John Coddington RIP
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Marineboysmoggy
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Lovely man. RIP John
coluka
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Met him as a teenager when he was introduced to my dad, he was very much a gentleman, but he also made sure he had time for me too rather than just my dad, he ensured I was involved in the brief chat at all times, which was thoughtful. He asked me who my favourite player was and I told him Jim Platt. 10 minutes later, I am introduced to Jim Platt 
R.I.P John
R.I.P John
Norman_Conquest
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The last time I saw John was with Matty outside the Riverside. We all spoke fondly and joked with each other and as I walked away I heard John say ‘who is that.’ Matty explained to him who I was but I guess he was non the wiser.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.
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Uhtred
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He was a Nice man John, we used to have half a day most Fridays and head to the ship, he always made us feel welcome, and would talk about his days at Ayresome park, and asked us about our jobs, he was genuinely interested. And he kept a cracking pint of Magnet. RIP John.
viv_andersons_nana
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Was going to ask if he was related to Matt, who’s name stood out me as a kid after I’d seen it on a team photo in about 1990. Same as Dale Anderson and Michael Trotter.
RIP.
RIP.
Norman_Conquest
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Matty was also a very good keeper and was on the Boro’s books.
weststandwally
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John was a centre half but both his son and grandson were goalkeepers.
Ian Bairds Ears
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Are you a former footballer Norman? Can you say...?
I'm.a.former centre forward to no real standard but I do wonder....
swordtrombonefish
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Knew his football, his customers and how to keep a proper pint.
RIP sir.
RIP sir.
asredastheycome
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Not sure why this has been reposted.
Expat Smoggie
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He had a great life in football although it's sad to know that his illness compromised his latter years. RIP.
Beverleyred
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Sad news, RIP John.
Zoophonic
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Yes sad although this was 8 months ago?
Beverleyred
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So it was, another regurgitated thread, although I can’t recall this one, even though time does fly by. I did meet John at AP a long time ago.