Paul Rice - RIP

[SpiritOfShankly]

It is with deep regret and sadness that the Spirit of Shankly have to announce that one of the founders and Vice President of the union, Paul Rice, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Marie Curie hospice at 11am this morning.

 

Paul was an inspiration to all who met him and was a dedicated and passionate member of the organisation, always giving leadership and advice.

 

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

 

YNWA

 

Paul Rice - RIP - Spirit of Shankly

 

Spirit of Shankly

[Antynwa]

I had the pleasure of knowing Paul throughout the early months of SOS, he really knew his stuff and led SOS strongly.

 

I shall recall fondly the heated discussions and the moments where we argued, but I always had massive amounts of respect for him, because he always had the club at heart. I knew he was ill, but thought he was on the mend.

 

Rest in Peace Paul.

[halewood pete]

Condolences to Pauls family. Very sad news.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Very sad news. I didn't know him, but the passing of a passionate red is always a sad day. Thoughts to his family.

[Liverpool lad]

Met Paul a few times and heard the news this morning on the SOS coach to Bolton.

 

A lovely fella who made time to chat to everyone on the coach and ensure those travelling alone were introduced to regulars.

 

One of the best aways in recent seasons was Fulham when we were beat 3-1. On the way home, there was plenty of ale and songs, with Paul at the fore. Quickest five hours of my life, I was gutted to see IKEA, which is a sign you are nearly home.

 

Thoughts are with his family.

[Lucky Pierre]

As Mark says, one of the best away experiences of my following lfc was due to Paul that day. A genuinely nice lad who would listen to you no matter what.

[gingerhulk]

I have only just finished reading Epic Swindle, so when i heard that Paul had passed away his name rang a bell. I didn't know Paul but he was a integral part of getting H&G out of our club. Would like to say a big thank you and my thoughts are with his family and friends.

[robslappa]

Rest in peace Paul.

[Guest alantkayll]

Had a few run ins with Paul during our SOS days but was always able to say it like it was to him. He held SOS together during the early days, had a respect in committee meetings. Rob kept me informed on how ill he was and its sad he has passed away.

 

RIP Paul.

[Trucker Paddy]

I knew as we all did that he was ill but it wasn't till a fortnight ago I was told how bad it was, we argue over so many petty things on here but today we lost a man that fought to make sure we actually had something to argue about, we lost a good man and a great red today, RIP Paul

[Durango]

A genuinely nice fella,

 

there from the beginning to help rid the Club of Hicks and Gillett

 

R.I.P

[Carradona]

Never met the man, but seems like very sad news just reading what others have said. How old was he?