Darran Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 To the Punters Lounge family, It is with deep regret that we must share some tragic news with you all. BillyHills aka Graham Sarson sadly passed away over the weekend after suffering a heart attack. Graham was a hugely popular figure within the PL community and had become a much-loved person amongst the staff team. Graham has been a part of Punters Lounge for a number of years and has played a key role in contributing quality content to the forum and site. His horse racing tips were the stuff of legend across the gambling industry and his management of the Last Man Standing and Tipster Competitions provided many of us with some fun and laughs over the years. Since the devastating loss of Punters Lounge owner Paul Ross, Graham has played a pivotal role in helping the site to remain active and keep growing in the way Paul wanted. Our thoughts and love go out to Graham's wife Suzy, his family, and his friends at this awful time. black rabbit, Kingdom for, snappidragun and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathtime For Rupert Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I don't know what to say. Absolutely devastating news ? From the first day I registered here to the present day I have been taken aback by the dedication and work of Graham and despite never meeting him, am absolutely gutted about this. RIP Graham - sincere condolences to Suzy and the rest of his family and friends. Zilzalian and The Equaliser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needawinner Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Shocked..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nenad986 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Very sad news. I didn't even want to read something like this. Rip and you will be remembered by every member of this great betting community. ? Tedthewolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Chris Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Not been here long but reading the thread title made my stomach go. Absolutely tragic news. Thoughts to his friends and family. This truly is a great site, and a lot of that was down to Billy. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMale Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 This is absolutely devastating news...i'm in total shock. I have never met Graham but we have messaged each other on a few occasions and he has always been so nice and helpful. He always had time with any questions i had, even though he had so much on his plate with all he does on Punters Lounge. He also,with his wife Suzy, ran a dog charity, homing stray dogs from Romania. I still can't quite believe it, first Paul Ross and now Graham Sarson. I have only been a member a short while, but to me Graham (Billy Hills) was Punters Lounge and he will be missed by all of us very much. My thoughts go out to Suzy and his family and friends and co-workers at Punters Lounge. I'll miss you buddy....RIP....... Zilzalian, Like A Roughie and The Equaliser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder5111 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 This is truly devastating news. Graham was always very helpful and supportive for me personally and his efforts on the website cannot be underestimated. Thoughts are with his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard-westwood Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Totally shocked.....my sympathies go out to his family ...I've always enjoyed his input and ratings on here and its always made me endeavour to better my own ....will be sadly missed black rabbit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2256 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Absolutely shocking news , sincere thoughts to all the family after such a tragedy. The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEE-GRAYS Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 RIP graham will be sadly missed condolences to family and friends The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyflyer Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Absolutely devastated after reading this,Graham definitely knew his stuff. So sad , thoughts go out to his family. RIP BH will miss the banter.. The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigwilliam Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Very sad news. My thoughts to his wife,family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin22 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thoughts are with his family, was always a very friendly and will be hugely missed. Very sad news, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alley Cat Glover Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 This is very sad news, my condolences to his wife, family and friends. I have never met Graham but like many on here he was always encouraging and the input he put on the site will be sorely missed. His horse racing tips were always a good starting point in any race, the syndicates thread certainly got me more involved. Tedthewolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 That is sad and shocking news Sincere condolences to Suzy and the rest of the family and friends For all the years I've been here Graham was the engine room of the forum ....... his contribution cannot be overestimated Apart from all his work on the forum, the tips, the competitions he was also an excellent poster with a dry sense of humour he'll be very much missed Tedthewolf, The Equaliser and MrJol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroni Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 R I P Graham, thoughts to his family and friends, will be sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcaruso808 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Very sorry to hear this. RIP Graham and sympathies to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Feather Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I am so sorry to hear of Graham's passing. I have always admired his hard work and he was great at providing good winners more so when displaying his trends on difficult handicap races. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family. You will never be forgotten Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I am so sorry to hear this about Graham - not really able to put my feelings in to words. Never met him but always enjoyed my communications with him on this site. He came over as a very nice man - condolences to his wife and family. The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossa6133 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 That is so shocking and sad, thoughts with his family and friends. His knowledge of and enthusiasm for racing was obvious, he will be missed by everyone. The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Graham had been on this forum for so long none of us could find out when he started. As people have said although Paul was the owner of Punters Lounge, Graham was for most the face of it given the amount of things he did on this forum. He told me recently that he was planning to move to the Scottish Highlands for a quieter life and it is a great shame that has been taken away from him. Naturally his shoes are going to take some filling and we aren't quite sure how we are going to do that just yet especially as it has been such a big shock. The Equaliser, Tedthewolf and Point the way 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphie7 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Absolutely gutted..... Ever since I joined punters lounge Graham has always been there if I had a problem or a question. He was always very helpful and kind. A lot of years back I had arranged to meet him at Crufts dog show. Even swapped phone numbers. I was to ring him when we got there. In the end I bottled it and didn't ring him. So we never met. I have always regretted not ringing. At the time I thought why would he want to meet me...... Sincere condolences to Suzy and his family R. I. P. Graham One day we will meet mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilzalian Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Not been on PL long but I soon realised the amount of work Billy must have put in was substantial, so very sad, My thoughts are with his family. Sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I am shocked and sad to hear the news about Billy Hills, he will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point the way Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Sad news, my condolences to all his family and friends, he will be certainly missed on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLARKE Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Such very sad news. I have been on here a few years and he was always so dedicated, knowledgeable and amusing. Sincere condolences to his loved ones. The Equaliser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Very sad news in a year that many of us will have lost loved ones and friends. Thoughts and prayers to Graham's family. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offramp Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Very sad news. I am sure he lived his life to the full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtc12 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thought I was seeing things here this morning, very sad news. I have never met Billy Hills but he knew how to keep a straight ship. He will be missed, condolences to his wife and family. RIP Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter York Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Truly sad and shocking news. condolences to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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