Nickybee Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Such sad news - RIP Hav. Wondered why I hadn’t seen posts from him recently . Thoughts are with his family & friends tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thank you Richard for your very interesting posts and your support. I didn't know you personally but, like many on here, I felt close to you. Condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 RIP fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Didn't know him outside the forum but always appreciated his posts. This has really put me on my backside to be honest. I will miss his messages from the Boondocks. RIP Hav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Really sad news. He only got married in the last year or 2 iirc. I used to tease him he must be too busy having the longest honeymoon ever when he got a bit lax with the match threads - a rather too often repeated joke perhaps that he took in very good spirit. A real OTIB stalwart, he'll certainly be missed on here. RIP Hav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingswood red Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 So sorry to hear, l enjoyed his well thought out matchdaý threads. RIP Hav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 RIP fellow Red. Loved the match day threads on a Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very sad. Always enjoyed his match threads. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sheene Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Terrible news always enjoyed his contribution. Thoughts with his family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Wrong threat, you tit. RIP Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 That's a shocker. Always respected his views and interesting, informative posts. It seems odd and tremendously sad thinking there will be no more. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, TomF said: Ah proper sad, I think we really need some sort of gone but not forgotten section or group for some of the OTIB'er who've left us. Sadly the age of the forum now (nearly 25 years) means we've quite a few of late. I was going to suggest that. An ‘in memoriam’/‘stand in the sky’ type area would be really nice. Maybe some of the top posts referenced and a small item from someone who knew them about their lives and City associations. Although I know a few posters on here personally, most are totally unknown, but nevertheless feel like ‘family’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very sad news I used to look forward to his posts on a Saturday morning. RIP Richard, my condolences to your family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorksRed Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 That’s really sad - I really looked forward to his match day threads which were invariably fascinating and a good start to a Saturday. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very sad news, RIP Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der no.2 Posted August 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: I hate to be intrusive @Der no.2, but will his family be alright with the monetary costs? I'm sure a lot of us who have been appreciative of his contribution to the forum would be more than happy to put a few quid towards it. Thank you for your kind gesture, but I’m sure everything is covered. If we can figure out a way to remember all past OTIBers I’m sure Richard would have fully backed such an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thought I’d share this lovely DM he sent me after I mentioned the fact my old man had died the day before we played QPR away in February of last year. I hope I am not out of place sharing something of a private nature but there could be condolence for some in knowing he will be watching city with his father again from the sky. RIP fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 That is hugely sad news. As many have said , I enjoyed his posts and his wit. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilC Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Oh wow, how sad, and such a shock to visit the forum and see this. Thoughts with his family and all who knew him. "Havanatopia, he's one of our own" Rest in peace fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 RIP fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Awful news, he was a top poster and a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Popped on to the forum for the first time in ages and this is the first post I've read. So sad. One of the forum's best ever posters. Love to his friends and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorksRed Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Thought I’d share this lovely DM he sent me after I mentioned the fact my old man had died the day before we played QPR away in February of last year. I hope I am not out of place sharing something of a private nature but there could be condolence for some in knowing he will be watching city with his father again from the sky. RIP fellow red What a lovely thing to have done. Sounds like he was a great bloke as well as a top poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Sad day was a good poster r I p fellow red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 RIP fellow red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Really sad news. Such a great contributor on here and came across as a really good man. My thoughts are with all concerned. RIP Hav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Der no.2 said: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but thought all should be aware that Richard (Havanatopia) passed away last Friday at Hammersmith Hospital after a lengthy illness. A regular contributor to OTIB over many years he will be sorely missed, RIP. Thanks for letting us know. As @leadman. @RedM. @Dollymarie @Southport Red etc etc etc Havana was another stalwart from the good days of The Chatroom/chatbox. I can remember many conversations about the relevant weather conditions in Cuba, The Far East, Vancouver, The Caymans and Buckinghamshire while listening/watching us lose, draw and occasionally win! I remember the banter particularly between Havana and Leady over our extended failings. :laugh:! And of course the match day threads interspersed with occasional chats about the welfare of Horace the hedgehog, a constant companion of a well known poster here As someone pointed out up the thread the forum is of an age where this stuff is more likely, but the apparent early passing of so many is particularly hard to come to terms with. Will miss you Hav. But you have @One Team In Keynsham @bucksred among others for good company on match day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Really sad to hear this. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Thought I’d share this lovely DM he sent me after I mentioned the fact my old man had died the day before we played QPR away in February of last year. I hope I am not out of place sharing something of a private nature but there could be condolence for some in knowing he will be watching city with his father again from the sky. RIP fellow red Him and DL sent me nice PM' s when my mum died.. R.I.P. God speed fellow Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, REDOXO said: Thanks for letting us know. As @leadman. @RedM. @Dollymarie @Southport Red etc etc etc Havana was another stalwart from the good days of The Chatroom/chatbox. I can remember many conversations about the relevant weather conditions in Cuba, The Far East, Vancouver, The Caymans and Buckinghamshire while listening/watching us lose, draw and occasionally win! I remember the banter particularly between Havana and Leady over our extended failings. :laugh:! And of course the match day threads interspersed with occasional chats about the welfare of Horace the hedgehog, a constant companion of a well known poster here As someone pointed out up the thread the forum is of an age where this stuff is more likely, but the apparent early passing of so many is particularly hard to come to terms with. Will miss you Hav. But you have @One Team In Keynsham @bucksred among others for good company on match day! Oh my God, I had no idea he was even ill. Our Chatroom gets quieter all the time. RIP Hav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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