Wanderers announce sad loss

Glamorgan Wanderers are very sad to announce the news that Geoff “Chippy” Wyatt has passed away at the age of 71 after succumbing to the illness Myotonic Dystrophy that had affected not only himself but that had resulted in the passing of his son Stuart and daughter Marie.

Gaining his nickname as a teenager after impressing a young lady watching him play football with a corner to which she announced, “nice chip”. That young lady went on to become his wife, Denise.

Chippy, having joined from St Peters established himself as a major part of the successful period in the Wanderers history playing outside half in the 1980s. Not the most flamboyant of outside halves Chippy went about his business with an assured responsibility and always with a smile on his face. He guided the Wanderers to the famous win over Neath at the Gnoll in 1986 and he was a most accomplished 7s player getting success with the Wanderers in the Snelling 7s. A man whose infectious personality radiated throughout his teammates. After finishing playing he went into coaching and also served as Rugby Chairman in the years when league rugby came into existence.

Outside of rugby he worked for the fire service for many years joining in 1977 and gaining an award for bravery after jumping into a flooded Taff River after a car was spotted in the River. In his latter times he became a valued member of Whitchurch Golf club. He was still a regular at the Memorial ground until very recently.

He is survived by his wife (the once upon a time football supporter) Denise, son Richy and granddaughter Ffion. Our condolences go out to all his family and close friends.

Details of the funeral will follow in due course.