FenwayFrank 2,699 Posted May 5 We've lost another ex canary, Phil has passed away. I know he still lived in the area, sorry to hear he's left us. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,778 Posted May 5 Only 72 as well. Sad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheva 146 Posted May 5 Tough but quiet guy, good defender, sad loss at a to young age. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,448 Posted May 5 (edited) Absolutely super chap. Loved working with him. I had so much time for Phil. Parma Edited May 5 by Parma Ham's gone mouldy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 676 Posted May 5 Really sad news, not seen him for years but was a great guy. Went to school with his sons and he took me to the Milk Cup Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helsinki canary 296 Posted May 5 Very sad, was a key player in the days I started to go to Carrow Road. RIP and condolences to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,939 Posted May 5 Ach, so many of my early heroes passing. Was not convinced anyone from Orient could ever perform for us on his signing, but was wrong and he went on to be a sound performer. RIP Phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 8,015 Posted May 5 Sad to hear that he was a good solid defender for City and by all accounts a super chap. R.I.P. Phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 706 Posted May 5 Met him once in a local pub, was full of praise of the club for looking after ex players. Solid, steady old school defender Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,553 Posted May 5 72 is no age...so sad....RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,230 Posted May 5 A good solid player for us and a decent all round chap. RIP Phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 260 Posted May 5 Very sad news, I remember getting the Panini sticker album back in the day & getting Phil Hoadley/Mick Maguire/Fashanu & the like. 72 is no age, condolences to his family & friends....RIP Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,214 Posted May 5 Very sad news. I always remember Phil as a tough no-nonsense defender whose natural stance saw his chest puffed out far more than your average human being. I was fortunate enough to to be on a coaching course that he was leading sometime back in the 1990s and can concur with all the previous posters on this thread who have said what a lovely bloke he was. RIP Phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Six Pack 105 Posted May 6 19 hours ago, Sheva said: Tough but quiet guy, good defender, sad loss at a to young age. RIP My exact thoughts when I heard the news. Liked him so terrible news ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
