Sep 3 2009 11:03 am
U will be mist:(
Sep 3 2009 08:56 am
he was the best manager ever because he always let me play where i wanted and always congratulated me after a game. daniel m
Aug 14 2009 06:17 pm
Oh my gosh! I just happened to log onto the site because I couldn't remember the name of the youngest group of soccer players. Our family has some very fond memories of Kevin. He was Joshua's first Scottish soccer coach. He also worked with Kyle in the developmental program and James in FASDA. He was a lovely influence on all 3 boys. I'm sure he is missed by not only Forres Soccer 7s, but the entire community.
Cathy, Kyle, Joshua and James Gaskill
Chesapeake, VA, USA.
Jul 6 2009 03:26 am
Hard to believe in a small town like Forres that I have only just found out that Kev has passed away. It's been a few years since I managed in the Soccer 7's but Cookie was an inspiration. Other posts have said as much but the kids really looked up to him as did many of the coaches and managers. As with everyone else, my thoughts are with Michelle, Hailey, Sean and Keith. Neil McGregor
Jul 2 2009 11:02 am
I was deeply saddened to hear of Kevs death. He was the stead fast rock that guided, year on year, the Forres Area Soccer Sevens to continued greater success. His boundless enthusiasm for the sevens, bringing joy to hundreds of young kids, was never better reflected than in the superb newsletters that he produced. I, and probably a few other parents, have collected these little gems over the years that my kids enjoyed playing in the sevens. These newsletters will always remind me of the great times my kids had playing at Grant park and of Kev. I know Kev never looked for recognition for his own self fulfilment but to me the man and his tremendous community work was more than deserving of an OBE. A true sporting gentleman, Kev is an irreplaceable community person that I will sorely miss along with many others. Thanks, Kev, for everything. Words cannot express my sincerest, heartfelt condolences to Michelle, Sean, Hayleigh and Keith.
Billy Montgomery
Jun 27 2009 02:42 pm
Cookie you will be missed by many many people even one's you didn't know , but knew you. Just want to say thanks for all you did for everyone in Forres, sorry we never said it to you in person.
Michelle , Sean , Hailey , and Keith, our thoughts are with you, take care. Gary , Amanda, Greg and Danny Stewart. xx
Jun 27 2009 05:42 am
I have known kev for a number of years through soccer 7’s and also work at Kinloss, and from those early years I could tell straight away how much of an impact he made at soccer 7’s and also FASDA. He was the linchpin for all activities and contributed tremendous ideas which made the club bigger and bigger as the years have progressed. I have nothing but praise for all the hard work and commitment he and his devoted family have made. He will be sorely missed, I wish to pass on my sincere condolences to Michelle, Sean, Hayleigh and Keith.
Trev, Cathy, Stephanie, Gavin and Kayleigh
Jun 25 2009 02:07 pm
We only knew you through your fantastic enthusiasm for Soccer 7's but we will miss your presence. Our thoughts go to Michelle, Hailey, Sean and Keith.
Terry and Karin Middlemiss on behalf of all the boys in the family.
Jun 25 2009 12:59 pm
We will always be grateful to Kev "Cookie" for the warm welcome he extended to us and our Daniel. He took Dan under his wing and helped him fit in. Kev welcomed kids of all abilities to Soccer Sevens and FASDA and with his encouragement let them be the very best they can be, he gave them so much more than just a game of football. You will be sorely missed Kev but not forgotten. Our thoughts are with your family at this sad sad time. Dave Dawn and Daniel Breerton
Jun 24 2009 04:18 pm
We were all deeply saddened to receive news of Kevs sudden death. Rarely in life do you get a chance to work with someone with real vision. Kev had this in abundance and coupled with his endless enthusiasm to see kids develop their footie and social skills led to the Forres 7s being a shining example of how local sport should be. His approach rubbed off - I only signed up for a year, eleven years later I've just about managed to escape! Kev it was privilege to have worked with you, we will all miss you. Our sincere condolences to Michelle, Hailey, Sean and Keith.
Bob, Lelsey, Andrew and Fraser Laughton
Jun 24 2009 06:59 am
How do we say goodbye to such a special person kev you were loved by so many people.The kids of soccer sevens thought you were the best, not only as a coach but a true friend too, the work and the dedication you gave to soccers sevens and fasda will never be forgotten, although you have gone your memory in soccer sevens will live on. Michelle,Hailey,Sean and Kieth my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP Kev from Tracy Wetherell
Jun 24 2009 01:29 am
Tragic news regarding our mate Kevin. A true football fanatic whose work with the young players in Forres & District is legendary.
When he heard we were staging a tribute game for Rossie Davidson,Kevin offered to help us anyway he could.
As it was,he ended up playing and once again he gave 100%.
No doubt he and Rossie have been re-united up above and they will be talking fitba,fitba and more fitba.
R.I.P. Kev from Roddy and all who took part in Rossie`s game
Jun 23 2009 09:20 am
Grant Park Pavilion would never have been built without the passion, leadership and calming influence you brought to the project. It was a honour to have known you Kev.
Robin Paterson, Moray Council.
Jun 23 2009 05:59 am
we were all very saddened by the news of cookies (the only name we knew him by)death.He was a pleasure to know in the short time that we knew him threw soccer sevens, long may his memories continue for all the hard work he and his family put into soccer sevens in the past years, all our thughts are with the family at this sad time.
All from Dallas
Jun 20 2009 02:33 pm
I have very fond memories of Soccer 7's, even in the wind and rain, Kev was always cheerful and smiling! By his attitude alone he made others want to be involved, and made the young players want to do their best. Although we are many miles away, we are thinking of Michelle, Hailey, Sean and Keith and hope that they take some small comfort in these tributes to their amazing husband and father. Leanne Munro (New Zealand)
Jun 20 2009 10:11 am
he was good at footy but could never get the ball off me. taught him everything he knew but not everything i knew .joke. he watched over me when we were kids but didnt admit 2 it .im so proud of what he did 4 u all .he was my hero 2.if only we all had someone like kevin 2 teach and look up 2 ,maybe scotland could reach a final.what a brother 2 have eh .im gonna miss him but he,s there marking us all .goodnite brother ,i love u xxxxxxxxx tim xx
Jun 19 2009 12:08 pm
One of a kind, pleasure to have known Kev. Will be sorely missed by all.
Joe Munro
Jun 19 2009 08:57 am
So sad to hear that Kev's final whistle has blown. I knew and worked with Kev at FS7s for many years. He was always polite, respectful and full of praise for others. A true example of what FS7s stands for. Always leading by example in his numerous roles as the Chairman, weekly photographer/reporter, fund raiser, coach, referee or whilst playing in the Adult Tournament alongside the other coaches. Kev has been instrumental in everything that the FS7s has achieved so far. Long may his standards and aims for fair play continue within the FS7s. Gone but never forgotten. My sincere condolences to Michelle and family. My thoughts are with you from afar. Jim T
Jun 18 2009 01:53 pm
Got to know kev at Kinloss and he let so many people know about soccer 7`s. He got me back into football never mind the kids,got wee stew into football and he has never looked back,always in our thoughts. Stewart,Fiona,Samantha,Wee Stewart Fraser....
Jun 18 2009 02:49 am
Youth football in Forres has become a tradition largly due to Kev. My boys Tom and Jack, went right through FASDA and 7's with him. He always had a friendly word of encouragement for them and they adored him. Our thoughts with Michelle, Hailey, Sean and Keith.
Ian Tregellas
Jun 17 2009 06:22 am
You will always be remembered for your talents as a football coach. Not just by us but by every young footballer you taught. It was a pleasure to have known you throughout our years as players and as managers. Thank you for your support during these times.
Jack Gooding and Craig Robertson
Jun 16 2009 11:34 am
It was so sad to hear about the loss of Cookie. We didnt know him personally but spoke to him occasionally up at soccor 7's. Our thoughts are with Michelle, Hailey,Keith & Sean. He will never be forgotten.
Marlene, Barry, Karl & Jodie
Jun 16 2009 08:35 am
I only knew cookie through passing at kinloss. Then i met him at the soccer 7s this year. Cookie showed a lot of passion for the soccer 7s and teaching the kids. Im sure he will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.
Mark Thompson
Jun 16 2009 01:04 am
Kev was a true gent he was soccer sevens
My thoughts are with his family
Duncan
Jun 15 2009 03:34 pm
Cookie the kids of Forres owe you a great debt for all you have done over the years and you will be sadly missed by all who new you , and i thank you for helping Jordan to become what he is today , as had it not been for you and all who took part at Ross County i dont think he would have stuck at it for all these years . Stevie ,Debbie Jordan and Shaunna and all at Dallas Football Club x
Jun 15 2009 02:25 pm
Kev lived and breathed soccer sevens with the assistant of all his family he made soccer sevens what it is today he will always be missed and the time and effort he put into soccer sevens will never be forgotten.
He will be sorely missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful gentleman.
our thoughts lie with michelle, hailey, sean and keith
Ronnie Jackie lisa and sean
Jun 15 2009 01:25 pm
I was devastated to hear about Kev's sudden passing. He had been involved in Soccer 7's almost from the beginning and he had put in so much hard work and commitment to the Forres footballing community. We all admired him tremendously. His dedication to the children and in getting a permanant home for the club means his name will be remembered always. This event is desperately sad for all his friends and family. My sincere condolances to his wife and family.
Councillor Iain Young
Jun 15 2009 12:55 pm
Was so sorry to hear about Kev, he was Mr soccer7s, he was respected by the kids and the coaches nothing was a problem for this true gent, he will be greatly missed, But thanks to him the kids from Forres will always have the Grant Park Pavilion. Permanent and long lasting freindships have been struck up thanks to Soccer7s, so cheers Cookie for all you did, R.I.P mate.
Jim Souter
Jun 15 2009 12:30 pm
Cookie,
The kids of Forres will always love you for bringing them the joy of football.But you gave them so much more than that.Through Soccer Sevens you instilled in them true sporting values and the chance to develop lifeskills and friendships that will last them a lifetime.
Every time a child kicks a ball,Cookie,you will be remembered.
We all miss you.
Stuart,Carol,Ross and Owen Paterson.
Jun 15 2009 07:33 am
Such a tragic, sad loss. We did'nt know Kev personally but knew him through soccer sevens. Our thoughts are with his family.
Gordon, Carol, Ryan and Erin Harper.
Jun 15 2009 03:42 am
On behalf of the Forres & Nairn District Welfare FA I would like to pass on my condolences to Kev's family and to your club. What I can say about Kev is that if you look at the amount of players that play in the Welfare League today, a large majority of them have stepped up from the soccer sevens and I'm sure this would not have been possible had Kev not given the time and dedication he gave the sevens set up. He will be a loss to his family, the soccer sevens and to Forres.
Stephen Levy F.N.D.W.F.A
Jun 15 2009 03:10 am
Thinking about you Michelle and family, Our boys have outgrown soccer sevens now, but Oliver attended for many years. I remember Cookie as always having time for them and nothing was too much trouble.He gave up so much of his time to help others. He will be sorely missed. Take care
Oliver, Barbara, Harry (Gilbert)and Oliver junior (Mitchell)
Jun 15 2009 02:09 am
We only knew Cookie through Fasda and Soccer 7 and he was always very good with the kids even when they were playing up. Everyone knows him and its a huge loss. Our hearts go out to his family he will be greatly missed.
Ewan Syme and Family
Jun 15 2009 12:49 am
Kevin was professional, caring and committed in all our work together with the pavilion project. I had great respect for him.
Nick Goodchild, Moray Council.
Jun 14 2009 01:37 pm
Cookie was fantastic with all the kids and they all looked up to him. A genuine man with a big heart. Gone but never forgotten.
Ali, Trudi, Craig and Ashleigh Young
Jun 14 2009 01:24 pm
Kev was one of life's good guys. Liked and respected by all. We'll all miss you Cookie.
Graham, Fiona, Michael, Ian and Sophie Allardes
Jun 14 2009 12:19 pm
Kev will never be forgotten. He was one person that was looked up to by the kids and their parents, his knowledge of the game was fantastic, and he has managed to pass that on to many other who will keep the 7s getting stronger and stronger.
You will be missed mate, but you will never be forgotten.
Charlie Brown.
Jun 14 2009 08:27 am
I have known Kev for years, and was happy when he was my first ever coach, he was always there to have a laugh with, I'm gonna miss him lots, he will never be forgotten.
Laura Philp
Jun 14 2009 08:27 am
I have known Kev a long time. He was respected by everyone that knew him and I will miss his enthusiasm for childrens football a lot.
Davey Taylor
Jun 14 2009 08:25 am
First got to know Kev when the two clubs got together to get the new pavilion built and he became a very good friend. He has left behind a hole in the lives of all that knew him and we will miss him very much.
Chick and Heather Martin
Jun 14 2009 07:17 am
Always had time for everyone nothing was a problem will be very sadly missed
Mike McInnes
Jun 14 2009 12:33 am
Talk Football with any kid in Forres and Cooky's name would be the first on there lips. Cooky was simply a Legend of Soccer Sevens, totally dedicated and a friend to all the footballing kids of Forres. He was highly respected by the children and parents, i know we will all miss him dearly.
Simon, Maxine, Drew & Jessica Howard
Jun 13 2009 03:58 pm
Fantastic guy and magic with the kids.Soccer 7's wont be the same without him. Cant believe he's gone, always in our thoughts, never forgotten.
Wendy & Dave Milligan
Jun 13 2009 03:24 pm
Cooky was always an inspiration and now he's a legend as well. He always put the kids first, and set a marvellous example for them to follow. Forres Soccer 7s was part of him, and he'll always remain part of Forres Soccer 7s. It's unbelieveable that he's not around any more, but the new pavilon that he did so much to make a reality will make sure that Cooky's name is never forgotten.
Mike & Andrew Rodgers
Jun 13 2009 03:02 pm
thank you for always being so nice to me, since my first year in soccer sevens to my first season in management u were always a great man
Matt Slinger
Jun 13 2009 02:31 pm
It was a pleasure to get to know Kev and work with him over the last 13 years. His passion for Soccer 7s and FASDA knew no bounds. I will miss this wonderful friend always and I know he will never be forgotten.
Donna
Jun 13 2009 02:30 pm
Kev was an inspiration to a lot a people.His enthusiasm touched a lot of us young and old, everywhere he went. It was an honour and a privilege to know him over the years. Forever in my thoughts. True gent, gone but never forgotten.
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