Burnley News 24/7Writer: turfmanphil 
Date:Monday October 5 2009
Time: 5:35PM
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Al the Prof-Rest in Peace
Alan Boys, known to us all as 'The Prof' sadly passed away last Friday. Al the Prof was one of the pioneers of Clarets websites and in the days when the Club had an official forum he was their webmaster.
He went on to set up Clarets Mad and was their first editor before moving on to other website projects of his own. He is probably most famous for setting up UptheClarets.com (UTC) and it was during this time that I first got to know him well after being invited to work with him on the UTC project. I helped him run the forum amongst other things.
He took time out for a few years and eventually the decision was made to close UTC but in due course Al returned to the World of Clarets websites and for a short time helped me out on Vital Burnley as a co-editor.
Many Clarets fans will also remember his organisational skills and his talent for arranging fancy dress outings to matches must notably as Vikings, Arab Sheiks or as Father Christmas. That is how I will always remember Alan; having fun and cheering others up.
It was with utter shock to learn of his death via Facebook over the weekend and the world has lost both a true gentleman and a true Claret. I am absolutely gutted by this news and I am sure you will all join me in wishing all his family and friends well in these difficult times
Al the Prof RIP
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So sad this news and this really cut me up over the weekend.
turfmanphil
Very sad my condolences to his family puts everything into perspective
(pleased that he was able to see the team he loved get back in the big time.)
Grimsby Claret
I didn't know Alan personally but am sure I recognise him from his picture. This is very sad news and my thoughts are with his family and friends.
RickersTwickers
Condolences from all at Vital QPR - sad news indeed.
Boxer
If anybody would like to send their condolences cards, wreaths etc we now have an address. Please contact the site
turfmanphil
Sad news condolences to his family
8clarets8
Sad news RIP Alan
colinwaldron
RIP Alan Keep smiling down on the Clarets X
sheclaret
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