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there is never a right time to put sad news on web-site's but early this morning a great friend of everyone in the angling world past a way STEVE TOONE  Nottingham based[ripoff tooney] probably the first man to bring competitive angling to TV in the central classic at home pierrepont a great match organiser throughout the hay day of 300 peg matches trent,holme pierrpont, evesham,Welland,attenborough pits and in the last few years the river soar i think Steve was always a river man at heart never one to hold back on what he thought and give him a bad peg ,first you'd get the look and then you would be told .but always a cheeky smile as he walked away
two weeks ago on the sensas teams of four Steve took me to one side and said "joff i've not got long left on this plant" i replied with one hand on his shoulder "i'm very sorry to hear that" [not really knowing what to say ]Steve then replied" so give a crappity smacking good peg then" both smiled
well Steve you now have the choice of what ever peg you want now mate .top bloke a great laugh and angling is going to miss you   

RIP Rip off

sad news. First met Steve over 30 years ago on the matches he ran on Attenborough Gravels, always up for a laugh, loved his fishing.

Top bloke, gave a lot to fishing and will be sadly missed by many.

RIP Steve,

Very sad news indeed

A sense of humour second to none

RIP

Sad to hear and a sad loss.

Our £1 sidebets are on hold.

Top man, we had some great laughs.

Sad News, top bloke

sad news only met him in last few weeks at loughborgh he stoped by to chat last week .r.i.p

R.I.P. RIP OFF

I will really miss you mate To say Steve was a big influence on me is a massive understatement. The man was a Legend, nuff said.

very nice man and a big loss to every one who knew him ..........Old skool class act R.I.P. Mr Toone.

a sad loss. only met steve on sensas teams of four but smiled at the experience. it makes you think though that we don't know what's around the corner and should make the most of things while you can.

joffmiester Posted: 23 February 2011 11:45:26

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dean had posted the funeral arrangments for steve's funeral
the funeral will take place at WILFORD HILL CEMETERY ON FRIDAY 4TH MARCH AT 3.20PM
the wake will take place at the THREE CROWNS PUB RUDDINGTON
dean has also said angie requested there will be no flowers onthe day
instead donations to be given to the ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL where steve was treated,this can be done by contacting
A.W.LYMN EASTHORPE STREET RUDDINGTON NG 11 6LD