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zico
2:42 Mon Jan 16
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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I came across this earlier which sadly makes it more tragic because it seemed that he had a problem but then an operation to sort the issue out... So sad.
“Francois had an operation because he was suffering from heart rhythm disorders” his brother Leo Van der Elst told the press “After treatment, he felt well and returned home. For the New Year, we are going to drink a small glass of champagne at my mother’s. Back at home, Francois suffered a heart attack, in the presence of his wife. The emergency services were called, but it took them thirty minutes for him to be resuscitated. It’s way too much."
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terry-h
2:18 Mon Jan 16
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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A sad fact is before he suffered what turned out to be a fatal heart attack, he had planned to come over for the Palace game with the Belgian Irons Supporters Club of which he was a member. Poignant article in the Official site and a great photo of Francois with West Ham fans on a previous visit.
RIP to a great Hammer.
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park chan wook
12:36 Sun Jan 15
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What a class act he was, God speed son.
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Exiled In Ireland
12:21 Sun Jan 15
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Shocked. One of my heros.
RIP Franky
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Darlo Debs
6:38 Sat Jan 14
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RIP Francois, Sad newa
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Lato
5:39 Sat Jan 14
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Only just heard this very sad remember he scored a great goal WHL. Condolences to his family.
RIP Fannkie
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wanstead_hammer
8:20 Thu Jan 12
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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Sad news. Was a terrific little player.
RIP Francois.
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SDKFZ 222
2:18 Thu Jan 12
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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I was at the Heysel for the ECWC final, both he and Rensenbrink tore us to shreds. I was over the moon when we signed him, albeit about five or six years later.
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normannomates
1:22 Thu Jan 12
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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Sad news
Classy footballer.
RIP Frankie
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fred flinstone
10:49 Wed Jan 11
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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I saw him get the winner for us at Swansea in about 83 great shot on him and plenty of skill
RIP
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Lertie Button
9:36 Wed Jan 11
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A typically elegant player from that era, fuck we could do with a few of those these days
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Lertie Button
9:36 Wed Jan 11
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A typically elegant player from that era, fuck we could do with a few of those these days
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michael
9:17 Wed Jan 11
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What sad news,was at spurs away for the first time and he scored.
Not that I saw it crushed in the ground.
Gits came back and one two/one
RIP .
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Far Cough
9:06 Wed Jan 11
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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Headtheball, his wife couldn't settle apparently?
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Headtheball
9:05 Wed Jan 11
Re: François Van der Elst - RIP
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Very sad news. I remember seeing François play during his time with us and he was so clever and a joy to watch. Great player with fantastic skills. Always wondered why he never stayed longer with us.
RIP.
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62Hammer
8:51 Wed Jan 11
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Very sad. Just after he joined West Ham I saw him, David Cross and Pat Holland in a pub in Shenfield, Eagle and Child I think. Those were the days.
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lab
7:18 Wed Jan 11
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Blimey , rip.
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yngwies Cat
6:18 Wed Jan 11
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:-( Sad news Rip
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zico
5:56 Wed Jan 11
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Such a shame, was hoping he would pull through. Always remember watching the 76 ECWC Final on a little telly in the kitchen and seeing this little fella destroy us and was then mighty pleased he joined us a few years later. RIP.
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Hornchurch Dave
5:42 Wed Jan 11
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My favourite player growing up. RIP thanks for the memories.
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VanDerElstVenerator
5:28 Wed Jan 11
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Very sad. Great little player. In '83 we had him, Goddard and Swindlehurst up front; what we'd give for a front line of that ilk now, eh? Maybe not Sandy Clark though. RIP
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