Hollow postscript to Wembley bill

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 23 Feb 2007, 11:01

Trainer Trevor Thompson was killed in an horrific motorway smash at 2am on Sunday, which left the M6 closed for six hours
The warm, genuine 65-year-old from Darwen in Lancashire was making his way back from Wembley, after watching son Gary drop a competitive four-rounder to Tommy Saunders on the big bill, when a collision occurred near Rugby. Gary was dragging his father out of the car as another vehicle ploughed into it.
The fighter escaped with only minor injuries.
Trevor's death comes just two months after Repton amateur star Gary Barker died on the M1 near Luton.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 23 Feb 2007, 11:04

Jesus, that's horrific.

Sincere condolences to all affected.

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 23 Feb 2007, 11:14

Terrible.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 23 Feb 2007, 11:18

Cannot say I am familiar, but still terrible news. I really feel for Gary especially. I know someone who went through a similar ordeal - still not over it years later.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 23 Feb 2007, 11:29

Very sad news.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 23 Feb 2007, 12:00

bennie wrote:Trainer Trevor Thompson was killed in an horrific motorway smash at 2am on Sunday, which left the M6 closed for six hours
The warm, genuine 65-year-old from Darwen in Lancashire was making his way back from Wembley, after watching son Gary drop a competitive four-rounder to Tommy Saunders on the big bill, when a collision occurred near Rugby. Gary was dragging his father out of the car as another vehicle ploughed into it.
The fighter escaped with only minor injuries.
Trevor's death comes just two months after Repton amateur star Gary Barker died on the M1 near Luton.

Jesus christ, that must have been absolutely horrific for his son!

JC · Post by JC » 23 Feb 2007, 15:32

Very sad R.I.P.

The Blade · Post by **The Blade** » 23 Feb 2007, 15:45

all our thoughts will be with the family. just dreadful news after an amazing evening

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 23 Feb 2007, 17:02

Apparently Gary is still in hospital? I hope he is ok, and my condolences to all those affected.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 23 Feb 2007, 17:02

The Blade wrote:all our thoughts will be with the family. just dreadful news after an amazing evening

Here Here.

Very sad end to a fantastic weekend of boxing.

2 contenders for British fight of the year, upset of the year and KO of the year in two days.

states · Post by **states** » 23 Feb 2007, 17:58

That's terrible news. My condolences to the Thompson family.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 24 Feb 2007, 07:09

Echo the sentiments written above, terrible for the young lad to go through this. R.I.P. Trevor Thompson.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 24 Feb 2007, 08:10

Terrible news, my condolences to the family.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 24 Feb 2007, 09:36

stujones wrote:
The Blade wrote:all our thoughts will be with the family. just dreadful news after an amazing evening
Here Here.

Very sad end to a fantastic weekend of boxing.

2 contenders for British fight of the year, upset of the year and KO of the year in two days.

It's bad news at any time, but coming after such a great night makes it all the worse.

My heart goes out to Gary, it just sounds horrifying.

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