Remembering Les Sparrow: A Lifelong Manchester City Fan and Friend to All
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Gary Brown spoke about the tragic event where Les Sparrow, a lifelong Manchester City fan, passed away.
Gary Brown said, “We got into the grounds and were going to meet some lads we know from Rochdale and Heywood. He said he was going to his seat and said ‘I’ll see you in a bit.’ I had been with him all through dinner time with my nephew and my son as we had travelled from Blackpool. He was absolutely fine. I knew something wasn’t right, and I texted him and called him. Then I got a call from the hospital and they told me what had happened and that it was serious. The next thing, a steward pulled me out and said he’d passed away. I was obviously in bits. The last time I’d seen him, we had walked through the gate and he was going to his seat while I chatted to the lads. As he walked down to the stairs he had collapsed. It must’ve been almost immediately after leaving and I missed it.”
Gary Brown reflected on his friendship with Les Sparrow and their shared experiences as Manchester City fans.
Gary Brown said, “I’ve known him for over 30 years. I had known he was a City fan, and met him at a Christening years ago, and we have been mates ever since. Tributes have been paid to ‘friend to everyone’ Les Sparrow. We went to every game together, driving over from Blackpool. We’d go to the Townley before every game, and have been abroad with them to watch them overseas in Europe. He had the most wicked sense of humour and was one of the most intelligent blokes I’ve ever met. He was so quick, knowledgeable on anything. He always made you have a laugh and a good time. He was a good friend to everybody and a lifelong friend. He’d do anything for anyone.”
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