Rest in peace, Brian Hall

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Former Liverpool FC player Brian Hall passes away after battle with leukaemia

Tributes pour in to decorated midfielder who also served club in Football in the Community role



Former Liverpool player Brian Hall has died.

Tributes have been pouring in for the 68-year-old who was diagnosed with leukaemia several years ago but appeared to have been winning his battle with the illness.

Glasgow-born Hall played 224 games for the Reds between 1969-76 and scored 21 goals, winning two League Championships, an FA Cup and two UEFA Cup winners’ medals.

His first goal for the club secured him a place in Merseyside folklore, being the winner in the 1971 FA Cup semi-final against Everton at Old Trafford, Manchester.

He was something of a novelty in football circles given that he was a university graduate having come to Liverpool as a teenager to study for a degree in mathematics.

He was affectionately nicknamed 'Little Bamber' - in conjunction with fellow university graduate and Liverpool midfielder Steve Heighway, who became known as Big Bamber - after Bamber Gascoigne, host of the popular television show, University Challenge.

Hall later served the club for many years as Football in the Community Officer.



John Aldridge, chairman of the Liverpool Former Players Association, said: “Brian Hall passed away today, it’s very sad news for all Liverpool fans.

“What a gentleman and a lovely man. Our thoughts are with his family. You’ll never walk alone Brian.”



Didi Hamann Tweeted: “Very sad to hear that Brian Hall passed away. A gentleman and a big part of the LFC family. He won’t be forgotten.”

Club statistician Ged Rea said: “Sad to hear of the passing of Brian Hall. A very articulate, knowledgeable and down to earth man with a lovely sense of humour.”

Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans said: “One of the good guys has sadly passed away. Deepest sympathy to Mary and the family.”



A statement from the Liverpool FC Official Supporters Club Merseyside branch read: “Committee members are very sorry to hear of the passing of Brian Hall, known as “Bamber” due to his academical achievements - rare amongst footballers!



“Brian was always very supportive of our branch, letting us use his office in the attic of the building opposite the Anfield Road stand on a Friday teatime.

“He attended our last branch dinner and seemed to be winning his battle, but sadly it was too great a hurdle to overcome this time. Thanks Brian. YNWA May you rest in peace.”

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-liverpool-fc-player-brian-9674238

RIP Brian

Saddened to hear Brian 'Bamber' Hall has died,my thoughts go out to his family,

RIP Brian,  You'll Never Walk Alone

I read this news last night, very sad indeed.

He is, for me one of the "originals", one of the players, playing when I first started to watch and support Liverpool.

Not sure if he would cut the mustard today,but always a great in my book.

A sad loss, Condolences to Brian's family and associates.

RIP YNWA

Rest In Peace, YNWA.

So sad to hear about the death of (Little Bamber) Brian Hall, what Brian lacked in size he more than made up with skill and effort and loyalty to LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB. Rest In Peace Brian and thanks for the many memories. Y.N.W.A.

R.I.P.

RIP Little Bamber. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

Condolences to all friends and family, R.I.P Brian, YNWA.

Often used to see him around the LFC Development office - did a lot of backroom work for LFC after his playing days.

Sad that a man who gave so much to the club didn't get to spend many more years of retirement with his family.

Very sad news. A true gent. Great Liverpool man

R.I.P Bamber and sincere condolences to his wife and family 

He is, for me one of the "originals", one of the players, playing when I first started to watch and support Liverpool.

Me too mate - the fondness born out of those memories never leaves you.  R.I.P. 'Bamber' YNWA

RIP YNWA.

Rest In Peace Brian,

YNWA.

RIP. YNWA

That is really sad news another hero gone and he was really a hero. Played with such determination and desire.
RIP and sincere condolences to his family.

RIP Brian Hall

Served the club in multiple capacities. RIP

Did a lot of fantastic work for the Development Association and was always a huge part of matchday before they brought in that shouty pr**k Peter Macdowell. Another of Shank's unsung heroes.

RIP Little Bamber

                     
            RIP Brian Hall

        Giant of a man on the field, condolences to his family.

RIP to a gentleman  another good man bites the dust ,
                   YNWA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3asuHnsr-Q
This was what Brian was part off.

Only just heard the very sad news about Brian Hall. I've got tears in my eyes as I type this, he was a true gentleman, one of the old brigade who never sought personal glory or caused anyone a minutes worry. He will be remembered by all Liverpool supporters with great fondness. A great servant to this Club and will be sadly missed.
Condolences to his family.
Brian you truly will never walk alone.
RIP.

A true gent was Brian,his passion and love off our club always shone through when you listened to his interviews.

RIP Brian Hall
YNWA