Oldham Fan Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Some of you may have noticed yesterday in the visiting supporters' corner a flag adorned with the name of ‘Ernie Cooksey’. The flag belongs to a group of Oldham Athletic fans, who had it made in memory of one of their former players, who died tragically in July 2008 at the age of 28. Ernie, who also played for Rochdale, Boston United and Grays Athletic, died less than a month before the birth of his only child, after contracting Malignant Melanoma, a severe form of skin cancer which is diagnosed in over 8,000 people in the UK each year. We intend to take the flag to every Oldham game this season and a number of other events, including England away games, both in memory of a player who never gave less than 100%, and also to promote the fight against this cancer which can kill even the fittest of young people. To find out more about Ernie, Malignant Melanoma and the account of my trip to Leicester yesterday, please visit: http://www.ernieflag.co.uk/site/ What is Ernieflag? http://www.ernieflag.co.uk/site/index.php?...=8&Itemid=9 Ernie’s career at Oldham: http://www.ernieflag.co.uk/site/index.php?...ie&Itemid=5 Ernie’s Funeral: http://www.ernieflag.co.uk/site/index.php?...ie&Itemid=5 We would be grateful for your comments in the Guestbook section of the site. Good luck for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox123 Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Some of you may have noticed yesterday in the visiting supporters' corner a flag adorned with the name of ‘Ernie Cooksey’.The flag belongs to a group of Oldham Athletic fans, who had it made in memory of one of their former players, who died tragically in July 2008 at the age of 28. Ernie, who also played for Rochdale, Boston United and Grays Athletic, died less than a month before the birth of his only child, after contracting Malignant Melanoma, a severe form of skin cancer which is diagnosed in over 8,000 people in the UK each year. We intend to take the flag to every Oldham game this season and a number of other events, including England away games, both in memory of a player who never gave less than 100%, and also to promote the fight against this cancer which can kill even the fittest of young people. To find out more about Ernie, Malignant Melanoma and the account of my trip to Leicester yesterday, please visit: http://www.ernieflag.co.uk/site/ We would be grateful for your comments in the Guestbook section of the site. Good luck for the rest of the season. Great read and some great pictures in and around Leicester... I am sure there are some Leicester fans that don't know that much about their own City, I certainly didn't know the Jewery Wall was the second largest surviving piece of Roman civil masonry in the country. Great blog thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham Fan Posted 8 February 2009 Author Share Posted 8 February 2009 Great read and some great pictures in and around Leicester... I am sure there are some Leicester fans that don't know that much about their own City, I certainly didn't know the Jewery Wall was the second largest surviving piece of Roman civil masonry in the country. Great blog thank you. Thanks for your comment. It's often the case that familiarity with your surroundings breeds a sort of contempt. Leicester is a fine city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbo Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Ah I have seen and read about this from another site - good on you. All the very best. It must mean so much to his family knowing what his life and efforts meant to fans. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Terrific effort. You do the game proud. Insidious disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Well done. The site does Ernie proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 i like looking at the pictures of Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Nice work, I really enjoyed reading that. Just a a minor point, the post horn gallop has nothing to do with fox hunting but to do with, as it's name suggests the imminent arrival of the post. All the best for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 The pride of Leicester looks like an awesome pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham Fan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Share Posted 9 February 2009 Nice work, I really enjoyed reading that. Just a a minor point, the post horn gallop has nothing to do with fox hunting but to do with, as it's name suggests the imminent arrival of the post. All the best for the rest of the season. Sorry for my ignorance - I should have put my brain in gear for that one. Glad you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Sorry for my ignorance - I should have put my brain in gear for that one. Glad you enjoyed it. Don't be embarrassed half of our fans still think it's to do with Fox hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Don't be embarrassed half of our fans still think it's to do with Fox hunting even i knew that Is it true Oldham fan, that Oldham have gone downhill since the departure of Les Pogliacomi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poakey Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Exellent report. Ernie would be very proud of what your doing.RIP Earnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACF Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Leicester could not find a way through, even after manager Nigel Pearson changed things round by bringing on Gradel, Berner and Dickov for Gilbert, Dyer and Matlock respectively. That needs changing, but part from that it's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham Fan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Share Posted 9 February 2009 even i knew thatIs it true Oldham fan, that Oldham have gone downhill since the departure of Les Pogliacomi The great Les holds the record for the number of clean sheets, so everything was bound to be downhill after that. Now we've discovered Windass' hidden talent, he might want to stay with us long enough to break Les' record. We had an Ausie and his name was Pogliacomi We had an Ausie and his name was Pogliacomi We had an Ausie and his name was Pogliacomi Ohhh Pogliacomi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Nice write up. All the best with the site and gathering support for your cause. I particularly liked your comment on the Pride of Leicester pub. It's been like that for a few years now and needs the signage taking down, it's a disgrace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig the Lawnmower Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 that's an excellent site. To be honest I hadn't heard of Ernie Cooksey (shame on me, I know), but I will be a regular visitor to the site from now on. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Rule! Posted 12 February 2009 Share Posted 12 February 2009 This flag got stolen in Spain by some Spanish Thugs I have heard. Hopefully they will get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham Fan Posted 12 February 2009 Author Share Posted 12 February 2009 This flag got stolen in Spain by some Spanish Thugs I have heard. Hopefully they will get it back. This is true. The Flag was stolen whilst honouring Ernie at the Spain-England game in Seville last night. The travelling fans were set-upon by 8 Spanish thugs whilst having their photographs taken in front of the stadium, after the game. Thankfully no-one was seriously hurt during the attack, but sadly the flag was taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 12 February 2009 Share Posted 12 February 2009 This is true. The Flag was stolen whilst honouring Ernie at the Spain-England game in Seville last night.The travelling fans were set-upon by 8 Spanish thugs whilst having their photographs taken in front of the stadium, after the game. Thankfully no-one was seriously hurt during the attack, but sadly the flag was taken. Great write up on your trip to Leicester and sorry to hear about your flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Honcho Posted 12 February 2009 Share Posted 12 February 2009 This flag got stolen in Spain by some Spanish Thugs I have heard. Hopefully they will get it back. I'm not sure how they're going to get it back but they can always get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham Fan Posted 13 February 2009 Author Share Posted 13 February 2009 I'm not sure how they're going to get it back but they can always get another one. A replacement Ernie Flag has been ordered and will be with us in Yeovil on the 21st. The victim has a fractured jaw and has been tansferred from Oldham to a Manchester hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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