manorpark Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Fairs Cup legend Sinclair loses cancer battle September 2nd 2010, by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/nechronical/sep2010/7/5/members-of-newcastle-united-s-fairs-cup-winning-team-at-the-mansion-house-in-jesmond-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-534416363.jpg JACKIE SINCLAIR has died after a long battle against cancer. The legendary Fairs Cup winger, aged 66, is the first of the triumphant 1969 team to pass away. Skipper of the iconic side Bob Moncur was first to pay tribute to Sinclair and said today: "We’ve known he was ill for some time, but it is a sad miss to us. "He was a mainstay of the side. He was obviously a key member of the team that won the Fairs Cup. "I like him very much because he was an old fashioned Scottish winger. "He's the first of that team to pass away and he will be a big sad miss to us all. "He set up so many goals on our Fairs Cup winning team for Wyn Davies and Pop Robson." Speaking last year at the reunion of the 1969 win, Sinclair said: “Seeing old pictures of me with the other lads still gets you. “It seems like yesterday but you realise it was 40 years ago. It’s hard to imagine. Memories are fresh. “We will never forget the occasion, but in case we ever did, the pictures of us on the bus from the airport to St James’s Park will always be at the ground as a reminder.” Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton also paid tribute to the United legend: "Everyone at the club was very saddened to learn of the untimely death of Jackie Sinclair. "We knew he had been bravely battling cancer and had been unwell for some time. "I'm told Jackie was a terrific player during his time at St. James' Park and was instrumental in helping the Club win the Fairs Cup back in 1969. "Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time." ARTICLE HERE http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/09/02/fairs-cup-legend-sinclair-loses-cancer-battle-72703-27186427/ ALSO . . . The winning of our last major trophy, The Fairs Cup win of 1969, with Jackie Sinclair's help is covered HERE . . . http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=55836819&postcount=944 and here is that "Hail to the 1969 European Fairs Cup Winners" photo AGAIN - featuring Jackie of course, second from the left on the front row, next to Jimmy Scott . . . http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/manorpark_photos/1969EuropeanFairsCupWinners.jpg R.I.P. Jackie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fried Chicken Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Aye seen this on .com. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Read this earlier. Very sad. R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 very sad news, r.i.p jackie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffers09 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 R.I.P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP, he was a very good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 R.I.P. Jackie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 R.I.P. Sad to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Before my time but always sad when an ex player dies particularly one that has been in a trophy winning team. Hopefully he'll be recognised before the Blackpool match kicks off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Minutes applause should be the order of the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Serbia Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tall Striker Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP Jackie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 RIP On another note I just love that jersy. I guess we have it for 1998 - 99 season. I wish it come back again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 sad news a,nother of my 60's heroes gone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob 1988 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 A true Newcastle United hero gone but not forgotten!!! R.I.P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 R.I.P . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 RIP, remember my dad talking about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Jackie scored a crucial goal against Rangers in the SF at SJP which set us on our way to the final. Sad day for all, esp those of us old enough to remember his playing days. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Sad day.... I can remember watching him a lot Not the most skilfull or fastest player but worked his bollocks off - tracked back - which was odd in those days - and had a wicked shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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