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Need a win for my dad.

Post by Firthy » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:58 am

I really need a win today for my dads memory. He passed away yesterday peacefully in his sleep aged 96 and was a life long Burnley supporter. As I've said before he was foreman at a bakery in Barlick after the war who made the pies for Burnley, apparently they were the best pies in the world and the boss of the bakery would only use the best meat without fat or gristle, he said he even sent meat back to the suppliers if it wasn't up to his standards.
He used to deliver the pies personally and the club would let him stay and watch the match free of charge (how times have changed)

We moved to the Isle of Man in 1955 but the highlight for him (and me) was in the early 60's when he took me as very young boy to Turf Moor one summer and harry Potts himself shown us around the ground.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by morpheus2 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:03 am

Sorry for your loss, what fantastic memories....and what a great innings your dad had - and a nice way to go for him....hope we get that win for him.

And I want one of those pies!!

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Post by hampsteadclaret » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:03 am

Sorry to hear your sad news, he had a good innings didn’t he, nearly made the ton..
RIP

Yes lots of us want the win today, come on Clarets.

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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:07 am

:( come on you Clarets let's do it for Firthy's Dad.

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Post by Stacky_claret » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:09 am

Second that Steve
RIP firthys dad

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Post by PaintYorkClaretnBlue » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:15 am

Sorry for your loss mate, let’s hope the lads can do it!!

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Post by Bosscat » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:15 am

Lets beat the taffies for Firthys Dad (am hungry now I want a pie)....

UTC

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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by bfcjg » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:16 am

RIP great innings .

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Post by moaninclaret » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:21 am

Sorry to hear of your sad loss Firthy, what a good innings he had though,a win today for the Clarets is a must and im sure your dad will be watching and willing the lads on, a sad day for you and your family but lets hope it ends with a happy note, god bless Firthys dad.

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Post by Longsidebogs » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:24 am

Great innings. Come on you Clarets. Let’s do this!

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Post by jrgbfc » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:25 am

Hope the lads can pull it off for your Dad today mate!

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Post by Eyres_11 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:31 am

Sorry for your loss. As a fan who attends every game with his dad, I dread this day. Stay strong today and hope the lads get a win for you!

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Post by Lord Beamish » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:34 am

I’m also an attendee with my Father. I hope Pa Beamish lives as long as your dad, as I’ll have a while with him yet on the matches.

UTC! Here’s for a win for your old man.
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Post by Tricky Trevor » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:35 am

Deep condolences on your loss, Firthy and family. 96 is a great knock but doesn’t stop the pain, hope the win will help in a small way.

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Post by wilks_bfc » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:36 am

Sorry for you loss firthy

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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:44 am

R.I.P.

Thoughts with you and yours, Firthy.
Here's hoping for a great win.

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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by jedi_master » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:17 am

Very sorry for your loss - hopefully the boys will do him proud today.

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Post by Im_not_Robbie_Blake » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:20 am

Great memories - sorry for your loss.

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Post by COBBLE » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:25 am

Lovely story and memory. R.I.P. Dad.

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Post by ClaretTony » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:26 am

So sorry to hear your sad news Firthy. You will never forget the memories you made with him. It's almost 30 years since I lost my dad and my memories are still with me. Let's hope we can get that win for him.

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Post by Firthy » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:37 am

Thanks for all the kind messages. Yes I was lucky to have had him for so long and have many happy memories :) Maybe you can pass it on to Sean and the team, give them that extra bit of incentive :)

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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:44 am

Best wishes Firthy. My thoughts are with you!

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Post by Blackrod » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:53 am

Sorry for your loss. My elderly Dad can’t go on really these days but used to take me as a youngster and I always take the same walk to the ground( sometimes with my son) and think back. Cherished memories.

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Re: Need a win for my dad.

Post by conyoviejo » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:55 am

Such happy memories for you Firthy.. RIP Firthy's dad ..UTC..

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Post by Real ale 2 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:58 am

Thinking of you ..

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:06 am

Great innings for the fellow Claret.

Lets hope the win is forthcoming for his memory.

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Post by Aclaret » Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:27 am

All the best Firthy and to your family.
Hope your Dad is watching over us today.

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Post by beddie » Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:54 pm

My condolences to you and your family firthy. Im sure your Dad will be cheering the lads on today.

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Post by Longsidebovril » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:19 pm

Get in.

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Post by wilks_bfc » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:22 pm

There you go firthy :)

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Post by SGr » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:22 pm

That’s for him

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Post by jedi_master » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:22 pm

Your dad will have enjoyed that Firthy.

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Post by Firthy » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:42 pm

Great win, made me a bit emotional when I saw the result. Onwards and upwards :)
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Post by theroyaldyche » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:53 pm

Firthy wrote:I really need a win today for my dads memory. He passed away yesterday peacefully in his sleep aged 96 and was a life long Burnley supporter. As I've said before he was foreman at a bakery in Barlick after the war who made the pies for Burnley, apparently they were the best pies in the world and the boss of the bakery would only use the best meat without fat or gristle, he said he even sent meat back to the suppliers if it wasn't up to his standards.
He used to deliver the pies personally and the club would let him stay and watch the match free of charge (how times have changed)

We moved to the Isle of Man in 1955 but the highlight for him (and me) was in the early 60's when he took me as very young boy to Turf Moor one summer and harry Potts himself shown us around the ground.
Great win for him

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Post by ClaretMoffitt » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:57 pm

Firthy wrote:I really need a win today for my dads memory. He passed away yesterday peacefully in his sleep aged 96 and was a life long Burnley supporter. As I've said before he was foreman at a bakery in Barlick after the war who made the pies for Burnley, apparently they were the best pies in the world and the boss of the bakery would only use the best meat without fat or gristle, he said he even sent meat back to the suppliers if it wasn't up to his standards.
He used to deliver the pies personally and the club would let him stay and watch the match free of charge (how times have changed)

We moved to the Isle of Man in 1955 but the highlight for him (and me) was in the early 60's when he took me as very young boy to Turf Moor one summer and harry Potts himself shown us around the ground.
Reading this now knowing we won makes me so happy

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Post by ClaretTony » Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:10 pm

Got it Firthy, your dad would have been smiling tonight.

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Post by Pearcey » Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:23 pm

Glad we got it for your Dad Firthy. Great win!

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