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Was my childhood hero. He was a top class defender.
You'll never beat Tony Brien
Tony Brien.
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 08:38 AM
RIP Tony, such terrible news.
A superb footballer and a top bloke too.
Will always remember his class as a Centre Half among the best I’ve seen in Blue.
A superb footballer and a top bloke too.
Will always remember his class as a Centre Half among the best I’ve seen in Blue.
SUPER JACK LESTER!
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 09:09 AM
Absolutely gutted on hearing such sad news. Loved watching him in his time here. I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him a few times whilst he was at town and he was always approachable and very amiable. A really lovely man. Rest in peace Tony you will be sorely missed by many I'm sure.
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 09:13 AM
RIP, 1 of my fave town players from that era.
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 09:15 AM
RIP
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 09:55 AM
RIP Big Guy
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 10:47 AM
RIP Tony, 100% is all we ask 💙
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Posted 02 August 2023 - 02:48 PM
1978blue, on 01 August 2023 - 11:19 PM, said:
R.I.P Tony , was only speaking to him at Solihull before our play off game there. Such a sad loss.
He looked after Sylvia at that match, a typical act of kindness.
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Posted 04 August 2023 - 11:21 AM
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RIP Tony
I believe it was him who recommended John Howard to us when Tony and he were at the Millers.
I once met a relative of his who said his surname was pronounced "Breen"
RIP excellent defender who bravely spoke about abuse
RIP Tony
I believe it was him who recommended John Howard to us when Tony and he were at the Millers.
I once met a relative of his who said his surname was pronounced "Breen"
RIP excellent defender who bravely spoke about abuse
Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive
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Posted 24 August 2023 - 08:41 PM
A town fan I know managed to get Tony’s shirt (number 5 yellow Coalite) after an away match with Rotherham (last match of the season) early nighties 1-1 draw, hazy memories, I vaguely remember Andy Morris scoring (possibly) and a smoke bomb got slung on the pitch (definitely) but he sadly lost the shirt. Tony was my favourite centre half during that era, it makes him an even more special player now considering all the personal problems he was trying to deal with, RIP Tony.
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