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Title: More Sad News
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on February 04, 2021, 07:28:27 PM

Those of you of a certain vintage may remember George Melling, a member of the 2005 squad.

Whilst flicking through TWITTER I have discovered that he has been diagnosed with MND.

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: CRT Butty on February 04, 2021, 07:36:25 PM

I do remember George yes. This is awful news. My heart goes out to him and his loved ones.

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on February 04, 2021, 07:38:06 PM

My principal memory of him is that he played at right full back in the Nationwide North play-off victory at Kettering in May 2005.

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: Mick on February 04, 2021, 10:36:36 PM

Terrible
Think he was a steel erector based up in Preston. Big lad who played his part towards the back half of that promotion season

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: Saughall Robin on February 04, 2021, 11:18:24 PM

Always did a good job for us. Only drawback was a bit of a lack of pace.
He must still be early forties. Shocking news.

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: Sale Holmfield on February 04, 2021, 11:37:16 PM

That's very sad news and  I wish him all the best.
I saw him still playing for Longridge Town only a few years ago, so I am quite shocked to read this. He was  a good, reliable player for us.

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: JD on February 05, 2021, 12:47:31 AM

Awful news. You have to feel  for him and his family
I hope he can take inspiration from the courage of dear Mark Maddox

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on February 05, 2021, 09:50:08 AM

I believe that he spent a fair time at Kendal Town, becoming something of a cult figure.

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: Saughall Robin on February 05, 2021, 10:21:48 AM

Today's the anniversary of his debut for us in the FA Trophy win vs Barrow in 2005.
(according to the JL site)

Title: Re: More Sad News
Post by: hsmith1 on February 05, 2021, 10:34:16 AM

I remember George and indeed it is sad news