KEIGHLEY Cougars are deeply saddened this morning following the news overnight of the passing of Mark Milner.
A stalwart of the club during the ‘Cougarmania’ era, Mark sadly passed away on the 25th November at 55 years of age.
One of the first signings made by Head Coach Peter Roe in 1993 following his appointment by Mick O’Neill and Mike Smith, Mark became a firm favourite amongst all associated with the club after his arrival from the Featherstone Rovers.
A very popular character with the Cougars faithful, his trademark appearance of long flowing hair down the back of his playing shirt and missing front teeth earned him the nickname of ‘Wild Thing’ during the heyday of Cougarmania.
The Troggs hit song by the same name of ‘Wild Thing’ would also be adopted as his tryscoring music throughout his time with the club.
During his three years at Cougar Park, despite a series of injuries that would impact his playing time, Mark would be a key member of both the 1993 Division Three Championship team and the 1995 Second Division Championship and Premiership double winning side.
Mark loved his time with the club and made many friends for life throughout his time at Cougar Park.
Following his departure from the club, Mark would continue to hold the club in high esteem and named the Cougars as the team he supported and also the club where he played his best Rugby League.
Our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time go to the family, friends, and former teammates, of Mark.
RIP, Mark Milner.
By Joshua Chapman
Very sad news, fond memories from my childhood of watching Mark play for the Cougars and he was always happy to sign a programme or hand over his ties at the end of a match. Thank you for the memories Mark.
Thank you Jon, for your kind words about our beautiful kind son Mark his days at keithley were so happy also we loved our day’s at keithley great happy times. Marks kind heart led to his death and we as a family are finding it difficult to live with, so seeing your kind words mean such a lot that you love Margaret and Peter and Darren x
RIP MARK.
HE WAS LET DOWN BY THE SYSTEM IN WAKEFIELD.
Talking to his mom and dad and brother yesterday its so sad that things like this happen in this day and age. He was a great mate who had time for everyone. Will be truly missed. Its so sad. RIP MARK. GOD BLESS YOU. Thoughts go out to all his family.
Great lad knew and played with him in his teens before he turned pro just a decent honest lad gutted ๐
Thank you so much for voicing your memories of our beautiful and kind Mark, both his mum and dad and brother Darren loved our times at keithley Mark was so happy there. We miss Mark so much and part of us died on the 25th November. Thank you once again, Margaret and Peter milner. X
Thank you so much for your kind words about our beautiful kind son it was his kindness to give someone a chance of a better life which led to his death, that is so hard for us to live with so thank you for remembering Mark. X
Dear Darren, Margaret and Peter.
I do not know why , but yesterday, I wanted to find out how my friend from old was doing. I typed in his name and wad so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and feenlings are with you all as a
family dealing and coming to terms with such a tragic loss of life
I have always thought about how he is doing and wished him well.
My deepest condolences to you all Take care of yourselves.
Bernadine Ross
Have just seen your message bernadine so sorry for the late reply, life as no meaning now he was such an amazing son and brother, his suffering causes us so much pain he didn’t deserve this from some narcissus he wanted to help start a different way of life. Love Margaret Peter and Darren x