Popular Post Broughtonblue Posted August 9, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi Leicester fan in peace! It's seems pretty fitting that our first game back in the top league, after 10 years is against a club that 'lost' one of its own fans at a fixture against us 10 years ago, As you probably know, Bernard was walking to our stadium when he was tragically hit by debris dislodged by a very strong wind, unfortunately he lost his life. Just like to let you know as fans, and a club we haven't forgotten him, Infact I believe he has a plaque in our memorial garden. rubecula, Romey 1878, Matt and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks for that, appreciate the thought and reminder. Was tragic. http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/bernard-murphy-an-obituary.html rubecula and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FoxInPeace Posted August 9, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I echo Broughton's post No fan should go to a football game and not return home Matt, StevO, Toffee_in_LA and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I second what MikeO said. Thank you for your kind post. It is deeply appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broughtonblue Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I echo Broughton's post No fan should go to a football game and not return home Agree completely, unfortunately another two fans lost their lives inside our stadium last season, a lifelong city fan suffered a heart attack in the concourse before a match, and a Doncastor fan had an aneurysm in the stands at our last match, our win sent Donny down and obviously we were presented with the championship trophy after the game. It was hard to celebrate as where I was sat when the trophy was presented we could see the panic amongst their fans as paramedics worked frantically on the poor chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxInPeace Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Agree completely, unfortunately another two fans lost their lives inside our stadium last season, a lifelong city fan suffered a heart attack in the concourse before a match, and a Doncastor fan had an aneurysm in the stands at our last match, our win sent Donny down and obviously we were presented with the championship trophy after the game. It was hard to celebrate as where I was sat when the trophy was presented we could see the panic amongst their fans as paramedics worked frantically on the poor chap.Yeah I was in the same turnstile as the city fan and saw it happen. Horrible stuff. Puts things into perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Fucking hell, I'm not going now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broughtonblue Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Fucking hell, I'm not going now When I was posting this and thinking about it, to an outsider it would seem like we are cursed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 When I was posting this and thinking about it, to an outsider it would seem like we are cursed! Ha ha, it did a bit but I was just pointing it out a little lightheartedly. You're right though, no fan should not come home and it was really decent of you to remember our lad so respect to you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Trip to Leicester sounds like booking a week end break in Midsomer . Matt, Romey 1878 and rubecula 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Remember this happening. Tragic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLS Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 It's our first season in the Premiership for ten years and whilst many will be celebrating can we all spare a thought for the family of Bernard Murphy who died whilst attending this fixture ten years ago when he was struck by a piece of hoarding. Leicester fans will be thinking of you. JLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) There's already a thread with this in if you look matey. Edit... It's already been merged. Smooth moderating there by someone :notworthy: Edited August 15, 2014 by Paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hi JLS, we already have a tribute thread for Bernard, so I merged them together. Thanks for take the time to post, stick around Toffee_in_LA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hi JLS, we already have a tribute thread for Bernard, so I merged them together. Thanks for take the time to post, stick around I can't green you cos I'm on my phone so I complimented your smooth moderating skills instead . Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can't green you cos I'm on my phone so I complimented your smooth moderating skills instead . Nice work Brown nosin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Brown nosin! Are you serious? I'm 41 and I have absolutely no need or desire to "brown nose" or try and please anyone on here. I'm a grown man not on a school playground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 got something on your nose mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) got something on your nose mate! Deary me. I'll be sure to check who I give compliments to in the future. I'll hardly sleep tonight knowing you called me that Edited August 15, 2014 by Paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broughtonblue Posted August 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Was lovely to see the wreaths placed on and around his bench today, from both clubs and family/friends, also the amount of fans of both clubs paying their respect was touching. R.I.P Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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