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Simon Wells3 Aug 2018 - 13:17
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John Shackley

It is with great sadness that i announce the death of John Shackley. John died in a car accident last night. He was an Academy coach between 2012 and 2014 and previously a junior coach starting with the under 7's.
Those of you that knew John will know what a wonderful role model he was to the young lads he coached, many of whom now represent our Club at senior level. He had a wonderful sense of humour and was a true gent. He grew up in South Africa, where he played rugby at a high level and he was at his happiest when the ground was hard and the sun was out. He always had time for a chat with the parents and to console a hungover teenager and to calm me down.
John was dedicated to Buckingham Rugby, choosing to stay with the lads he coached and loved even though his son Liam moved to Towcester to play with his school mates.After his coaching retirement he could often be found supporting the seniors where many of 'his boys' now play and was always willing to reminisce the good times over a beer.
His fellow coaches will miss him dearly and all at the Club send our thought and love to his family at this difficult time.

Yan Mallett
Head of Rugby

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