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John Rooke RIP

AFKABartram
AFKABartram Posts: 58,148
in General Charlton
Been involved behind the scenes at Charlton since the 70s, sadly died this morning. 

I’m sure would be known to many on here. 

RIP 
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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,078
    RIP

    Such a lovely fella.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,451
    RIP 
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,451
    RIP Addick
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,567
    Had heard he'd been unwell for a while, very sad RIP. 
  • kentred2
    kentred2 Posts: 2,360
    RIP
  • walshiesleftfoot
    walshiesleftfoot Posts: 1,225
    RIP 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,479
    RIP

    Sad news, met John a few times and he was fanatical about Charlton.

    Worked at the training ground and was also very much involved in the Former Players Association.
  • cafckev
    cafckev Posts: 2,923
    Wow, sad news. A name often heard floating around in the background.
  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,990
    RIP John.

    #Proper CAFC

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  • Alex Wright
    Alex Wright Posts: 8,214
    RIP John.  You will be greatly missed.  Condolences to the whole Rooke family.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 8,155
    Charlton to the core - his house was a shrine to Charlton - RIP
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,812
    That's very sad news. 

    Sleep tight, John.
  • Johnnysummers5
    Johnnysummers5 Posts: 8,469
    RIP John
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,836
    RIP John
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,963
    RIP John, sad news 
  • ParkinsonOut
    ParkinsonOut Posts: 1,508
    RIP John
  • DaisyEdwards
    DaisyEdwards Posts: 127
    Top man. Always remember him standing out on the east terrace when it was being redeveloped. Hard hat on, retrieving footballs in all weather. A really great guy.
  • NorthheathAddick
    NorthheathAddick Posts: 4,077
    RIP John 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,699
    RIP John

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  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,372
    RIP 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,493
    R I P
  • mid_life_crisis
    mid_life_crisis Posts: 3,275
    RIP
  • TellyTubby
    TellyTubby Posts: 3,577
    RIP John. He gave so much for the club.

    I remember when the Alan Curbishley Stand was being constructed, a visiting manager complained on TV that as ball boy on the building site, John was very quick to get the ball back for us but very slow for them.

    I raised this with John, he simply smiled and said, 'it had to be done'. Top man. 
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,751
    Very sad.
    May he RIP.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,568
    edited May 2021
    Lovely fella, an Addick from top to toe.
    Was also our kit man for quite some time.

    RIP....Rookey....RIP.

    UP THE ADDICKS!
  • bellz2002
    bellz2002 Posts: 1,368
    RIP
  • No.1 in South London
    No.1 in South London Posts: 3,978
    R.I.P. Sincere condolences to family and friends
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,980
    A nicer guy you couldn’t wish to meet.  A true gent

    rip Rookie
  • ChicagoAddick
    ChicagoAddick Posts: 4,418
    RIP John. #ProperCharlton 

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