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Tewkesbury Rugby Club's tribute to a very special former player

Author: Roger Jackson, Posted: Monday, 9th September 2024, 14:00

Tewkesbury Rugby Club legend Paul Cole

Tewkesbury have retired their number 4 shirt in honour of a club legend.

Paul Cole, a former captain, player and life member, died in July at the age of 74.

The one-time second row served and supported the club for well over 50 years and director of rugby Martin Thomas said: “Everyone at the club loved him.

“The players wanted to do something to mark his passing, something respectful.”

Thomas described Cole as “a tough player” and he was one of those people who always led from the front.

“Instead of a number 4, we’ll have a shirt with PC on the back,” continued Thomas.

The new shirt is set to be worn for the first time on Saturday when Tewkesbury host Cinderford 3rds in a Counties 3 Gloucestershire North game.

“Paul was still very heavily involved with club, he used to watch every game, home and away,” said Thomas.

“He used to call me over after games and say, ‘Martin, take a seat’, before giving me feedback on the game, he was a real character.”

Cole was married to Maggie, who remains a big part of the club.

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