January 2008 Archives
It is with much sadness that Metheringham Football Club report the untimely death of Dayne Grove on Wednesday 30 January. He had played for the club from Under 13’s right up to senior level. Dayne was only 19 but in February 2003, when only 14, he was found to have an enlarged heart. He was rushed to Newcastle’s Freeman’s Hospital where he had a heart transplant. With typical fighting spirit Dayne returned to play for his team, the then U15’s in October of that year. He continued through the club's U16’s and U18’s before making two Sunday Senior appearances in 2006 whilst still with the U18’s.
Sadly, in September 2007 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and despite his gallant battle he passed away peaceful at home with his family on Wednesday. Our sincere condolences go out to mum Sharon Popple, step-dad Simon and siblings Aaron (21), Chelsea (16) and twins Oliver and Holly (11).
Metheringham FC club secretary, Pete Ford, has written a comprehensive history of the club from 1895 to the present day.
A recent substantial update, to include 2003 -2007, has been added to the club's web pages.
Hatches and Dispatches
All these people were either born or died on Christmas Day - name them:
1. Scientist, born Xmas Day 1642 in Grantham. He “discovered” gravity when an apple fell on his head. Sir Isaac Newton
2. This US comedian/actor died in 1946. Starred in “My Little Chickadee “with Mae West. WC Fields
3. Born 1899, this laconic US actor had many hit films but never actually said the line - “Play it again Sam”. Humphrey Bogart
4. Brit comedian / DJ, born in Liverpool, 1944. Introduced us to Brother Lee Love and Hot Gossip. Kenny Everett
5 Born 1949, this US Actress is best known for her role as the troubled teenager in the Brian de Palma movie of Stephen King’s Carrie. Cissie Spacek
6. “Sweet dreams are made of this” will lead you to this female Aberdonian singer, born in 1954. Annie Lennox
7. This Irish musician was born in 1957. Duetted with Kirsty MacColl in “Fairytale of New York”. Shane McGowen
8. In 1997 this iconic comedian, famous for his walking stick, bowler hat and moustache, finally left us. Charlie Chaplin
9. One of the original Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra. This crooner starred in several films with the comedian Jerry Lewis. Also checked out in 1997. Dean Martin
10. Danish supermodel born in 1968. INXS frontman Michael Hutchence famously ditched her for Paula Yates. Helena Christensen
11. No Angel and White Flag were two hits for this English female singer born in 1971.Dido or Florian Cloud de Bounevialle Armstrong
12. The Godfather of Soul departed this earth last Xmas, 2006. James Brown
How many did you get right?
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