RIP Dave Ratcliff

Q Local.co.uk is deeply saddened to report the death of lifelong Southport FC supporter Dave Ratcliff, aged 54.

Dave passed away peacefully this morning following a short illness.



Dave had served as the chairman and fixture secretary of the Southport Mens Dominoes League.

He also followed Southport FC through the years and was well known at Haig Avenue where he was one of the match stewards. Dave was a former employee at Rawcliffes in Southport where he had worked after leaving school.

Funeral arrangements are to be confirmed.

RIP Dave.

RIP Dave.

RIP Dave. A grand bloke.

Rest in Peace Dave, always a top bloke to talk to x

Saddened to hear the news. He will be missed.

RIP Dave.

R.I.P. Dave

Condolences to all the family.

condolences to all the family will be sadly missed by all his friends in The Bold Arms Churchtown RIP Dave xx

RIP Dave, great lad, loved his footy and snooker. Rawcliffes and Smedley Hydro Legend!
Sadly missed.

will be sadly missed,never did get the chance to beat you at doms. god bless you Dave.

R.I.P Dave

I have known for the last 45yrs+,through the 4th Southport Boy,s Brigade,working in Rawcliffes since he left school,and Smedley Hydro for the last 12yrs,he never ever let his disabilities get in his way,i would go as far to say he was a miracle person,he loved competing in any sporting activities,whether it was playing football,cricket,golf,snooker,pool or dominoes.
He was a person who lived life to the full,and a lot of local people who knew Dave,especially in High Park will confirm this.
A True lifelong supporter of his favourite Local team S.F.C he will be remembered by the many home fans who knew him,also including the away supporters at Haig Avenue.

Gone but will never be forgotten.A true friend,
God Bless.
Steve and Family

Condolences to all Daves friends and relatives.

R.I.P Dave. Although I never knew you mate, I crossed paths with you many times whether you jumping on my bus,when I was on the 43, or on your way home, or in the Bold in Churchtown having a beer, or even at Haig Ave watching your beloved Yellows. Rest in Peace fella. Have a good peaceful sleep I'll miss you Dave. Chris

R.I.P.Dave

rip peace dave , my mum was friends with his thats how i knew him, but nothing ever stopped him, he enjoyed life 48 yrs i new him god bless dave xxxxxx

R.I.P Dave, used to travel to a few Lancashire CCC games with Dave and Bob Chadwick, not seen him for a few years now but i'm sure he was made up to finally see Lancs lift the County Championship a couple of weeks ago.

sad news, top bloke rip dave

RIP

I never knew him, but always remember trotting off to Rawcliffes years ago with my mum to get new school uniform. I can remember seeing him in Rhyl at a Southport match when I was on holiday there.

More recently, have seen him in and around Churchtown and Lane End.

God Bless

R I P m8 many happy times remembered watching S F C with you dominoes pool and those sly whiskies in the Volley.

RIP very sad

I will miss you my dear friend, many happy memories shared together and things will never be the same again.

A true gentleman and a real Southport legend.

See ya Dave xx

Aaw. Dude! You'll be sadly missed by all who knew you. My heart goes out to those closest to you. God Bless

Just heard. Saw Dave at the Wrexham game, we were trying to get a programme for him after they sold out.

I was with Dave at Barrow, clapping the team off when we won 1-0 with a last minute goal back in the 1980s. A group of Barrow yobs from the local pub (not fans) jumped us all from behind and Dave got bottled. We were worried whether he would get over that but he was a resilient character.

Really saddened by his loss - a Southport Legend - badly missed

RIP Dave.

Would be nice if Southport football club showed some mark of respect at their next match.

RIP Dave

Got a great memory of dave when i gave him a 100 start at snooker and it came down to a black ball game , which he duly potted down the cushion stating ' don't mess with your master ' !

Great lad , good memories.

Phil

Originally Posted by yellowdog

Would be nice if Southport football club showed some mark of respect at their next match.

Seconded,Or even a benefit match/trophy,with all proceeds to local charity,whether it is for football.pool,snooker or dominoes.

RIP Dave

You will be sadly missed by all that knew you. We will try and keep the Domino League going in your memory. Condolences to your family from the Southport football club domino team.

R.I.P dave, he was a true southport supporter and a top bloke, i remember when we used to play pool together in the coronet years ago and a had a few beers! you will be sadly missed mate, RIP XX

R I P Dave had many drinks in your company over the years will be missed by many

Tony

Didn't know Dave, but I remember him from Rawcliffes and at Southport games over the years. Always seemed a really decent sort of bloke. I agree that the Port should do something, a minute's silence perhaps, at the next home game. The least they can do to repay so much loyalty. RIP.

I didn't know Dave but RIP dude.