Gerry Cakebread RIP

[Inappropriate Smilies Bee]

http://www.tauntontown.com/news.asp


Football loses an 'absolute gentleman'

FORMER Brentford and Taunton Town goalkeeper Gerry Cakebread has died at the age of 73.
Gerry, who lived in Taunton, played for Brentford in the 50s and 60s and made 350 Football League appearances.
Taunton's long-serving chairman Tom Harris said tonight (Sept 17): "He was an absolute gentleman - a lovely fellow."
The funeral service will be held at St Georges Roman Catholic Church in Taunton on Friday, September 25, at 11.30.

 

[Bee49]

Gerry was a man who held down a full time job and had time to play over 300 games for us.I remember him well from my early days standing on Brook Road.He was a good goalie and I'm sure he scored from his own penalty box in one game.
Becky.That was a lovely photo of your Dad,he still maintained his film star looks.
What would he be worth today?
RIP Gerry and condolences to Becky and family.:sad:

 

[moribee]

Very fondly remembered r.i.p. Gerry.....my Mum didnt know who she had a crush on most Russ Conway or Gerry..........memories

 

[slatts]

It's heart-warming at this difficult time to read all these kind words about my Dad. I will miss him terribly as he was at least as great a father and grandfather as he was a goalkeeper. You won't be surprised to learn that he didn't depart without a fight...
A special thank-you to "wanderer paul" for that lovely photo of Dad - it's cheered me up for a while...

Really fantastic photo of your dad Becky, his name will always be associated with the great BFC and Griffin Park. We will always remember him.

 

[NW USA Bee]

My first impact player

I saw Gerry many, many times. I was one of those obnoxious kids harrassing the players for autographs and Gerry was always happy to oblige. As has been said a true Gent and someone that some of these prima donna athletes could learn from today. God bless Gerry RIP

 

[NEW RD bee]

r i p . a true brentford legend