Bob Barclay was also a charity fundraiser and a former magistrate
The family of 'a major figure' in Fylde RFC’s history over 60 years have raised concerns after his death. Bob Barclay served as chairman and president during his long association with the club having first started playing for Fylde in 1961.
He reached the first 15 within a couple of seasons and stayed involved for a decade, playing more than 100 games on the wing, at centre or as open side wing forward. Bob, a former magistrate and fundraiser within the community, attended Kirkham Grammar School as a youngster, then spent 30 years coaching rugby and travelled to other Lancashire clubs to coach their players. He died, aged 81, at St Catherine's Hospice on March 25 this year.
A tribute to Bob published online by Fylde RFC revealed that, in 2012 in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, he received a British Empire Medal for his contribution to young people and sport in the Fylde. Club chairman at that time, Andy Hiles, said in 2012: “We’re all so pleased for Bob.
Not only has he done so much for the club in the past, especially with his years of coaching young players, but he’s a tremendous ambassador for Fylde as President. I congratulate him and his family on behalf of everyone at the club and his many friends and acquaintances in English rugby. This award couldn’t be more deserved.
” England A winger Tony Richards said: “Bob and I played together in the late 60s and early 70s and I remember him as a very proud member of the Fylde first team who went on to serve the club in a variety of capacities, culminating in being its president.
'He was very much a team player, and never afraid to express his forthright point of view. He will be a major loss to the club. ” Fylde’s Chairman of Rugby Mark Nelson who knew Bob for some 45 years said: “Bob was a rugby man through and through. He loved the game and was passionate about Fylde in all aspects of the Club.
'His contribution spans the decades and he will be remembered with great respect, affection and appreciation. My thoughts are with Janice, the boys and the family. ” Fylde President Anthony Hoskisson added: “I knew Bob for over 50 years ever since I first attended Mini-Junior rugby in the early Seventies at Fylde. I remember well his passion when coaching teams throughout his many years of involvement.
'Many of these teams were very successful, winning Lancashire Cups at various age groups. He also arranged many events at The Club, raising much needed funds throughout the years.
' An inquest into Bob's death was opened and adjourned at Preston Coroners' Court yesterday . Area Coroner Kate Bisset said: 'This matter was referred to the coroner due to family concerns about care and an inquest will be necessary to determine whether care contributed to the death occurring when it did.
' A pre-inquest review will be held on July 3 while a final inquest will be held on September 25. Subscribe to our daily newsletter LANCS LIVE NEWS and get all the biggest stories from across Lancashire direct to your inbox
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