News Vale Ron Richards.

[mattys123]

It's a sad day for the Collingwood Football Club with the great Ron Richards passing away at age 85.

RIP Ron.

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2013-09-20/vale-ron-richards

The Collingwood Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing today of one of its most revered figures, Ron Richards.

The 1953 premiership star, who went on to serve the club as a coach, match committee chairman and director, lost an extended battle with illness in the early hours of this morning. He was 85 years of age.

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire described Richards as a Magpie royal, a man who was able to step out from the considerable shadow of his celebrated older brother, Lou, by helping to guide Collingwood for decades.

“In the rich history of the Collingwood Football Club, Ron Richards will always be known as one of its greatest servants,” McGuire said.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Shattered, arguably our greatest clubman, he gave so much of himself to this club in any capacity we asked of him. Thanks for your service & passion.

A truly great Magpie & condolences go to his family.

 

[Aphrodite]

Condolences to the Richards family & friends and the Collingwood family.


R.I.P Ron

 

[Trav68]

R.I.P. Ron and condolences to the Richards family.

Sad day for our footy club.

 

[Pera]

Bled black and white.

RIP

 

[Pedro]

Thoughts go out to the Richards family. RIP Ron, a great Collingwood person who will be fondly remembered and sadly missed

 

[loki04]

Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Ron.

 

[dansa]

 

[Vicky Park]

Collingwood royalty. Very sad day.

 

[Enforcer]

Vale Ron Richards.

Truly a great servant to our wonderful club who played 143 games and kicked 114 goals including being an intregral player in the 1953 premiership. Also an assistant coach, match committeeman chairman and board member.

Part of the greatest football dynasty of any VFL/AFL club - the Pannam/Richards families who contributed 930 games/1125 goals/8 premierships.

FLOREAT PICA.

 

[vjknight]

i recall he was always there - changes in administration, president, coach, but the one continuing face.

a great magpie.

 

[Old Spice]

What a sad passing.

The Pannams a great legacy - nothing is more Collingwood.

Condolences to the family.

 

[jerry springer]

Vale Ron

R.I.P

 

[Gone Critical]

Vale Ron

Was lucky enough to sit with him on a couple of occasions in recent years at Collingwood matches. Fantastic bloke very friendly. Asked him about his career which he didn't mind discussing at all. When I asked about the coaching he said he had wanted to coach the seniors and if he had there was no doubt we would have won a couple of flags. Said he was a lot better than Rose, Mann , Hafey et al. Said it with a twinkle in his eye but definitely meant it at the same time.

Great character and a great life lived

Onya Ronny

 

[Robroy22]

My sincerest condolences to the Richard's family at the passing of Ron. A great clubman that proved his worth in every aspect of CFC, from playing to coaching to administration. And special wishes to Lou, whilst it will hit him hard, lets hope he has many more seasons with us yet. Vale Ronnie.

 

[TradeDraft]

Very Sad News

 

[pennym]

RIP Ron, such a sad day for his family and the Colligwood FC. Condolences to all, side by side.

 

[No SPIN]

RIP Ron

You were the embodiment of loyalty to a club and cause.

CFC is richer for your contribution over your many years of service, and in the hallowed corners of Vic Park, there will be a deep sense of mourning as follows the passing of all great friends.

 

[jmac70]

RIP Ron, we'll get em for you next year.

 

[Prestigerrycomo]

Will always remember Sandy Roberts piece of commentary in 1990 "Ronnie Richards who's been involved in so many of their tragedies (the Colliwobbles) is almost in tears".What strength of character he had to keep the club going in such dark times.


Vale Ronnie Richards

 

[Collingwood 4 eternity]

Vale Ron Richards

What else can you say but thank you to you Ron Richards for your contribution to the Collingwood FC , your family made it your destiny , you made it reality , and its up to us that your lifetime in Black and White is never forgotten.

Condolences to Rons Family , and Lou at this sad time

 

[KJpie]

RIP Ron and sincere condolences to the entire family in this time of grief. Our collective hearts go out to you all.

Enjoy the best seat in the house up there; reserved for a true legend of our great club.

May the boys make you proud and put a smile on your dial in 2014.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

RIP Ronny Richards a true Magpie

 

[Fossie 32]

RIP