Mike Abbott passed away in late December 2017. He was a valued member of the Gray Monks, playing 29 times from 2007-2013. Mike had joined QLL in 2006 and played his first season for the Priory Nomads moving to the Gray Monks for the 2007 season and to Sons of the Dessert in 2014. He played the majority of matches for the Monks between 2009 and 2011. He also appeared in the Brain of London heats in 2005, 2006 and 2010, when he reached the quarter finals. He was always willing to be called upon at late notice to ensure the Monks had a full team and covered the team on subjects from horse racing to 1960s entertainment (areas the team always struggled on).
He was a regular on the GP circuit for many years and will be fondly remembered by his fellow GP attendees and all at QLL.
He was a true gentleman and one of the nicest people you could hope to meet.
Mark Cooper
December 2017