Graham Thorpe

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:10 am

Just been announced he has passed away.

Really sad news aged just 55

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:13 am

Goodness me that's no age. So sad. Great batsman. RIP.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:18 am

Jeez. One of my all time favourite cricketers. Loved watching him bat. Really sad news.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:19 am

Really awful news.

He was a tremendously classy batsman.

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:24 am

Being a left hander, he was a hero of mine growing up in the mid-late 90s. A sad day.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:40 am

Desperately sad news. A huge name from my childhood and an absolutely excellent player. He was probably the only batsman who you could consistently rely on to hang around, so that England could build an innings. RIP

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:46 am

Just read this on BBC website. Terribly sad news.

A fine and gutsy batter.

claret wizard · Post by **claret wizard** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:47 am

That’s very sad news. The innings in Karachi is one of my favourite cricket moments. RIP

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:54 am

RIP Graham Thorpe a superb batsman...

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:58 am

What sad news, a wonderful batsman for England. And just 55, it's no age at all.

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:59 am

Awful news. I think he'd been unwell for some time but 55 is no age. Fond memories of watching him score a ton in Barbados. RIP.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:00 am

Oh my word, no age. Such sad news.

A player who played at a time in my life I could test cricket start to finish. Loved watching him bat. One of the more reliable batsmen that you could count on building a solid innings every time. May he RIP.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:01 am

What a shock! Used to be favourite batter growing up, his kookaburra bat was something I always wanted.

RIP

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:19 am

Just awful to read. Only 55 but the poor man had been ill for over 2 years apparently. RIP Thorpey I enjoyed watching you play. Condolences to his family and friends.

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:23 am

Saw him in a memorable game at Edgbaston vs New Zealand in 1999 series when he held up one end whilst Alex Tudor scored 99 not out as a night watchman to win the game by 7 wickets.

Tragic for anyone to pass away at 55.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:27 am

Very sad news about Graham who was a brilliant left handed batsman similar to David Gower. RIP

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:39 am

Graham Thorpe’s double century in New Zealand (2002)

https://youtu.be/RHXKMTEMxxI?si=fpW4k0vzHubY3dBm

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:41 am

A shock! And really sad news.
R.I.P Graham

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:46 am

That's a real shock. An outstanding batsman and only 55, wow. RIP Graham.

Suratclaret · Post by **Suratclaret** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:25 am

Absolute class.
RIP Graham.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:53 am

RIP Another young man gone too early

Papabendi · Post by **Papabendi** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 11:07 am

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:40 am
Desperately sad news. A huge name from my childhood and an absolutely excellent player. He was probably the only batsman who you could consistently rely on to hang around, so that England could build an innings. RIP

exactly my thoughts.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 11:35 am

Sad news- 55 no age at all

Great and gutsy batsman who always seemed to have the ability to help re-build an innings coming in when England were in trouble and averaged 45 against the Aussies when they were at their dominant best.

RIP and condolences to his family and friends.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 11:38 am

Horrible to hear - echoing many of the comments in this thread, just no age at all...

Pulled England out of a hole many a time when the side really wasn't up to much.

My thoughts and sincere condolences are with all of his family & friends. RIP Thorpey.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 1:10 pm

Horrendous. He was still playing at 40.
Family must be devastated.

Great batsman.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 1:21 pm

Really sad news
Great batsman and only 55
Thoughts are with his family and friends

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:22 pm

Can only echo what others have said. Great player gone at 55, way too young. RIP

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 8:43 am

Been reported in the last hour that GT took his own life after struggling with depression for years.
(Mirror/Mail)

So sad.

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 8:52 am

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 12, 2024 8:43 am
Been reported in the last hour that GT took his own life after struggling with depression for years.
(Mirror/Mail)

So sad.

Very sad.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:34 am

Unbelievably sad news today that Graham Thorpe's family have confirmed that he took his own life.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:34 am

Sorry, hadn't seen the previous post confirming today's news but again I'll say it is so unbelievably sad.

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:48 am

I watched episode 1 of M2B last night, it really concerned me how fragile Lyle looked after his sending off. This really highlights how serious mental health is, I think especially with athletes.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:56 am

And the reason I get really p!ssed off when folk make light of mental health.
I hope they never go through it (Or lose a loved one/friend through it), they just need to understand our brains are all different and we have all had different life experiences, it does not make you a weak person, even some of the toughest men alive really struggle.

I heard comments from friends about Lyle Foster, ''need to get rid of him he's useless'' etc

Its sad that folk still think this way

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:57 am

So sad for Graham Thorpe and his family.

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 11:17 am

Incredibly sad for someone who brought so many good times to so many people.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 12:10 pm

Heartbreaking for him and his family that he was unable to overcome his anxiety and depression.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Mon Aug 12, 2024 12:13 pm

55 is far too you to die. RIP, Graham Thorpe.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:30 am

According to the Telegraph his family have said poor Graham passed by his own hand. I knew he had battled depression but this is shocking News. I feel so sorry for all concerned. I empathise with those who are left and think this is the worst kind of bereavement to have to come to terms with.Shocked and saddened to read this.

Caballo · Post by **Caballo** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:12 am

Very sad that someone who has acheived more than most of us could dream of, feels they have no worth.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:29 am

apols had not read yesterday's post on this awful follow on from his untimely death

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 11:24 am

Absolute tragic news. One memory I have of him was when we were in India on an England under 19 tour at the same time as the full squad.

We were staying in the same hotel and a few on the England boys dragged us into the nightclub with them, Thorpey and Phil the Cat Tufnell the main instigators, our coach wasn't too happy the next day!.

Thorpey along with the other senior players went and spoke with our coach and said it was all them, that they basically made us come and it was their fault we were leathered!!

Such a top, down to earth lad, he was playing test cricket, and we were on an Under 19 tour yet he treated us like he'd known us all his life..another tragic loss gone far too soon..

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Tue Aug 13, 2024 12:02 pm

Feel a bit sorry for the train driver.