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Gary Ablett Obituary
England's League Managers Association says the former English defender died Sunday night after a 16-month fight against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Ablett won the league championship twice and the FA Cup in 1989 during a 147-game stint at Liverpool between 1986 and 1992. He made the rare switch to neighbor and rival Everton in 1992.
At Everton, he became the first player to win the FA Cup with both Merseyside clubs when the Toffees beat Manchester United in the 1995 final.
After four years at Everton, Ablett also played for Birmingham and Sheffield United and the Long Island Rough Riders in the U.S. A-League during 2000-01. He took a coaching job at Ipswich in 2010 before becoming ill.
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ROGER SACKS
May 9, 2022
Hi Gary, I'm one of many I'm sure of who share many great memories together of you! Before the ball has arrived at your feet you've droppped your shoulder and left many a marker for dead (excuse the pun), hey is that the match ball at your feet? What next, a pass or a shot - Goal ! Gary Ablett What a move ? It seemed as though it was all within the same move as you dropped your shoulder ??? Wow! What a Goal! Garry Ablett!!!!! Goal !!! Roger Ian Sacks (Left Winger)
Joanne Burgess
November 21, 2020
He was a lovely young man when I knew him in 1986, we used to walk my dog in Sefton park with my son and share sweets! So sorry to hear of his passing
January 31, 2014
to Neil and family only just heard about
Gary, deepest condolences.
Ken Lalley. ( Tenerife )
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E Moore
September 24, 2012
To the family of Mr. Gary Ablett, it is never easy lossing a loved one in death especially someone so young. May the God of comfort bring you all peace during this difficult time. Psalms 46:1
j b
May 5, 2012
I give my condolences to the ABLETT. I can personally relate to this experience of losing someone in death. My prayers goes to your family deeply.
Samuel O
March 28, 2012
May you continue to draw comfort from friends and family as well the God of all comfort during this most difficult time. (Philippians 4:6,7)
Shan Boner ney Clarkson
January 6, 2012
We met as teenagers..so very shocked to hear the news .. May your beautiful spirit live on in all the lives you touched .. Rest well my friend xx
Evette
January 4, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 3, 2012
May the God of all Comfort be with you the family. 2 Cor 1:3,4.
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