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TRIBUTE 120

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Name:

Anna-Karin Rehn

How did you know Phil?

I have trained with PW Dons and played for Panthers for many years.

Message:

It was so sad for me to find out about Phil's passing. He has given me so many opportunities in my early stages of football. I remember when I was unable to do a 360, but Phil spent his time with me and taught me how to do it.

 

Thank you Phil for always supporting me.

 

-Nils.R

TRIBUTE 119

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Name:

Kim Martin

How did you know Phil?

Phils family

Message:

Hi to all Phils family.

 

We would just like to say what a beautiful service you had for dad.Please keep in touch.

 

Kim & Trevor.xx

TRIBUTE 118

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Garry, Kirsten, Lucas & Oliver

How did you know Phil?

Phil was Lucas & Oliver's PW Dons Scorpions' coach for years

Message:

Thank you for inspiring Lucas & Oliver and 1000's of other kids to love the beautiful game. You taught them to play it with good grace, passion & skill and you will never be forgotten.

 

You told me Lucas & Oliver should always play wingbacks as no one can ever get past them.

TRIBUTE 117

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Name:

 Huw Jennings

How did you know Phil?

Through Phil's work for Fulham Football Club

Message:

Phil's funerals service, which I was able to watch online this afternoon, was a wonderful credit to his memory. Phil's contribution to football in general and Fulham in particular was outstanding.

 

His love, dedication and honesty shone through in the tributes paid to him this afternoon. The football family is poorer for Phil's passing but so much richer for his contribution.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with all Phil's family and friends at this sad time.

TRIBUTE 116

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Simon, Rachel & Lucas

How did you know Phil?

We have known Phil for the last 8years when our youngest son Lucas became part of PWDons Saturday team since he was 3yrs old.

Message:

Phil was an amazing, warm, kind, caring man and so good with the kids, encouraging and coaching them all the football skills they needed. We will miss him dearly. We send our love to all his family.

 

All our love Simon, Rachel & Lucas

TRIBUTE 115

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Name:

Chris

How did you know Phil?

Millwall supporter

Message:

Phil,

Thankyou for the memories. You brightened up many a Saturday for us working class lads back in the 70's.

 

You legend.

 

You were (are) both loved and admired Phil, and no man can do more than that.

TRIBUTE 114

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Name:

Iwan John

How did you know Phil?

Coaching mid week skills

Message:

Phil,

You were such a friendly, kind, nice guy and a brilliant football coach.

We always had so much fun at you sessions.

 

I am going to miss you so much.

TRIBUTE 113

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Name:

Louise and family

How did you know Phil?

Coaching our sons and becoming a dear friend.

Message:

An amazing football coach with every child’s best interest at heart, maximising each individuals true potential and encouraging them to be the best that they can be.

 

A true gentlemen with an enormous heart.

 

Forever will be missed dear friend. X

TRIBUTE 112

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Name:

Emma

How did you know Phil?

My boys play for the PW Dons

Message:

Phil has been such a huge presence in our community - around every Sat morning with an encouraging “what a goal”, cheer and laugh for the kids who all follow his lead and put so much energy and passion into their football.

 

He will be so missed by all our family.

 

Phil - thank you for everything, RIP xx

TRIBUTE 111

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Name:

Thomas Keck

How did you know Phil?

He was my coach for 6 years

Message:

The loss of a legend was unexpected to me and most of the community. Phil's iconic "What a goal!" will always be heard in my head and kept in my heart.

 

Phil was so kind but still one of the most determined hard workers I ever knew, he would coach 4-5 year olds all the way up to 14 and 15 year olds. Phil meant so much to me and helped me all the way throughout my football journey.

 

I will never forget you Phil. Fly high.

 

From Thomas

TRIBUTE 110

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Name:

Jason

How did you know Phil?

Training at the academy with him for 5 years and played for the Scorpions and Panthers for 3.

Message:

Dear Phil,

 

Thank you for inspiring me to play football and for all the years of fun, exciting training sessions. I still can't believe I won't see you again.

 

You will always be in our hearts and be remembered as a happy, kind and caring person. I can't say it enough, but I'll say it one more time; thank you for everything.

Jason

TRIBUTE 109

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Name:

Rupert & Monte Noble

How did you know Phil?

Phil taught and mentored both Rupert and Monte since 2017

Message:

We were introduced to Phil 5 years ago. Rupert was 4 years old and went to his first ever camp. We have the funniest video clip, which we still makes us laugh..... Rupert and another boy start fighting and all you can hear is Phil shouting "Rupert! Rupert! Rupert!" before running over and splitting the boys up.

 

Monte was keen to be part of the football fun and began his 'Phil Walker' career at aged 3. Soon after this Monte received his first trophy and the obsession with both Phil's football and his bag of many trophies began! Monte loves to count the number of trophies which Phil gave him and we just wonder, over the years, how many of these were given out.... a small lorry load at least!

 

We were so, so sad, shocked and upset to hear the news. Even now it doesn't feel quite true. Phil is an absolute legend. A massive part of this community. Through rain, snow, covid there has always been one constant and that is Phil Walker. Our boys have been so fortunate to have been to so many training sessions and camps over the years (even Christmas 2021 when there was nothing else running... Phil's camp was!).

 

Phil will be missed by so many families, players and Wimbledon Park. Irreplaceable, but his memory will live on through his passion of football (and trophies!).

 

Our thoughts are with his family. Stephen, Kate, Rupert & Monte x

TRIBUTE 108

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Name:

George Brooking

How did you know Phil?

I played for a Phil Walker team.

Message:

Phil has helped me loads with my football skills and I have enjoyed going to traing and camps.

TRIBUTE 107

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Toby Brooking

How did you know Phil?

I play for a Phil Waker team

Message:

He was a great coach and all of his sessions were very fun.I will miss him very much.

TRIBUTE 106

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Name:

Hannah Brooking

How did you know Phil?

Both our boys (George & Toby) attended his football school and played for PW teams

Message:

Phil did so much to fuel our boys love of football - his endless energy (and infectious laugh and shouting across the pitch!) will never be forgotten. The never-ending supply of trophies in his pockets also made him seem like quite the football coaching magician! He was such a big character in the local community, and was so passionate about getting kids into sport.

He will be sorely missed by many.

 

Rest in peace Phil.

TRIBUTE 104

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Name:

Nahum Cole

How did you know Phil?

New member of PW DONS

Message:

Thank you for welcoming me to the club

TRIBUTE 105

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Name:

 Rebecca Ireland

How did you know Phil?

Coaching

Message:

We’re so sorry to hear of Phil’s death. Love to Beau, the rest of the family & everyone who knew him.

Joe has been very lucky to know and love Phil for 10 years. He was just 3 1/2 when he saw him coaching kids on Wimbledon Park. He got a flyer from him and insisted on carrying it all the way home to me so I would sign him up. He lost the flyer (of course) but talked about ‘the football man in the park’ all the way through dinner, bath time and the next day, until I found Phil and we joined his classes. Phil was always patient and kind with Joe and all the kids that trained with him. He was generous with his time with us parents too - full of praise and encouragement for whatever level of skill our little ones had. He will be so missed! We cried for your loss, our loss & the loss for the children in SW London. Our whole family consider ourselves lucky to have known him and want to help to keep his football legacy and club/classes going.

 

Sending love, Joe Alford Ireland & Rebecca. Ben. Aunty Angie. Alford Grandparents. Italian Grandparents. Ms Karen xxxxxxx

TRIBUTE 103

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Name:

Nicolas and Emma Mangano

How did you know Phil?

Saturday football skills

Message:

Dear Phil we are so sad to hear you will not be with us any longer, thank you for being the best coach ever, we will miss you a lot and hope you will enjoy being an angel.

 

Lots of love Nicolas and Emma xxx

TRIBUTE 102

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Name:

Fiona Hills

How did you know Phil?

He coached my son, Bode Hills

Message:

I really wanted to say that Phil touched our family in a way I never expected. Phil pulled me aside, one day, to tell me that Bode "was really going to surprise people one day". I asked Phil to tell Bode that because Bode really lacks confidence in his football abilities. So he did and the next day presented him with a trophy with Bode's name engraved on it. That confidence Phil had in Bode means soooo much to us all.

Unfortunately, Bode doesn't believe it as much as I do, but it's helped me try to build Bode's confidence. I know nothing about football, but I know that if Phil believed in Bode, I can tell Bode to believe in himself and his abilities with true conviction. I've spoken with many parents of Phil Walker footballers who feel such sadness that he's not here with us anymore.

 

His loss is felt very deeply in our community and I can't help but tear up when I write this.

 

As Bode wrote, "Best wishes for his life in heaven".

TRIBUTE 101

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Lukas Mackenzie

How did you know Phil?

Under 11s Scorpions Saturday team

Message:

 I just finished crying.

TRIBUTE 100

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Millwall No One Likes Us Talkin! Broadcasting

How did you know Phil?

Bryan King, Phil Coleman, and Jeff Burnige knew Phil from footballing relationships at Millwall FC. Eamonn Barclay was a fan.

Message:

On the 9th of July, Eamonn Barclay hosted Bryan King, Phil Coleman, and Jeff Burnige as they remembered the late former Lion Phil Walker who passed away on Friday the 8th of July 2022.

 

RIP Phil Walker.

 

Here you can listen to or download the 30-minute tribute

 

Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Phil Walker, he will be well remembered.

TRIBUTE 99

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Name:

Adam Abood and family. 

How did you know Phil?

Phil Walker Dons

Message:

Heart breaking news! 

 

So sorry for this loss. 

 

We will miss you Phil. Rest in peace. 

 

Love from your player Adam Abood and family. 

 

Farah 

TRIBUTE 98

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Name:

The Walker family

How did you know Phil?

He was my football coach in the summer holidays.

Message:

I loved Phil because he was such a kind and helpful coach. He helped me learn lots of cool football skills. Also, no matter what happened to him he always carried on and never gave up.

 

I will miss him lots.

 

Thank you so much Phil. Love Florence xxx

TRIBUTE 97

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Name:

 Zoe de Quintal

How did you know Phil?

Isaac played for Worcester Park colts and PW Dons Panthers from the age of 6 until June 2022 aged 11.He attended the training and camps. Florence (9) attended some football camps in Wimbledon Park.

Message:

Phil was a major part of Isaac's primary school years! He inspired Isaac, from an early age, to play football for his teams - Worcester Park Colts and PW Dons. Isaac loved every second and he was proud to be a part of Phil's world. My husband Richard is Portuguese so knowing that Phil had played professional football for Boa Vista made him even more of a hero in Isaac's (and our) eyes!

To be greeted by Phil in the park made our day! Always smiling, always welcoming and always a wave if training another child! Phil you will remain in our hearts with many happy memories! Thank you for every second you spent with our children come rain or shine! Florence also loved the camps thanks to your team - handpicked by you! You will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers.

REST IN PEACE dear Phil. Love from Zoe, Richard, Isaac and Florence de Quintal xxx

TRIBUTE 96

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Name:

 Isaac de Quintal (aged 11)

How did you know Phil?

I knew him as my football coach for Worcester Park colts and PW Dons Panthers.

Message:

He was special to me as he taught me all that I know about football and inspired me to do my best in everything.

He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him and who played for his club and I will never forget him.

TRIBUTE 95

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Name:

Rocco Venables

How did you know Phil?

Rocco has been taught by Phil since age 4, till now at 9

Message:

Thank you for always being my biggest supporter!!

 

We will all miss you as a family.

 

Rest in peace xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TRIBUTE 94

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Name:

Gabs, Bea and Vonnie Alexander

How did you know Phil?

The children played in his holiday camps and Saturday school

Message:

He was one of the kindest people I know and loved by the whole Phil Walker community. (Gabs)

 

He was such a brilliant role model for all our children, someone they respected and looked up to. He really was part of the fabric of this whole area and will be sorely missed. We're really sad that he has gone way too soon and we send all the family our very heartfelt condolences.

 

Vonnie, Bea and Gabs x

TRIBUTE 93

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Name:

Aleks

How did you know Phil?

From his football sessions

Message:

Dear Phil,

 

I am so sorry to hear you left us. You were an amazing coach for my son and you will be truly missed. We will pray for you and always remember you.

 

Rest in peace.

 

Aleks with Wiktor and family

TRIBUTE 92

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Name:

Fiona Geijtenbeek

How did you know Phil?

Robert’s football training then Robert joined PW Dons

Message:

Phil was an incredible generous and wonderful man. His gentle sense of humour, his love of children and football made him utterly unique. I wonder how many children he encouraged and taught for all these years?? How many lives did he inspire?? I will never be able to go into Wimbledon Park again without thinking of him- in the pouring rain or the blistering sunshine, it made no odds to Phil.

I believe my son had a special understanding with Phil. Not much was said, just quiet knowledgeable encouragement and this approach was just what was needed. He could also be very straight talking. Phil was a beautiful soul and he will always be remembered loved and cherished in our house.

All our sincere condolences to his family, we feel so lucky to have known him and I am sure you feel blessed to have had him in your lives. May he rest in peace.

TRIBUTE 91

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Name:

The Walker family

How did you know Phil?

Football coaching

Message:

Phil was my son’s first football coach when we lived in Southfields. I saw Phil coaching in the park and immediately saw how all the children, no matter what age, listened and learned from him. What struck me the most, when I watched Phil’s sessions, was that I genuinely could not work out who had the most fun, the children or Phil! Phil loved coaching them and they loved being coached by him. It was an absolute joy to watch.

My son is now 11 but started with Phil at 4 years old, the grounding and skills that Phil helped him develop has led him to play in a number of great teams. I cannot thank Phil enough and our whole family is so saddened by the tragic news that he is no longer with us.

 

All our thoughts are with Phil’s family so please let us know if there is a service we can attend.

TRIBUTE 90

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Name:

Alessandra Lussi

How did you know Phil?

Skills School

Message:

Utterly sad news, we are so very sorry to hear …. It must have been double hard for the family as Beau was quite hopeful last Saturday when he told us Phil was in hospital.

 

Deepest condolences from us we will keep Phil and the family in our prayers.

 

I will find a way to explain this heartbreaking news to Nicolas I am sure he will hold a special place in his heart (and Emma’s too even though she is now focusing on gymnastics) they were both very fond of Phil and always looking forward to training on Saturday. 

 

Warm regards

Alessandra Lussi Mangano

TRIBUTE 89

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Name:

Richard Lambert

How did you know Phil?

Through Epsom and Ewell FC - We met in 2015 and discussed Phil's early days as a footballer.

Message:

I never saw Phil play as he left my club six years before I started supporting them. However, I was told by many that he was a superb footballer and his record as a professional player bears that out. However, above all, he was a really nice man to talk to and my summer evening spent talking to him and Trevor Lee in 2015 at a pub in Southfields is one of my fondest football memories.

 

 

Rest in peace Phil, you will be remembered.

TRIBUTE 88

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Name:

Kevin Rogers

How did you know Phil?

We were class mates

Message:

Phil joined Bonus Pastor School with hIs bother. Was always happy as a kid, also with a ball in the play ground. He played for the year and was good but didn’t realise how good untill he signed for Millwall. Phil was always friendly when we met on the awayday specials.

 

Some fond memories mate.

RIP

TRIBUTE 87

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Name:

John Palmer

How did you know Phil?

I watched a lot of his his games for Millwall.

Message:

Best player I have seen anywhere. Brilliant attitude on and off the pitch. A real role model for everyone which is sadly missing with a lot of people in public life these days. So glad i have just read his ethos for coaching youngest and it paralleled mine.

 

Thank you Phil RIP

TRIBUTE 86

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Name:

Nellie

How did you know Phil?

Phil was my coach since I was 7 years old which tuned into my boss the last 5 years

Message:

Thank you Phil for everything you’ve done for me, you gave me my bestfriend Melissa and made me feel a part of your family. You guided me onto the good path in life giving me my first job, I will always cherish your wise words and memories we made.

 

Your legacy will live on through all of the walkers and PW dons .

 

We love you our legend Phil Walker - rest in paradise

TRIBUTE 85

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Name:

Spyros

How did you know Phil?

Phil Walker Dons

Message:

Phil was an amazing man. What a smile. He was filling you with optimism.

 

He was an amazing coach. So sad that he left so early.

TRIBUTE 84

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Name:

Keith Hadley

How did you know Phil?

Childhood friend, and Millwall fan.

Message:

So very sad to hear of your passing.

 

This message comes from one of your childhood friends. I still think of those days and 5 a side competitions we played in Deptford park. Always knew you were destined for big things and you showed that in the years to come.

 

God bless you and r.i.p. my old friend! Keith Hadley.

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Name:

Jacqueline Rodgers

How did you know Phil?

Parent

Message:

I am shocked and so sad to hear this news, sincere condolences, he was a wonderful and inspiring man.

 

RIP Phil. 

TRIBUTE 81

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Name:

Angie Bland

How did you know Phil?

My sons did his football camps

Message:

I’m so sorry to hear the sad news about Phil.

My twins have done his football camps for many years now, the Forest supporters.

 

He always had time for all the kids and a smile on his face, he will be greatly missed.

 

Sending love to his family

TRIBUTE 82

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Monica Manoras

How did you know Phil?

Phil was coach of my son's football team. Under 11s.

Message:

Truly heartbroken by this news.

Phil was quite simply a special type of legend. A local hero. The kids adored him. He had this way with them, where they just wanted to do well for him on the field, they admired him, and he just earned their greatest respect.

 

I am so very sad to hear of his passing. I know my son will miss him and continue to play and train with the Scorpions in Phil's memory.

 

I send love to Beau and Tamara and all the Dons wider football family.

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