Some very sad News

[Campsall rover]

To all those who new Tony Elder from Askern, very sad news is that he very suddenly passed away while on holiday in Crete on Thursday. He was 74yrs old.

I have been going to Rovers matches with Tony since 1980

He has been one of the Clubs most avid and loyal supporters ever since he first started going to Belle Vue in the 1950’s

It won’t be the same without him being present at matches.

R.I.P Tony.

[Batleyred]

R.I.P very sad news. Thought’s are with family and friends.

[idler]

It's always sad to lose one of our Rovers family, especially one who has been a loyal fan for such a long time. I'm 74 in October so shared his Rovers ups and downs.
I can't place him but must probably have  know him by sight and maybe even spoken to him at some stage.
RIP Tony.

[Campsall rover]

It's always sad to lose one of our Rovers family, especially one who has been a loyal fan for such a long time. I'm 74 in October so shared his Rovers ups and downs.
I can't place him but must probably have  know him by sight and maybe even spoken to him at some stage.
RIP Tony.

Yes he knew you Idler. Has spoken to you.

[Bentley Bullet]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

[Donny Exile in York]

Didn't know Tony personally but sounded a great guy, RIP Tony 

[Campsall rover]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

[ian1980]

RIP Tony

Joining the Rovers family in the sky.

Condolences to all his family and friends

[Bentley Bullet]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

[craigdrfc]

RIP Tony, god bless.

[roversdude]

Don’t think I knew him but it still cuts knowing one of our own has passed. RIP thoughts are with family and friends

[niteowler]

Such a sad loss Camps stood with you , Tony  and many other good friends between the two teams tunnels at Belle Vue. Condolences to all his family.

[selby]

  A great loss to family friends and The Rovers. Quite a sportsman  himself when younger playing both football and Rugby and in later years a crown green bowler with both Askern and Bentley bowling clubs.
       R.I.P old friend you will be sadly missed by both family and friends especially in the community  of Askern, Norton, and Campsall.

[wilts rover]

Sad news. Condolences to all his family and friends.

[Lincoln Rover]

A lovely man.
Deepest condolences to all his family & friends.

[Daniel_Smith]

Sorry to hear. My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow supporters who knew him.

[Campsall rover]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

[Campsall rover]

Such a sad loss Camps stood with you , Tony  and many other good friends between the two teams tunnels at Belle Vue. Condolences to all his family.

Who are you? Send me a personal post if you prefer niteowler. 

[Bentley Bullet]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

That's a great shock. I didn't know the bloke for long or very well but he was an amusing, likeable character.

I just renewed my season ticket last week and was wondering if everyone else in our section of the West stand would be daft enough to do the same after the disastrous season we've just had. It never entered my head that one of us wouldn't be coming back because of such sad circumstances as in poor old Tony's case.

RIP Tony.

[Campsall rover]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

That's a great shock. I didn't know the bloke for long or very well but he was an amusing, likeable character.

I just renewed my season ticket last week and was wondering if everyone else in our section of the West stand would be daft enough to do the same after the disastrous season we've just had. It never entered my head that one of us wouldn't be coming back because of such sad circumstances as in poor old Tony's case.

RIP Tony.

We all had renewed our season tickets including Tony BB
Don’t think it ever crossed our minds not to, even after an awful season.
What else do you do on a Saturday afternoon or Tues eve between August and May.  It’s in the DNA

[drfchound]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

That's a great shock. I didn't know the bloke for long or very well but he was an amusing, likeable character.

I just renewed my season ticket last week and was wondering if everyone else in our section of the West stand would be daft enough to do the same after the disastrous season we've just had. It never entered my head that one of us wouldn't be coming back because of such sad circumstances as in poor old Tony's case.

RIP Tony.

We all had renewed our season tickets including Tony BB
Don’t think it ever crossed our minds not to, even after an awful season.
What else do you do on a Saturday afternoon or Tues eve between August and May.  It’s in the DNA

Has the stadium been renamed again Camps? ;-)

[Bentley Bullet]

CR, was he a member of this (Viking) site?

[PDX_Rover]

Sorry you lost your mate Camps. Always sad when we lose one of our own. Condolences to all of his friends and family. Sounds like he was well loved. ❤️

[Campsall rover]

CR, was he a member of this (Viking) site?

No he wasn’t BB

[Filo]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

That's a great shock. I didn't know the bloke for long or very well but he was an amusing, likeable character.

I just renewed my season ticket last week and was wondering if everyone else in our section of the West stand would be daft enough to do the same after the disastrous season we've just had. It never entered my head that one of us wouldn't be coming back because of such sad circumstances as in poor old Tony's case.

RIP Tony.

Where abouts in the West did he sit?

[Campsall rover]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

That's a great shock. I didn't know the bloke for long or very well but he was an amusing, likeable character.

I just renewed my season ticket last week and was wondering if everyone else in our section of the West stand would be daft enough to do the same after the disastrous season we've just had. It never entered my head that one of us wouldn't be coming back because of such sad circumstances as in poor old Tony's case.

RIP Tony.

Where abouts in the West did he sit?

West Stand Row S 544 near to the By line at South stand end Filo.

[Filo]

Campsall. Did you sit near him at Rovers?

Yes in front of you BB

Oh no. Was he the big guy who used to leave just before the end of games?

Yes BB

That's a great shock. I didn't know the bloke for long or very well but he was an amusing, likeable character.

I just renewed my season ticket last week and was wondering if everyone else in our section of the West stand would be daft enough to do the same after the disastrous season we've just had. It never entered my head that one of us wouldn't be coming back because of such sad circumstances as in poor old Tony's case.

RIP Tony.

Where abouts in the West did he sit?

West Stand Row S 544 near to the By line at South stand end Filo.

An right probably didn’t know him then, I’m 49 seats away R593, RIP to your mate

[Harrogate Rover]

 Campsall.  I'm so sorry to read this, that's a real kick in the gut as he was such a lovely bloke.
Watching Rovers last season was bloody hard work, but coming to games is much more bearable when your surrounded by decent people, and Tony was definitely in that category. He often said he'd seen some real dross over the years, including last season, but I never heard him being anything other than positive. His love for Rovers shone through and I will miss that.

My heartfelt condolences to yourself his family and friends.

RIP Tony 

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Thoughts with his family and friends.

Another Rover in the sky willing us on.

[streathamdave]

RIP