Motherwell in Mourning

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by maka, May 11, 2010.


  1. maka

    maka Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i regret to inform the boxing fraternity that forgewood ABC trainer and heart of the club Archie Mckay sadly passed away due to a short illness, archie was a local legend, gentleman and father figure to many over his long years at forgewood boxing club.

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    big archie on the left hand side with barry tommy and arthur, a proud moment for the big man and the forgewood gymn.

    rest in peace big man.
     
  2. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    RIP - Heart goes out to his family :good
     
  3. paddycfc

    paddycfc Active Member Full Member

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    RIP be a big loss to scottish boxing
     
  4. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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  5. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    The true 'Local Hero', the dedicated boxing trainer helping kids better themselves.

    RIP
     
  6. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP... Very sorry to hear of this sad loss to Scottish Boxing. My condolences go to all the family.
     
  7. theuppercut

    theuppercut Blackpudding supper Full Member

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    RIP Archie. A sad, sad loss to the Scottish game.
     
  8. Camm

    Camm Member Full Member

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    Sad news. I'm a local lad from near Motherwell R.I.P
     
  9. 9Ball

    9Ball Smeghead Full Member

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    Terrible news. RIP Archie.
     
  10. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    Another good guy gone.


    R.I.P.
     
  11. Arnie

    Arnie Well-Known Member Full Member

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  12. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  13. Top Dog

    Top Dog Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was lucky enough to know the big man, a true gent who shot from the hip and spoke the truth, no bull**** from him, sad day for the Forgewood lads and scottish boxing. Rest in peace big fella.
     
  14. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    A true gentleman in every sense of the word and a someone i would proudly call a friend. R.I.P Archie
     
  15. micky

    micky Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rip and God bless