Tony Grieg RIP

[V41LEY]

Great cricketer and a great commentator.
Will be sorely missed.
Condolences to all his family and friends.

[Black can man]

Blimey i just read this on the beeb

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/20863828

Oh dear, Sad, Sad day for Cricket lovers everywhere

[Cheib]

Very,very sad. As a young lad growing up in the 70's I don't remember much of him as a cricketer but do remember he used an SP bat Loved his commentary...shame he spent so much time in Oz and we weren't graced with him too much here.

[Black can man]

A clip of the great man from Fire in babylon, a must see for cricket fan who has not seen this film


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrE0OQ4Fys0

Edited by Black can man on Saturday 29th December 08:18

[Fishtigua]

Black can man said:

A clip of the great man from Fire in babylon, a must see for cricket fan who has not seen this film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrE0OQ4Fys0

I was going to post the same clip. Fascinating documentary.

Tony Grieg brought professionalism to English Cricket. 66 is quite young for a sportsman.

[Hammer67]

Sad day. Aways enjoyed his slightly OTT commentary and enthusiasm for the game.

Make em grovel up there Griegy. RIP.

[Black can man]

Hammer67 said:

Sad day. Aways enjoyed his slightly OTT commentary and enthusiasm for the game.

Make em grovel up there Griegy. RIP.

Indeed, Lets hope he's enjoying a beer upstairs with Malcolm Marshall

[hornetrider]

Just seen this sad news. Always enjoyed his insight and point of view, will be sorely missed.

[Bradgate]

Greig did more than anyone to modernise and professionalise cricket, and all pro cricketers in the decades since have benefited from the changes he led. A very important figure in the history of the game.

Goodnight, Charlie

[obob]

One of my favourite commentators along with Richie Benaud.

[spikeyhead]

RIP Tony

[Hammer67]

Blimey, Christopher Martin Jenkins has gone too. Didn`t know he was ill. He was a gentle man with a vast knowledge of the game, an excellent commentator with an instantly recognisable voice. I`ll miss him. RIP CMJ.