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Very sorry to hear the news about Tom. He was a lovely man indeed but, let's not kid ourselves, an absolute pain to face! Ball on the right length every time, one going this way, one going that. And if you thought you could just see him off you couldn't, at least not in the days when I started and a bowler could bowl all 25 from one end or 30 in the cup. I'm not sure what else Tom did in his life (I'm sure it was plenty) but all I know is he bowled and bowled and bowled and bowled. I'm really sorry to hear this news and I send my best, for what that might be worth, to his kith and kin.
Tom Duncan.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom who was a very fine cricketer and a real gentleman. I had the privilege of playing with Tom for many years at YMCA CC in Belfast and can well remember him opening the bowling and often bowling 25 overs straight through ( no restrictions in those days ) I kept wicket and dear help you - or anybody else for that matter - if you dropped a catch off his bowling !! He was not too pleased I can tell you.
Great days at YMCA with Tom bowling at one end and another wonderful bowler - the late Stewart McCormick opening at the other end. No club professionals in those days being paid to play - just many fine cricketers playing for the love of the game and their club.
In recent times whilst umpiring at Dundrum I would often meet Tom and talk about the game as it is today compared to the time we played - great times indeed.
Tom will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to all his family circle.
Rest in peace Tom.
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Funeral took place on the 5th a quiet and peaceful service that tombo would have appreciated he lived and died a peaceful and quiet gentleman God bless him....
Tom Duncan 1935---- 2104
Tom Duncan
Sad to hear that Tom has passed away and I'm sure there are plenty of older cricketers who can recall playing against him in YMCA days and later. I had the pleasure of playing against him and he was a lovely man with a great passion for the game. I recall he was a fine bowler who proved much too good for me!
Sincere condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace Tom.
Tom Duncan died peacefully in the Ulster hospital 1st July 2014.
his funeral will be held at the crematorium at roselawn at 2pm Saturday 5th July donations to be given to Marie carie cancer
a fine gentleman with a big heart
will be sadly missed by all his family
Tom Duncan passed away peacefully july 1st in the Ulster hospital.
Godfrey
I have an excellent picture of the Ulidia team that won the Junior Cup in 1953 that your Dad is in.
Give me a ring on 07828 182090.
A lot of us are thinking about him at this time.
Re: Tom Duncan
Godfrey I think I might have one from the mid-80s, I'll have a look for you
i am looking for some photos of my dad Tom Duncan in his cricket days.. would anyone have any team photos..
RE: Tom Duncan. Pass on my best wishes Jeff. Tom was a true gentleman when he played the game and always had time for a drink and a chat after the game. Remember those days?
Went to visit Tom Duncan ex Cooke player in hospital who is very ill in ulster hospital . Tom has been following Dundrum cc for over a decade a total gentleman and a very decent bowler and was wondering can anyone add few details on here as want go see him next week and would love mention to him as always enjoyed playing against him especially at newforge as him and Wilbur Workman would always be hard score of . HE is highly thought of at our club as always gave you positives thoughts no matter how weak or badly we played as he always said enjoy the game winning is not everything .On a positive note fantastic result for Dundrum under 11 team winning by 40 runs at the lawn after beating templepatrick/bangor and waringstown so now Donaghcloney in semi final of Quoile cup.
Id go as far below premier no power plays or the silly 2 catcher discs , and have 40 over cricket for one season(if clubs after year don't like finishing early revert bac 50 ) and if you play sat the game sun is max 25 overs as if I was starting playing its simply ridiculous be asked play 200 overs in weekend (dundrum never bat the overs sum will rightly say) Id have inner circles in all cricket inc under 15 as its a joke that some clubs drop all fielders even in friendly under 15, congratulations MAX BURTON who scored 154 not out in under 13 cup game against us last night for carrick
Yes indeed Andy & Ivan you both got the gist of my last post and as Jeff has previously alluded too, every club has their stalwarts/characters and where would we be without them?
They are the lifeblood of our beloved sport, each one every bit as intergral to the running, harmony and fortunes of their respective clubs as anyone else in the camp!
So to the next mature 20 something, 30 or even 40 year old who feel obliged to tell me they're quitting cricket cause they're either:
1. 'done' 2. going to play more golf 3. want to spend more time with the girlfriend or wife/wife & girlfriend, or simply 4. the old bunions are annoying them more than usual, you'll understand that vacant look about my expression!
Went to Shaw's Bridge yesterday - saw a great game of cricket, went to the last over (40 over game)and was home in Portadown at 5.10pm.
Game started at 11am.
Food for thought?
