| Colin Parry 09:09 - Aug 15 with 2269 views | CheadleEndKen |
Sad to inform Rochdale fans of the death of former player Colin Parry. Colin passed away In Stockport yesterday after a long illness
Colin played for both Rochdale and Stockport in his career and was a big part of your 1969promotion winning team in which he was big mates with Reg Jennings. I sure he will be remembered by your older fans as a no nonsense strong centre half. |  | | |  |
| Colin Parry on 09:12 - Aug 15 with 2253 views | SuddenLad |
A legend at Rochdale. Strong, fearless and took no prisoners. A great player in a great team. Very sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and friends. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by those who saw him play. Rest in Peace Colin. Thanks for the memories. |  |
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| Colin Parry on 10:26 - Aug 15 with 2161 views | jpresto |
Reg Jenkins | | | |
| Colin Parry on 11:32 - Aug 15 with 2074 views | EllDale |
Saddened to hear the news.
Colin was the sort of player who doesn’t exist anymore. By that I mean that he didn’t drive and so got the bus from Stockport to Rochdale every day.
His mode of travel improved when we signed Alf Arrowsmith who could give him a lift!
As kids at Bishop Henshaw we used to spot them filling up at the petrol station on Oldham Road.
Stalwart and integral part of that promotion team although he didn’t always receive the plaudits he deserved.
Smart piece of work by Bob Stokoe.
RIP | | | |
| Colin Parry on 12:11 - Aug 15 with 1995 views | D_Alien |
Colin was an absolute rock in that promotion team, and when we made waves in the third tier he was completely at home there, nullifying the presence of many an old school CF. His partnership at the back with Joe Ashworth hasn't been bettered since
Very tall and rangy, he could stick a leg out miles and if it didn't get the ball back it got the man, but he also had impeccable timing. My main memory of him is nearly grabbing an equalizer for us in the last minute of a 1-0 defeat at Villa Park. Coming up for a corner, no-one else was going to get the ball and if it'd gone a few inches either way their keeper would've had no chance. Don't think he ever scored for us? But he was a winner. RIP |  |
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| Colin Parry on 12:18 - Aug 15 with 1986 views | EllDale |
Seem to remember him scoring for us in a melee following a corner in front of the Sandy when he was lying on the floor and hooked the ball in?
Don’t ask me when or against who but it was definitely after we’d been promoted.
Like you say, he didn’t score many which is why this one sticks in the memory. | | | |
| Colin Parry on 12:27 - Aug 15 with 1965 views | BuckTheTrend |
| Colin Parry on 12:18 - Aug 15 by EllDale |
Seem to remember him scoring for us in a melee following a corner in front of the Sandy when he was lying on the floor and hooked the ball in?
Don’t ask me when or against who but it was definitely after we’d been promoted.
Like you say, he didn’t score many which is why this one sticks in the memory. |
Just the one, 29/1/72 at home to Halifax Town (3-2 for the Dale).
I remember being on the same bus as him on the way to the Southend promotion clincher in 1969 !! | | | |
| Colin Parry on 18:02 - Aug 15 with 1679 views | 100569 |
Sad news indeed. He was a great no nonsense centre half and along with Joe Ashworth made a great central defensive pairing. He was a great player in a great team. Thanks Colin for many happy memories of your time at Rochdale.
Condolences to his family. RIP | | | |
| Colin Parry on 18:37 - Aug 15 with 1648 views | ArthurDaley |
| Colin Parry on 12:27 - Aug 15 by BuckTheTrend |
Just the one, 29/1/72 at home to Halifax Town (3-2 for the Dale).
I remember being on the same bus as him on the way to the Southend promotion clincher in 1969 !! |
Think its the same game, we had signed Jack Howarth from Aldershot. When the ball went in Jack was dancing all over the place. Think everyone could see Colin got a boot on it. Best £500 we ever spent on a player. |  |
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| Colin Parry on 21:58 - Aug 15 with 1559 views | EllDale |
I think Howarth did score the winner in that game though deep in stoppage time.
Outjumped the Halifax keeper to a cross from the right in front of the Pearl Street.
I was standing by the exit gate on Willbutts Lane ready to run for the bus as soon as the final whistle went at the time.
Funny how things stick in the mind. | | | |
| Colin Parry on 22:11 - Aug 15 with 1541 views | TVOS1907 |
| Colin Parry on 21:58 - Aug 15 by EllDale |
I think Howarth did score the winner in that game though deep in stoppage time.
Outjumped the Halifax keeper to a cross from the right in front of the Pearl Street.
I was standing by the exit gate on Willbutts Lane ready to run for the bus as soon as the final whistle went at the time.
Funny how things stick in the mind. |
Colin Parry (22 mins) 1-0
Bill Atkins (32) 1-1
Jack Howarth (68) 2-1
Bob Wallace (79) 2-2
Jack Howarth (89) 3-2 |  |
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| Colin Parry on 01:08 - Aug 16 with 1467 views | dale5758 |
great player for us and very underrated |  |
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