Died today ex Boro player and manager Willie Maddern aged 49 , from Motor Neurone, respect, a fine clean defender.

* Ruel Fox leaves Spurs for #200. 000 to W. B.A. ** Ronnie de Boer goes to Rangers, 6 million. ***5 players in Scotland under 21 are well over 6`1 , Stephen Caldwell CH not included. **** Monkey Heed was watching Alan Stubbs on Sunday, someone has got to inform the punters on RTG about the big picture re transfers, Last resort will be Sunderland, shame really.!!! **** Stocking filler - down Gav ya lech - As Mrs Dale used to say -: "I wonder what`s happened to McBeth recently"?

-- Anonymous, August 30, 2000

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Re Maddern - he was a brave man (and his family). My father died of Motor Neurone 18 months ago so I know only too well. And Maddern managed to raise good money for the cause during his struggle.

Check out http://www.alps2000.com for another North East appeal by my uncle on behalf of Motor Neorone, even if it's just for the pictures.

-- Anonymous, August 31, 2000

It looks an excellent web site Windy, really well-presented. Looks as if your rellies (sp?) are almost home & dry with their trek then. Good on 'em. Any idea what sort of money they've raised for MND so far ? It's a great way to honour the memory of your dad I guess ?

-- Anonymous, August 31, 2000

I think we've raised about #75,000 and rising. Should have been more, but sponsorship from Demon fell through.

-- Anonymous, September 01, 2000