airdrieman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Not sure if any of you have heard but sadly Sammy Conn passed away this morning. Taken far too young by an absolutely awful disease. Was too young to see him play but have heard stories about him and what a fine player he was. RIP Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivo den Bieman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 very sad news, RIP. Was a fine lower league stalwart and a determined opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilwinning Ranger Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very sad news indeed RIP Gone but not forgotton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor 88 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Great guy. Real shame. Thoughts with his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Sad to hear. Got to know Sammy really well when he was a player, then manager at Cowden. Top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefc Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Really sad news, was my manager when i was a youth at Cowdenbeath, he still played a bit then too and he was class. RIP Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtB Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Really sad to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 52 is no age at all, very sad to hear. I can remember him playing with the Bankies and I'm pretty sure he was part of the Airdrie team that gave Sparta Prague a scare at Broomfield in the Cup Winners Cup too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 A fighter and a true diamond on and off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior7 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Having played under Sammy for years he was a great coach (most would agree not any better) and most importantly a genuine great guy. Sad loss today and taken too early. Great guy.... great mate.... great loss. RIP Sammy. Thoughts with Margo and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocko Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixty60 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Very sad news. RIP Sammy from all at Dalry Thistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANKIEBILL Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Played with the Bankies in the Premier League ... sad news. 52 ain't old. Thoughts with his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The'FORD Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 So sad to hear of the passing if Sammy Conn at such a relatively young age. I know big John Garroch organised a charity match at Kilwinning a couple of years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The'FORD Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 So sad to hear of the passing of Sammy Conn at such a relatively young age. I know big John Garroch organised a charity match at Kilwinning a couple of years ago to raise awareness and funds for the charity.Darren Henderson was also there as big John and him were at Glenafton at the time. I'm sure I can speak on behalf of both Hurlford and Glenafton in passing all our condolences to Sammy's family at this tough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distresseduke Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 RIP Sammy ...I'll always remember your amazing lobbed header thanks for your efforts in your two spells as a bairn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior7 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Sambo a true ledgend best guy ever in football learned so much from you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips2012 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Devastated when I heard the news yesterday morning. Sammy was my youth coach from the age of 13 to 18 and he is the man who developed me into the player I am now!. I've played under a few managers/coaches in my time, but he was up there with the best I've worked with! Fantastic coach and great guy... Taken far too soon! You will be sadly missed Sammy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkck Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Played under Sammy for years, and can only echo what anyone who ever encountered him would say, it was an absolute honour to be coached by him, and an even bigger one to know him as a man. Was always struck by how modest and humble he was, showed the same passion and commitment coaching at amateur and junior level that he displayed as a player at the very highest level. An absolute one off who will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowgently2 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So sorry to hear of the passing of Sammy. I remember how much he enjoyed his return to Airdrie as Glenafton assistant manager when we played the Diamonds in a pre-season friendly a few years ago. The thoughts of all at the Glens are with his family and friends at this very sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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