BS4 on Tour... Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 They have posted on their official site that their legendary kit man Roger Harding has passed away and have put up an obituary but his daughter has posted on Facebook that he is still fighting. Lots of confusion, terrible error if true. Scotty Murray has posted condolences on Twitter as have lots of others, but Roger is apparently still with us. Must be distressing for his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUp Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 That must be terrible for his family, all this instant internet information is probably the cause of the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Sad news. But let's not use it as stick to beat them with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyOne Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 It's not a very nice mistake to make, but that could have been easily done by our club or any other for that matter. I wish his family all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I hope this man is ok, lets not be stupid and have a go at rovers about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Now on their OS that he's still bravely fighting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Let's hope Mr Harding keeps on fighting. I wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Let's hope Mr Harding keeps on fighting. I wish him well. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy bird Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thoughts with the guy +his family. To use it as a stick to beat them with is exactly what id expect them to do to us. Let's show some respect. After all its a human life were talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcherryberry Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thoughts with the guy +his family. To use it as a stick to beat them with is exactly what id expect them to do to us. Let's show some respect. After all its a human life were talking about. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thoughts with the guy +his family. To use it as a stick to beat them with is exactly what id expect them to do to us. Let's show some respect. After all its a human life were talking about. Exactly, nice post! Time for a bit of respect methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I expect whoever made the mistake probably feels pretty gutted about it. We're all human, could happen on any clubs website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 On another note, good luck to the bloke and best wishes to him and his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 No doubt this was an attempted dig at the Gas. A fellow football fan is about to move on, show some respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 sure he was manager or something at parkway juniors (used to be brfc's junior club years ago) top bloke even tho gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Shocking stuff from rovers in fairness. However more importantly good luck to Roger and his brave fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Just to clarify, my OP was not a specific dig at Rovers, and yes it was a mistake that could have happened at any club. Whichever club made a mistake like that I was just highlighting how distressing it must have been for his family and friends. There is absolutely NO WAY I would ever use a situation like this to have a childish dig - I was just pointing out the distress it caused. My thoughts are totally with Roger and his family. As my OP stated, he is their legendary kit man - a real character and football needs more blokes like him in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I've cleared out a lot of posts from his thread and tidied up others. I hope anyone who read them will understand why. This isn't the time or the place. Please can people show some respect and think before they post. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Apparently Roger was able to sit out in the sun and enjoy a cigar with a visitor this afternoon. Here's hoping that he can be as pain free and comfortable as possible, and enjoy some quality time with his family and friends. Respect to posters on this thread who recognise that at times like this rivalries take 2nd place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Unbelievably this is at no 1 on the 'most read' list on the bbc website! It's a bad mistake, but as others have said, absolutely no need to score points on this one. Wish the fella all the best, and keep fighting the good fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 His poor family, this sort of media attention is the very last thing they need atm. Thoughts are with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Unbelievably this is at no 1 on the 'most read' list on the bbc website! It's a bad mistake, but as others have said, absolutely no need to score points on this one. Wish the fella all the best, and keep fighting the good fight You really have to make sure this is true before publishing on a website especially something like this. However good luck and best wishes to the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 You really have to make sure this is true before publishing on a website especially something like this. However good luck and best wishes to the guy. Oh, good God yeah. But how many times do you see these fake rumours doing the rounds on twitter and elsewhere - they get out of hand so quickly nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 10, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 His poor family, this sort of media attention is the very last thing they need atm. Thoughts are with them. 100% agree with you, bet it was terrible for his family and friends. It is also very refreshing to see so many positive replies on this thread, lets hope he keeps winning his battle ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NodBadtheRed Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Have known Roger, Pat and all their family all my life. He was diagnosed with cancer over a year ago, which has recently spread to his brain. He was admitted to St Peters Hospice a few weeks ago, but has rallied over the last week with home visits being considered. One of the nicest blokes you would ever hope to meet, one of the nicest family's you would ever want to meet too. always gave as good as he got when the City/Rovers banter was flying about, and has been a stalwart for the dark side for over 10 years. He would have been told about the 'cock-up' and probably had a good laugh about it, while sitting outside smoking a fat cigar! Top man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I hope he remains strong and he and his family enjoy whatever time they have left together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Pirate Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks on behalf of us Gasheads for the kind words in this thread guys (& gals?). Terrible mistake re: the website but I'm sure Rog has had a good laugh about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Seems Roger has finally passed away now. RIP thoughts are with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Seems Roger has finally passed away now. RIP thoughts are with his family. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 RIP thoughts with his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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