Gridiron UK Tributes
The tributes below were posted on the Gridiron UK message system.
sandman
Posted: April 18 2004,17:34
I would just like to add my condolences to all of Mik's family & the Senators Sunday Family from a guy who played with & against a player who's height was the only small thing about this "Cannie Lad". The Lord must be in real trouble to have called on Big Mik for a hand. Again please accept all our prayers from the Kyriacou family.
Senators H.C.
Posted: April 16 2004,23:01
On behalf of everyone here at the Senators can I express our thanks for the many messages posted here and on the Senators web site concerning Mickey Thompson.
I am very proud to be associated with a Sport like ours where Team differences and rivalries can be put to one side at a time like this.
We will make sure that all the messages are passed onto Mick's wife and family so they can see the high regard in which he was held by the 'Britball Community'.
Big Mick was a true Team Player in every sense of the word, playing where ever he was needed and always giving 110%. If you could bottle what he had in terms of strength of character and determination, you could produce a team of world beaters in any sport! He was also someone I would want in my corner if things got tough - he stood up for himself and his mates and never let you down. We are all poorer for his passing and we will not forget him!
Mick also had a side to him that not many Football people knew about, in his work at Wansbeck Hospital he showed the caring side to his charcter and the determination to be the best he could be. I am sure that there are many patients, Doctors and fellow nurses who would testify to his cheerful disposition, lively sense of humour and all round 'good crack'.
The church will be packed for his funeral service on Tuesday where his 'Sunday Family' will be able to pay their respects along with the many others who knew and loved him.
Deb, his wife, has asked for family flowers only. Donations in lieu can be sent to
Headway Northumberland
c/o George Barron
Unison Office
Wansbeck General Hospital
Ashington
Northumberland.
Gary Marshall: Gateshead Senators
dundee hurricanes
Posted: April 16 2004,19:08
deepest sympathies to all from dundee hurricannes a sad loss indeed
Gary Mc
Posted: April 15 2004,23:19
Size is nothing heart is everything.
"Simply The Best"
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Birmingham Bulls #1 un-official fan :-)
markwharton
Posted: April 15 2004,08:06
On behalf of all at the Oxford Saints I'd like to extend condelences to Mickeys Family and all of his friends and team.
Mark Wharton
Oxford Saints
coach lakeman
Posted: April 15 2004,06:04
We had the privilege of playing along side Mick at Tyneside Tigers, a nicer man you could not meet.
Our Condolences go to his family and the Senators
from Sunderland Kings Coaches
fifty four
Posted: April 14 2004,19:41
Condolences to gateshead amd Mickeys Family from All at the Ipswich Cardinals
Buzzard53
Posted: April 14 2004,19:23
The posts and tributes from other teams in this Senators and ''Miks'' Familys darkest hour is extremely appreciated. I'm very proud to have met and to have known him, if you didn't you have missed a fantastic Man. I remember the Qtr finals against Brighton a few years back, he was a gem on defense and a warrior on special teams- he was a key figure on the field and off in all games and especially the semi-final against Redbridge- when we made a unbelieveable come back that fell a little short.
I can't express my sorrow enough.
I'll never forget him.
Eric
Dab 33
Posted: April 14 2004,13:52
Tragic news at any time is unwelcome. On Behalf of myself and at the Sabres. Please accept our deepest sympathy, to all of Mickeys Family and all at Gateshead, who are a close nit group of people, and will miss him greatly. Our thoughts will be with on sunday.
David A Barham Head Coach Sabres.
Vicar
Posted: April 14 2004,12:17
Tragic news,
Condolences and deepest sympathy to all at Gateshead and to Mickey's family on behalf of the Manchester Titans
Bill Campbell
Posted: April 14 2004,09:01
On behalf of everyone at East Kilbride Pirates can I just add our condolences to Mickey's family & friends as well as all at Gateshead Senators.
Bill Campbell
rapper
Posted: April 13 2004,22:18
The one thing you need to know about Mickey is that he punched way above his weight, he had the heart of a lion and the courage of three, if Mickey had been the same size as me he would have been ferocious, as it was he was more than a handfull at any position he played, even on the "O" line on occasion, i wear a 75 on my shirt in rememberence of a true giant, John Grigg. This year it will be joined by Mickeys number, every inch a giant!
All the best to all my Sunday family members and all those who play this great sport of ours
Rapper #60 Senators.
dacomish
Posted: April 13 2004,21:48
On behalf of Force USA-
We send our deepest sympathies to Mickeys Family and his beloved Senators
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Chris Cantrill
Head Coach/GM
Force USA Football
Home of the "Hit Squad"
"There's only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything. I do, and I demand that my players do."
-Vince Lombardi
Caesars #32
Posted: April 13 2004,17:05
On behalf of all the Nottingham Caesars.
Id Like to send our deepest sympathies to Mickeys Family and to All at the Big 'G'.
The 'C' will be thinking of you.
Do Mickey Proud this year boys and play the game just how HE did.
Scott Messom
#32
Nottingham Caesars
Simon Hatcher
Posted: April 13 2004,16:44
"Winning has always meant much to me, but winning friends has meant the most."
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
With football being such a close community it is tragic when we lose a member.
Please pass on condolances to Mickeys family from all at The Cambridgeshire Cats.
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Simon Hatcher
Head Coach
Cambridgeshire Cats
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
Vincent T. Lombardi
Steve Rains
Posted: April 13 2004,16:26
News like this puts everything else into perspective
Deepest sympathy to Mickey's family, the extended Senator family and all connections
From all at The PA Knights
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Steve Rains
Head Coach
Personal Assurance Knights
Former BSL Div1 Director
Head Coach Team South
Grizzly
Posted: April 13 2004,16:10
would like to pass on my codolences to Mikey's family and friends on behalf of the London O's
Sacha
Exile #40
Posted: April 13 2004,16:09
Our condolences from all at the Kent Exiles.
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Exiles secondary
D-Unit
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight.
It's the size of the fight in the dog".
Magic22
Posted: April 13 2004,15:49
On behalf of all the Edinburgh Wolves, i'd just like to pass on my sympathies to all at Gateshead Senators and to Mickey's family as well. I had the pleasure on a number of occasions to play against Mickey and he's a big loss.
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Edinburgh Wolves #22
passrush
Posted: April 13 2004,15:10
A tragic turn of events. Condolences to his family on behalf of the Yorkshire Rams.
B
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ASAP Yorkshire Rams
#78
Matt S
Posted: April 13 2004,13:30
Tragic news.
Best wishes to his family and team-mates.
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Matt Sears
D-Line #96
Sussex Thunder
Mike G33
Posted: April 13 2004,12:56
"Mickey" !
A true member of the "Sunday Family" who will be sadly missed by Family , Friends & Teammates.
If any of you were lucky enough to play with or against Mickey. I guarantee that he left an impression , a concusion or maybe even a bruise or too for you to remember him by.
Mate you will always be with us and in our thoughts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See you Mikey 33 "Senators Massive"
Carpet Carrier
Posted: April 13 2004,12:36
Thanks Guys,
Big Mik was the perfect example that you don't have to be the biggest football player in the world to be one toughest. Every time he got knocked down he'd come back twice as hard the nexted time.
He will be greatly missed as a team mate & as a friend.
#62
Mark-Blyth
Posted: April 13 2004,12:27
Likewise on behalf of everyone at the Mustangs may I pass on our deepest sympathies to Mickey's family, friends and all connected with the Senators organisation.
A tragic loss.
Tribune
Posted: April 13 2004,12:06
I've just seen this sad news - my condolances to Mickey's friends & family.
bulls_63
Posted: April 13 2004,11:28
On behalf of the Bulls, id like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Mickey's family and to all the Senators.
Ry
Big Mik
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