It’s with sadness that I have to report that, Malcolm Rogers one of the founding members of the club has passed away.
In his day, Mal was a hard tackling defender whose sweeping tackles often took forwards by surprise and usually the ball off the end of their sticks. In his later years he was a regular umpire for both the men’s and ladies sides until recently when ill health meant that he had to stop umpiring. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
Our condolences go to his wife Audrey and the rest of the Rogers’ family.
Mal was always someone to look up to as a youngster just starting out back in 1978.
I remember being fortunate enough to play in the same side as Mal and always felt we had no worries because Mal was backing us up in defence.
Defineltly an Old Hales hero!!
Sadly missed
Steve Simonds
My thoughts are with Mal’s family… I was lucky to play alongside Mal and he was a great ambassador for the club and will be missed.
Kev
Mal was one of a group of players who looked after me when I played 1st team at a young age.As the keeper he was never judgmental even when I got it wrong. A gentleman!
One of my abiding memories of Mal was him getting sent off for laughing at an umpires decision. He never said anything, he didn’t need to. Quite ironic that he went on to be an umpire.
May I,onbehalf of Audrey and my family thank everyone for their kind thoughts at this sad tims.We are very grateful to know that Malcolm is remembered with such affection.
For those that can make it the funeral is on Thursday 4th March at Stourbridge Crematorium at 1:30pm. We hope that as many people as possible will join us afterwards at the club.It was Malcolm’s wish that no-one sits around with long faces.Rather,have a drink and a chat and remember with happiness.
Reg
Really sorry for your loss Reg, please pass on my sympathies, he will be missed but never forgotten at OHHC.
Regards
I`m so sad to hear this news,my thoughts are with Mal`s family at this time. He will be sorely missed! A great club man and a true gentleman, well until he got on to the pitch then gentle would never be a word I`d use of him.
I`ll be raising a glass to you tonight mate!
Deeply saddened to hear this news. A privilege to have played alongside Mal.