‘Colly Wobbles’ Coleen mourns Grandad
COLEEN Rooney yesterday revealed her heartbreak over the death of the grandfather she described as her guiding light and childhood inspiration.
The 26-year-old wife of football star Wayne paid an emotional tribute to Tommy “Flopper” McLoughlin who affectionately called her “Colly Wobbles”.
She penned a touching “In Memoriam” message for the 75-year-old pub landlord in which she recalled treasured times they spent together including her wedding day on the Italian Riviera in 2008.
“Grandad, where do I start?” she wrote. “You have left me with so many special memories, from spending my school holidays with you and my nan, helping down the pub to being stranded on the ‘love boat’ in the middle of Italy at our wedding.” The fashion designer and model added: “Everyone in your life had so much love and respect for you and that reflects on our family. You have been a massive influence on us all.
“I love you so much, Grandad. You will be missed by so many people. Love, your Colly Wobbles.”
Manchester United and England striker Wayne, 26, also paid tribute to Tommy, licensee of the King Street Vaults pub in Garston, Liverpool, who died on Tuesday.
He wrote: “Tommy, you were a great friend and mentor to me and I really enjoyed our chats in the ‘shed’.
“I am going to miss the way you understood me and also the love and support you had for me and all the family.”
A message from son Kai, two, read: “To my Grandad Mc, I am going to miss visiting you... Love you loads. Your little Kai XXX.”
Tommy’s funeral will be held next Wednesday. He is survived by wife Dolly and five children including Coleen’s father Tony.