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Post by Andy K on Apr 23, 2018 11:04:14 GMT
I really hope this isn't true, but if it is it's a very very sad day for the club and us supporters who had such a connection with him.
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Post by jr on Apr 23, 2018 12:55:40 GMT
Yes, I heard this early this morning. Very sad news indeed. A true Sutton legend.
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Post by markf on Apr 23, 2018 13:04:38 GMT
There will be many heavy hearts around today with this news. The players of that era were moulded by Barrie into a tight-knit group and he was the matriarch while the fans were welcome to join in too. I have so many fond memories of that time that coincided with me moving into adulthood and it will always remain special.
Barrie was a one-off and he fitted the club as the club seemed to fit him. I was devastated when he left just a few short months after the Coventry match.
A top manager and a wonderful fellow. RIP Barrie Williams, SUFC legend.
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Post by foxtrot on Apr 23, 2018 13:45:48 GMT
Barrie was the complete gentleman. He represented all that was special about SUFC. Thank you Barrie for so many great memories.
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Post by Andy K on Apr 23, 2018 14:28:09 GMT
Echo Mr Frake here. I think there are a number of us who came to Sutton in the Barrie Williams era and stuck with them almost as a result of it. And for longer term supporters, the club was a lot bigger by the time he left from when he started. I'm sure the club will do a more comprehensive summary of his achievements, but this is the man who brought us 2 league titles, numerous SSC wins, took us to our first national league competition and kept us pretty much in the top half of that during his reign, took us to Wembley and of course a small matter of a couple of FA Cup runs....
In one of those odd twists of coincidence (and presuming that Aldershot are the same club), he was also the man who masterminded our very first win over a league club in October 1987. 21 years later, the first game after his passing, we play the same club, possibly more than once in what could be a defining moment for the club to go with so many defining moments that Barrie made possible for us on the pitch.
As foxtrot said he was the complete gentleman. A phrase often over used but in this case he's bang on the money. Intelligent, caring, mannered, philosophical - you name it, he had it, and was unique for that era. Like frakey I was gutted that he left when he did. Seeing him a couple of seasons ago at GGL brought back all those wonderful memories as a teenager that I associated with him and personally I'm pleased I had the chance to see him. I'm even more proud that I had the chance to follow Sutton in a golden era with him at the helm. It was a very special time for us all led by a very special man.
My deepest condolences to his family, but you can be sure he will never be forgotten at Sutton.
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Post by ryooon1999 on Apr 23, 2018 14:32:16 GMT
A great man who was part of a great club, obviously most well known for himself leading SUFC into victory over old Division 1 and previous FA Cup holders Coventry back in Jan 1989!
Never met this legend but I’m sure we will all miss him and a minutes applause or silence should be held on Saturday before KO.
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Post by amberchoc on Apr 23, 2018 14:40:25 GMT
Very sad news.
Perhaps it would be fitting to paraphrase a line from Julius Caesar by saying that this was the noblest manager of them all.
I know that Barrie was inducted into the Hall of Fame, but I was wondering if there's anything within the club named after him, because there really ought to be.
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Post by timall on Apr 23, 2018 14:45:57 GMT
RIP, club legend.
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Post by bottleonthehead on Apr 23, 2018 15:33:39 GMT
Such fond memories of Barrie and that wonderful, wonderful journey through the 80's with Sutton. As others have said, a real gentleman and a perfect role model within the game.
Thank you and RIP Barrie Williams.
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Post by Del on Apr 23, 2018 15:34:13 GMT
Shocked & saddened by this news.
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Post by amberclart on Apr 23, 2018 15:55:02 GMT
RIP Barrie, a true gentleman and a legend at Sutton, condolences to his family.
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Post by unclescrunky on Apr 23, 2018 16:14:58 GMT
Echo Mr Frake here. I think there are a number of us who came to Sutton in the Barrie Williams era and stuck with them almost as a result of it. And for longer term supporters, the club was a lot bigger by the time he left from when he started. I'm sure the club will do a more comprehensive summary of his achievements, but this is the man who brought us 2 league titles, numerous SSC wins, took us to our first national league competition and kept us pretty much in the top half of that during his reign, took us to Wembley and of course a small matter of a couple of FA Cup runs.... In one of those odd twists of coincidence (and presuming that Aldershot are the same club), he was also the man who masterminded our very first win over a league club in October 1987. 21 years later, the first game after his passing, we play the same club, possibly more than once in what could be a defining moment for the club to go with so many defining moments that Barrie made possible for us on the pitch. As foxtrot said he was the complete gentleman. A phrase often over used but in this case he's bang on the money. Intelligent, caring, mannered, philosophical - you name it, he had it, and was unique for that era. Like frakey I was gutted that he left when he did. Seeing him a couple of seasons ago at GGL brought back all those wonderful memories as a teenager that I associated with him and personally I'm pleased I had the chance to see him. I'm even more proud that I had the chance to follow Sutton in a golden era with him at the helm. It was a very special time for us all led by a very special man. My deepest condolences to his family, but you can be sure he will never be forgotten at Sutton. Hadn't made the connection but you are indeed right about Aldershot I remember it well! |
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Post by unclescrunky on Apr 23, 2018 16:43:43 GMT
A great man who was part of a great club, obviously most well known for himself leading SUFC into victory over old Division 1 and previous FA Cup holders Coventry back in Jan 1989! Never met this legend but I’m sure we will all miss him and a minutes applause or silence should be held on Saturday before KO. Totally agree that he needs to be acknowledged - will always remember him with his pipe and quoting Kipling in the programme - a major part of our club's recent history. |
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Post by ADMIN on Apr 23, 2018 18:48:25 GMT
From the age of around 7 Barrie used to give me 50p every Saturday to play on the machines! At about the age of 10 he let me listen in to his team talk and sit on the bench in an away game at Harrow Borough something I will never forget. He was part of the reason that I love this club. League titles, numerous cup victories, trip to Wembley and of course those two famous cup runs. Was gutted when he left us.
RIP Barrie a True club legend and a fantastic Guy.
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Post by jencor on Apr 23, 2018 20:23:34 GMT
So sad today to hear the news of this great man’s passing. I spoke to him when he came back to the club in 2014 for the 25th Anniversary of our historic victory over Coventry. A humble man who was gracious and happy to reminisce with supporters the fantastic days with him at the helm. Cannot but echo the sentiments of all the previous posts. He will always be fondly and proudly remembered by the Sutton United family. RIP Barrie Williams.
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