Breaking News Former Shrimpers player and manager Alan Little has passed away

[Shrimpergonzo]

Just heard that Alan Little has passed away.

As he was also former York City manager, perhaps there's an opportunity for a minute's applause/silence before kick off on Saturday?

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Just posted up on SUEPA channels:

"We are saddened to learn of the passing of our former player and manager Alan Little who we met up at Halifax three years ago (second left) and more recently at York. He was a lovely man, and will be sorely missed. RIP Alan, forever a Shrimper "

York have just paid tribute to him and I have messaged our club, especially as we play York on Saturday, to see if they might be able to do anything to pay respects

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

It is a day of celebration for us on Saturday whatever the result although showing our respect for someone who served both clubs seems the right thing to do.

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Sad to hear, but how ironic we playing York City on Saturday, two clubs managed and played for

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Sad news indeed

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Dreadful news. RIP Alan and thanks for your efforts for our club.

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

Goodnight Shrimper.

 

[Napster]

An absolute legend. RIP Alan. He stabilised the club, made us hard to beat and brought back a bit of pride.

 

[Tampa Blue]

So sad to hear - thoughts with his family

 

[bazzashrimper]

RIP Alan

 

[TrueBlue]

How befitting and ironic at the same time we are playing York Saturday!

Little was a strange one, I’m too young to speak for his playing career with us but as a manager I thought he was not as bad as many at the time have said.

In fact if I recall we were in a good position in the league and on from when the rat decided to sack him.

Also I remember little was responsible for bringing in some key and well known players who would go on to do well for us.
Martin Carruthers being just one example, Neil Tolson was another, had he stayed fit that was quite the striking partnership.
Also thought Mark Tinkler was not bad.

RIP Alan Little

 

[londonblue]

Awful news.

 

[TrueBlue]

An absolute legend. RIP Alan. He stabilised the club, made us hard to beat and brought back a bit of pride.

Agree with that totally! Started off with a bang beating Orient at Brisbane Road

I don’t see why we can’t have a minute’s applause at kick off, after all he was also a key figure at York as well so seems perfect

 

[Leeboy]

Agree with that totally! Started off with a bang beating Orient at Brisbane Road

I don’t see why we can’t have a minute’s applause at kick off, after all he was also a key figure at York as well so seems perfect

I think SUEPA Andy has contacted the club regarding doing something

 

[TrueBlue]

I think SUEPA Andy has contacted the club regarding doing something

Superb, makes total sense

 

[Swiss Tony]

RIP Alan a fine manager and footballer who served this club with distinction, never forgotten.

 

[annie1954]

Sorry to hear this sad news I can remember Alan in his playing days my thoughts go to Alan and his family at this sad time

 

[OldBlueLady]

Part of one of my favourite playing sides over the years, very sad to hear of Alan's passing. RIP Alan. As others have said, seems very right somehow, to be playing York at this time, and very appropriate to have a tribute of some kind to him.

 

[ms brush]

Very sad news. Far too young as well. Its always sad to hear about the loss of a former Shrimper, and even more poignant that he has gone a couple of days ahead of one of his other sides, York City.

As York has been a huge ally over the last couple of seasons, I hope that a fitting tribute will be agreed to take place, with both sides offering our condolences to Alan' family and friends.

Sleep well Alan
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[Sentinel]

Definitely a minutes applause for Alan, top bloke and how appropriate we are playing York.