I had the pleasure of speaking to Frank on match days & he always came across as a nice genuine guy. A the Leyther through & through sad to hear he's passed away rest in peace Frank

Franks Funeral will take place on Friday 10th August at 1.00pm at Howe Bridge Crematorium,all are welcome and Club colours can be worn,there is a buffet after at Leigh Miners for those who want to attend.

Ian,I'm absolutely gutted i can't make it ,as i'm at Haydock races that day. Would you be kind enough to pass on my condolences to his siblings? Cheers.

No problem Derek.

Thanks Ian.

I'll be away at a festival but I'll have a tipple in memory of Frank for sure

Sad news. Had many a chat with frank and he could be really daft at times too.!! LOL!

RIP buddy,

First Henry, now Frank. I am sickened at reading this. A true Leyther. Shared many a buzz and train journey to Leigh and then a pint in the George & Dragon with Frank over the years. He still owes me that pint. Strange thing I woke up this morning thinking of Frank and the time I pretended to be a mystery poster on this MB for months winding Frank up about Anthony Stewart. He thought I must be his Dad until I came clean in the pub over at Halifax. We had a cracking laugh about it :O)

Last time I saw him was after the MPG. He looked really ill then. Won't be the same without Frank on the terraces. Sad times. :O( RIP Frank. Truly missed.

Great turn out this afternoon for Franks funeral , just shows how well thought of he was, really good to see so many familiar faces and Leigh colours, I must give a special mention to Bentleyman from Fax, and Fevgrinder and Jon from Fev for travelling from Yorkshire for their mate.Leigh games will never be the same again, miss you mate.

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It was a very moving service. Lovely to see how much his family loved him. Will be thinking of them tonight. Will miss seeing Frank on the 26 buzz and on the terraces. He never told me he was a Trekkie. That brought a smile leaving to the Star Trek theme. You will be much missed Frank, and don't forget that pint you owe me when it's my turn :O)

If we'd all been charged 22 quid for admission the club could be full-time for years. Never laughed at a crem until today. RIP.

Class move from the Yorkshire guys. It cannot be overstated how important what seems like a small thing to them, can be a huge statement and support to family and friends.

The attendance of opposition supporters shows that RL really is the sport where friendships are as important as supporting your team.

Me neither, I will never be able to hear that theme tune in the same light again !
I think Frank had the last laugh there, as would be his way.

Im still trying to work out "Running Bear" perhaps someone can enlighten me

Great to see you there Mick,Franks family asked me to pass on their best wishes and thanks to you , Dave and Jon.As for Running Bear?I presume it was a favourite song of Franks.Whatever it was a great turn out,and a few Leigh fans have told me this afternoon what a good send off Frank had.

Charlie it was a privilege to be there as always a pleasure to talk to you & fellow Leythers

Likewise, it was an honour to be able to make the funeral and happy to say it was a privilege to call Frank my Friend, the world is less of a place without him RIP.

Good to meet you on Friday, BM. Don't know the song either and so, when asked to "Do 'Running Bear' " Bongser had to decline the request and inform them that his streaker days were over.



Good luck for the remainder of the Eights.