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Post by largsexileo on May 5, 2024 13:10:15 GMT
Very sad news at his loss at the age of only 72.
Great centre half with a big heart and a great shot (ask Chelsea in our 1972 cup run).
RIP Phil
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Post by mujtahido on May 5, 2024 13:17:36 GMT
He was one of my favourite players when i first started supporting the O's he had a fantastic shot on him and was a great centre half very aad news indeed.
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Post by redshank on May 5, 2024 13:21:37 GMT
So sad,I have just been watching that Fa cup match and the goal Phil Hoadley scored,tuned in to this forum to see this sad news.RIP our legend Phil Hoadley.
We are losing so many of our wonderful players.
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Post by dohnut on May 5, 2024 13:24:13 GMT
Thanks for many memories especially that goal against Chelsea. Think of it to this day. In the East, the standing bit, with the now Mrs doh. A game and goal that will live forever in my memory. RIP Phil.
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Post by mrb on May 5, 2024 13:39:48 GMT
Another Os legend departs..RIP Phil
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Post by Thor on May 5, 2024 14:10:35 GMT
Back in 77 the club did a photo day and I had my photo taken with the players and I was sitting next to Phil Hoadley, still remember it to this day in my O’s kit and football boots! A good player for our club.
RIP and my condolences to his family.
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Post by alfresco on May 5, 2024 15:24:45 GMT
Extremely sad news. An Orient legend.
I watched Phil many many times
Rest easy Phil
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Post by redintheface on May 5, 2024 15:37:32 GMT
Very sad news indeed, following hard on the heels on the loss of his teammate Peter Bennett last month. Phil was a terrific defender who moved from full back to centre half with ease and was one of numerous players who George Petchey brought to the O’s from Crystal Palace. As said above, he also had a tremendous shot on him. RIP Phil.
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Post by tommydark on May 5, 2024 16:02:57 GMT
A great man marker,he'd follow his forward everywhere.
Tremendous partnership with Tom walley,a watertight defence
Kept us in the old div 2 when our attack was woeful mid 70s
Sad especially so soon after peter Bennett
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Post by Ramrod on May 5, 2024 16:48:26 GMT
Great player.
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Post by billericayo on May 5, 2024 20:36:07 GMT
I can't believe it, My favourite defender, last spoke to him in the Coach & Horses pub celebrating with supporters getting back into the league, absolutely shocked he was younger than me, The club should organize a tribute to both him "Lez Bennet and Cyril Lea, So sad my thoughts go out to his family, So so sad
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Post by eca on May 6, 2024 0:17:46 GMT
Very upset when I read this
Phil was a very determined skilful defender
Watched Phil many times
RIP
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Post by buffalobill on May 6, 2024 9:42:45 GMT
I was in the west when he scored against Bonetti.
My Dad turned to me and said, ‘well at least we’ve got something to cheer about’.
We couldn’t imagine what was to follow.
Spoke with Chopper Harris around 15/20 years back and when I said I was an O’s fan, he said Phil Hoadley, one of the best goals scored against his team.
RIP and commiserations to his family.
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