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Dave Barraclough

Dave Barraclough

Brian Norman24 Apr 2022 - 10:43
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It is with great sadness that we must report the passing of Dave Barraclough.

Dave joined Ionians back in 1974 when Adrian Fowler and Keith Gregersen brought a 19 year old colleague down to pre-season training.
Its fair to say that his fitness did not impress at that first session but Dave went on to be a fine fly half and centre in the first team and later an excellent member of “social rugby” teams. Dave worked overseas for a number of years but never lost his love of rugby and Ionians and in 2005 he was appointed as a director of Hull Ionians RUFC Holdings Ltd bringing his considerable commercial expertise to bear on the club. In 2012 he became Chairman of Holdings.
He worked tirelessly for the club, supporting the management board, offering advice to the team from the back of the stand, enjoying hospitality and sponsoring the club. His many friends in the club will miss him terribly but will raise a glass to him with a phrase Dave uttered so many times. “ come on lads, one last drink in the bar."
Dave’s funeral is 2.30pm 12th May at Octon Crematorium, Driffield YO25 3BL.
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