[Archived] Ex Rover Ill?

[MCMC1875]

Anyone heard of an ex Rover in his 50's suffering from Alzheimer's in the news this week?

[Ray-Von]

Yes, a player by the name of Neil Wilkinson. He was on ITN news last night. He suffers from Pick's disease which sounds pretty nasty.

It showed some pictures in his playing days - it looked circa. 1974 - 1975 ish, so its before my time.

Any others members remember his playing days?

[Hanks]

I vaguely remember him, played right fullback but he was never a regular,

[only2garners]

According to my trusty Mike Jackman he was a Rover from 72/73 to 76/77 and made 35 full appearances and 4 substitute with no goals. Given that record and the dates I must have sen him play but honestly cannot remember him.

[thenodrog]

Went to Witton Park school, played for Rovers and emigrated to South Africa. I'm similar age and although I never knew him lots of my mates went to school with him.

[LynV]

Went to Witton Park school, played for Rovers and emigrated to South Africa. I'm similar age and although I never knew him lots of my mates went to school with him.

I went to Witton Park and am a year or two younger than him. Did not know him well but remember him playing for the Rovers. Very sad news!