guest1957 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I never liked the guy but 52 is seriously young... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26527325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 That is young I have not heard anything about him being ill so it would look like it is the dreaded hart attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Crumbs, a larger than life character that I personally had no time for, but just the same, part of what makes up our diverse world. Certainly a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Conspiracy theorists, you have a green light, you are go go go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 They will be working overtime on the missing aircraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Too fat, too angry. Its very bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Didn't like the guy, was too full of his own importance but that is way to young :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Conspiracy theorists, you have a green light, you are go go go! Shares in aluminium foil have just spiked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 It'll be the conservatives fault Yet again! Tis a young age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Nah, it wouldn't have got off the ground due to strike action! They will be working overtime on the missing aircraft Too fat, too angry. Its very bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Considering his far left credentials he was anti EU and stood in the 2009 EU elections.And here we are being led to believe being anti EU is the preserve of fruitcakes and loons. He was elected to lead and represent his members and during his time there, membership increased dramatically. Love him or loathe him he was good at his job and did it with passion. That you cannot take away from him and that is coming from someone who supported Maggie in her day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Has anyone heard any cause for his demise yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I didn't like the guy - but 52 is way too young. I was about to look it up on Snopes - sounds just too unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Has anyone heard any cause for his demise yet? The Independent says massive heart attack http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bob-crow-dies-rmt-union-leader-dead-at-52-9183607.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Has anyone heard any cause for his demise yet? Reported as heart attack....died in hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Has anyone heard any cause for his demise yet? Premium Aluminium or just regular Sir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Considering his far left credentials he was anti EU and stood in the 2009 EU elections. And here we are being led to believe being anti EU is the preserve of fruitcakes and loons. Very true. And a point worth making, especially since the BBC's coverage of EU matters is skewed by the fact it receives about £5 million a year from the EU Commission to promote EU integration. However, Crow and the trade union movement in general blow hot and cold over the EU. They were all for it when they thought they could use the European court or EU directives to their advantage and quickly changed their tune when they saw what mass immigration did to jobs and wages. Crow reminded me of Mussolini. Both short, round and very angry about everything. Mussolini made the trains run on time and Crow stopped them running altogether. I suppose its a record of sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 my old man was like him....angry all the time, he used to bite thro no end of pipes when i had done something wrong....he died outside Docking post office massive heart attack....good riddance to him ! Bob Crow was "wound so tightly" im not surprised he had an attack.....used to see him on News for you.....he was like a stick of dynamite waiting for someone to push a button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Love him or loathe him he was good at his job and did it with passion. Members of the RMT did very nicely while he was around, but there were millions who hated him and his attitude. He will be difficult to replace, and most Londoners will be delighted at that (if not at his death - far too young). LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 bob crows family have requested no press at this sad time also 2 extra days off at christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Kudubya will be in mourning for a month on this one, his hero gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Kudubya will be in mourning for a month on this one, his hero goneYour not wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 No sign of people "crowing" over his demise like some did over Mrs Thatchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 No sign of people "crowing" over his demise like some did over Mrs Thatchers. Maybe people have learned a lesson and whether they liked the bloke or not are trying to show a bit of respect, unlike the Thatcher thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Kudubya will be in mourning for a month on this one, his hero gone actually me old mucka your quite wrong (no change there then) whilst I supported his efforts to represent those in his union, I was no fan of his tactics, but then again desperate times do sometimes require desperate efforts,anyway glad to see the early death of someone has done nothing to diminish your vitriol and bitterness to trade unionism in general, and your dislike of one person in particular, rather sad really. KW Edited March 11, 2014 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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