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Postby Rik E Boy » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:39 pm

As a Cat fan I'm genuinely saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Couch. Couch was a brilliant midfielder for the Cats in the 80's and 90's and won the Brownlow medal in 1989. From what I've read he had a heart attack and passed away at the tragically young age of 51. He was one of my favourite players back in the Blight era and key component of a side that challenged regularly but couldn't quite get the job done.

RIP 'Couchy'. :(

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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby Chuck Wepner » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:44 pm

I'm no Cats fan, but huge respect. He always seemed such a happy & decent bloke. Really sad for everyone.
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby Wedgie » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:45 pm

What a terrible shock, awful news, so young! :(
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby valleys07 » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:54 pm

Genuinely shocked to read this.

As REB touched on- an integral midfield link in a dominant era for the Cats, despite their grand final failings.

Vale Couchy, a true cat legend.
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby locky801 » Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:32 pm

RIP Paul Couch

was a great footballer, always had a smile on his face

taken so young
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby am Bays » Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:55 pm

Genuinely shocked

Had a chat with him one day after a Bays 2s win when Tom played for us 2009.

Was a super bloke and so humble.

RIP Paul Crouch, condolences to Tom and the rest of the Couch family.
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby heater31 » Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:59 pm

Rik E Boy wrote:As a Cat fan I'm genuinely saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Couch. Couch was a brilliant midfielder for the Cats in the 80's and 90's and won the Brownlow medal in 1989. From what I've read he had a heart attack and passed away at the tragically young age of 51. He was one of my favourite players back in the Blight era and key component of a side that challenged regularly but couldn't quite get the job done.

RIP 'Couchy'. :(

regards,

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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby mighty_tiger_79 » Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:01 pm

:(
Matty Wade is a star and deserves more respect from the forum family!
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby Mr Beefy » Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:09 pm

Sad sad day at hearing that news[CRYING FACE]
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby Grenville » Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:09 pm

My sort of player, a short,fat slow bloke who was one hell of a footballer.
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby MW » Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:49 pm

Shocking news, RIP
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby Magellan » Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:08 pm

Way, way too young to pass. A Brownlow medallist in a club that was strong and chock full of great players at the time. Respect. RIP.
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby MatteeG » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:58 am

Yep. RIP Couchy. Just a class act.

Only watched the re-run of his Open Mike a few weeks ago. :(
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Re: Vale Paul Couch

Postby MJ_23 » Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:00 pm

Really sad to see PC gone way to long.

My old man played a lot of football with him and he was a wonderful person.
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