Didn't even know that he was suffering from cancer.When Dave Smith was manager,there was a strong rumour that Gary Ablett and Peter Beagrie were his summer targets,which actually would not have been beyond the realms of possibility at the time,but unfortunately the Ciderman went to Dundee before any deals were completed.Last i heard of Gary,he was manager at Stockport,very sad news,due condolences to his family and friends.