...then you'll be sad to learn of the passing of my father, George "Tony" Priestley who died after a long and brave battle against cancer on the morning of the 22nd, (Friday).

 

Loving the club in full, he was involved in the committee, starting gate, meadow club, as well as a staunch main stander right up until the Warnock era, when family and business commitments overtook him!  Others may know him as Tony the Fagman, having involvement in the licensed trade all over the midlands.

 

I was only a youngster in those very different days, but do remember the aftermatch bar; and enjoying the company of all the greats from our team - what an era!   He was at the gala performance of Steak Diana Ross last year and know he certainly enjoyed seeing and socialising with all the faces after all of this time.

 

I recognise that times, the club - and indeed football - is very different nowadays.  Some or none on here may know him and this is not a post to be morbid nor sad, merely to let people know of his passing.  I write out of respect for him as he was well known at the club in "that" era, and I also wanted to inform anyone that knew / knew of him.

 

Full details will be in the evening post in due course.

 

Thank you for reading.

I didn't know him but sorry to hear of any Notts supporter's passing.

The name rings a bell, i also didn't realize you was the chap who used to talk to me on FB (unless its someone else with the same name). Really sad news, I'm very sorry to read this.

Sorry to read of your loss. Sad news.

Sentiments echoed here, and likewise I didn't know your father.

Sorry to read of your sad loss.

Sorry to hear of your sad loss.

Very sad, sorry to hear about this news. Like others, I didn't know him but it is always tragic to hear about the loss of a fellow Pie. Condolences to P in S and family.