Ernie Cooksey 1980-2008

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• James

  Posted: 03/07/08 17:20

  terrible news about ernie. a decent player he was too, and judging by all the charity work he put in of late, he is a real top bloke. RIP Ernie Cooksey. Thought are with his family, his girlfriend is pregnant with his child i believe.

• Posted: 03/07/08 17:26

  Even though only played at Boston for a short time, he was well respected and loved. He will be a big loss to the game of football.

• Posted: 03/07/08 17:36

  Ernie was a true boston legend and what a shame he has passed away and at such a young age too, thoughts go out to his family. RIP

• Tamara

  Posted: 03/07/08 17:49

  RIP Ernie. My thoughts will be with your girlfriend & family. Why are the good taken early !!?

  Sleep well x

• jez

  Posted: 03/07/08 18:08

  best wishes to family ERNIE was a good person and a credit to his family what a great man

• Karen

  Posted: 03/07/08 18:11

  RIP. Thoughts are with your family.

• Gazza

  Posted: 03/07/08 18:58

  Always felt that when Ernie came on he gave everything for the cause and appeared to be a genuinely nice guy.A real shame,very sad.

• needsie

  Posted: 03/07/08 20:07

  what a legend alway will be ... r.i.p

• 70jimmy73

  Member since: 21/08/2007

  Posted: 03/07/08 20:10

  TO ALL FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS MAY I OFFER MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT YOUR SAD LOST. WE AT BOSTON ONLY KNEW ERNIE A SHORT TIME BUT WE KNOW WHEN A PLAYER IS COMMITTED TO DOING HIS BEST AND E C WAS ONE OF THOSE THAT GAVE 110%. WE MOURN HIS TOO EARLY PASSING AND OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. JIM GREEN

• robo man

  Posted: 03/07/08 20:56

  VERY SAD NEWS. I FEEL SORRY FOR ALL OF HIS RELATIVES AND I HOPE THE FEEL BETTER AFTER A WHILE. RIP ERNIE AND WE ALL KNOW HOW MUCH HE MENT TO THE TEAM IN HIS TIME AT BOSTON. GOD BLESS YOU ERNIE COOKSEY!!

• Russell Howard

  Posted: 03/07/08 21:03

  It is a tragedy that someone of 28 should die, and very ironic that Ernie was a professional athlete and a nice chap as well. Highly rated as a player he contributed greatly to the relegation struggle. Thoughts go to his family.

• Posted: 03/07/08 21:18

  A very brave player who gave his all for Boston United FC in extremely challenging circumstances (unpaid for long periods, etc., etc). His attitude at Wrexham was superb in playing on, despite being physically sick on the pitch at the start of the second half. A true BUFC legend, RIP.

• sammot65

  Member since: 26/04/2008

  Posted: 03/07/08 22:14

  R.I.P. COOKIE

• Robbie Smith

  Posted: 03/07/08 22:18

  Wheather it be 5 weeks, 5 months or 5 years, any player who comes to York Street becomes part of Boston United's history and family. This includes Ernie Cooksey. A player with true quality who went out there ever saturday afternoon doing what he does best. The foo9tballing whole has lost a top player and a top man.

  Rest In Piece Ernie.

  You Will Be Missed.

• sidj

  Member since: 04/12/2006

  Posted: 03/07/08 22:45

  very sad news, very good footballer he will be sadly missed by me and every one involved in football, especially boston utd. RIP ernie

• leedsman

  Member since: 23/09/2006

  Posted: 03/07/08 23:00

  What a sad loss. He was a 'gentleman' of the game.

• sigster

  Member since: 18/10/2005

  Posted: 03/07/08 23:19

  One thing you could never question in his time at Boston was his commitment and desire. Never gave less than 100%. A sad loss for the world in general,not just the footballing one.

• Brian Carey

  Posted: 03/07/08 23:24

  My condolences to his family and friends.A sad loss at such a young age.R.I.P.

                                            Brian Carey(Crystal Palace fan)
  

• The Rocking Rev

  Posted: 04/07/08 04:52

  I feel desperately sad for the family and friends of Ernie and assure them of my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

• steve appleyard

  Posted: 04/07/08 07:10

  ernie was such a competitor we hated when he was on the other side but over the moon when in our colours because we knew he was a great player we all loved the guy a massive loss to all rip ernie

• George Morton

  Posted: 04/07/08 08:25

  Will always remember Ernie for a fantastic goal he scored against us playing for Rochdale at Spotland. He received the ball in the centre circle just inside his own half, ran at and beat our entire defence and then drilled the ball home from 18 yards. And then, of course, he shared with us one of the days that will always be remembered by those that were there - the loss at Wrexham to confirm our relegation from the Football League. Very sad news indeed and sincere condolescences to his partner, family and friends. RIP Ernie.

• Spiro

  Posted: 04/07/08 08:31

  From a distant BUFC fan in Adelaide, South Australia - deepest condolences to Ernie's partner, family and friends.

• Monty

  Posted: 04/07/08 08:39

  Sincere condolencies to his family and friends.

• andydee

  Member since: 30/11/2005

  Posted: 04/07/08 08:42

  Shocking news. RIP Ernie.

• fca45

  Member since: 18/10/2005

  Posted: 04/07/08 08:44

  Anyone to went to Wrexham will know how much he put into that game----it certainly wasnt his fault we were relegated---------if it moved , he kicked it, being the ball or a Wrexham player------I was on the team coach that day and when he got off , he gave evryone the firmest of handshakes-----a true gentleman----------God bless you Ernie and Rest in Peace

• Nick

  Posted: 04/07/08 09:17

  RIP Ernie

• Cam McNeil

  Posted: 04/07/08 09:24

  Such a sad thing to happen to a genuine footballer who only gave 110% every time he came onto the pitch and played for United when they needed it most. We'll always remember him. God bless.

• natasha

  Posted: 04/07/08 09:33

  sincere condelencis to his family and friend god bless you erine and rest in peace

• norman

  Posted: 04/07/08 12:19

  Ernie only played for Boston United for a short time but he always gave 100%. My thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. Rest in peace Ernie.

• Posted: 04/07/08 17:06

  RIP my friend RIP

• David Dales

  Posted: 04/07/08 17:24

  Farewell our friend.

• Melvin

  Posted: 04/07/08 19:32

  Thanks for being a Pilgrim Ernie Rest in Peace

• Mel Moxon

  Posted: 04/07/08 20:43

  It seems such a short while ago I sent a message of encouragement to Ernie from all at Boston United Supporters Trust. Sadly it is now a message of condolence from us at Ernies untimely passing. His Family may rest assured that Ernie was much loved and respected by us all and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time. God Bless and R I P.

• Luke Clayton

  Posted: 04/07/08 21:10

  Ernie only had a short period with us,but in that time showed the tenacity with which he later battled his ilness rest in peace Ernie.

• terryctaylor

  Member since: 18/10/2005

  Posted: 05/07/08 11:51

  Such a short life for a truly great man on and off the field, sincere condolances to his closest loved ones and all his family.

• John Mellor

  Posted: 05/07/08 21:20

  I am absolutely devastated at the news of Ernie Cooksey passing away. The man is a true Oldham Athletic legend and will be sorely missed by everyone. For his committed performances alone, he is up at the top of the list of my all time favourite players. I’ll never forget the vital goals he scored for our club and the way he could climb for a header was simply unrivalled. His first game for the club away at Rochdale in a friendly match was great to watch because of the drive and passion of one person alone – Ernie Cooksey. Ernie for England!

  My thoughts are with his family at this tragic time and the sad loss of a great individual who always played with a smile on his face and simply for the love of the game. So young to die, it is extremely heart-wrenching to lose such an inspirational man. OAFC should do something in remembrance of Ernie, the player that the fans loved.

  I am not alone in my sadness tonight. There’s only one Ernie Cooksey! A true inspiration to us all. RIP Ernie.

  John Mellor, Oldham Athletic Fan

• goalkeeperh99

  

  Member since: 18/07/2006

  Posted: 05/07/08 23:27

  RIP Ernie will always be loved by the the York Street faithful with his bulldog spirit, grit and determination. Condolences to his family.

• rickb

  Posted: 06/07/08 10:45

  always the good die young.May you now find peace

• royalmaildudley

  Member since: 19/07/2007

  Posted: 07/07/08 15:53

  I only saw him play a few times, most notably at Wrexham and he looked a 'cut above'. No one could have blamed him for finding another club as we stumbled from crisis to crisis-and he would have had no difficulty getting fixed up. But he fought to the end just as he did in his private life and after reading all the comments from people who knew him, he was obviously a genuinely nice guy. He'll be sadly missed by everyone but like his girlfriend says-he'll live on through his baby. God bless Ernie. John Fenton, Blackburn

• Iron Fan

  Posted: 07/07/08 20:47

  Terrible news, toughts and condolences are with the family at this time RIP From all at Scunthorpe United FC