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04 Dec 19
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RIP, very sad
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RIP 
Was a legend on Sky Sports in my opinion
Was a legend on Sky Sports in my opinion
I liked bobs input on sky,didn’t even know he wasn’t well
The fast bowler took 325 wickets in 90 Tests from 1971 to 1984, claiming a career-best 8-43 to help England to a famous win over Australia at Headingley in the 1981 Ashes.
Remember watching that with my Dad.
RIP big man
Remember watching that with my Dad.
RIP big man
Says on the mail website,after a long illness.he must have carried on working through it.
putting 2 and 2 together
family wants donations to prostrate cancer instead of floral remembrances
family wants donations to prostrate cancer instead of floral remembrances
Hadn't seen him for ages since on Sky just now. Didn't look too healthy, imo. What was he ill off?
I'll never forget the 81 test when he took 8 for not many ... he was a great bowler of his era
Always enjoyed his honest criticism as a pundit ... very sad news
Always enjoyed his honest criticism as a pundit ... very sad news
No better sight in cricket than watching Bob tear into the opposition off the long run-up (or more recently watching Bob tear into the England players off the long run-up after another dismal display). He'll be sorely missed
good quiz question you,d have to be an ardent cricket fan I think to hand on heart put a tenner on who his county was, I,d have a stab at warrickshire or derbyshire
had the dour hang dog look on the verdict bit like clement freuds dog,
The fast bowler took 325 wickets in 90 Tests from 1971 to 1984, claiming a career-best 8-43 to help England to a famous win over Australia at Headingley in the 1981 Ashes.
He captained England in 18 Tests and 29 one-day internationals before his retirement from all forms of cricket in 1984.
Willis represented Surrey for the first two years of his professional career before spending 12 years at Warwickshire, finishing with 899 wickets from 308 first-class matches at an average of 24.99.
He captained England at the 1983 World Cup where his side were beaten by eventual winners India in the semi-finals.
Willis played his final ODI in 1984, finishing with a record of 80 wickets from 64 matches at an average of 24.60.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was "deeply saddened to say farewell" to a "legend of English cricket".
"We are forever thankful for everything he has done for the game," it added. "Cricket has lost a dear friend."
He captained England in 18 Tests and 29 one-day internationals before his retirement from all forms of cricket in 1984.
Willis represented Surrey for the first two years of his professional career before spending 12 years at Warwickshire, finishing with 899 wickets from 308 first-class matches at an average of 24.99.
He captained England at the 1983 World Cup where his side were beaten by eventual winners India in the semi-finals.
Willis played his final ODI in 1984, finishing with a record of 80 wickets from 64 matches at an average of 24.60.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was "deeply saddened to say farewell" to a "legend of English cricket".
"We are forever thankful for everything he has done for the game," it added. "Cricket has lost a dear friend."
Very sad news. Saw him at Lord's on one occasion bowling from the Pavilion end.
325 wickets @ 25.2 bowling at 85mph+ But what's coming across in the tributes is what a wonderful man he was....
325 wickets @ 25.2 bowling at 85mph+ But what's coming across in the tributes is what a wonderful man he was....
Just awfully sad news, Surrey are my local club and Bob Willis charging in was truly a sight to behold. Not only was he an English fast bowling stalwart but as a pundit and commentator he was absolutely excellent as well. Very sad to read this. R.I.P.
Botham (Taylor , Old and Dilley) saved the Headingley 81 test.
Bob won it ,with the finest fast bowling I have seen from an Englishman.
RIP
whenever i hear talk of a sportsman being'in the zone' i automatically think of him at headingley, he just looks like he is completely in his own bubble doing what he is meant to do.
i enjoyed his analysis and caustic wit on sky.
rip.
i enjoyed his analysis and caustic wit on sky.
rip.
Bob willis 8 for 43....
England's Great Cricketers ~ Bob Willis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlknlMi_g44
England's Great Cricketers ~ Bob Willis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlknlMi_g44
at 11 o clock he aways lookerd as though he was bowlong last ball before stumps just as much fun with his mannerisms if someone was knocking him round the park for none for a 100,
Such sad news.
Bob Willis's career was an example to everyone who is honoured to wear the shirt, because he is in the pantheon of wonderful English cricketers.
Because of this he was passionate about England cricket, and it was the reason he had such strong views. If you weren't up to it he told you. But make no mistake, if you performed well he was effusive with his praise.
Bob Willis's career was an example to everyone who is honoured to wear the shirt, because he is in the pantheon of wonderful English cricketers.
Because of this he was passionate about England cricket, and it was the reason he had such strong views. If you weren't up to it he told you. But make no mistake, if you performed well he was effusive with his praise.
RIP was a great bowler for England , Headingley 81 will never be forgotten
A lot of these RIP often leave little effect on me but I do feel shocked & saddened by this
Meant the world to me as a teenage cricket nut. All through 1975 and '76, when England were getting literally knocked over by Lillee and Thompson, Roberts and Holding, the one thing you had to cling on to was that one day RGD Willis would be back from those two(!) knee operations. Then we'd be able to fight fire with fire. And he did it! He delivered.
And the way he added the 'Dylan' to his name, with the care of a Catholic choosing a saint's name ... that just made him so, so cool.
Bye bye, Mr. Tambourine Man.
And the way he added the 'Dylan' to his name, with the care of a Catholic choosing a saint's name ... that just made him so, so cool.
Bye bye, Mr. Tambourine Man.
325 wickets at 25.2 is up there with the best.
Loved his dry humour, and didn’t hold back when England underperformed.
RIP Bob
Loved his dry humour, and didn’t hold back when England underperformed.
RIP Bob
Rip Bob, surely the greatest quickie we've ever had, frighteningly fast bowler with deliveries coming down from the top of his huge frame!
, surely the greatest quickie we've ever had, frighteningly fast bowler with deliveries coming down from the top of his huge frame!
Same here,just heard it on radio and it knocked me for six,i was channel hopping only last night and spotted the NZ/England debate/post mortem was on and thought oh that will do can at least listen to Bob giving it out,obviously now I realise why he wasn't there.
how sad. one of the most significant sporting figures of my childhood.
"Headingley was a brilliant moment, the irony was they tried to drop him before that Test match, so that was him making a point and he was very good at doing that during his career," Gower, 62, told BBC Radio 5 live.
"He has always been making points and he makes them very firmly. Anyone seeing that game would have seen a burning bright passion coming through the eyes.
"There is a huge contrast to Bob, a lot of people have seen him on programmes where his trenchant opinion is put across in great style. He was very forthright on players of the current generation, but behind it all is a very different character. He was multi-faceted.
"He was a huge Bob Dylan fan, in fact he changed his name to Robert George Dylan Willis by deed poll, which tells its own story, and he could tell you any Dylan lyric. He was a bright man, very good company and a wine connoisseur.
"He was very civilised and erudite, maybe too erudite for most, he didn't suffer fools gladly. He was very eclectic in all sorts of things. He was passionate about cricket, and the way he talked about it too."
"He has always been making points and he makes them very firmly. Anyone seeing that game would have seen a burning bright passion coming through the eyes.
"There is a huge contrast to Bob, a lot of people have seen him on programmes where his trenchant opinion is put across in great style. He was very forthright on players of the current generation, but behind it all is a very different character. He was multi-faceted.
"He was a huge Bob Dylan fan, in fact he changed his name to Robert George Dylan Willis by deed poll, which tells its own story, and he could tell you any Dylan lyric. He was a bright man, very good company and a wine connoisseur.
"He was very civilised and erudite, maybe too erudite for most, he didn't suffer fools gladly. He was very eclectic in all sorts of things. He was passionate about cricket, and the way he talked about it too."
very sad....didn't look well last time he was on the box...great bowler
As a Warwickshire & England fan, this is truly sad news. RIP Bob 'say how it is' Willis. A tragic loss to the game.
pumphol. 04 Dec 19 18:17
A lot of these RIP often leave little effect on me but I do feel shocked & saddened by this Sad
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Likewise, often just a passing interest in RIP threads. Heard this and just went "awh no" - didnt know he was ill. I've came late to cricket (never played) - only enjoyed through a working stint in India which initiated my interest, then Betfair which hooked me on the game
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Love reading literature surrounding the game, its a constant learning process about its subtleties, especially test cricket.
Then listening to experts is an education, none better than Bob Willis, no better ranter. Very very sad - a genuine loss to the game itself and lovers of the game
A lot of these RIP often leave little effect on me but I do feel shocked & saddened by this Sad
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Likewise, often just a passing interest in RIP threads. Heard this and just went "awh no" - didnt know he was ill. I've came late to cricket (never played) - only enjoyed through a working stint in India which initiated my interest, then Betfair which hooked me on the game
. Love reading literature surrounding the game, its a constant learning process about its subtleties, especially test cricket.
Then listening to experts is an education, none better than Bob Willis, no better ranter
. Very very sad - a genuine loss to the game itself and lovers of the game
Yes I remember that great day at Headingly...
Bob was always genuinely quick
A sad lost, a life well lived
r.i.p Bob Willis
Bob was always genuinely quick
A sad lost, a life well lived
r.i.p Bob Willis
Doubt I'm the only one on here who grew up immitating Bob's bowling technique. Genuinely one of the most endearing personalities in sport and a great loss. Often brightened up the day with his sense of humour. Thanks for the memories.
Bristow last year, Big Mac and Bob this year. Biggest characters in their repective sports that I grew up with. All gone
Bristow last year, Big Mac and Bob this year. Biggest characters in their repective sports that I grew up with. All gone
Imagine going to a dinner party with Eric Bristow, Big Mac and Bob Willis. What a night that would be!
very very sad news ..iam not a massive cricket fan but the fact i remember bob steaming in arms and legs all over the the place says it all ..R.I.P bob
I remember Bob driving a mini when he turned up for a benefit match at a local village venue in the early seventies.The car was a strange choice for a very tall man.At the time Warwickshire was basically made up of a World X1 type team with the likes of Lane Gibbs,Alvin kallicharran,Rohan Kanhai,Deryck Murray,Dennis Amiss,John Jameson,MJK Smith etc.What a team....and a certain Bob Willis.Thanks for the memories.RIP
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