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I'm surprised to see there's nothing on here about Brian, but if you didn't know he was mugged on the way home from the presentation night in Penge over a week ago.

He took the bus from Penge to Croydon and remembers nothing after that. They took his phone, wallet and KO Cup runners up trophy.

He was in Mayday for a few days and of course couldn't come to league on Tuesday, but recently I got a text saying he had a spleen op on Monday and is STILL in hospital (Queens 2).

It would be great if we could have a whip round and maybe see if we could get his trophy replaced?

Get well soon Brian.

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theres sum scum about ,clarky is 1 ov the nicest guys iv ever met n im sure mark wil replace his trophy n take it out ov the kitty ,if not i wil pay for it...bless u brian best wishes m8 x :angel:

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Too true mate, he's a stand up bloke. I just wish I could have caught that scum at it.

The KO Cup runners up trophy was more like an egg cup so I'm sure it won't cost you much mate ;)

I'll update this thread as & when i hear more news about Brian's condition.

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Think we should have a whip round regardless brian without doubt is a class player and 1 of the finest blokes your ever meet in this league a true gent and am in favour of putting my hand in my pocket !!!

Wishing him all the best a a quick recovery !!

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Yes Andy to right m8....in the next few weeks if all the secretary's could do a little whip round for Clarky it would b a great gesture for 1 ov our lads....got me thinking we should put our league subs up even just a fiva so we can contribute each year towards the same sort ov things...a little from every1 can make a difference n show that our league as the resources to do the right thing...I'd like to propose this for next AGM :angel:

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Is that the forum player?

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No,thats tony Clarke,I'd like to see someone try and mug him. Sorry to hear about Brian,hope he gets well soon. A whip round sounds good,to help replace his phone & cash.

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Totally agree from everyone at the farleys great guy wishing for a speedy return really nice guy

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Pass on my best wishes to Brian please...he actually made a point of congratulating me for our our team's trophy...just goes to prove what a nice guy he is...always has a smile on his face...I hope karma is a swift retribution for the low life(s) responsible...

Get well soon Brian!!!

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Wel said lads, shows heart ...played the rack pack tonight down frames tonight with unpredictables n other frames guys there in there in house league,we raised ?93 thus far from these lovely people n Iv put me ?25 or ?30 from frames league in to that aswel...spoke to clarky n typical Brian don't want us making a fuss over him, but we r the Croydon league n fck we wil show this guy wat we think ov him..frames r gona keep the donations coming in coz there lovely people n I no all u other pool teams wil do the same...bless u all for every penny n even tho clarky supports Chelsea he deserves our luv...he's doin wel by the way n mite b out ov hospital ina few days hopefully...god bless clarky n good show thus far to every1 who as chipped in , wel done x :angel:

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^ Nice to see the love in here for a change instead of people slagging each other off. :)

So I've not done a very good job of keeping this updated but the latest news is that sadly Brian has lost his spleen. This will mean a life of antibiotics and an end to drinking.

Everyone who has been to see him have all said he's his usual cheery self - all smiles and "don't worry about me." What a legend.

Mr. Clarke we salute you.

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Very sad to hear about this.

Much love from the better half boys!