Real sad to hear of this.. Great lad who had many friends on here..thoughts go out to his family. R.I.P mate.

Local paper latest
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/post_mortem_after_yarmouth_pub_assault_1_1372710

Facebook Tribute
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIP-Ian-Church/167453626715436

Edited at 01:08 Thu 10/05/12 (BST)

Omg this is horrible r i p ian I miss u xxxx

For my own part and on behalf of my group i would like to express my deep sympathy to his family. R.I.P amigo

I would like to be a part of this but can't say on snooker as i've not yet played 50 games (new acc), it says 'straight knockout' does that mean the games are funkypool games and not funkysnooker? x

I Think he means once youve played your games & youve lost then your out i.e no second chance no next round unless you win(Not sure though)

Okay then mate, i didn't want to give my name away but could you please sign me up, my name is sadman over there

done

R.I.P Ian, gone but never Forgoten!

omg cant believe it such a big miss to the site, didnt talk much but from what i knew of you, you was a great person and will be sorely missed R.I.P

RIP Ian. A very sad loss.

Valued as both member and staff, and very popular on both here and snooker.

We are thinking to add a memorial tournament as a small token of respect.

^^^^ I think that be great idea.

R.I.P Ian, amazing lad, an amazing member of staff and a great player will be sorely missed, my condolences go out to ian's family, hope the people who done this to you get what's coming to them.

sleep well my friend

Very sorry to hear this terrible news.R.I.P Ian.
Condolences to Ian's family.

I was thinking, most people who play funky would all like to have no.1 spot of rankings.. maybe have mk_lad as no.1 spot on all ranks even just for a week or something?

Nice idea m8 and would IMO be accepted by all on here..It would be a case of Nick finding out of what has happened but i aint seen him around lately

Edited at 04:12 Sat 12/05/12 (BST)

mk_lad tribute table would be another idea? Up for a week then on the anniversaries of this tragedy

yes love that idea ipotalot, could design a table for him.. ??

I like this idea

RIP my prayers & sympathy With your family.

10 May
Tracey Lyman-Ddin



Hi, I am Ian ( MK_Lads) Sister.
Can I start by saying thank you for your kind words on the R.I.P page.
Can I ask a small favour of you? If you could would you please tell the people on the funkypool site that his family are very grateful for the special event you are holding for Ian.

It is an incredibly difficult time for the family but we can find some comfort in the tributes that are being left for Ian.

He really was a lovely man.

Thank you,

Tracey

(taken from facebook message to me)