WHAT THEY SAID
GROW YOUR OWN WITH THIS COMPLETE KIT... Willis’ incredible run-up was replicated in back gardens throughout the Eighties
JUST received the saddest of sad news. Bob Willis, great fast bowler, opponent, team-mate, room-mate and wonderful bloke, has passed away. Condolences to Lauren and family.
MIKE SELVEY
He was not seeing anything else other than the batsman and the stumps. He had blinkered vision, a bit like a racehorse galloping towards the finish line. None of us needed to speak to him. There was no point anyway as his focus, emotion and passion all came together in that moment and he blew the Aussies away.
GEOFF BOYCOTT
BOB spearheaded the England bowling attack for more than a decade and took 325 Test wickets. He will always be remembered for his outstanding cricket career, in particular his 8-43 in the dramatic Headingley Test victory over Australia in 1981. We are forever thankful for everything he has done for the game. Everyone at the ECB sends sincere condolences to his family. Cricket has lost a dear friend.
ECB
AS A player he had a big heart, he’d run in, nearly 6ft 6in, and hit the pitch hard. At his peak, he was one of the best three bowlers in the world. He was hugely admired all around the world. In his company, over a glass of wine, he would make you laugh all night.
DARREN GOUGH
SUCH sad news, Bob was a great man. ASHLEY GILES
WHAT incredibly sad news about Bob Willis. A lionhearted bowler, a brilliant pundit, hilarious story-teller and a loyal friend to so many. A major loss to our world. RIP
SIMON HUGHES
Such a sad time for cricket fans all around the world. Rest In Peace Bob. You shall be remembered forever for what you have done on the pitch.
VIV RICHARDS
SADDENED to hear that Bob Willis has died. One of our greatest fast bowlers. Met him on many occasions and he was always great company with a sense of humour that was as sharp as his bowling.
GARY LINEKER
OH NO, not Bob Willis... what joy he gave, and what a marvellous man. That 8 for 43. Used to lunch with him occasionally to talk cricket, Wagner and Bob Dylan, his three great passions.
STEPHEN FRY
SO sad at the news of Bob Willis .... may his soul rest in peace...love to his entire family. India will miss a stalwart. SOURAV GANGULY (India’s former captain)
I TOURED with him as a captain and I took over the captaincy from him and then had him as what was called in those days as an assistant manager. Very loyal friend and supporter.
DAVID GOWER
GREAT cricketer...even better bloke RIP Bob
NASSER HUSSAIN