01-05-2019, 09:09 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-46768687
A football club has paid tribute to its oldest fan, who died three days after she turned 104.
Kitty Thorne began supporting Bristol Rovers in 1954 and had continued to take up her usual seat in the West Stand at the Memorial Stadium until recently.
Club president Wael al-Qadi announced her death on Twitter.
He said: "It comes as very sad news to me that my friend and proud Gashead, Kitty Thorne, has passed away."
Mrs Thorne got an appetite for football when she and her husband saw Rovers defeat Leeds United 5-1 on 24 October, 1954.
Wow, what a bittersweet occasion. Obviously, her passing is very sad news for those who know her, and have become accustomed to her presence at the matches over the years. On the other hand, her unwavering loyalty over the years has been heartwarming, and I do hope to see her memory being honoured by the club for years to come.
A football club has paid tribute to its oldest fan, who died three days after she turned 104.
Kitty Thorne began supporting Bristol Rovers in 1954 and had continued to take up her usual seat in the West Stand at the Memorial Stadium until recently.
Club president Wael al-Qadi announced her death on Twitter.
He said: "It comes as very sad news to me that my friend and proud Gashead, Kitty Thorne, has passed away."
Mrs Thorne got an appetite for football when she and her husband saw Rovers defeat Leeds United 5-1 on 24 October, 1954.
Wow, what a bittersweet occasion. Obviously, her passing is very sad news for those who know her, and have become accustomed to her presence at the matches over the years. On the other hand, her unwavering loyalty over the years has been heartwarming, and I do hope to see her memory being honoured by the club for years to come.
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