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« on: March 22, 2019, 08:51:55 am »

Sad news today that club historian  Frank Grande has passed away.

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2019/march/frank-grande/
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2019, 09:00:27 am »

Nooooo, that is such awfully sad news. Frank was a wonderful man and dear friend. And so brave through his horrible illness making sure he still got to as many games as he could with a smile and a quip.
I’m gonna miss you Frank.

RIP.
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2019, 09:19:55 am »

That's is very sad news.I did not know he was ill but occasionally bumped into him at Sixfields and had a chat.
Condolences to his family.
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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2019, 09:23:49 am »

Decent write up by KT who obviously knew and liked Frank Grande. Always enjoyed picking up his ‘book’ just as a reference point.  Regards to his family.
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2019, 10:51:18 am »

Extremely sad news, I knew Frank very well through working together on the 65/66 & 86/87 players re unions held in the last few years. I spent quite a lot of time over at Frank's home in Sywell and every minute was a joy, his knowledge of NTFC was unrivalled, his books were always the "go to" if you needed to reference anything about NTFC. I also know how proud he was that his grandson, Ethan, was starting to follow in his footsteps, but Frank will be a hard act to follow.
     Frank will be missed by everyone with any connection to NTFC, not just for his knowledge, but for being a top, top Cobblers man.

                                                   RIP Frank Grande.
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2019, 11:26:53 am »

I didn't know him but his books have been, and continue to be, a constant feature and source for all NTFC facts, figures and reminders for those games you can never remember.
Particularly poignant following his recent award of EFL League 2 Supporter of the Year.
R.I.P. Frank Grande
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2019, 11:38:35 am »

Very sad news for his family friends and for all connected to Frank and NTFC, his books are a joy to read time and time again.RIP.
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2019, 11:56:56 am »

Sad news indeed...Had the pleasure to work with Frank at Royal Mail until his retirement..A cobbler through and through. RIP Frank
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2019, 13:03:34 pm »

Really sad news. Thoughts are with his friends and family. Rip Frank.
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2019, 13:07:43 pm »

Extremely sad news, I knew Frank very well through working together on the 65/66 & 86/87 players re unions held in the last few years. I spent quite a lot of time over at Frank's home in Sywell and every minute was a joy, his knowledge of NTFC was unrivalled, his books were always the "go to" if you needed to reference anything about NTFC. I also know how proud he was that his grandson, Ethan, was starting to follow in his footsteps, but Frank will be a hard act to follow.
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                                                   RIP Frank Grande.

Nicely put, Roger.

RIP, Frank.
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2019, 14:37:05 pm »

Only just won an award for his writing a week ago. Before the internet, Frank was THE go to for any stats/history regarding the Cobblers!

RIP sir!
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2019, 15:54:28 pm »

Extremely sad news and will be a big miss to the club. Frank had so many contacts and knowledge. All the best to his family.

RIP Frank Grande
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2019, 15:58:47 pm »

RIP Frank. You'll be missed by our crew in the west stand. Condolences to all the family. Your place in the Cobblers history books is assured sir.
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« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2019, 21:22:58 pm »

Sorry to hear this.  In all my time supporting The Mighty Cobblers, there were always two constants, Pete Norton and Frank Grande.

RIP Frank.
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