super_blue Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 How sad and out of the blue! RIP https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2017/june/14062017-gordon-lawton/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtobeWozzer Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Very sad. A consistently pleasant and happy figure around the club. RIP Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanlee501 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Rarely comment on here - but what a guy. Amazing patriot of the club and no doubt will be sorely missed by those who have worked closely with him, family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combo Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 So sad on hearing this news only a moment ago ..I was talking to Gordon only a couple of weeks ago when going to renew my car parking ticket ...such a nice bloke who will be sadly missed . RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 So sad to hear... RIP Gordon, Oldham Athletic legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Incredibly sad news. As others have said....will be missed by many. Condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Had the pleasure of talking to Gordon on many occasions, he was a lovely man. One of those unsung heros of our club who will be sadly missed around the place I'm sure. Condolences to family, friends, and colleagues at BP. RIP Gordy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Latics stalwart... Sad to hear. Sincere condolences to his friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw65 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Very very sad....what a bloke....definitely had blue blood and what a servant to the club.....will be very sorely missed by all and massive condolences to his family and friends..RIP Gordy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Gordon, from my early days travelling over from Northern Ireland for games big Gordon was always there with a warm handshake when I arrived. He was the heart and soul of Boundary Park and will be sadly missed by all. RIP my friend. Edited June 14, 2017 by Fergie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Does anyone know what from? Just wondering if this had any bearing on hanging up his microphone at the end of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Enjoyed many of his outbursts of joy over the years on LaticsPlayer when we've scored in the last minute. Sad to hear that he's died. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Sad News that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Extremely sad news. One of those people that you don't know personally, but feel that you do, and feel their passing. Condolences to his family and friends, of which I am sure there are many over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcassist Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 A sad loss of a lovely man, great character with a heart of gold. Will sadly be missed by OAFC and my thoughts go out to Gordon's family at this extremely difficult time. Lofty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I've sat, staring at this thread, since I heard a few minutes ago. I'm lost for words. My fleeting time with Latics is well documented, on here of all places, but something that perhaps wasn't so well known was how much Gordy looked after me. He never once said no to a request for help, no matter how big or small it was, he remained the 'voice of Oldham' when I realised I wasn't really cut-out for interviewing footballers, he drove me to and from a multitude of away grounds (in a far less terrifying manner than Roy, who tried to kill us several times), he was just the most wonderfully genuine and warm person I met whilst at the club. The term "legend" is banded about too much, as is the phrase "The term "legend" is banded about too much" - but neither have been more apt; he was the soul of that club, for me, and a legend as far more than that; as a person. And now I'm awkwardly crying in the office. Rest In Peace Gordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Terrible news. You only have to take a quick look at tributes on Twitter to see how well respected he was. People associated with the club from all eras, some who left the club decades ago, expressing their admiration for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 RIP Gordy! Such a legend at Latics. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. His commentary for the Scott vernon goal against Man City, played back always sticks in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Irreplaceable club servant, and as so many have said a lovely man. He was even my mobile ringtone for a few years (Scunny away), RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Gutted. I remember in our summer of turmoil after Chris Moore left, he was absolutely instrumental in organising the legends game that really helped boost the newly-formed trust's coffers, and he worked tirelessly to make sure the day was a success without complaint, and probably at a time when he wasn't sure if he was getting paid or not. We're a poorer club today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 So sad. Bit shocked by that, he was a big part of the club. Will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Big Gordon was the one constant at Latics, while Club directors, secretaries, managers and players have come and gone. He epitomised all that is good about the Club. Mrs S and I used to joke about his appetite when we saw him every time we went in the Italian restaurant pre-match opposite Prenton Park. It's a real shock to find he is no longer with us. He'll be missed greatly. Rest in peace Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 A great guy, the club must have a minutes applause for him before the first game of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCinWolves Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Night god bless Gordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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