Reece Nicholson RIP

[The Red Baron]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/tributes-after-death-of-former-doncaster-rovers-striker-1-9690710

[Bollinger]

Very sad and another footballer who suffered from dementia.

I remember seeing something on Facebook about how the staff as the nursing home were treating him like a pop star because of his Rovers past. If I remember correctly his best friend was Charlie Williams.

[niteowler]

Remember him well, decent player for us as well in the , as it was then, the old second division. RIP

[idler]

I'm sure he played against us for Rossington MW in the Doncaster Sunday Leaugue about 1966/67.

[niteowler]

Could have done Idler as I think he was from Harworth/Bircotes originally but could be wrong

[1879Rovers]

I lost my dad on Thursday, a lifelong Rovers fan, his first game being in 1953.

One of the last things I said to him was go up there and put together a Rovers eleven.

[idler]

Sad news 1879. It would be fitting if we could manage to go up for him.
It's always sad to lose one of the Rovers family.
The likes of Man U that have 60,000 at their home games and millions of world wide armchair fans won't miss losing one like we do.

[Highland Rover]

 Reece was at Gainsborough Trinity in 1966-67 as they won the Midland League , also in that team were ex Rovers John Billings , Jim Kilkenny , Billy Mordue , Bob Rooney and Fred Taylor .

[Bollinger]

As I recall (he used to coach my dad, so this is all a bit second hand) but he turned down the chance to go to Liverpool because with a young family it made more financial sense to go part-time in those days. I think he wa a bit of a legend at places like Wisbech where he broke all sorts of scoring records. Obviously playing at a level way below his capabilities but often played in front of 10,000+ crowds in those days. A different world.

[idler]

Reece was at Gainsborough Trinity in 1966-67 as they won the Midland League , also in that team were ex Rovers John Billings , Jim Kilkenny , Billy Mordue , Bob Rooney and Fred Taylor .

Reece was at Gainsborough Trinity in 1966-67 as they won the Midland League , also in that team were ex Rovers John Billings , Jim Kilkenny , Billy Mordue , Bob Rooney and Fred Taylor .

That could almost be a Rovers reserve side.
I could be mistaken then Highland unless it was in the pre-season friendly at their place on a Tuesday night. He might have played to help out or as part of his fitness plan. Then again I could be wrong. Did he sign for anyone in the Sunday league later.

[Highland Rover]

 Pre season 66-67 Rovers beat Trinity 3-2 at Northolme , Rovers fielding a weakened side apparently and Trinity the same . Don't know if Reece played in this game but he did play pre season against Burton Albion and scored .
( He had been Trinity's top scorer in 1965-66 .)

[drfchound]

Reece was at Gainsborough Trinity in 1966-67 as they won the Midland League , also in that team were ex Rovers John Billings , Jim Kilkenny , Billy Mordue , Bob Rooney and Fred Taylor .

I played for Jim Kilkenny in the old Yorkshire League and remember one game when I got knocked unconscious by Billy Mordue’s left elbow.
Happy days.

[idler]

Jesus. How old are you hound?
I remember Paul Buck who played with Rovers intermediates selling Billy a Vauxhall Viva van for his painting and decorarating business.
On delivery Billy argued that he had paid for one with a heater. They were optional extras in those days. That would be 66/67.

[drfchound]

Jesus. How old are you hound?
I remember Paul Buck who played with Rovers intermediates selling Billy a Vauxhall Viva van for his painting and decorarating business.
On delivery Billy argued that he had paid for one with a heater. They were optional extras in those days. That would be 66/67.

I am 66 and a half years old mate.

[idler]

Jesus. How old are you hound?
I remember Paul Buck who played with Rovers intermediates selling Billy a Vauxhall Viva van for his painting and decorarating business.
On delivery Billy argued that he had paid for one with a heater. They were optional extras in those days. That would be 66/67.

I am 66 and a half years old mate.

Only joking hound. I've got 4 years on you.😉