weymuff]

whilst I agree it shouldn't pass by unannounced, I think a minutes applauds would be more adapt

[Pies4u]

Today's result becomes meaningless. We have lost a legend, a true Notts County giant.

This is a very sad day for our Club, very sad indeed.

Big Tone was my first Notts hero and he will always be soaring above Meadow Lane, powering a header goalwards.

This is tragic news, I am mortified. Nothing else matters to me tonight, this is terribly sad.

[Feral Fox]

Notts have been blessed with some great players over the years, but TH was one of the best. As Pies4U said above...the words soaring above the Lane to head like a bullet...

Not many nowadays that can score like he did.

 

Sad news. RIP

[GrannyPie]

whilst I agree it shouldn't pass by unannounced, I think a minutes applauds would be more adapt

I think a minutes applause is a great idea.

[Chris]

I think a minutes applause is a great idea.

Same here and even if this is not approved I hope that fans will join in and do it regardless.

[liampie]

i think joe jones who wrote a nice article sums him up as a player, i did not know anything about until that.

[upthepies]

What an absolute legend! Very nice fella also, his son is a lot like his dad.

My condolences to his family.

[cheeky~k8]

Very sad news to hear a famous player has died, i feel for his family and friends.

[lambleypie]

R.I.P

Tony will never be forgotten, its a shame that the majority of new outlets forgot about his time with us but at least he received some sort of fitting tribute.