Jerseybean Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. Sorry to hear your sad news. Your dad sounds like a top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Lost my Dad three years ago too. Grew up sitting beside the tunnel in the Atyeo stand with him. Glad he aimed me towards Ashton Gate instead of the other side. Suggestion for you, see if you can still get a plaque added to the Atyeo statue. I've got one with my Dad and my names on. Forever at the Gate now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. Thoughts are with you and your family mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sad to hear mate, my Dad took me aged 4 to my first City game in 1969 and I have them im my blood and soul. He has terminal cancer and not long left so feel your pain but so thankful he shared the love of BCFC for me to pass on to my children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thoughts are with your family, RIP fellow red My dad too mk me to my first game back in the mid 80s, and we lost him a few years ago. Nights like this make me quite emotional... x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Robin TBW said: Lost my Dad three years ago too. Grew up sitting beside the tunnel in the Atyeo stand with him. Glad he aimed me towards Ashton Gate instead of the other side. Suggestion for you, see if you can still get a plaque added to the Atyeo statue. I've got one with my Dad and my names on. Forever at the Gate now. Thank you I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sorry to hear about your dad, he would have been proud tonight. All I can say is you never get over losing your dad but each day gets easier. He's OK though and would have been watching somewhere with Gerry Gow. Take care mate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. When a parent passes away its the most emotionally painful and draining experience of them all. Some of us have lost parents and my case both parents and know your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Lost my dad an avid city fan last year, it will get easier with time, chin up fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Best wishes to you and your family mate....every time I walk into Ashton Gate I still look up into Dolman Block B and the exact seats where me and my dear old Dad sat at my first ever game ....a 0-2 home defeat to Forest over 40 years ago...a special memory....hope your memories give you comfort.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Like many of us, my Dad took me to my first game and for that we can only be forever grateful. Sounds like your's was a real City stalwart. Sincerest condolences to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. My sincerest condolences, my Dad passed away 4 months ago and it was him who took me as a kid to my first City game. I make a point now of wearing his watch to every game at the Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 A big thanks to Dads everywhere. For us Reds, it's often a case that supporting City wasn't ever a choice.......... it was a birthright. Thoughts to you and yours at this time of sadness Jerseybean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 36 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. So sorry to hear of your loss. I really hope that the club will find a fitting way to remember someone that contributed 40 years of his life to BCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 43 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. Been going to Ashton Gate for over 40 years with my Dad, tonight was no different. Can't imagine what it will be like without him. So sorry for you that you and your Dad can't do it again. At least our lads gave him a send off that was fitting Rest In Peace fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Jersey bean. I want to offer my heartfelt thoughts for you you and your family. It was my mum who first took me to football and I was told today she only has days left to live because of cancer. My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 For all the Dads who are not with us, they will be looking down at us at The Gate and would have certainly raised a smile tonight! RIP Thoughts are with you from all the Red Army at this difficult time - try and remember all the great times mate, Tomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Condolences @Jerseybean, having lost my mum 10yrs ago i feel your pain. My dad rang me tonight on his way home from the game, so thankful for that. And he took me for my first game in 1977 at the age of 7, a game i'll never forget and a team that i'll never stop supporting. Your dad sounds like a top man and tonight was a fitting way to celebrate him, his life and his passion for BCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, INCRED said: Sad to hear mate, my Dad took me aged 4 to my first City game in 1969 and I have them im my blood and soul. He has terminal cancer and not long left so feel your pain but so thankful he shared the love of BCFC for me to pass on to my children My dad passed away a few years ago with cancer. He took me for the first time aged 5 and we shared some great memories watching the mighty reds. Main thing that got me through was thinking about the happy days watching city and smiling. It helped a lot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 My deepest condolences are with you, I am sure he celebrated each goal from up above this evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. small comfort I know but I'm sure he would have been bursting with pride tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hey Jersey. Your dad brought you up right proper. I know myself how tough your life is right now but he was watching with Roy and the boys and loving it. CTID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. When the hurt subsides, you'll love remembering all those good times together watching City together. I still treasure all the times we spent together at matches from White Hart Lane cup tie, the night at Coventry, the promotion season at Blackpool, games against the Gas and Cardiff City, he was Welsh, and in his last years even a Fourth Division game against Bury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Yes My grandad took me old open end before moving to Eastend i often look at the right hand side of the Atyeo thinking about our days on crackers corner died on my wifes birthday 1991 never forget the old days an memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I lost my old man 4 years ago and @jackofromrugby is right. City is in our genes. Passed down from parent to child, 4 generations of my family have watched City at AG. Now if I can just infiltrate the Atyeo Block H (the infamous crackers corner) so I can say all 4 generations have watched from the same viewpoint, I'll be happy. @Jerseybean, sending hugs and support right now. Lots of us have been there and can speak from experience, so please reach out if you need us. My thoughts are with you and your family. RIP fellow red. Now watching from the best seats in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Jerseybean said: As a three year old my dad took me to Ashton Gate for the first time, he was a steward in the old grandstand for over 40 years. I have consequently spent the past 58 years supporting the City. He died at 5 am today aged 90. Thank you dad, rest in peace. No words will ease your pain, but I know that you will be thinking of your old man grinning like mad from somewhere at this result. When you're from a City family, nights like tonight will always bring those no longer with us to mind. Take it easy, fella, and RIP your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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