[Albion] Richard Hanks RIP

[Lenny Rider]

Lost a dear mate on Sunday and a lifelong fan Albion, Richard, known to many as Hanksie.

Pivotal in one of the major events of the battle for the club, he was first on the pitch against York City in 1996 in the 13th minute.

Amex season ticket holder with his son Jake, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

RIP old mate x

 

[doogie004]

Losing anyone family or friend is tough RIP


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[veuve]

Great bloke,will be sadly missed.
Treasure the memories.

 

[deslynhamsmoustache1]

Very sad. Was in my year at Durrington high and always a regular home and away. Had a very lively trip once to Northampton once with him. RIP Hanksie.

 

[Questions]

Hanksie was a great lad…..proper Albion.

RIP

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Shit no, this is two in two days for me. Although we lost touch post Goldstone we became good friends simply from away matches in the late 80s. I lived in Worthing briefly in the early 90s and we became occasional drinking buddies too. A lovely bloke I looked forward to having a chat and a laugh with at The Goldstone. He was also good mates with another nice bloke, Andy H who I haven’t seen for a good few years.
Sleep good mate

 

[gripper stebson]

Bollocks.

Sat with him, Phil and Nige in the North Stand at Withdean for years. RIP old boy.

 

[South west gull]

Shit no, this is two in two days for me. Although we lost touch post Goldstone we became good friends simply from away matches in the late 80s. I lived in Worthing briefly in the early 90s and we became occasional drinking buddies too. A lovely bloke I looked forward to having a chat and a laugh with at The Goldstone. He was also good mates with another nice bloke, Andy H who I haven’t seen for a good few years.
Sleep good mate

Andy h sits in west stand lower

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[The Wookiee]

Heard about this earlier this week. So sad.
Last saw him after the last Palace game at home this season - We had a bit of banter with some Palace kids at the station before travelling back with him and Andy H to Worthing.
RIP Hanksie

 

[rebel51]

Shit shit shit, always to be remembered a true albion legend. Loved that guy. Your be totally missed Richie, I'm bloody devastated.

 

[wigman]

Did quite a few aways with him in the 80's.
Top bloke, proper Albion.
I will cherish the memories.
RIP Hanksie.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Lost a dear mate on Sunday and a lifelong fan Albion, Richard, known to many as Hanksie.

Pivotal in one of the major events of the battle for the club, he was first on the pitch against York City in 1996 in the 13th minute.

Amex season ticket holder with his son Jake, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

RIP old mate x

Sorry to hear about your mate. Another sad loss.

 

[Bombardier]

Always sad to lose a dedicated Albion man and especially someone who captured the spirit of those dark Goldstone times as well. RIP fella.

 

[bomber130]

RIP fellow Albion fan.


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[pastafarian]

Some recognition during the match tomorrow on the big screen apparently.

 

[mike1901]

Some recognition during the match tomorrow on the big screen apparently.

Great bloke, Albion through and through, first met him must have been 20 years ago when he first started cab driving, he used to work for Arrow in Worthing. Was having a good chat with him the Saturday at Tesco Worthing to, we were both picking up from there. Went to his funeral Friday, great tribute from Hearty,
r.i.p. mate.

 

[veuve]

Rip,topman.