JAN
02
2012
Gary Ablett R.I.P
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Former Everton player Gary Ablett has died at the age of 46.

Gary signed for Everton from neighbours Liverpool in January 1992 for £750k. Gary played 128 league games and won a FA Cup winners medal in 1995. The only player ever to win the FA Cup with both Merseyside teams.

A statement from the LMA, said: 'On behalf of Gary Ablett's family the LMA has today confirmed that Gary passed away peacefully last night following a hard fought 16 month battle against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

'Respected throughout the game by players, coaches and managers alike Gary will be sadly missed. The LMA's thoughts and condolences are with Gary's wife Jacqueline and children.'

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Comments about Gary Ablett R.I.P
 
72
RIP Gary Ablett,great player for us & them,you wont be forgotten. NSNO
bluey, west derby, 5:02 PM 3/01/2012
 
71
THANKS FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES, DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL GARY'S FAMILY. GOD BLESS YA ! NSNO.
Anthony Nolan, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK, 3:20 PM 3/01/2012
 
70
RIP gary A true mersyside legend loved by blue and red. Condolences to your wife and children. NSNO
paul, childwall, 3:02 PM 3/01/2012
 
69
One of the best players to change to the blue half. I cannot remember him giving anything but 100% RIP
Mark Burton, Gloucester, 2:25 PM 3/01/2012
 
68
R.I.P Gary very sad news you will be sadly missed a true gentleman and legend for both Everton and Liverpool.
Lee Edwards, Golborne, 12:46 PM 3/01/2012
 
67
R.I.P. Gary. Nil Satis Nisi Optimum.
Colin Evans, Gloucester, 12:42 PM 3/01/2012
 
66
R.I.P. Gary. Of all the memories, especially Elland Road, I'll never forget a shot you had against Southampton '95, with Beasant in goal, Park End, I was right behind it, you didn't half whack it, going right in the top corner it was, only for a super save from Beasant.....true professional who never gave less than 100%. Great memories Gary! I hope the fans chant your name the next home game. One Gary Ablett, there's only one Gary Ablett.
Luke, Madrid, 11:31 AM 3/01/2012
 
65
RIP Gary. Thoughts to your family and friends. Thank you for the best moment in my time supporting Everton and for being a true hero for blues, reds and the blue half of my adult home.
Mike, Birmingham, 10:33 PM 2/01/2012
 
64
True gentleman - our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Ann, NZ, 10:25 PM 2/01/2012
 
63
RIP Gary, Thanks for 1995
Stanny, Widnes, 10:09 PM 2/01/2012
 
62
RIP Gary. Sad sad loss.
Gerry G, Slane Ireland, 10:08 PM 2/01/2012
 
61
So many memories, will be sadly missed. RIP
Chris, Anfield, 9:50 PM 2/01/2012
 
60
R.I.P. Gary, a true Blue
Lee, Liverpool, 9:50 PM 2/01/2012
 
59
r.i.p. gary sad loss for both clubs condolences to wife and family nsno
stephen, dorchester, 9:22 PM 2/01/2012
 
58
RIP Gary.
Darren, London, 8:43 PM 2/01/2012
 
57
A real genuine guy and player.Held in high regard by all blues and reds R.I.P.
Wal, Newton le Willows, 8:40 PM 2/01/2012
 
56
Very sad news. Sincere condolences to Gary's wife and family at such a difficult time. Thanks for the memories. NSNO.
Al Nicol, York, 8:30 PM 2/01/2012
 
55
When both clubs get their act together and build their new stadia it would be a great idea for statues for players who represented both clubs populating the park between us. Gary represented everything that is good about our game, fair , honest and hard working. RIP Gary and thanks for the memories.
Les, Wirral, 8:17 PM 2/01/2012
 
54
such a sad loss, r.i.p gary true professional and true gent a sad loss to the football world thoughts go out to his family.
jeff,, aintree, 8:13 PM 2/01/2012
 
53
A wounding piece of news, Gary you were a Diamond of a Scouser and you will be Sorely Missed, Good Night Mate.
baz, warwick, 7:48 PM 2/01/2012
 
52
Merseyside has lost one of its footballing sons at an age which defies belief,46 is far too young to pass on. Such a waste of a talented man but the great memories you have given to us blues will not fade with time. Gary Ablett,a true gentleman,a great player and certainly one of the nicest fella's to grace our game. Rest in peace
spudv, liverpool, 7:28 PM 2/01/2012
 
51
A legend for both Everton and Liverpool RIP Gary
Riley, Woolton, 7:14 PM 2/01/2012
 
50
What a loss - says much about him that he was respected by Everton and Liverpool. again like Gary Speed he was the ultmate professional - and a gentleman to boot So sad that his career in coaching cannot continue... RIP Gary and condolences to his wife and family
JK, KIRKBY, 7:03 PM 2/01/2012
 
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The saddest of news today , met Gary on pre-season switzerland 92/93. Our eldest was in hospital in 95, Gary gave me his number to arrange a visit , went out of his way to come down to Oswestry and when visiting made a great day for some very unfortunate children. Spent the whole day making a point of speaking to each and every one of them and making them feel important , met a few times afterwards and was always happy to spend time and chat, could never thank him enough for the impression he left with everyone there , sometimes there is no justice for people to suffer such a horrid illness , nil satis Gary one of a few I give honest respect to, god bless your family , they have your memories to hold on to
woodsy, upholland, 6:40 PM 2/01/2012
 
48
I was shocked when I read on text on tv, that Gary Ablett had passed away. He was one of the best defenders we had and played an important role in the games that led us to Wembley and not forgetting the F.A. Cup final itself, on that historic day in 1995 of when we won. He was a legend in his own right and such a nice guy and will be missed and remembered and never shall be forgotten by Everton and Liverpool fans. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this sad time.
Paul, Ormskirk, Lancashire, 6:18 PM 2/01/2012
 
47
R.I.P. Gary.
Ken, Dublin, 5:48 PM 2/01/2012
 
46
R.I.P Gary.
Paul, Long Island, 5:26 PM 2/01/2012
 
45
Heaven has gained a blue angel rip Gary
daz , wigan, 5:19 PM 2/01/2012
 
44
rip Gary thanks for the great games
mark o donoghue, ireland, 5:10 PM 2/01/2012
 
43
R.I.P. Gary.
Dicey, Westport, 5:07 PM 2/01/2012
 
42
RIP Gary. A sad loss to the world of football. Thoughts with your family. A true professional that would put many of todays players to shame.
Tom, Hull, 4:33 PM 2/01/2012
 
41
Sad sad news. Great servant to both mersey clubs and it seems a genuine nice bloke. Thoughts with his family and friends.
David, Wigan, 4:30 PM 2/01/2012
 
40
RIP Gary, far too young, a great lad who could be welcolmed in both merseyside clubs, not many I can think of who could do that.
tony, Southport, 4:27 PM 2/01/2012
 
39
such sad news to start the new year, thoughts go out to your family at this sad time, although expected still so sad RIP
mike begley, huyton, 3:59 PM 2/01/2012
 
38
RIP Gary Ablett, great player for the blues
mik, pinxton, 3:27 PM 2/01/2012
 
37
I knew Gary personally and he was one of the nicest people you could wish to meet I even forgave him for playing for them over the park !! He will be missed by all footy fans on Merseyside God bless you Gaz. RIP
RAY PARR, FORMBY, 3:10 PM 2/01/2012
 
36
Very sad to hear that Gary had passed away today.He was a true Gentleman and a great pro , he was an inpiration in the dressing room and gave his all on the pitch as he did when fighting his terrible illness .Very sadly missed by Reds and Blues alike .
HOWARD KENDALL, FORMBY, 3:06 PM 2/01/2012
 
35
RIP Gary. A legend who will be sadly missed.
Peter, Aintree, 3:05 PM 2/01/2012
 
34
Such sad news. R.I.P. Gary.
Dave B, West Sussex, 2:54 PM 2/01/2012
 
33
So Very sad, R.I.P. Gary. Great Professional and a True Gentleman Thanks for the memories
Peter B, Walton , 2:50 PM 2/01/2012
 
32
Sad news Gary Ablett passing away ,another true gentlemen of our game ,so soon after Gary Speed. R.I.P both of you. Let's hope they both start a footy team up with some of our recent hero's
Dave Myring, Maghull, 2:44 PM 2/01/2012
 
31
A great servant to merseyside football, thoughts go out to his family and friends. Thanks for the memories, RIP Gary.
mick, liverpool, 2:34 PM 2/01/2012
 
30
rip gary sons first game everton west ham gary scored the winner my lads hero ever since thoughts aer with his family at this sad timep2gteT
alan, dundee, 2:33 PM 2/01/2012
 
29
sad sad news R.I.P. Gary.....
Doug H., Tenerife, 2:21 PM 2/01/2012
 
28
Always gave his all in all our games a true scouser R.I.P. Gary.
Tony Pybis, Norris Green, 1:58 PM 2/01/2012
 
27
RIP Gary... pride of merseyside
samir, singapore, 1:52 PM 2/01/2012
 
26
RIP Gary. Another sad lose from the Everton family. Great pro and great player. My condolences to his family at this sad time.
Ian Harden, Essex, 1:44 PM 2/01/2012
 
25
sad sad news, he was a lovely fella, most of all he was a scouser. R.I.P Gary
Paul, Bacup, 1:34 PM 2/01/2012
 
24
RIP Gary - Well loved and respected on both sides of the park - that was the measure of the man. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Dave Roberts, Walton, 1:28 PM 2/01/2012
 
23
r.i.p gary a sad loss
chris lyttle, shanklin isle of wight, 1:20 PM 2/01/2012
 
22
A GREAT BLUE AND RED.R.I.P. GARY.
alan melling, haskayne, 1:17 PM 2/01/2012
 
21
RIP Gary Ablett. Great servant to Everton FC and taken so quickly ands not long after the tragic death of Gary Speed
Chris Perez, London, 1:17 PM 2/01/2012
 
20
R.I.P gary, true legend!!!
Inwood, Merseyside, 1:12 PM 2/01/2012
 
19
RIP Gary. Thoughts to his family. 46 is too young to die.
Rob Hogan, Leicestershire, 1:12 PM 2/01/2012
 
18
maybe the only player to be respected by both sets of fans RIP Garry
padda, ashmore, 1:07 PM 2/01/2012
 
17
So sad. Life is so cruel at times. RIP Gary.
Tony, Warrington, 1:02 PM 2/01/2012
 
16
Rip Gary ablet,top player for both merseyside teams you an speedo could knock out a decent team up there mate!
Paul brookfield, Huyton, 12:59 PM 2/01/2012
 
15
One of football's nice guys..a great servant to Merseyside football...RIP Gary
John Kearney, New Brighton, 12:55 PM 2/01/2012
 
14
One of the best defenders, I Ever had the pleasure to watch..........RIP Gary....
Alan Brown, Thailand, 12:45 PM 2/01/2012
 
13
Farewell to a true pro. R.I.P Gary.
Rob Parker, Lincolnshire, 12:23 PM 2/01/2012
 
12
A player who will be remembered by Everton and Liverpool fans with affection as a real professional and great servant to both clubs. R.I.P Gary. NSNO
Tony M, St Helens, 11:55 AM 2/01/2012
 
11
RIP Gary Great player,great pro and a great fella
Mark Moore, Wallasey, 11:47 AM 2/01/2012
 
10
So sad to hear this as kids we used to play football together at Fairfield police club(our dads were in the police together) was always streets ahead of me then footie wise! Saddest part was he was a lovely bloke too seems to be the way so often.RIP Gary.
Mark, Waterloo, 11:43 AM 2/01/2012
 
9
My thoughts are with Gary's family and friends at this very sad time.
John B, Little Sutton, 11:41 AM 2/01/2012
 
8
FANTASTIC PRO ALWAYS GAVE EVERYTHING THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES R.I.P ABLETT 6
PAUL BAZLEY, NORTHWICH, 11:40 AM 2/01/2012
 
7
great servant to Everton and to Liverpool, best wishes to his wife and family
alex r, SW17, 11:34 AM 2/01/2012
 
6
Shocked to see this news, it's just not fair that good people get taken so young. RIP Gary, thanks for your time with the Blues.
Andy, Warrington, 11:20 AM 2/01/2012
 
5
Won the FA Cup with both teams , remember the cross for Amo in the semi at Leeds? R.I.P NSNO.
Richie, Kirkby, 11:19 AM 2/01/2012
 
4
RIP in Blue Heaven
JJ, York, 11:19 AM 2/01/2012
 
3
R.I.P. Gary.
Aidy, Wakefield, 11:19 AM 2/01/2012
 
2
Sad news at the start of a new year. A great servant to the game. Thoughts with family and friends.
Si Harwood, Bolton, 11:16 AM 2/01/2012
 
1
Thanks for the memories Gary, RIP
Lol Mcnally, Wigan, 11:10 AM 2/01/2012
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