Laurelvale<\/a> Cricket Club have mourned the passing of one of their \u201call-time greats\u201d and integral member, Brian Wylie.<\/p>\nBrian \u2013 from Mullavilly \u2013 joined the club back in 1968 and in the 1970s and 1980s was a member of the 1st XI team.<\/p>\n
Detailing Brian\u2019s incredible achievements over the years, a representative for the club said: \u201cIn his time he scored 5934 runs, the 5th highest ever tally for the 1st XI.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis highest score of 113 came against Woodvale in 1984, showing his calibre against one of the best teams in the country at the time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLike all greats,\u201d the club say that Brian\u2019s involvement with cricket didn\u2019t end when his time with the 1st XI team ended in the 1990s.<\/p>\n
Instead, he took up a leadership role with the 2nd XI, \u201cguiding young players (including son Alan) at the other end of their cricketing journeys, ensuring the future of the Club.\u201d<\/p>\n
They add: \u201cHe wasn\u2019t just there as a spectator though, as another century came against Church of Ireland Young Men\u2019s Society (CIYMS) in 1994.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regarding Brian as a \u201cLaurelvale legend\u201d, they say he will be greatly missed by all at the club.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Brian\u2019s talent as a cricketer, one person said: \u201cI had the pleasure of playing cricket with Brian for many years.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a player he was one of the best to ever play for the Vale. Anything pitched up, on or around leg stump would be effortlessly despatched to the boundary.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe made playing cricket great fun both on and off the pitch. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another added: \u201cVery sad news. A true Laurelvale legend and an even better human being. Always great to play against \u2013 no quarter asked or given but always a true sportsman.<\/p>\n
\u201cCondolences to his family and Laurelvale Cricket Club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brian passed away on Thursday (June 26) in hospital.<\/p>\n
A death notice described him as the beloved husband of Doris, cherished father of Mandy and Alan, Granda to Ryan, Chloe, Dylan, Adam, Jamie and the late Amy and brother to Dorothy, Margaret, Edith, Norma, Phyllis and the late Bertie, Edgar, Edmund, and Irene.<\/p>\n
A Service of Thanksgiving for Brian\u2019s life will be held on Sunday June 29, 2025 at 2.30pm in Mullavilly Parish Church, followed by a private family committal.<\/p>\n
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