End of an era as Gavin Yorke steps down from Boomer role

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I've just put this story on the homepage:

https://www.onevalefan.co.uk/2020/08/end-of-an-era-as-gavin-yorke-steps-down-from-boomer-role/

I thought it was also deserving of a thread where you can pass on your thanks to Gavin for the many years of fun and entertainment he has brought us all.

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BTW, I will kick off by saying my kids and I will miss Gavin's Boomer immensely. He was as much a part of the Vale Park experience for them as the players and always happy to joke with them, pose for selfies in the family area. My very best wishes for the future for Gavin and thanks for the memories.

[Jacko51]

Very sad news.  He will be missed by everyone at Vale.  How about a small statue of him weeing against the Hamil End goal?!

[The man in the pub]

Top Man / Top Dog. A credit to the club and himself.

[fuzzyvalefan]

What? You mean it was a bloke in a suit all this time? I thought Boomer was a real dog.

[the valiant]

Just like to say a big thank you to Gav when things were bad you could always rely on Gav to cheer you up with his antics as Boomer. 

[TheSage]

I wholeheartedly agree with the above.

He's been a great asset to the Vale and very popular with the kids. He will, indeed, be sorely missed. I trust he'll get a soft rug by the fire and plenty of bones to chew in his well earned retirement. He's been a brilliant mascot - the very best. Thanks for the memories and for your commitment, loyalty and fun.

[andy jones]

Top Dog is Boomer, and Gavin's immense dedication made him not only loved by young Vale fans but also highly respected by us all I'm sure.
If Vale players can show the same commitment we won't go far wrong this season.

[rayzer]

Gav has been a great mascot  and everyone loved him and his antics. He was also a very good ambassador for the club. Enjoy your retirement Gav and thank you for the memories.

[mr.hobblesworth]

If Ricky Miller is angling for a return to Vale Park, maye there could be a role for him after all....

[ELDERBEZZA]

Absolutely gutted to hear Gavin is stepping down as Boomer.However I can fully understand, as he's had health issues and maybe it's time the old dog rested .What a massive void he and his late dad,Errol will leave now.Maybe Vale can come up with some form of lasting tribute to two of the nicest guys that have ever set foot in Vale Park.Good luck for the future Gav 🤗🤗

[Guitar Ray]

Thank You Gavin/Boomer for all those years of entertainment you've given to young and old alike.  It's been a joy to watch each game, season after season, another group of wide eyed young fans, my own family included, run down to the front to meet you with a hi 5 and have their picture taken.  In fact sometimes it's been the only bright spot on an otherwise dismal afternoon.  You really do deserve a massive pat on the back.  (Sorry about that last line but, keeping true to the spirit of Boomer, I couldn't resist.)

[PVFC764]

Thank you Gavin/Boomer for the great memories over the years.  My daughter loved your antics and would often watch you rather than the match to see what you did next and make her laugh.  She loved the fact you seemed to have fun and said she loved seeing Boomer on a mountain bike on one occasion.

When I said you were standing down, she said who would take over and wee on the goal posts, meet the kids and the adults.  When things were bad at Vale, you could always rely on Boomer to make people laugh.  

A big thank you and enjoy your time off - you are a true legend at Vale Park.

[falmouthssoberist]

All together now...

BOOOOOOOMMMEEEERRR BOOOOOOOMMMEEEERRR
BOOOOOOOMMMEEEERRR

[bycars rob]

They are big boots to fill.