Leisure world pays tribute to late footballer Stan Bowles
Tributes have been paid to former Queens Park Rangers participant Stan Bowles, who has died on the age of 75.
The information was confirmed by his daughter Tracey yesterday (February 24) on Fb, who mentioned he “was with all of the household and went peacefully”. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015 and had moved again to Manchester to be cared for by his eldest daughter Andria.
Bowles performed for QPR from 1972 to 1979 and have become one of the vital charismatic English footballers of his era, ultimately happening to play for England. He additionally performed for Manchester Metropolis, Bury, Crewe Alexandra, Carlisle United, Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient and Brentford.
In a statement, QPR mentioned: “It’s with a heavy coronary heart we have now realized that QPR legend Stan Bowles has handed away.
“A footballing icon and arguably the best to have ever worn our well-known blue and white hoops.
“All our ideas are together with his household and associates at this extremely troublesome time. Could he relaxation in peace.
“The membership will probably be confirming how we will probably be paying a becoming tribute to Stan sooner or later.”
It’s with a heavy coronary heart we have now realized that QPR legend Stan Bowles has handed away.
A footballing icon and arguably the best to have ever worn our well-known blue and white hoops.
All our ideas are together with his household and associates at this unhappy time.
RIP, Stan. Endlessly R’s. 💙🤍
— QPR FC (@QPR) February 24, 2024
Quite a few figures from the leisure world have paid tribute, together with former Intercourse Pistol Glen Matlock, who mentioned: “Unhappy information immediately about magic maestro Stan Bowles’ passing. It was a privilege to have kicked a soccer round with him many moons in the past.”
Creator Irvine Welsh added: “Bummer. Stan Bowles was one in all my footballing heroes. I watched him single handedly destroy a then invincible Liverpool crew at Loftus Highway. I believe it was the primary sport Liverpool misplaced when Ian Rush bought on the scoresheet. He was mesmerizing and audacious.”
“Sorry to listen to that Stan Bowles has died,” added Gary Lineker. “A pleasant footballer and massively charismatic man. At all times liked watching him play. RIP Stan.”
Unhappy information immediately about magic maestro Stan Bowles’ passing. It was a privilege to have kicked a soccer round with him many moons in the past. 🥲 pic.twitter.com/kR6M75P7ci
— Glen Matlock (@GlenMatlock) February 25, 2024
Bummer. Stan Bowles was one in all my footballing heroes. I watched him single handedly destroy a then invincible Liverpool crew at Loftus Highway. I believe it was the primary sport Liverpool misplaced when Ian Rush bought on the scoresheet. He was mesmerizing and audacious. https://t.co/OG4gR0Bwhl
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) February 24, 2024
A really unhappy day.
‘Stan the Man’ was an area legend 🩵#MCFCFormer Man Metropolis and England ahead Stan Bowles dies aged 75 after Alzheimer’s battle – Manchester Night Information https://t.co/3XExj0TV5r
— Stephen Holt (@StephenEHolt) February 25, 2024
QPR are one of many my least favorite groups. Honest sufficient, I do not suppose Millwall are one in all their favourites both.
Nonetheless, Stan Bowles.
Ah, Stan Bowles. Now you are speaking.
Arrivederci Maestro. pic.twitter.com/tNeSDlTSB4— Danny Baker (@prodnose) February 24, 2024
Stan Bowles was my favorite participant as a child and one in all eleven the reason why I assist QPR. I stay livid with Tommy Docherty for promoting him to Forest in 79 (and Clough for not choosing him for his or her European closing). The very best.
RIP legend. pic.twitter.com/517vclbxbA
— Ted Kessler (@TedKessler1) February 24, 2024
Barry, 1977. Me (L) & associates Stephen (C) & Suzanne (R) dressed of their mum’s outdated garments and wigs. Beneath I am sporting an outsized QPR shirt (onerous to seek out in Wales). The rationale: Stan Bowles. Unattainable to think about any QPR participant since having that type of cultural attain. RIP. pic.twitter.com/aOiKjMxlFT
— Simon Worth﮷ (@simon_price01) February 24, 2024
Relaxation in peace, Stan Bowles ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dIxhVxfgjo
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 25, 2024
We’re saddened to listen to that Stan Bowles has died after dwelling with Alzheimer’s. Our ideas are together with his household and associates at this troublesome time. 💙
Should you want recommendation or assist on dwelling with #dementia, name our Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or e-mail helpline@dementiauk.org. https://t.co/QtUxrTGNIJ
— Dementia UK (@DementiaUK) February 25, 2024
Relaxation in peace, Stan Bowles. ❤️
Stan made 5 appearances for England, scoring for the #ThreeLions in a 2–0 win over Wales at Ninian Park in 1974. pic.twitter.com/zRtzGqulIV
— England (@England) February 24, 2024