o/t Sad news about Tony Parkes

[7YearCritch]

He's got Parkinson's. Always liked him at Blackpool and spoke to him a few times and always seemed a real gent. Arguably the man who gave Grayson the tools and players too enjoy the success he had first time around.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1224229783803813896

 

[Curryman]

To listen to his daughter and see Tony, it's quite obvious that he's in very good hands. She now needs to be strong for him , which she seems to be, and ensure that he receives the best life possible in his limiting disease. A very shocking, sad, debilitating and progressive disorder, which I hope I never have to endure.

 

[Sooty59]

Really sad for him & his family from my knowledge you slowly lose your loved one it’s something that I would not wish on my worst enemy. Hope he can have some quality of life for as long as possible.

 

[M61Exile]

To listen to his daughter and see Tony, it's quite obvious that he's in very good hands. She now needs to be strong for him , which she seems to be, and ensure that he receives the best life possible in his limiting disease. A very shocking, sad, debilitating and progressive disorder, which I hope I never have to endure.

Lovely words Curryman

 

[Stanah]

Very sad, awful disease!

I wish Tony an his family all the very best!

 

[RossendaleSeasider]

He's a proper footballing man. It's great that he has got such a good family to support him through it. Good luck, Tony!

 

[OhSitDown]

Nice tweet from Shaun Barker

https://twitter.com/x/status/1224257343011139585

 

[tangysider]

He is obviously very highly thought of by ex players and probably did not get the credit he deserved in finding talent and getting the team to gel.
Terrible disease

 

[BFC_Aspie]

Sorry to hear this news about Tony, he was instrumental in bringing Charlie Adam to Bloomfield road just after Grayson left. A legend as an assistant manager for several north west clubs too.

 

[S88bfc]

So Sad watching that, his daughter is a credit to him.
He should never be forgotten for his time at Blackpool.

 

[Whitstabletangerine]

Very sad to see that interview, wishing him and his family the very best.

 

[Long-shanks]

Very sad news. True legend at Rovers and was a gent when at Blackpool. I'm sure he'll get the help and love needed from his family and friends

 

[DerbySeasider]

Very sad, good luck Tony.

 

[Tangerinenick]

Very sad. Best wishes to Tony and his family and friends

 

[BFC_BFC_BFC]

That was very tough to watch. It's an awful disease and clearly very frighting for Tony and upsetting for his family.

 

[Athers]

My grandad has very early stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s very trying for all concerned.

You can be holding a conversation about something and then they’ll go back to the beginning of the same conversation some times and start again. It’s heartbreaking and my thoughts are with all of Tony’s family

 

[Hereforthefootball]

Nice touch futon our ex-players - here’s Evo’s contribution ..

https://twitter.com/x/status/1224254006240989186

 

[PoolWarrior]

Really nice to see the lads getting behind him - we had a great squad at one point didn't we. Still struggling to identify with any of this squad! All the best to Tony and his family - sure the players make him proud.

 

[BobHatton]

Very distressing and sad. To the OP though; he hasn't got Parkinson's disease, that's something different altogether.

 

[td53]

That's really sad. I hope and his family can get the support they need. A fundraising game versus Blackburn for Alzheimer's support shouldn't be too hard to arrange given the obvious links between the two sides at the moment.

 

[M61Exile]

Puts life in to perspective - all the best to Tony and his wife.

 

[Tangerine_One]

Very sad, terrible illness.

 

[clappers]

We owe him a lot. Thanks Tony.

 

[Hazi]

Blackburn v Blackpool testimonial for Tony would be nice, shafted by the Oystons

 

[HatfulofHollow]

Blackburn v Blackpool testimonial for Tony would be nice, shafted by the Oystons

Nice idea. Did he ever get a job after he left the Seasiders as that must be over 10 years ago?

 

[Hazi]

Nice idea. Did he ever get a job after he left the Seasiders as that must be over 10 years ago?

His wife was very poorly & I think he looked after her. Something should be done his skills in spotting a player earns this club millions & ultimately ousting the Os