Anthony Talbot RIP

[Les Beeavinu]

As all are saying, this is very sad. Even my kids, grown up now, have expressed their sadness as they remember Anthony as part of the fabric of their early years at GP. Thoughts with all of his family and friends.

 

[Leicester Bee]

Terribly sad news. Another Griffin Park character lost. Like so many on here, will fondly remember him whipping up the crowd with his incredible enthusiasm.

 

[ruislip bee]

Oh what terrible news. Always remember him diligently forking and smoothing the pitch at GP at half time. Real shame he did not continue at Lionel Road. A real legend and face we will all miss. RIP Anthony.

 

[rebus]

Desperately sad news. I first met Anthony in the summer of 1992 when I was lucky enough to be on the Brentford ground staff for a couple of months after we got promoted.

Brentford was his life and I’m a better person for knowing him; we shared many a high five after a home win. He was always optimistic and great to be around. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

People with down syndrome are generally wonderful humans and Anthony was no different. RIP.

 

[horshambees]

I have nust shown Anthonys picture to my children and they all say RIP and remember him well.
A truly lovely fella who always had a smile.

 

[Chomp]

Rest in peace Anthony and thank you for the memories and bringing smiles to our faces.

 

[plymouthbee]

Condolences to all the family at this very sad time,another Bee taken to early. Rest in peace Anthony.xx

 

[Col T]

Terrible news.
R.I.P. Anthony

 

[NorthernBee]

Oh how sad. I had a summer job at Griffin Park for a few years, doing ‘odd jobs’ around the ground during the off season. Always really enjoyed tea breaks and lunch breaks, chatting to Anthony about life and football. Even in the more gloomy seasons, he was always a bright light with a big, infectious smile on match days. One of a kind, and a gem of a supporter for Brentford to call their own. Rest in Peace…..and get our heavenly crowd of supporters cheering loud from up there.

 

[cromerbee]

So so so sad! Loved watching him doing what he obviously loved. Can have been no age. RIP!!!

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Very sad to hear.

I did work experience at GP many years ago and Anthony was there too.

Another one of the faces.

He did a great job in whipping up the crowd and forking the pitch. Fantastic service for our club.

RIP Anthony.

Thoughts with the family & friends.

 

[Oldboy TW8 0AW]

So sad to just read this.

A friend to my late sister, Anthony was a top Bee. A lovely man.

Gone too soon.

Rest In Peace young man. Say “hi” to Sandra. x

Your name with live forever.

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Yes another friend of my brother Keith, who was also at Acton Lodge. I am sure that Anthony will say 'hi' to your sister.
Anthony may you rest in peace.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

https://m.facebook.com/brentfordfootballclub1889/videos/anthonys-story/552653802301647/

That set me off as soon as I saw his smiley face. A true bees legend.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Please can the club agree to a minute's applause for such a special supporter who gave so much joy and inspired so many others.

Is it tomorrow when the club remembers all those that have passed in the past year?
He deserves a special mention.

 

[Ken_Hom's_Wok]

Part of the match day experience at GP, very sad to hear. RIP Anthony

 

[cheshirebee]

RIP Anthony.
You will light up heaven as you lit up GP.

 

[ruislip bee]

Oh how sad. I had a summer job at Griffin Park for a few years, doing ‘odd jobs’ around the ground during the off season. Always really enjoyed tea breaks and lunch breaks, chatting to Anthony about life and football. Even in the more gloomy seasons, he was always a bright light with a big, infectious smile on match days. One of a kind, and a gem of a supporter for Brentford to call their own. Rest in Peace…..and get our heavenly crowd of supporters cheering loud from up there.

Yep and the GP pitch nice and smooth up there for everyone!

 

[Awaysocks]

RIP Anthony, so sad to hear this, deepest condolences.

 

[rebus]

 

[stedders]

It's all been said for me. Thank you. Such sad news. He was a top, top man (as TF probably did say).

R.I.P. Anthony a legend to us all!

 

[Untouchable]

View: https://x.com/brentfordfc/status/1874196945910325503?s=61&t=EJGqSVScFRoPzRCeoUcI_w

 

[Hampshire Bee 2018]

Sad sad news.
Was always trying to get the Ealing Road going, no matter if we were playing Chelsea or Cheltenham.
RIP.

 

[neilbee]

RIP young man. God bless you.??

 

[Nickabee]

Another Bee in heaven

I remember Anthony always being at the ground when my nephew was a YTS with the club .
Always had a smile

 

[EarleyBee]

Very sad news. RIP Anthony and condolences to the family.

 

[WarrenBee]

RIP Anthony.

 

[IslandBee]

Ahhhh, that is really sad news indeed. I only saw him fairly recently in the West Stand - and was really pleased to see him after not seeing him for a while after our move.

Like many others have said, he was a feature of the GP game build-up and became a Bees' legend in our house as a result.

RIP Anthony and condolences to your nearest and dearest!!

 

[JCMcBee]

Anthony was/is Brentford through and through...hope he took his fork with him....a GP legend..never forgotten ??

 

[The Joker]

RIP Anthony. Very sad news. Some lovely tributes left above.

It's going back in time now, but I'm fairly sure Jill Dawson always did her best to look out for Anthony during her time at the club.

 

[Ken_Hom's_Wok]

Part of the match day experience at GP, very sad to hear. RIP Anthony

Was speaking to my dad about this and he reminded me of a conversation we once had where he could/should have been the one to turn the lights off at GP for the last time. Again, RIP Anthony.

 

[big neil]

Part of our history, loved the way he used to gee us up in Ealing Road.
RIP & condolences to his family & friends.

 

[HantsBee]

Knew Anthony from my time working at the club and he always said hello without fail and was always a happy soul - so sorry to hear about this.
He epitomised all that was good about supporting Brentford.

R.I.P. young man.

 

[Owlsmoor_Bee]

Really dreadfully sorry to hear this. Anthony was an absolute mainstay of our matchday experience and an absolute Bee through and through. RIP.

 

['Ayes B]

View: https://x.com/MartinAllen1965/status/1874241099868627176?t=xUDXCJxX1CneClHbpZRDFw&s=19

 

[robBEEh]

Bless him and his soul. A shining light from GP and anything MA says speaks volumes about his impact on this club. RIP young man.

 

[Herbert]

REST IN PEACE LEGEND

 

[twickenhambee!]

I'm gutted to hear this. Anthony was a legend of our club. I was lucky enough to have worked with him in the early 2010s. His passion for Brentford Football Club was infectious. RIP Anthony. I hope his life is celebrated pre tomorrow's match.

 

[BigMarv]

RIP Anthony. Can’t add more to the above, but was a fixture around Brentford and especially GP. Deserving of such tribute above.

 

[Oldboy TW8 0AW]

View: https://x.com/MartinAllen1965/status/1874241099868627176?t=xUDXCJxX1CneClHbpZRDFw&s=19

A great tribute, for a special person.
Rest in Peace Anthony.
Thank you Martin Allen.

 

[kevalutonbee]

RIP Anthony.

Like others couldn't place him until the videos and pictures were posted.but now totally get who he was.

Sadly with the increase of football tourism characters like Anthony seem a bit fewer and further between

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

So very sorry to read this. Anthony was a special lovely character, we all remember from the Griffin Park days.
RIP young man, your life touched a lot of hearts and souls

 

[benfleetbee]

RIP Anthony. Very sad when I heard this

 

[bognor bees]

So very sorry to read this. He was a real character. Rest in peace Anthony.

 

[Bizzy Bee]

Sad news to start the new year. A bee's legend. Always had a smile on his face, and a pleasure to chat to. RIP Anthony.

 

[thickobee]

As much a part of the Brentford matchday fabric as Buzz and Buzzette.
RIP Antony.

 

[Leedsbee]

RIP Anthony, legend and one of the reasons we're all proud to be fellow Bees.

 

[GP200]

...............sad sad news..........God Bless You...............

 

[Lush55]

Sincere condolences to Anthony's family.
Another true Brentford legend sadly gone.
RIP Anthony.

 

[Brentford Bob]

Sad news. Part of the furniture at Griffin Park.

Thoughts with Anthonys family obviously, but they can be proud that he had such an impact on Brentford and Brentford fans.

 

[johnnym]

I always smiled when I saw him fork in hand on the pitch.RIP ?