The obituary notice of Brian (Spritie) HAINES

"Alas! Longhope FC finest is no more:
for him the end of play - the final score.
Gone now the legend of them all
who ever kicked a leather soccer ball.
In the air shy Brien was soaring sound,
while modesty kept his feet on the ground.
A Busby Babe - he matured to football gent
on or off the pitch - wherever he went.
Death does not erase his worthy story
what remains is a shining glory.
Football's famous anthem says -
Abide With Me - I paraphrase:
Hold up those trophies to the skies
point them proudly to wondering eyes;
in stadiums all - Brian's triumphs praise
'till Time is called on Memory's days."
TOBIAS

Alas! Longhope FC finest is no more:
for him the end of play - the final score.
Gone now the noblest of them all
who ever kicked a leather soccer ball.
In the air shy Brian was soaring sound,
while modesty kept his feet on the ground.
A Busby Babe - he matured to football gent
he met Bobby Charlton - so the story went.
Death does not erase his worthy story
what remains is a shining glory.
Football's famous anthem says -
Abide With Me - I paraphrase:
Hold up those trophies to the skies
point them proudly to wondering eyes;
in stadiums all - his triumphs praise
'till Time is called on Memory's days."
TOBIAS

In memory of an amazing man love to you all, Sandra x