I saw Woolmer grow from a No. 11 bat for Kent into a No1 for England. I stood by him on the St Lawrence ground a few times in the 70's after a match had finished and players were returning to the pavillion and he was always friendly and congenial. With Alan Knott and Derek Underwood and Co. he was instrumental in making Kent a very good cricket team during this period and never became too big not to pass the time with his fans. In the Times Obituary it was mentioned how Colin Cowdrey would often drive Bob to matches. Colin's gently manner must have rubbed off to Bob. He, like Colin, was a gentleman. As a complete stranger to Woolmer I shall miss him and will remember the pleasure he gave me for the rest of my life.

John Heath, Gillingham, KENT

Mr Bob Woolmer with his steel blue eyes and quick generous smile was a lover of cricket and all other good things.His talent was immense and many teams will testify to that.We are all truly shocked at this terrible tragedy and
hope that his proteges and friends and family will find solace in knowing that he has played a wonderful innings
on this planet and will continue to bat for ever in heaven.
God bless you Bob !!

Alan Montgomery, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Pakistan team has lost a coach which i think they ll never find ever.He was like there father,as he said in one of his interview that pakistan team is my family.He liked the team members as his own children.There is not doubt that he was trying to make the pakistan as a team(all togeather as a team,no in it politcs etc),and he was successful in it.BUt life u can never trust..At last i would say Bob woolmer was a man of who me and pakistani will never forget..

m bilal naeem, ilford, essex

I think I lost someone really special.It was really very shocking nd mourning to me.I liked him a lot, the "LAPTOP Coach". I just pray dat may God bless his soul nd da soul rest in peace.

Sharna, Dhaka, Banglades

Thanks Bob you were a gentlemen, as a boy and a Kent season ticket holder, I have fond memories of your excellent contribution with bat & ball. You were certainly a role model and a cricketer and a gentleman who played by example.

M, Newtown,

Woolmer did possess the wherewithal of pulling the team out of crisis - did a marvellous job with Proteas - who just lost out in the Semis and did raise the level of Pakis. Let his soul rest in peace.

c.sasidharan, New Delhi, India

Such a big loss. May his God bless his soul. He was a great person, highly skilled professional, and much more. Hewill be remembered in Pakistan when ever pinnacle of Pakistan's cricketing history will be dicussed. Bob you brought smile on millions of faces through dedicated hard workand we wish God keeps you smiling.

Asad M Khan, Lahore, Pakistan

Bob, you were one of the best, devoted to giving cricket to all
-that was you, giving, not just taking,and so much a sign of the Kent team of late 60s and early 70s. That took its toll on you and you are now with two of our other Kent heroes who left this world too early -
Colin and Brian . God Bless you all , and may strength be given to Gill and your sons

Pam NEWLYN, Rochester, kent

Bob Woolmer was the best pakistani coach.

Kasim, birmingham, United Kingdom

Bob woolmer was Really good coach that Pakistan will for ever .As he was the man who enabled Paksitan to withstand tough times when Pakistan team was facing Captin and bowlers crises as Wasim Waqar, Moin and many other players had resigned after 2003 world cup,He was given the toughest Job to polish and teach many young comers repeatedly through out the year but patient Bob Woolmer never denied or refused to assist them instead he incoureged all fresh players by providing them with His classy tips of cricket.Pakistan will surely be pulled back for many coming series,He was a brave man who accepted the challenge to cach a team like pakistan having cricket craze all arround the coutry. but now country fellows and team mates will surely realise how good that man was at his work and what they have lost.He was a true sincere person with Pakistan team all i can say is that they cant get another Woolmer.May his soul rest in peace (Aaaameeen)

Adil Hussain, Birmingham, UK

I've been reading Bob's articles, and his diary on his website these past couple of years, and grown really attached to him. He was a really wonderful man - he was extremely courageous taking on the Pakistan Manager role - to move to a completely different culture, and try to mould this often volatile and unpredictable bunch of individuals into a winning team.

He tried to do this wholeheartedly - he put everything into his job, striking up good relations with all the players...the fact that he was so close to Inzy says a lot about his character. He often commended the players on their religiosity, and even attributed Mohammad Yousuf's good form on his conversion to Islam.

He was a very fair man - a good, honest guy who put his heart and soul into trying to help a bunch of Pakistanis realise their potential.

May God Bless him, and grant him Peace...Amen.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

Kamran Younas, London, UK

A man that will remains in the hearts of Pakistanis. He have so much professional to his job and feels tons of stress on him compare to anybody other from PCB. His loyality was questioned by many pakistani greats.But as a common pakistani I would say that he is our National Hero by the way he gave his life for Pakistan Cricket.I would like to equalize him to Pakistani Legend Imran Khan.As a common Pakistani I condolence to his family.And sorry what Pakistan Cricket did with him.May God bless him through Heavens.

Kashif, Hyderabad , Pakistan

This shows Bob Woolmer had great attachment and loyalty to the Pakistani team as the exit of the team was too much for him to accept. He had high hopes for the talented players but they and the PCB did not help his situation in the last 12 months.

As a Pakistani fan, I think PCB should honour BOB with an honoury ward as he tried to bring innovation and progress to the team during turmoil times in a land and culture that was alien to him.

I hope his family take comfort from the fact that millions of Pakistani Fans share their pain and grief.

Musawar Hussain, Nelson, UK

SIR BOB WOOLMER was a great coach! he was brilliant! I dont have words to explain my feelings. I was so shocked when I heard this news. HE was a legend! BEING A PAKISTANI i salute him for his efforts. May GOD give him great success in heaven!

Ujala sabir, LAHORE, PAKISTAN

Bob Woolmer, as an intregal part of that fantastic Kent side in the 1970's, was a great inspiration to fellow cricketers and fans alike. I had the good fortune to have been coached by him as a schoolboy cricketer at that time, and the memory of his tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm remains with me still. Bob was also a great mimic of the cricket commentators of the day!

Robin Jones, Dartford,

Bob was an excellent coach and made Warwickshire into the number one team in England during the 90's. He did really well as SA and Pakistan coach. I just cannot believe what has happened, cricket will go on but it won't be the same without Bob and his laptop.

Sameer, Birmingham, England/West Midlands

Today is the darkest day of pakistani cricket its not because we are out of world cup but because we lost the man of bobs potential .We will always remember his efforts for Pakistani cricket . he is irreplaceable.I wished he didnt take defete to his heart .he is a Pakistani national hero and thats how he will always be remember in future success of Pakistni cricket.
my deepest condolence goes to bobs family.My thoughts will always be with them.
May God bless him

fawad qamar, manchester, uk

Death of Bob Wolmer is a shock to the whole crciket arena
Bob gave his all efforts to make Pakistan team as a top teams which i belive he succed as pakistan is in 3rd rank of the odi's. But loosing from ireland and going out of the worldcup was a big shock for him and for whole nation.Bob was a great Coah.Respect to him and may God rest him(Amin)

Ali, croydoon,

A great guy will be remembered for his professionalism, and hard work.. His commitment to pakistan cricket team was unquestionable. He was clearly under stress after pakistan's defeat against Ireland, however, his loyalty was immense and he gave his life!!!!!!!

Muhammad Tariq, GLASGOW, Scotland, U.K

he was one of the best coaches pakistan had ever had.Being a pakistani i was not so much hurt pakistan lost, to irland but the moment i heard the bad news..tears are not stopping from my eyes...( i am still crying).cant forget his actions.ooo sir Bob Woolmer i dont no but u had something the has made me and millions cry after u..Being A PAKITANI i THks u for all ur efforrts...i will never forget u....i will try in life to meet ur family,so tht i can share my feeling with them

m bilal naeem, ilford, essex

God rest you, Bob Woolmer, and when you are rested, may you have many cricketing successes in heaven. Thank you for all the joy you gave us

David Grieve, Bishop Auckland, Durham