Francois van der Elst R.I.P.

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Francois van der Elst R.I.P.

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Fellow Hammers, i don't know if it has been reported or mentioned over there yet,but ex player and fellow Belgian Francois van der Elst has had a massive heartattack and has been taken to hospital in critical condition. He is currently still fighting for his life. Fingers crossed he can beat this
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Best of luck Frankie keep fighting
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Terrible news, hope he gets through this.
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a cracking player,, Get well soon Frankie
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Horrible news, Good Luck Frankie & wonderful player. :crest:
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Best wishes Frankie...
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Big George wrote:a cracking player,
He surely was .

Best wishes to him, hoping for a good recovery :crest:
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Wishing Francois A Speedy Recovery .
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Good luck Frankie, hope he pulls through.
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Best wishes to him , remembering him scoring away to Spurs early 80s only for Archibald to grab 2 , don't know crowd (just looked it up 42000) but at least 8000 there that day (and that was in our end ) It was Nov 82
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Get well Frankie. Used to love watching him play.
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One of my favourites. All the best to him.
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Very sad news...good luck Frankie
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Lovely bloke and a wonderful player

Keep fighting Frankie.
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Best wishes Frankie
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Best Wishes Frankie. Thoughts are with you.
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Bad news. Hope he pulls through. He was a lot of fans' favourite.
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WHUISA send our support and best wishes for a full recovery to Francois.

Thanks for the heads up Kielhammer.

Had a few beers with the Mechelen Hammers when i lived in Antwerp - great bunch of lads.
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He used to live up my road. He had a green Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia that had sponsors messages all over it.

Speedy recovery VDE
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A great player. I remember his last ever game away at Coventry. He was played in centre midfield instead of being shovelled out to the right wing as was usual; he sprayed the ball all around the park in every direction for 90 minutes; it was a thing of beauty. Won 4-2 that day.

Get well Frankie.
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