JOHN MORRIS 1949-2006

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden death of John Morris last friday .
John was not only a great friend to many of us but also played the game with great skill and dignity.

The last memory I have of him was during the last game on Wednesday when, after an opposition player refused to walk on a number of occassions John gave himself out even when the opposing umpire refused to raise the finger. This speaks volumes for him.

I personally never saw John fall out with anyone. He always was quick to compliment others but rarely himself. I never heard him ask to bat or bowl in a particular order.
Never did I hear him put anybody down even when they might have deserved it.

John was the epitome of a good sportsman.

He was somebody I longed to emulate not only as a player but as a father. I often considered if I could still play like him in another 20 years, but when I said this to my own son he replied 'you'll be too old dad!'

What I admired about John the most was that, despite being extremely competitive on the football or cricket pitch, he never took any malice into the field of play.
A true gentleman who we will all miss .God bless you John, you will be forever in our thoughts.
Richard Kunz

Hard to believe you've gone, a true gent of the game, I'll miss you buddy.
Jim Stead