[danarcher]

I am reliably informed that local football legend and Life President of the Derbyshire FA Mr Tom Brocklehurst of Holymoorside has passed away at the age of 101.

I am sure many people on this board will know him due to his tremendous contribution to local football.

Our thoughts and sympathies to his friends and family.

RIP Tom and God bless.

[Rudeboy spireite]

A complete legend. Called him old man Tom when he was putting up the nets for us at Hollymoorside 25 years ago. Only talking about him today. Went to his 100th party at the ground , a fitting turnout for a fantastic guy. They really don't make them like Tom now. RIP mate.

[Humpalumpa]

A true gentlemen who put so much into local football.

Had the pleasure of his company on numerous occasions, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

RIP Tom.

[whittman]

RIP Tom

A gentleman who I have known for some 40 odd years since playing for the Holymoorside team that won the Byron Cup in 1972 against Tibshelf YC at Saltergate

I last had the pleasure of speaking to Tom just after his 100th birthday and he could still recall the good times we had with that team

The stories of Tom and his contributions to local football over the years are legendary and he will
be sadly missed by so many

The final irony is that people will be paying their respects to Tom at his funeral because he used to quip that he was attending funerals of that many people that he did not know if there would be anyone left to attend his own

If someone knows the details of Toms funeral could they post on here thank you

[jack daniels]

I can remember him from some years ago when he was on the committee of satdy football,any disputes or hearings he was there - and found in favour of the so called bigger clubs

[Rudeboy spireite]

If anyone can let us know when the funeral is, it would be much appreciated, thank you

[Stockholm Spireite]

Years ago, when Phil Walker kept the Chesterfield Arms, he used to coach us on Friday afternoons at St. Mary's primary school.

An old guy in a suit and hat used to walk through, watch a while, and then move on. We asked Phil if he knew the guy, and he said that's Tom Brocklehurst. He went on to explain that he was football encyclopedia. Soon after, he'd stop and offer a line of encouragement to some of us, and as kids we hung off Tom's advice. Our weekly question was "did you do Tom's practice?" as if it were homework.

A pal in the same class used to say when coaching "Tom Brocklehurst taught me this..." I wonder how many people can say they were influenced in some way by Tom?

Rest in peace, Tom. My thoughts are with your family and loved ones.

[whittman]

Stockholm Spireite, on 04 November 2016 - 09:34 AM, said:

Years ago, when Phil Walker kept the Chesterfield Arms, he used to coach us on Friday afternoons at St. Mary's primary school.

An old guy in a suit and hat used to walk through, watch a while, and then move on. We asked Phil if he knew the guy, and he said that's Tom Brocklehurst. He went on to explain that he was football encyclopedia. Soon after, he'd stop and offer a line of encouragement to some of us, and as kids we hung off Tom's advice. Our weekly question was "did you do Tom's practice?" as if it were homework.

A pal in the same class used to say when coaching "Tom Brocklehurst taught me this..." I wonder how many people can say they were influenced in some way by Tom?

Rest in peace, Tom. My thoughts are with your family and loved ones.

If everyone who had been influenced by Tom in his long involvment in football turned up to pay their respects at his funeral the Proact stadium would not be big enough

The story goes that because Tom was driving well into his 90s when he went to any committee meeting
the other members would delay their arrival until they saw where Tom had parked because bless him parking
at that time was not his strong point

[Rudeboy spireite]

Very True Whittman. I saw Tom a couple of years ago. He was 99 years old and was walking in the town to the bank. He proudly told me that he had parked up at the old Saltergate Club because Cosi let him park there when he wanted too. He was as bright as a button and walking and talking with no trouble at all. The next time that I saw him was at his 100th Birthday party at the ground. By now his speech was slow but he was still mentally very alert and living in his own home. The Club would do well to name a stand after him as I do not think there will ever be anyone more deserving than Tom. However I doubt that very few people at the club will know who Tom was, we shall see on that one. I am laying a wreath at the memorial at the ground next Friday and I shall get the ball rolling on a memorial for Tom at the site.

[lindave]

danarcher, on 03 November 2016 - 05:57 PM, said:

I am reliably informed that local football legend and Life President of the Derbyshire FA Mr Tom Brocklehurst of Holymoorside has passed away at the age of 101.

I am sure many people on this board will know him due to his tremendous contribution to local football.

Our thoughts and sympathies to his friends and family.

RIP Tom and God bless.

Bless Him, he was a brilliant servant to local football. I. Always looked forward to seeing him bring the Cups on the pitch on finals night. RIP Tom.

[whittman]

Rudeboy spireite, on 04 November 2016 - 11:50 AM, said:

Very True Whittman. I saw Tom a couple of years ago. He was 99 years old and was walking in the town to the bank. He proudly told me that he had parked up at the old Saltergate Club because Cosi let him park there when he wanted too. He was as bright as a button and walking and talking with no trouble at all. The next time that I saw him was at his 100th Birthday party at the ground. By now his speech was slow but he was still mentally very alert and living in his own home. The Club would do well to name a stand after him as I do not think there will ever be anyone more deserving than Tom. However I doubt that very few people at the club will know who Tom was, we shall see on that one. I am laying a wreath at the memorial at the ground next Friday and I shall get the ball rolling on a memorial for Tom at the site.

The naming of a stand after Tom is a very good idea RS as it would mean his name would be forever remembered
but as you say very few people at the club would know who he was and his contribution to football in
the Derbyshire area over the decades so I would think the chances are very slim

[whittman]

Toms funeral details have been announced as

Monday 14th November

950am at Chesterfield Crem

Family flowers only

[Rudeboy spireite]

Thank you for that whittman

[Sammy Spireite]

Piece on the OS now:

http://www.chesterfi...th-3403793.aspx

[The Rev.]

Sad to hear about Tom Brocklehurst's demise and sincere condolences to his family. I will always be grateful for Tom's endorsement for an Honorary Life Membership to the DFA thirty three years ago - and for his encouragement during my brief spell at Holymoorside FC during the mid-Seventies. Thank you Tom, a legend of local football and a True Blue. R.I.P.