Mike & Madonna at St.Georges
We received today the sad news that Mike Brennan, who played for St.Georges for three years between 2002 and 2004 has passed away at his home in Australia. As well as being a fine all-round cricketer, Mike was an inspirational character during his time with the club, both for his younger teammates and also for many members of our junior section, where he performed an active role. He was a very popular figure and he and Madonna made many friends in the local area. One of his enduring legacies is the six-a-side “fun” competition which he was instrumental in inaugurating. This is now held each year on the Sunday of the August holiday weekend. It will henceforth be known as the “Brennan Six-a-Side”. Several club members have kept in close touch with him in the years since he left, some even visiting him in Queensland. Shortly after leaving St.Georges, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, which, although he fought it bravely for several years, in the end proved fatal. The funeral is on Friday 30th September. Our thoughts and sympathies go to Madonna. The “big man” will always be remembered with affection at St.Georges Cricket Club.
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28 September 2011 - 4:52 pm
Mike knew everyone at st georges, including most of the junior players. The reason he knew everyone is because he had time for everyone I think that says it all.
I remember everyone going to Shrewsbury for Mike’s last match when he scored 100 to win the 20/20 cup knockout. We took the ground over and Mike got an amazing ovation as he walked in. I will always remember that day in September 2004. Malcolm Webster – Vice Chairman St Georges CC
28 September 2011 - 11:52 am
From his sister and brother-in-law we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind words. We have been fortunate enough to meet some of his England family over the years but one day hope to travel and meet you all.
His time with St George’s is something he valued and very often talked about the great friendships he and Madonna had made.
He will be dearly missed by us all. Thank you all for giving him such special memories.
Love to you all,
Rachel & Matt Dean
28 September 2011 - 12:24 am
Thank you St Georges Cricket Club and the greater community – very touched and you are forever in our thoughts – you were special to us both.
Best Wishes
Madonna Brennan
28 September 2011 - 12:17 am
From his brother in Australia – your kind words mean alot to us. He spoke always of the special memories he had while playing for your club, the characters the good times. Raise a glass for him on Friday!
All the best.
Steve Brennan
28 September 2011 - 12:10 am
Hi guys,
that’s a great gesture and one Micko would be very proud of. He absolutely loved his time with you guys. Myself and Kylie were fortunate enough to visit you guys on a couple of occasions – it was absolutely brilliant. I even got to play a game in that Six-a-side day. Great fun, albeit it very wet!
Micko used to talk all the time about his and Mads’ time over there and it always brought a smile to his face.
And to Fraser, we saw the letter you wrote the other day and it brought tears to the eyes for all those that read. Much appreciated. Micko was one special guy and will be so missed by a lot of people!
Thanks from all of us over here in Oz.
cheers,
Staunts