BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Gers Mourn Malcolm BrodieWRITTEN BY LINDSAY HERRONRANGERS Football Club would like to offer its condolences to the family and friends of legendary Northern Ireland sports journalist Malcolm Brodie.Malcolm passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86 and was a legend in the newspaper business. He was not only revered in his wee country but also around the world having covered 14 World Cup Finals for the Belfast Telegraph.A lifelong Rangers fan, Malcolm was born in Glasgow but was evacuated to Portadown during the Second World War and it was there he began his journalistic life.Long-time friend and colleague with the rival Belfast Newsletter, Billy Kennedy wrote: “Malcolm Brodie was an iconic Ulster institution in both journalism and sport - a man with a very special talent and insatiable around-the-clock zest for the newspaper and media work that was his life for 70 years.“Malkie, as we all knew him, was for me a personal mentor, colleague and friend over a period of more than 50 years and his passing has grieved me terribly.“Though the decades, in my role as a journalist, and in another capacity as a Linfield director, I got to know Malcolm closely as a man of great humility, integrity and generosity. “He was a friend and wise adviser to every young journalist who crossed his path and he was always on level terms with the ordinary football supporter (‘the punters as he called them’), of whatever club allegiance.“Malcolm was a proud Scot, brought up in the hungry thirties on Clydeside, but, moving to Northern Ireland as a teenager, he also became a proud Ulsterman, imbued with a deep sense of loyalty, belonging and interest in all that was best in our unique culture.“Growing up in Glasgow he was weaned on the ‘Old Firm’ rivalry of Rangers and Celtic and, while a self-confessed ‘Blue Nose’ this did not prevent him having a tremendous respect for the green and white football traditions in the east end of the city.“Malcolm covered 14 World Cup finals and he was recognised by FIFA for his outstanding input to the game that he loved. And he numbered among his friends people like Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Jock Stein, George Best, Pele, Bobby Moore and Booby Charlton. He was also recognised by the Queen with an MBE.”The funeral of Malcolm Brodie, who is survived by hs wife Margaret and three sons – Ian, Stephen and Kenneth, will take place in Cregagh Presbyterian Church in east Belfast on Monday, February 4 at noon.R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrangemouthRSC 832 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 RIP fellow bluenose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongolikecandy 418 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Met him a few times he loved The Rangers and had a wee soft spot for Linfield,he is up there with the likes of Glanville as far as old school football journalism went.He was also one of the few men George Best would listen and take advice from Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Era 339 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 R.I.P. Malcolm.Always a BLUENOSE, the choice of those who live their life to the full. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 R.I.P Mr. Brodie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 A truely great man,will be long remembered and missed.RIP Malcolm Brodie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,975 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 R.I.P. Malcolm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,842 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1lv3r 274 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 All this rip sounds kinda taig-like.He's away to meet his maker.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 All this rip sounds kinda taig-like.He's away to meet his maker....Show some respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
possobear 8 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 R.I.P ,to a good man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
possobear 8 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 All this rip sounds kinda taig-like.He's away to meet his maker....See you ya fucking clown,hope your looking for me,my eyes are wide open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes 15 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 rip...good man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1lv3r 274 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 See you ya fucking clown,hope your looking for me,my eyes are wide open.#This rest in peace shit is taig...... you guys have been about em too long is all and are now using 'their' terminology... shame on you.... you'll be crossing yourselves next ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 #This rest in peace shit is taig...... you guys have been about em too long is all and are now using 'their' terminology... shame on you.... you'll be crossing yourselves next !I cant believe someone would sink this low. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1lv3r 274 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Gers Mourn Malcolm BrodieWRITTEN BY LINDSAY HERRONRANGERS Football Club would like to offer its condolences to the family and friends of legendary Northern Ireland sports journalist Malcolm Brodie.best in our unique culture.“Growing up in Glasgow he was weaned on the ‘Old Firm’ rivalry of Rangers and Celtic and, while a self-confessed ‘Blue Nose’ this did not prevent him having a tremendous respect for the green and white football traditions in the east end of the city.“Malcolm covered 14 World Cup finals and he was recognised by FIFA for his outstanding input to the game that he loved. And he numbered among his friends people like , Jock Stein,R.I.P Big Jock knew though, eh ?No harm to the fella's memory though..... now the judgement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Big Jock knew though, eh ?No harm to the fella's memory though..... now the judgement.You are seriously in need of help, i feel sorry for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1lv3r 274 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You are seriously in need of help, i feel sorry for you.Like I said,,,, YOU, sit around LOOKING to offend fellow posters.... YOU offer nothing.... sad wee git. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
possobear 8 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 #This rest in peace shit is taig...... you guys have been about em too long is all and are now using 'their' terminology... shame on you.... you'll be crossing yourselves next ! still not wanting to meet for couple pints before next home game,no your a fucking timmy n you'll not be their. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Like I said,,,, YOU, sit around LOOKING to offend fellow posters.... YOU offer nothing.... sad wee git.You are spouting abuse in a thread about someone dying who loved Rangers.Show some respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1lv3r 274 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 still not wanting to meet for couple pints before next home game,no your a fucking timmy n you'll not be their.I'll meet ya for sure bud... stadium bar before the next game... no probs.... I'll buy you a beer ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
possobear 8 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You are spouting abuse in a thread about someone dying who loved Rangers.Show some respect. he's a fucking bam, with no respect =timmy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1lv3r 274 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You are spouting abuse in a thread about someone dying who loved Rangers.Show some respect.Respect says you to me... and with many a poster mentioning RIP for the guy, That is timmy wording..... prods DON'T say this term dude.... you don't know this ?????????????You lot will be crossing yourselves next.I respect the fella for what and who he was.... I do not respect you fenian-types with the RIP slogans.... not at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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