Ernie’s Battle Coming To An End

1st July update – The following was posted this evening on The Football Forum:

“To all……….

Where to start….. Ernie slipped into a coma in the early hours of this morning, his fiancee Louise and family are currently by his side.

On behalf of the family I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and for any of the many fundrasing event held in his name.

Everyone is still fighing and rooting for him he said he never wanted sympathy he wants everyone upbeat, hard in such times I know but we must do as he wishes.

Thank you all again for your continued support.


Ernie for England”.

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News is circulating on the internet suggesting former Dale midfielder Ernie Cooksey’s time with us is coming to a premature end.

The news broke from a conference forum suggesting Ernie has just 48 hours to live. However, it has come to our attention that no specific time has been given although sadly it seems it can’t be long.There was also a posting on the Grays Athletic forum at around 3pm this afternoon (28th June) saying:

‘I’m afraid to announce that Ernie is critically ill in hospital and the outlook is very poor. I’m sure everyone at the club and supporters are thinking of Ernie and his family at this time. Jamie Day is also at his bedside’.

Ernie’s partner, Louise is due to give birth to their first child in just four weeks. Here’s hoping he gets to see his child.

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At present details are hard to come by but we will be updating the site as and when…