Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 So, my dad, Mike, fell very ill just after New Year, and has been in intensive care for 2 1/2 weeks, in and out of induced comas. He is a huge City fan (supporter for 50+ years), and was absolutely gutted to miss the first leg against Citeh on the telly box. I contacted the club and asked if they could possibly send a card or something to cheer him up, and not only did they post a signed squad card and get well message, they also sent a video message from none other than Mad Frankie! I didn't have the opportunity to show him the messages until Saturday, and although he could not communicate with me, he was fully conscious, and the tear in his eye after I played the video will live with me forever. I have taken him a radio and headphones so he can listen to the match tonight. A huge thanks to @Dollymarie and @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO for sorting the messages, I am eternally grateful to you both! Now I'm praying for a City win to put the icing on the cake and make my dad one happy chappy. Even though he is a right old git, even he wasn't around in 1909! The whole episode has brought home to me how being a City fan isn't just about watching a game every other week, it means so much more. When it comes down to it we really are one big family. I love you all & COYR!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Best wishes to Sir Colby-Tit Senior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just got a tear out of me mate. Irrespective of the result I hope he gets back to full fitness soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Best wishes to your dad mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrimes Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hope everything goes well with your dad. You are correct, Bristol City is a family. I found that out when I was ill myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Stuff like this puts a tear in my eye Get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Come on city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 A tear in the eye for me to. It's so reassuring to know that our club can and do care about us fans. Like everyone else I hope your dad gets well again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: So, my dad, Mike, fell very ill just after New Year, and has been in intensive care for 2 1/2 weeks, in and out of induced comas. He is a huge City fan (supporter for 50+ years), and was absolutely gutted to miss the first leg against Citeh on the telly box. I contacted the club and asked if they could possibly send a card or something to cheer him up, and not only did they post a signed squad card and get well message, they also sent a video message from none other than Mad Frankie! I didn't have the opportunity to show him the messages until Saturday, and although he could not communicate with me, he was fully conscious, and the tear in his eye after I played the video will live with me forever. I have taken him a radio and headphones so he can listen to the match tonight. A huge thanks to @Dollymarie and @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO for sorting the messages, I am eternally grateful to you both! Now I'm praying for a City win to put the icing on the cake and make my dad one happy chappy. Even though he is a right old git, even he wasn't around in 1909! The whole episode has brought home to me how being a City fan isn't just about watching a game every other week, it means so much more. When it comes down to it we really are one big family. I love you all & COYR!!!!! Get well soon Sir CT Senior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Best wishes for your Dad mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 All the best to you and your dad, this is a very uplifting story, hopefully it will have an uplifting end for your dad and maybe even BCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I should add, the written message said that the club hope to make him proud in the second leg. No pressure then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poland_exile Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 all the best to your old man, you tugged the heart strings a little there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redordead1 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Wishing you and your old man all the best Sir CT. Football isn't just a sport, it's more than that. For many of us, its about sharing experiences and the emotion with those closest to us. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Happy to have played a teeny part. Hope your dad continues to recover @Sir Colby-Tit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaspberryRed Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 SCT Very touching indeed Fella Best wishes & let's hope for a win on the wireless to lift his spirits COYR Kudos to @Dollymarie @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO and the Squad for the messages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: So, my dad, Mike, fell very ill just after New Year, and has been in intensive care for 2 1/2 weeks, in and out of induced comas. He is a huge City fan (supporter for 50+ years), and was absolutely gutted to miss the first leg against Citeh on the telly box. I contacted the club and asked if they could possibly send a card or something to cheer him up, and not only did they post a signed squad card and get well message, they also sent a video message from none other than Mad Frankie! I didn't have the opportunity to show him the messages until Saturday, and although he could not communicate with me, he was fully conscious, and the tear in his eye after I played the video will live with me forever. I have taken him a radio and headphones so he can listen to the match tonight. A huge thanks to @Dollymarie and @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO for sorting the messages, I am eternally grateful to you both! Now I'm praying for a City win to put the icing on the cake and make my dad one happy chappy. Even though he is a right old git, even he wasn't around in 1909! The whole episode has brought home to me how being a City fan isn't just about watching a game every other week, it means so much more. When it comes down to it we really are one big family. I love you all & COYR!!!!! My Dad passed away Christmas Day but loved the Man U game as we got him Home from hospital just to watch it That was the last game he was able to watch and I sat on his hospital bed Christmas Eve and we watched the YouTube highlights He was the one who took me to City when I was 2 years old and many games after that. We went to Leeds in 74 on the coach that I can still remember. Thank god he took me to Ashton Gate and not Eastville!! City till I die RIP Dad - Hope the boys do it tonight and you are watching from above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just to add, I dropped the club an email to thank them for that result which meant so much to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Best wishes to your dad, @Sir Colby-Tit. And am sure your dad will be smiling down on the boys tonight, @INCRED. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Best wishes to your dad, hope he recovers soon and you never know, hopefully see us at Wembley! To you Sir Colby Tit Snr for the years of heartache you have been through watching us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 best wishes and hope tonight can be the tonic to do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Get well Snr. COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Beautiful post. Hope he gets the lift he needs with a historic win tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Best wishes to your dad mate and what ever the result let’s hope we can put a big smile on his face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Here's to a speedy recovery for your Dad and a cheeky 1-0 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I’d like to think that tonight was for my old Dad as well. Been gone quite a few years now but he’d have been quietly so very proud for his team to be playing the best team in the country shortly after beating the 2nd best team in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: So, my dad, Mike, fell very ill just after New Year, and has been in intensive care for 2 1/2 weeks, in and out of induced comas. He is a huge City fan (supporter for 50+ years), and was absolutely gutted to miss the first leg against Citeh on the telly box. I contacted the club and asked if they could possibly send a card or something to cheer him up, and not only did they post a signed squad card and get well message, they also sent a video message from none other than Mad Frankie! I didn't have the opportunity to show him the messages until Saturday, and although he could not communicate with me, he was fully conscious, and the tear in his eye after I played the video will live with me forever. I have taken him a radio and headphones so he can listen to the match tonight. A huge thanks to @Dollymarie and @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO for sorting the messages, I am eternally grateful to you both! Now I'm praying for a City win to put the icing on the cake and make my dad one happy chappy. Even though he is a right old git, even he wasn't around in 1909! The whole episode has brought home to me how being a City fan isn't just about watching a game every other week, it means so much more. When it comes down to it we really are one big family. I love you all & COYR!!!!! Brilliantly put. All the best to you and you dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, aa_bcfc said: I’d like to think that tonight was for my old Dad as well. Been gone quite a few years now but he’d have been quietly so very proud for his team to be playing the best team in the country shortly after beating the 2nd best team in the country. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 A heart warming story, let’s hope the boys do it for your dear dad, I imagine a large percentage on this forum are eternally grateful to our fathers for taking us to AG at a young age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hope your dad enjoy the game win or lose great the club did this. well done all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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