RIP Johnny Chadda

[Fivesilver]

Sad news (http://www.sligorovers.com/content/view/567/1/) for Sligo Rovers, and for all of us who believe in League of Ireland football.

Johnny's unstinting belief in the value of a community-based club since his arrival from India 55 years ago was an example to all. A true giant among men, he will be missed.

Tributes (http://archives.tcm.ie/sligoweekender/2008/03/04/story35022.asp) from Willie McStay, Lawrie Sanchez and David Pugh.

[sonofstan]

Really sorry to hear this; had been aware of him for a while but read his full story in the programme for the Sligo/ Bohs match in March.

RIP

[gspain]

That is really sad news. Johnny was an absolute gentleman and it was always a pleasure to meet him when visiting the showgrounds.

[MyTown]

Johnny's unstinting belief in the value of a community-based club since his arrival from India 55 years ago was an example to all. A true giant among men, he will be missed.


That's what it's all about IMO. Rest in peace Mr. Chadda.

[LeixlipRed]

RIP. Don't know much about the man but sounds like a true legend.

[jamie m]

tribute from tommie gorman on rte radio
r.i.p johnny
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/mns/2008/0611/chadda_av.html

[Maz]

Reading the messages in the sligo forum here, its obvious he touched many people with his involvement in Sligo Rovers FC

Rest in Peace

[osarusan]

Can't say I'd ever heard of him, but he seems to have been genuinely respected and liked.

I hope this genuine fan of domestic football will rest in peace.

[Larry 'da' Wyse]

Sad news. Met him when I went up for Sligo v. Floriana years ago. Lovely chap

[Dave77]

my da always said he was a legend in sligo

RIP

[oldyouth]

Didn't know him but Rest in Peace

[Dunny]

RIP

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[sligofan4ever]

Hes a true a ledgend his death comes on the wek of a ledgends match but Johnnys a bigger ledgend than all the rovers players on saturday. We want to name a stand after him as a tribute to all hes done for us(most likely Tracy Ave. stand)

R.I.P Johnny Chadda
A true Ledgend of the Showgrounds

[charliesboots]

Always remember him from going up there over the years. RIP

[RedRebel32]

when you think of rovers you think of johnny, i dont think anyone had anything but respect and admiration for him inside and outside of football. never will be forgotten

[harpstilidie]

RIP Johnny

[Paddyfield]

He always spoke to me every time I went to the Showgrounds.

He was a gentle soul.

May he rest on peace.

[Red Army]

Rovers ultras display a banner in his honour HERE (http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/9978/farewellit6.png)

The Showgrounds will never be the same walking again through gates on Saturday I was thinking how he wasn't for the first time

Rest in peace Johnny

[LeixlipRed]

Is there anywhere I can read up on the origins of the man? I'm fascinated by his story even though I'd never heard of him til this week. Great banner by the way.

[Red Army]

Is there anywhere I can read up on the origins of the man? I'm fascinated by his story even though I'd never heard of him til this week. Great banner by the way.


Interview with Johhny Chadda from 2002 (http://sligorovers.proboards53.com/index.cgi?board=talk2&action=display&thread=321&page=1)

[passerrby]

sounds like a real gent

[Martinho II]

excellent well written piece on johnny chadda ...