RIP Bob Dowling : Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:50 pm  

The club are saddened to learn of the passing of Miners Rangers Hall of Fame member and a true club legend Robert Dowling. We would like to send our deepest sympathies to Bob’s friends and family

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:00 pm  

Condolences to Bob's family and friends. RIP Bob Dowling.

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:04 pm  

I found out about this earlier today and it saddened me. R.I.P Bob.

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:12 pm  

A local legend, he used to give me some good natured stick when I officiated at Miners. RIP Bob.

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:02 pm  

RIP Bob Dowling...Miners Legend, and our 'next door neighbour'.

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:11 pm  

I worked with Bob for years at Courtualds brilliant bloke we use to have loads of laughs along with his twin Paul True Giants of RL Bob will be greatly missed by all those who knew him but has left many happy memories..Our Thoughts & Prayers are with his family and close friends.. RIP mate ...Ian Cunliffe & Family

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:53 am  

I worked as a Fitter at Courtaulds for a couple of years when Bob was an Overlooker there.
It was never safe to go to the loo when Bob was on shift -- a soaking with cold water over the door was likely if he spotted you going in to the loo !
I Also played a few Second team games at Miners with him and was in awe of him.
As Ian says, loads of laughs along the way.
Thanks for the memories Bob, Rest in Peacel.

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:54 am  

Was told yesterday morning. Bob and Paul always had time for me when I was at the Miners. When I first started I played in a Shaw Cup semi for the Colliers with Bob against the Vic who had Paul in their team. What an eye opener that was to the two brothers. I have bundles of memories of Bob as do a lot on here and I will hold them dear for ever. Gutted.
He will will be with with my dad, his cousin, on their allotment up there. Both then going to the New Inn for a pint on their bikes.
RIP Robert.

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:01 pm  

Great memories of Bob and Paul back in my Astley & Tyldesley days. Always guaranteed a "battering" when we played against them!
RIP, mate

Re: RIP Bob Dowling : Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:21 pm  

Bob's funeral is tomorrow Friday 25th April at St Josephs church, 12pm start then onto Leigh Miners after