As the anticipation grows for this year’s Randox Grand National, there is no doubting that there will be one huge void in the parade ring come 5pm on Saturday.
Seldom has a single sporting year left us poorer, as 2021 saw the loss of Preston North End owner Trevor Hemmings and ex-Deepdale players Frank Worthington and Doug Holden, along with a host of other sporting stars.
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