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Robert Preece Jan 5, 2017 15:28:26 GMT via mobile

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Post by Chico on Jan 5, 2017 15:28:26 GMT

Robert Preece, who played in the centres during the late 50s, has died aged 81. His funeral is on 12 January at St Lukes Church, Weaste.

Flowers welcome. All enquires to Bridgford & Son's Funeral Directors, 215 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles M30 9PN Tel 0161 788 7643.

olddevil Posts: 24	Robert Preece Jan 5, 2017 17:45:05 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by olddevil on Jan 5, 2017 17:45:05 GMT He was a good hard running centre - known as Bob.

dixon13 Posts: 2,169	Robert Preece Jan 5, 2017 23:21:19 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dixon13 on Jan 5, 2017 23:21:19 GMT Jan 5, 2017 17:45:05 GMT olddevil said: He was a good hard running centre - known as Bob. One of his best games was against the 1958 Australian tourist at the Willows.A game we just lost.

bonitared Posts: 2,144	Robert Preece Jan 6, 2017 2:37:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bonitared on Jan 6, 2017 2:37:52 GMT Jan 5, 2017 17:45:05 GMT olddevil said: He was a good hard running centre - known as Bob. Or Bobby. yes,my dad knew his dad who I think worked on the Docks. big hearted player

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