That was one of my first thoughts after the shock at the news. It's a recipe for disaster, a player who Saints hated and who hated Saints. He repeatedly tried to hurt Saints players no matter who he was playing for and his on and off field actions were horrible at times. BUT for all the pantomime villainy no one wants to see a person die like this. It's horrible news. I just fear for the final, there will be people who have drunk all day going to the game and given the opposition I just hope our fans can conduct themselves properly at a Grand Final for once.

Have some respect mate.

R.I.P Terry.

Very sad news.

There should be a minutes applause and if not it should be actively turned into one by those in attendance.

Appreciation in this way would be best for what he has given to rugby league and also avoid giving the ed up, abusive sorts the stage to spoil any minutes silence. I'm not having a go at those that get drunk, I have a few at the game, some would say too many but I would never think of booing or abusing a players memory at a minutes silence.

Well said Saddened.

this is Rommel, we all know he is a grade 1 idiot.

Unbelievable



Like many, I didn't like the guy as a player, but that doesn't stop me feeling sympathy for both him and his family. Very, very sad news.

RIP Terry

A minute's applause would be the best solution - if you're scum and want to boo, nobody can stop you unfortunately, but the proper, decent, respectful rugby league supporters of whichever team will drown you out. Don't clap if you don't want to, but at least be respectful.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11414736

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11414736

The admins should create a new smiley doing a w****r hand gesture just so people can respond to Rommel.

Rest in peace Terry. Very sad to hear about this, he was one of the last of a dying breed of hookers and a very talented one at that.

RIP Terry.

So shocked to find this news out. Thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones.

Utterly shocked by this, rang my dad to tell him and we were both just speachless, wasnt to every ones likeing but when i read about it officaly i had a lump in my throat really gutted for him and his family that he felt it had come to this.

R.I.P Terry

Poor Terry. R.I.P.

Just never liked the bloke but nobody deserves to die

Really is shocking. I'm sure I remember hearing an interview on the radio with him a few months back. He was talking about helping out the RFL by going and talking to people about his experiences and to try and advise people not to make the same mistakes he did. I think he even said he hadn't ruled out returning to play RL again when his ban was over. Very sad.

A fitting farewell currently ongoing in the Twitter world. "RIP Terry Newton" is currently trending. (twitter.com/#search?q=RIP%20Terry%20Newton)

A fitting farewell currently ongoing in the Twitter world. "RIP Terry Newton" is currently trending. (twitter.com/#search?q=RIP%20Terry%20Newton)

Shocked. Unbelievably shocked. I only saw his interview with Brian Carney for the first time a few days ago. A tragic loss to the game and my heart goes out to all who knew Tez.

As others have already said, Terry split opinions. But I personally beleive he was one of the hardest working and committed blokes I've seen pull on a Wigan shirt in the last few years. Underneath anything else, and despite what some will say about his career, he was ultimately honest and true to himself.

Gutted.

Prob the interview with Brian Carney on sky on a Thursday night that pal.

RIP Terry.

Sky have mentioned it, Shocking news



Brian Carney and Barrie Mcdermott visably shocked

Nice edit to your original post. At least it shows you have the ability to reflect on what you write, and at times have a conscience.

Heard this about mid day but didn't know what to think. Absolute shame that this is true. R.I.P terry newton.

Very Sad News,,,R,I,P Terry....Deepest Sympathy to his Family and all who knew him...

Shocking news. RIP Terry. Condolenses to his family and friends.

Oh my god. This is horrendous.