Need a win for my dad.
Need a win for my dad.
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.
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.
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!!
And I want one of those pies!!
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
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.
RIP
Yes lots of us want the win today, come on Clarets.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
come on you Clarets let's do it for Firthy's Dad.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Second that Steve
RIP firthys dad
RIP firthys dad
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Sorry for your loss mate, let’s hope the lads can do it!!
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Lets beat the taffies for Firthys Dad (am hungry now I want a pie)....
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RIP great innings .
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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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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Great innings. Come on you Clarets. Let’s do this!
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Hope the lads can pull it off for your Dad today mate!
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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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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.
UTC! Here’s for a win for your old man.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
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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Sorry for you loss firthy
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R.I.P.
Thoughts with you and yours, Firthy.
Here's hoping for a great win.
Thoughts with you and yours, Firthy.
Here's hoping for a great win.
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Very sorry for your loss - hopefully the boys will do him proud today.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Great memories - sorry for your loss.
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Lovely story and memory. R.I.P. Dad.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
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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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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Best wishes Firthy. My thoughts are with you!
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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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Such happy memories for you Firthy.. RIP Firthy's dad ..UTC..
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Thinking of you ..
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Great innings for the fellow Claret.
Lets hope the win is forthcoming for his memory.
Lets hope the win is forthcoming for his memory.
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All the best Firthy and to your family.
Hope your Dad is watching over us today.
Hope your Dad is watching over us today.
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My condolences to you and your family firthy. Im sure your Dad will be cheering the lads on today.
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Get in.
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There you go firthy
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That’s for him
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Your dad will have enjoyed that Firthy.
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Great win, made me a bit emotional when I saw the result. Onwards and upwards
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Great win for himFirthy 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.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Reading this now knowing we won makes me so happyFirthy 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.
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Re: Need a win for my dad.
Got it Firthy, your dad would have been smiling tonight.
Re: Need a win for my dad.
Glad we got it for your Dad Firthy. Great win!