Neil Wilkinson

[oldjamfan1]

Sorry to hear of the passing of former Rovers full back Neil Wilkinson, from the Furphy/Lee era, at the tender age of 61. RIP

[arbitro]

Sorry to hear of the passing of former Rovers full back Neil Wilkinson, from the Furphy/Lee era, at the tender age of 61. RIP

Sad news indeed Andy. If I remember correctly he was Blackburn born and bred and lived in Mill Hill. Memories of him as a player are sketchy but I do recall him being sent off in an FA Cup replay at Altrincham which was played on a midweek afternoon.

Condolences to his family.

[oldjamfan1]

Sad news indeed Andy. If I remember correctly he was Blackburn born and bred and lived in Mill Hill. Memories of him as a player are sketchy but I do recall him being sent off in an FA Cup replay at Altrincham which was played on a midweek afternoon.

Condolences to his family.

He was a local lad Tony, and a lovely fella too.

I always associated him with Mecky and John Kenyon.

[Jock]

Neil Wilkinson met his wife Pat when they were both 13 at Witton school. After he retired they set up a Blinds/curtains shop in St Annes. As others have said he was a nice man.

He's been struggling with Pick's disease from his early 50's. Doctors said playing football could have caused his condition.

R.I.P

Edited August 3, 2016 by Jock

[Claytons Left Boot]

Memories of him as a player are sketchy..

I could picture him straight away Tony and have just refreshed my memory by having a look at the 1973/74 team photograph. I too couldn't remember much about him from a playing point of view. Jackman book shows 34 appearances plus 4 as sub in a 6 year stint as a right back with us. Very sad, condolences to his family. That 73/74 third division team would have wiped the floor with the current set up, by the way.

[Jock]

A good turn out and send off for Neil Wilkinson yesterday in Lytham. No Burnleh Bob there but thankfully two great Rovers Fazackerley and Bryan Douglas attended.