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Adlington Barbell mourns the loss of the legend that was Alan Fairclough

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Wiegieboard		...	20-03-2013 @ 23:06
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190 502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Really sorry for your loss guys that's very sad news to hear.
slimsim		...	20-03-2013 @ 23:20
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225 550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Just a few weeks ago at the northern masters comp my coach was telling me just how fantastic a lifter Alan was in his prime. It's a sad day for the sport. Condolences to all the lifters at Adlington and Alan's family and friends.
EDCLARKE		...	21-03-2013 @ 07:27
not particularly well educated Member 85, 10990 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260 560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	Some lovely eulogys there , my condolences to the Adlington lads
Rob		...	21-03-2013 @ 07:32
Does f*ck all for SugdenBarbell.co.uk Member 1, 7173 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205 497.5 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq Administrator	Very sad news, Alan was happy to help everyone and had an enormous passion for lifting. RIP.
Cuddles		...	21-03-2013 @ 07:35
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280 620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator	Very sad news. I only met Alan a couple of times but his enthusiasm and passion for lifting and his lifters was a sight to behold. RIP Alan.
dr_hazbun		...	21-03-2013 @ 08:13
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250 635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	I met the man twice. At the 2008 British Nationals (powerlifting) and at a weightlifting comp in Oxford. He had come down with Littler and Wigan for a meet at Oxford Powersports. I have a lovely picture that Littler took of Alan showing me squat technique in a car park. We didn't know it was being taken, so was completely natural. It's a great photo. RIP Alan.
aaron_lohan		...	21-03-2013 @ 08:49
Hasn't always been a bench press specialist Member 44, 1907 posts SQ 252.5, BP 220, DL 210 682.5 kgs @ 83kgs Eq	Im very sad indeed, Alan was like a father figure to me I will miss him much. I first met him at a comp at Thorncross in 2006 and asked about Adlington and tried to arrange to go there. A few weeks later I went and couldnt find the place, I was walking around Adlington for an hour asking people on the street where the gym is but nobody knew. A year later Jonny Mills gave me directions and I started there, at the time I was benching 120kg and 5 years on I have benched 200kg and it was down to his coaching and him pushing me and believing in me. Thanks to him I am an international now, he is one of if not the best coach when it comes to spotting technical mistakes. He was very well respected by other coaches and cared more about coaching than anyone I have seen. He gave his time to all of the people who trained at Adlington including the people who didnt really take it seriously or compete. I have never seen him fail to improve anybody. The lifters he has produced have been very impressive and he has had many internationals in both weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bench Press.
Ben_F		...	21-03-2013 @ 09:18
vegetarian with a big deadlift - who would have thought... Member 340, 13300 posts SQ 315, BP 190, DL 350 855.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	Sad news. I am sure his spirit will live on through Adlington Barbell and its members he influenced and inspired. When I competed at the push and pull his brother was telling me about Alan's lifts and I was in awe.
JC		...	21-03-2013 @ 10:03
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Very sad news. Seemed like a real character the few times I met him RIP
chrisjenkins		...	21-03-2013 @ 10:33
enter the welsh dragon Member 738, 2297 posts SQ 372.5, BP 237.5, DL 355 965.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	Some amazing lifts, RIP Alan.
AndyCoupe		...	21-03-2013 @ 11:47
His levers get the bar up. Member 2919, 8635 posts SQ 195, BP 127.5, DL 225 547.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	RIP Alan Never met him but Sparrow has told me plenty of stories about his great advice. Legend
Martin1956		...	21-03-2013 @ 18:49
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	I'm so sad to hear this news. I type with a tear in my eye. I got to know Alan quite well over the years I was in the north west, and we also met up on several occasions at international events, and I was an occasional guest at Adlington. I don't post nearly so much on Sugden these days, so didn't even know he was unwell. My memories are of an unassuming and modest man who was one of the greatest strength athletes this country has ever produced, and who was happy to help anyone and everyone irrespective of their lifting level. To all the Adlington guys, it must be like losing your second dad, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. One of a kind, Alan was, one of a kind. I was flicking through Sugden before going training. I'm on my own tonight, it's cold as hell, I was thinking of passing, but I know Alan would tell me to get my f**king arse out there and do some work, so off I go with a heavy heart and a renewed motivation. RIP Alan.
JamesH		...	21-03-2013 @ 22:49
my buttocks hurt Member 337, 2119 posts SQ 300, BP 140, DL 305 745.0 kgs @ 125kgs Eq	To repeat my comments from the other thread - an inspirational man.
mickashurst		...	22-03-2013 @ 17:12
Weird injury specialist - now with funny groin Member 283, 1648 posts	Very sad news. I only found out last night. I didn't know Alan as well as some of you on here but I had real admiration for the man. I don't need to mention his achievements, we all know what Alan could do in his heyday! He was a great coach aswell as a competitor & it was always a pleasure being around him at all the competitions. Unfortunatly I only got to train at Adlington a few times due to injury & family commitments. But after a couple of sessions under Alan's guidance there was a marked improvement in what I could clean & put over my head. He was really first class. He really will be missed by everyone.
LukeC		...	22-03-2013 @ 18:19
The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245 657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq	So sad RIP Alan.

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