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ES Money. The Escapist. The Reveller. The Optimist. ES Best. He became an enthusiastic supporter of this site — offering his advice and typically forthright opinions — as a lifelong Fulham fan. He was one of the old school of sports journalists, someone who recognised that he was doing the best job in the world, and had a responsibility to tell it how it was — both for the fans who would read his copy and to make sure he was reporting the right information, a quality which earned him the trust of everyone within the game.

He was lively, for sure, but he was also extremely generous with his time and cared passionately about the next generation.

The simple rejoinder that most people would be preoccupied by more important matters at that point did the trick. Aged 28, he was by some years the youngest in such a position on any Fleet Street newspaper, and he made an immediate impact.

He was well known to the game's biggest names, and David Beckham and Frank Lampard both contacted him during his illness to offer their support.

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand was among those expressing their sadness at Fullbrook's death. Fullbrook co-wrote a number of books on football, including on his beloved Fulham's first season in the Premier League.

AddThis SmartLayers. Sports reporter who rose to nationals loses cancer fight aged 40 England manager Roy Hodgson has led tributes to a national press football writer who began his career on a regional daily.

Tabloid colleagues have also suspended traditional rivalries to join the tributes. Sign up for our free daily email bulletin. Got a story?