R.I.P TEZ U HAVE LEFT UZ WITH A MILLION FANTASTIC MEMORIES, UR A TRUE STAR.

Seems there is abit more to Terry's private life than just being banned from RL - according to Sporting Life his marriage was breaking down and that took him deep into depression.

True or not, it really is a incredibly tragic day for Wigan RL and for RL but more importantly the people who knew him best, his family and friends. I feel extremely for his two daughters whom he doted on.

RIP Terry.

You put the Warrior in Wigan Warriors.

The news of Terry taking his own life is still something I can't quite believe. I didn't know him personally and never had the chance to meet him but to me and my wife he will always be forever in our memories for his efforts on the field in the cherry and white.

On the news breaking the shock was incredible but soon after we both ended up talking about a game at the DW (JJB back then) in which Terry ended up with the ball in his hands at around the half way line and clear field in front of him to the try line. Neither of us can remember the game or the opponents but we can both picture the look on his face as he ran towards the south stand. He looked left and right for support but was on his own as he ran towards the line with the chasing backs close on his heels, at that moment everyone in the stand seemed to be willing him towards the line, I even remember beckoning him towards me as he pinned his ears back and went for it. He was caught close to the line but his strength and, as I've thought about it, the will of the crowd got him over the line. He celebrated right in front of us, to the left of the posts and made it a memory that I will never forget.

Sport can be so inpersonal these days but players like Terry who wore their heart on their sleeve and gave their all for the club made us all feel that we, as fans, were in the game as well. What he felt, we felt too.

Apologies for the long post but I just had to share this.

Terry - Many thanks.
My deepest sympathys to his family and friends.

RIP Terry Newton real "warrior" of Rugby league, the sport will miss him. Rip Big Terry.

Very sad news after yesterday's game




Terry was the reason we started supporting wigan
Rest In Peace Terry
Wasser and family, east hull

rest in peace terry mate you was always a star in my eyes love ya mate gone but never forgotten

you was a true mate xxx

RIP. Always a fantastic player in my eyes.

Always harboured hopes he'd come back to us. When his contract was up at bradfut hoped we'd bring him home then but it never happened. Then when he got banned realised it would never happen, and remember feeling sad then.

Gutted with the news, the best Super League 9 we've had, and probably the best wigan 9 since Dermott. A real tragedy and so upsetting. Such a great player and a player who played with so much passion and involvement, which was one of the main reasons he was so loved by the fans. Feel so sorry for his kids. RIP TEZ.

Well I am absolutely stunned. I was only talking about him today as me and my son queued for our Grand Final tickets this afternoon completely oblivious this had happened.

May he RIP and condolences to his family and friends.

Dave

thanx for the memories tez ... you always gave 100% and was wigan thru and thru .. you will be sadly missed so shocked when i heard the news my thoughts and prayers go to his family ... R.I.P big guy

I always remember the try he scored against Castleford at Headingley (Challenge CUp semi 2002) and as Waine Pryce chased after him he knew he wouldn't catch him so he stuck his tongue out at him as he went in to score.

When he banjoed Paul Davidson against Halifax for picking on kids.

R.I.P Terry Newton

Thanks for the memories another great player gone too soon

xx

I'm completely stunned he was a fantastic hooker who played with such passion that Wigan seemed to lose for quite a while after he left...such a tragic waste of a life but in such times I don't suppose he would have been thinking straight or about what the people left behind would go through....condolences to all who loved and knew him xx RI.P Tez

tough to find the words realy . realy sad news . he was wigan through and through . RIP terry

Really sorry to hear this news.

He was the dad of 2 young kiddies, God bless them and all his family and friends at this difficult time.

Respect is what his family deserve at this sensitive time. RIP Terry from everyone in RL.

Really gutted by this News...Terry why oh why...

Terribly sad and shocking news. Terry was a player no team enjoyed playing against and everyone would rather have on their side.

Deepest condolences to his family and friends on such a sad loss.

I've not lived in Wigan for over 20 years, but this tragic event surely can unite Wiganers. It's a very special place to come from, true family spirit, i'm still blubbing 2 hours since I found out. Poor Terry.

Left it all on the field every time he laced up a pair of boots.

RIP Wigans number 9, Terry Newton x

Take a scoot in heaven big man.

Still shocked now after hearing it early this afternoon, my thoughts are with all his family and close friends at this sad time. Such a sad day for the family of rugby league, RIP Terry you always gave everything for Wigan and we know that you never wanted to leave.

RIP Terry

Been a pretty upsetting day. My thoughts are with your family.


I was also in that Judes side.

Just seen this and I wish someone would have helped him at the time - www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... t-him.html When players come out with things like this, it needs to be taken more seriously, and as a plea for help, rather than the rather synical way that human nature tends to look at things (ie/ that its exagerated etc. to help sell papers/ books etc.)

Just seen this and I wish someone would have helped him at the time - www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/8 ... t-him.html When players come out with things like this, it needs to be taken more seriously, and as a plea for help, rather than the rather synical way that human nature tends to look at things (ie/ that its exagerated etc. to help sell papers/ books etc.)

Still stunned by this, absolutely gutted. A great player and a great man. RIP Tezza, thoughts are with his friends and family xx

Gutted. Wigan Legend.

Even the Mrs is upset and she doesn't even follow rugby.

My thoughts are with his family.

Very very sad news, be at peace now Terry and thank you for so many memories.
Deepest condolences to his family