mark1875 Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Just seen the news Fred Walker has passed away on Saturday, memorial service to be held at the Cathedral tomorrow. sad news. R.I.P Quote
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philipl Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. Quote
47er Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. ............but now they will? Quote
SAS Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 RIP, what a great mark him and Jack have left on the town. Quote
Devon Rover Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 For the less knowledgable amongst us (like me) would it be possible for someone to post a brief description of how Fred was linked to the club/what he contributed? I think that might be helpful and a nice gesture. Thank you. RIP. Quote
47er Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Indeed.R.I.P. We didn't "know" you like we did Jack but very sad all the same. End of an era. Quote
Sparky Marky Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 ............but now they will? Priceless...the guys dead andd you're thinking about youself....wow man...thats cold. Quote
iamarover Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. Doubt it. My Dad knew him. Worked with him. He had absolutely no interest in the Rovers. Thought Jack was mad. Quote
Sparky Marky Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Sad news. I understand Fred had been very unwell for quite some time and this had a bearing for those asking why the Trust or family had not acted. Mere speculation from you Quote
koi Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 For the less knowledgable amongst us (like me) would it be possible for someone to post a brief description of how Fred was linked to the club/what he contributed? I think that might be helpful and a nice gesture. Thank you. RIP. As I understand it (and as mentioned above) he had no interest in Rovers at all. Quote
47er Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Priceless...the guys dead andd you're thinking about youself....wow man...thats cold. No, I was thinking about Rovers. It was a specific comment on Philip L's specific point and I paid my respects elsewhere. So wind your neck in. Quote
Moderation Lead K-Hod Posted March 29, 2012 Moderation Lead Posted March 29, 2012 Mere speculation from you There's a shock.... Quote
jim mk2 Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Doubt it. My Dad knew him. Worked with him. He had absolutely no interest in the Rovers. Thought Jack was mad. I heard the same which makes it rather odd that this thread has been opened and that fans of a football club about which he couldn't care less are sending condolences. Quote
Mercer Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Sad news, as with any passing. Jack & Fred both came from humble beginnings to become hugely successful self made businessmen who never lost that common touch. Had some limited business dealings with Fred and he negotiated and counted every penny in a deal ! Self made, common touch, a stark contrast to present owners of Rovers. Edited March 29, 2012 by Mercerman Quote
A cup of beans Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I heard the same which makes it rather odd that this thread has been opened and that fans of a football club about which he couldn't care less are sending condolences. Agreed. Though it's sad, as it is when anyone passes, but unless you knew Fred personally -or he had touched your life in someway - this thread seems very odd and out of place. Edited March 29, 2012 by A cup of beans Quote
koi Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Agreed. Though it's sad, as it is when anyone passes, but unless you knew Fred personally -or he had touched your life in someway - this thread seems very odd and out of place. I was surprised it appeared in the football section I've got to say. Quote
glen9mullan Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Can't see how this is an odd place to put this thread? Jack and Fred when they owned walkers steel were putting money into rovers long before jack bought it, it included the walker steel stand being built and players like ardiles a d Archibald being signed, Walker steel was built by both brothers and the success of that company and the ultimate sale which gave jack a personal fortune was down to both of them not just jack. Many cogs build empires and Fred's input in walker steel, lead to rovers being on the footing it was prior to the sale. Edited March 29, 2012 by glen9mullan Quote
TBTF Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Can't see how this is an odd place to put this thread? Jack and Fred when they owned walkers steel were putting money into rovers long before jack bought it, it included the walker steel stand being built and players like ardiles a d Archibald being signed, Walker steel was built by both brothers and the success of that company and the ultimate sale which gave jack a personal fortune was down to both of them not just jack. Many cogs build empires and Fred's input in walker steel, lead to rovers being on the footing it was prior to the sale. Here Here!! you are right Glen.Jack was very much the front man but it took 2 of them to build the business which was key to the financial support coming into the Club. The fact that he was Jack's brother marks this down as sad news and the end of an era.And you can't help wondering what Jack would make of this schmozzle at his beloved Ewood. Can't see how this is an odd place to put this thread? Jack and Fred when they owned walkers steel were putting money into rovers long before jack bought it, it included the walker steel stand being built and players like ardiles a d Archibald being signed, Walker steel was built by both brothers and the success of that company and the ultimate sale which gave jack a personal fortune was down to both of them not just jack. Many cogs build empires and Fred's input in walker steel, lead to rovers being on the footing it was prior to the sale. Here Here!! you are right Glen.Jack was very much the front man but it took 2 of them to build the business which was key to the financial support coming into the Club. The fact that he was Jack's brother marks this down as sad news and the end of an era.And you can't help wondering what Jack would make of this schmozzle at his beloved Ewood. Quote
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