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  1. 7th July 2018, 19:56 #1
    Enoch
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    Thumbs up Oh dear William Dunlop

    As a massive bike racing fan, it is with sadness that I report this..😟

    I met his brother Michael in Spain and he was a true gent

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/44754057
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  2. 7th July 2018, 20:04 #2
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    Awful news. RIP
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  3. 7th July 2018, 20:04 #3
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    Just heard of the sad news, RIP William.

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  4. 7th July 2018, 20:17 #4
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    Terribly, terribly sad.

    The Dunlop racing family are near-royalty in Northern Ireland, and William sadly joins his father, Robert, and uncle, Joey, in losing his life whilst racing.

    Most tragic of all is that he leaves behind a two year-old daughter and a partner expecting their second child. A child he will never meet.

    This quote from a recent interview is unbearably poignant now: "Before I was wishing my dad would have been there with us at the bikes, but now with Ella coming along I know there is more to life than that and I wish he was around to see his granddaughter. That's how your mind changes. I would hope dad is proud of me."

    Just awful. RIP and thoughts with his family & loved ones.
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  5. 7th July 2018, 20:17 #5
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    Genuinely gutted to hear that. A complete legend and so modest. I was due to go to skerries tomorrow.
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  6. 7th July 2018, 20:22 #6
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    So sad, I know they all understand the risks but even so this is terrible given the tragedy that surrounds this racing family.


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  7. 7th July 2018, 20:25 #7
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    Gutted.
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  8. 7th July 2018, 20:31 #8
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    Gutted to see this. RIP William.
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  9. 7th July 2018, 20:45 #9
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    Such tragic news, my thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.

    RIP William.
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  10. 7th July 2018, 21:15 #10
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    Very sad news.
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  11. 7th July 2018, 21:24 #11
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    So sad! RIP.
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  12. 7th July 2018, 23:05 #12
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    Really saddened by this news.

    RIP William
    It's just a matter of time...
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  13. 7th July 2018, 23:36 #13
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    Awful news. The Dunlop family have paid such a high price for their love of road racing.
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    RIP
    Tragic, and he withdrew from the TT just a few weeks ago.
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    Terribly sad news...a stark reminder how dangerous road racing can be.
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    Exceptionally sad.
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  17. 8th July 2018, 20:53 #17
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    Nuts of steel! RIP


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    Terrible news, I met Joey & Williams Father Robert back in 84, such gentleman, this sport has taken its heavy toll on the Dunlop's. I hope Michael calls it a day now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wildheart View Post
    I hope Michael calls it a day now.
    I'd understand if he did, but can see zero chance of it happening.
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  20. 9th July 2018, 22:38 #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by wildheart View Post
    Terrible news, I met Joey & Williams Father Robert back in 84, such gentleman, this sport has taken its heavy toll on the Dunlop's. I hope Michael calls it a day now.
    It is both terrible and tragic, but Michael is on top of his game currently and a lot less on the edge in his riding style than in previous years. If he continues I wish him every success and an injury free career.
    It's just a matter of time...
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  21. 10th July 2018, 00:11 #21
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    Such sad news.
    They’re a very talented family but they certainly pay the price for it.
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  22. 10th July 2018, 07:01 #22
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    A video of the crash is doing the rounds. Not a chance am I watching it, feel sick at the thought of it.

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    A video of the crash is doing the rounds. Not a chance am I watching it, feel sick at the thought of it.
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  23. 10th July 2018, 07:12 #23
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    RIP William
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