Steve Elliott

[stf4ever]

Just heard the unfortunate news that Steve Elliott is in a home suffering from Alzheimers at 62.

Having coped with the devastating effects that horrible illness can have on an individual and their family I wish nothing but my heartfelt condolences to all that know him.

Steve went on a footballing trip to Germany with my old man in 1990 and my Dad described him as a sensational footballer and an ultimate gentleman.

 

[keithaw]

So sad to hear this news.

 

[Steve Elliotts Door]

So sorry to hear. As you can see from my avatar and forum name I am a big fan.

Growing up he used to live opposite me and was always a nice guy especially in the summer when he used to have a kick about with the local kids. I wouldn't imagine footballers today would be allowed to do that.

😢

 

[Meldrew's Ghost]

Hasn't he had Altzheimer's for a while? The fact that it has progressed to the point where he is now needing residential care is really sad. My heart goes out to him and his family.

 

[Regardless]

Hasn't he had Altzheimer's for a while? The fact that it has progressed to the point where he is now needing residential care is really sad. My heart goes out to him and his family.

Yes - his diagnosis was covered a while back. Obviously progressed a lot.

Really good player, who clearly came across as a good person too. 62 is no age, and another little reminder of how many heavy Mitre balls, launched into the stratosphere by goalies, landed on my bonce in years gone by.

 

[Jack Daniels]

Quality player in his day.

Record Transfer at the time too as I recall.

Thoughts are with you Steve.

 

[pne1881]

Really really sad. Met him a couple of times at legends games a few years ago & was such a nice bloke.

Bruce & Elliott up front. It doesn’t get any better than that.

 

[VICE VERSE]

He has been suffering with this horrible disease for a few years, but he was still able to do some things like walking football and playing golf until recently.

It’s a brutal disease and one where where you actually mourn the person twice, once as they lose their ability to understand or remember, and then all over again when they inevitably pass away.

So sad 😢