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former shirt sponsor and supporter, Ken Thorne passed away yesterday.
He and his family have been living in Dubai since his business went bust in early 2000's.
I know he may have sailed close to the wind at times and may not have been everyone's cup of tea, but he was still a bluebird....
RIP Ken
Never really knew what went on with his business but my favourite away City shirt had his sponsor on it. Yellow and green Brazil kit.
RIP.
Do you mean the Leekes sponsored away kit? I'm sure the Ken Thorne sponsored away kit was green.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bob Banker Spanker
Edit: I remember the one now. It was identical to the Leekes one.
Yup it was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry Shitpeas
Always liked a yellow or black away kit for us, hopefully see a re-introduction soon.
My favourite was the red home kit. Holds a special place in my heart.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bob Banker Spanker
It was the same shirt.
When he went bust and the sponsorship ended the club sewed Leekes badges over the Ken Thorne logo on the replica shirts and sold then for a fiver.
Almost bought the Club at one time too the Echo 'understands'. :hehe:
He was alright, it was his poxy sons who took the business and screwed it and his staff into oblivion.
At least the family escaped the poverty drop some find themselves in when they lose everything , and made it to Dubai even after becoming bankrupt. RIP ken , didn't really like the shirt , not up their with Super Fury Animals
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Originally Posted by Rocco Siffredi
Wasn't there something about a boat moored in Penarth, allegedly being used for something illegal ?
Thought that's why they pi$$ed off rapid. :shrug:
Took years to row to DubaiQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
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Originally Posted by life on mars
And its "world of cars " away from CardiffQuote:
Originally Posted by jeepster
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Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Found some type of dust in the cars coming in from abroad tone another city fan took the rap for the whole organisation
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Originally Posted by steve davies
My car is frigging filthy with dust as well Steve. :hehe::hehe:
Did you have the operation and if so, how did it go ?
He`s gone to the World of Cars, he`ll be in his oils.