Post by barbelman on Jun 17, 2018 14:50:22 GMT
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I learnt of the passing of our dear friend Bob Allsworth at home on Saturday. Bob had his health issues over the years but heart surgery and a new new pacemaker in the last year seemed to be doing their job and he was in good sorts.
Bob was a real stalwart of Oxon bar billiards as I believe he played in all four Oxfordshire leagues at some time but his heart lay primarily with Oxford and latterly, Eynsham of which he was Chairman. A quiet man but he got things done and everyone liked him and respected him. His team-mates at the Vikings Club will miss him enormously....
I personally played with Bob in the late sixties/early seventies when he started playing at the Isis Tavern on the river at Iffley and while he was never a huge scoring player, he was dependable for a solid game and was difficult to beat.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and our condolences go to his close friends and family. RIP Bob - you were a lovely bloke.
Tony
Bob was a real stalwart of Oxon bar billiards as I believe he played in all four Oxfordshire leagues at some time but his heart lay primarily with Oxford and latterly, Eynsham of which he was Chairman. A quiet man but he got things done and everyone liked him and respected him. His team-mates at the Vikings Club will miss him enormously....
I personally played with Bob in the late sixties/early seventies when he started playing at the Isis Tavern on the river at Iffley and while he was never a huge scoring player, he was dependable for a solid game and was difficult to beat.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and our condolences go to his close friends and family. RIP Bob - you were a lovely bloke.
Tony
news indeed to hear this news about a former teammate.
