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Post by axegas on Nov 25, 2018 11:07:57 GMT
Far too young of an age to go, condolences to family and friends. RIP Kevin.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 11:12:40 GMT
RIP Kev, a gentleman with a kind heart.
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Post by Jomo on Nov 25, 2018 11:16:49 GMT
This is such terrible and sad news. Far too young. May Kevin Rest In Peace and wishes and deepest sympathy to his friends and family.
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Post by mjhgas on Nov 25, 2018 11:49:20 GMT
RIP big Kev.
Good player for us - gave his all!
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Post by oldtoteender on Nov 25, 2018 11:57:25 GMT
So sad rest in peace Kevin.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Nov 25, 2018 12:19:48 GMT
Terrible news. He was one of the few good memories from such an awful few seasons until we got promoted in 2007. Was gutted when he left for Swansea.
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Post by chilly1883 on Nov 25, 2018 20:39:02 GMT
Very sad news, a very good defender, in one our poorest periods.
RIP Kevin💙
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Post by pucklegas on Nov 25, 2018 20:51:51 GMT
RIP Kevin, puts things into perspective , thoughts and prayers for his family at this sad time.
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Post by Gashead73 on Nov 25, 2018 21:32:08 GMT
Always played his heart out for the shirt, a bright star in a not so good Side.
May he Rest in Peace x
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 21:50:04 GMT
Very fondly remembered by Swans fans and his nickname was The Doorman because he never let anyone in!
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Post by gaelgas on Nov 25, 2018 21:54:04 GMT
Always so sad to hear of news like this, it's bad enough when you hear of your heroes from when you were a little kid passing, but when it's someone who you remember from when you were an adult (he was a few years younger than me) it really hits home. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends, Light Eternal shine upon him.
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Post by gashead1981 on Nov 25, 2018 23:00:58 GMT
He was a great defender and was genuinely sad when he left for Swansea. Shame he couldn’t stay on for the trolls era.
Rest in peace big Kev and condolences to all his family and close friends
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Post by Newton Abbot Gas on Nov 25, 2018 23:24:07 GMT
Sad,sad news RIP big Kev.
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Post by EastVanGas on Nov 26, 2018 1:29:40 GMT
Very v sad news. As others have said he was a shining light in a very poor era. Remember the early days when he looked a raw prospect, who grew and grew as he got more comfortable in the quarters. Fond memories. RIP
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Post by BRFPA on Nov 26, 2018 10:24:01 GMT
A Tribute to Kevin Austin
by Keith Brookman
How sad it is to be reporting the news of Kevin Austin’s death, from pancreatic cancer on Friday 23rd November, at the age of 45. The Hackney born defender was with Rovers for two years, from the summer of 2002 until June 2004 during a turbulent time for this football club. His early career saw him play for Leyton Wingate and Saffron Walden Town before he signed a pro contract with Leyton Orient in August 1993. Three years later, after three goals in 109 appearances he was on his way to Sincil Bank and Lincoln City for whom he was to score twice in 129 league games. His three years with The Imps was followed by spells with Barnsley, where he suffered an Achilles tendon injury that kept him out of action for ten months, Brentford and Cambridge United before he pitched up at BS7 in June 2002. In June of that year he began training with Rovers and said that he arrived at Rovers thanks to a phone call from assistant manager John Still; ‘John knew of me when I was in non league with Saffron Walden Town and when I was at Lincoln he was there as assistant manager.  Kevin Austin playing against his future club, Swansea City - Photo by Alan Marshall ‘I was at home when John rang and told me to come down. I had a fair idea of what the club was about, so it was nice to be wanted. ‘The last couple of years have been an absolute nightmare for me trying to get fit but now I can hopefully get a pre-season under my belt and kick on from here. ‘I have played about half of my games at left back, but recently I have played centre back but I don’t really mind which of the two positions I play.’ It took a while for Kevin to make his Rovers debut after he picked up a toe injury in training and although he managed to complete the first half of a pre season game against Clevedon Town his progress was hampered due to tendonitis. When I interviewed him before our first game of the 2002/03 campaign, he said; ‘It’s a new start for me and one that I have a good feeling about. The management team [Ray Graydon and John Still] are very positive here and this is a big club with a lot of potential. ‘When I joined I never thought that I would be able to walk straight into the team. I’ve got to work hard, I know, but although I’ve been injured for much of pre season and missed a lot of training, I’ve still been made to feel that I’m very much a part of the squad.’  Kevin Austin - Photo by Alan Marshall His Rovers debut finally arrived on 28th September 2002, against Kidderminster Harriers at The Mem, when he went on as a 72nd minute substitute for Trevor Challis and he went on to appear in 56 league games for The Gas before his departure, to Swansea City, in June 2004 where he helped them win promotion from League Two in their final season at the Vetch Field in 2004/05. He was also part of the squad that lifted the League One title under Roberto Martinez in 2007/08, as well as the 2006 Football League Trophy. He made 150 appearances, in all competitions, during his four year spell with the Swans, and was also capped by Trinidad & Tobago. After Swansea Kevin played for Chesterfield, Darlington and Boston United and when he retired from playing he went into coaching, which included time spent in Scunthorpe United’s Academy. A popular player with his peers and supporters alike whilst he was with us, not only was Kevin a very good footballer he was, quite simply, a very nice guy.
You only have to read the tributes to him, from his former clubs and team mates, to appreciate that, and, like so many others mourning his passing, we offer our condolences to his family and friends at this very sad time. |
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Post by Gassy on Nov 26, 2018 10:31:47 GMT
Terrible news.
I was a mascot as a kid walking onto the pitch with the players (we beat Hull City at home 2-1 that day) - I remember after walking out the club asked you, "you get to have a photo with your favourite player, who would you like?" I said Kevin Austin.
They called Kevin over, he seemed absolutely bewildered that he would be chosen as a favourite player, but so proud at the same time.
Even as a kid it was clear to see his passion & fight, hence why he's sat in my memories as a true great.
RIP Kevin
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Nov 27, 2018 11:51:10 GMT
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Post by mayhews on Nov 27, 2018 12:05:47 GMT
RIP Kevin Austin , a solid centre back for The Gas
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