Compo 10,326 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I was a member at Trent Bridge Cricket ground during the 1970s...I wonder if our paths crossed? Goodbye Rob237 and if you can see this forum from where you are then note that I finally got a picture of white dog sh*t for you to see :'( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sorry to hear this sad news, I met Rob on an aviation outing as Beefsteak said, nice quiet man very well educated, I will miss his posts on railways and cricket RIP Rob Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Forum title renamed to Rob's Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Forum New description: Dedicated to the memory of Rob Pollard ('Rob237'), 5th September 1942 - February 2012. A valued contributor to this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Nice one Mick. Unfortunately, I never met Rob, but his presence here is missed by everybody, he was a great contributor and I would love to have had chance to have a pint with him. Hopefully this will help keep his memory alive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Well said, Eric. Me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Before I began posting on 'Nottstalgia', I'd often take a look in at this valuable information site that provided Historic Cameos of Nottingham Life. I'd always enjoy reading Rob's postings; it was his voice / presence behind his writings that made me want to read him. Rob 237 Missed, Always Remembered.xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Appreciative, sensitive and respectful comments. Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I regret that unlike some members, I never had the pleasure of meeting Rob. His content here will speak for him in years to come. RIP Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Just reading back through this obituary. The thing I liked most about Rob237 was that he came across as a friend to everyone; in fact everyone here seems to feel that way. His posts and manner were such that you felt you'd known him forever and not just a year or two over the internet. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TYAFANS 26 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Dear Katyjay, I of course never knew your friend, Rob237, but I'd like to add something to his memory R.I.P. Rob Pollard. September 5, 1942 - February 2012 - A friend to everyone. From Roy Harper: When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease. When the day is done, and the ball has spun, in the umpires pocket away, and all remains in the groundsman's pains, for the rest of the time and a day. There'll be one mad dog and his master, pushing for four with the spin. On a dusty pitch, with two pounds six, of willow wood in the sun. When an old Cricketer leaves the crease, well you never know whether he's gone, if sometimes you're catching a fleeting glimpse of a twelth man at silly Mid-On - and it could be Geoff and it could be John, with a new ball sting in his tail, and it could be me and it could be thee, and it could be the sting in the ale - the sting in the ale. When the moment comes, and the gathering stands, and the clock turnes back to reflect, on those years of grace, and those footsteps trace, for the last time out of the act. Well this way of lifes recollection, that hallowed strip in the haze, the fabled men and the noonday sun, and much more than just just yarns of their days. When on old Cricketer leaves the crease, well you never know whether he's gone, if sometimes you're catching a fleeting glimpse of a twelth man at silly Mid-On - and it could be Geoff and it could be John, with a new ball sting in his tail, and it could be me and it could be thee, and it could be the sting in the ale - the sting in the ale. Dedicated to Rob Pollard - John Snow - Geoff Boycott - and to England my dear home. 1995 Roy Harper HQ Respect from Dave 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Rob would've appreciated that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Rob has been gone more than a year.I visited his page and added a tributehttp://www.thisisannouncements.co.uk/14486559Valued Contributor to Nottstalgia Nottingham ForumsGreatly missed by his friends @Nottstalgia.Friends from around the world. Rob's valued input on Nottingham History and Notts Cricket in particular.Rob 237 fondly remembered and tribute forum...'Dedicated to the memory of Rob Pollard ('Rob237'), 5th September 1941 - February 2012. A valued contributor to this forumRob's Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club ForumRob has left us but his words remain... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 That was a lovely thing to do, Mick. I hope Rob's family sees it and know how well thought of, he was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TYAFANS 26 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Wonderful Tribute Mick......from the heart and soul from a loyal friend. Brilliant! Gone but never forgotten....it all counts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nicely said, Mick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Just quoting fact. Robs Family may not know of the friends he made here, or that his words can still be read? I did receive an email from a member who stated. "Hi, Cannot log on as my email address is already registered and I have been unable to change my password. I was a good friend of Robert Pollard (rob237) for fifteen years when I lived near Bingham and would like to let your members know about him." I reset the members account and replied but have heard nothing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 PMd you re this Mick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 'Robs Family may not know of the friends he made here, or that his words can still be read?' (#41), is a relevant comment. There are so many nice posts with such a genuine love and respect for Rob237 and it would be comforting for his family to read them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Rob 237, remembered for his enthusiastic input - 'Nottstalgia'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hi folks, I first encountered Robert Pollard (Bob) when my family and I moved to Saxondale Village around the mid 80's. We visited the Moot House pub in Bingham after I noticed that a "Quiz Night" was being held on Thursdays. I entered a team, and came second. When Bob who was the quizmaster came to pay our prize money, we got chatting about our team name (Saxondale Reds). He obviously realised that I was a Forest fan, and made us feel most welcome. After frequently attending the weekly quiz we would chat about Forest and then our other great interests, especially railways. We both had a vast collection of railway books which we would often lend each other. It transpired that our railway interests were similar, and spent many hours recalling our train spotting experiences over a couple of large whiskers. Bobs main interests were cricket, at which he often umpired locally. Nottingham Forest, the East Coast mainline, the ex GC mainline through Bulwell Common and Nottingham Victoria and amazingly, a vast knowledge of Nottingham Corporation bus routes. Over the next few years we ran the Moot House quiz together. He would set the questions for a few months, then I would do likewise. As you all know, he attended High Pavement Grammar School and was very well educated. He had a wide knowledge of most subjects. His main feature was his wicked sense of humour. He was always one for the quick one liners. He was never rude, but tolerated fools very lightly indeed. He was not very PC, but was always kind, helpfull and generous. He loved his Real Ale and his beloved Park Drive cigarettes and liked the social life in Bingham. I left Saxondale in 2001 and sadly lost touch due to my work commitments, and frequently travelling abroad. It's a pity I didn't manage to contact him through this forum as I'm sure we would have had plenty to talk about. I now live only yards from where he used to lark about as a schoolboy, Bagthorpe Junction and the "Rathole". I can guarantee that Bingham is much the poorer for Bobs demise. He will be very sadly missed. Cheers, Tim C (Basford Red) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Welcome Tim I am glad you were able to now log in and give us more information about Rob. How did you get to know that Rob was a member here? The 'Rathole' BTW, is discussed elswhere on this site Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Rob 237: proud to say that Rob hailed from Amesbury Circus, Bells Lane Estate; a lovely place for kids to be brought up, back in the 50's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hi Mick, I was Googling around for Annesley, Bulwell Common and Colwick and I fell upon Nottstalgia. I browsed a bit and found the Nottm Transport thread. I read all the topics thinking Rob237 sounds a good bloke, then low and behold Bingham is mentioned and everything fell into place. It's my old mate Bob. I wish I had persisted with my attempts to log on if just to let him know I was OK after all these years. He really was a great gentleman, comic and friend. If only I had known he was in the City Hospital I could have popped in as I live so close. Have a pint and a Parkie up there on me Bob. Cheers Tim C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 "Carpe diem" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 he was very well educated, had a wide knowledge of most subjects. His main feature was his wicked sense of humour. He was always one for the quick one liners. He was never rude, but tolerated fools very lightly indeed. We know, We know 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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