Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

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Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by ecc » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:28 pm

Has anybody heard any news about the health of our fellow Clarets Socrates and Tony from Accrington (I just can't remember his username)? Socrates posted about a month (?) ago from hospital where the poor lad had been for over three months and I haven't seen Tony posting for some time and I seem to remember he was ill too.

I hope both of them are doing better healthwise.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Herts Clarets » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:39 pm

Socrates on Twitter seems to be recovering well. No info on tybfc Tony Yates.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Leisure » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:47 pm

Tony is on the road to recovery but not attending away games just yet.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by IanMcL » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:52 pm

Good shout and two pieces of good news.
Good health to them both and us all.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:27 pm

Both seem to be doing well. Not sure how on earth Socrates pulled through to be honest.

I just happened to have an appointment at Blackburn Hospital on the day Flixton posted about tybfc so I called in to see him. He looked very poorly at the time but Flixton and Leisure have both told me he’s improving.

So good news on both thankfully and I look forward to them both being back to full health.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Clarets4me » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:41 pm

Good news .... We need tybfc back for the Cheltenham and Aintree Horse-racing predictors !!

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by beddie » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:44 pm

Just wishing both a full recovery. Let's get them back to full fitness soon.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:55 pm

Good to hear.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by ecc » Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:25 pm

Thank you very much for the updates, gentlemen.

Great to hear they're on the mend. More than great.

I wish them both a speedy recovery.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Wile E Coyote » Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:26 pm

wish them both all the best of luck and recovery.best wishes lads .

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Socrates » Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:07 am

Morning gents,

Very kind of you to check in. I’m touched.

Recovery is progressing. I’m told it’s moving at a remarkable rate but it still feels very slow to me. I’ve still got an open wound on my stomach, a legacy from all the surgery I had in that first week, which district nurses come and tend to twice a day. I’ve had to learn to walk again, which I’ve pretty much cracked now with the use of a cane, and I’ve all but got use of my right arm back too now.

As Tony said, I really shouldn’t be here. My family were told twice to say their goodbyes to me and doctors still can’t really explain how I pulled through. I’ll have to have more surgery later this year but all told I’m doing well.

Thanks again.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by beddie » Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:21 am

It's great to hear from you Socrates. Bloody hell you've been through it, my wife just asked me to remind her of what exactly you had so I've been looking for the post where you told us all about it. What I can remember is that its truly amazing that you're still here with us, thank goodness for the expert care that you received, our wonderful NHS and their staff. Onwards and upwards my friend. We'll be thinking about you.Best wishes. Joe.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Socrates » Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:27 am

Very kind of you Joe.

Basically my bowel perforated and intestines split - so all the bad stuff that is supposed to stay in there infected all my organs, which shut down. Because of the strain on my body during surgery I had a cardiac arrest and I then subsequently caught sepsis.

All 3 of those things should have killed me individually. Obviously wasn’t my time though, and for that I’m very grateful.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by beddie » Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:47 am

I know you're a determined guy so you'll be pushing that physio. It'll take some time and patience but you'll get there. It doesn't seem that long ago (it's actually about 15 years would you believe) since we were both working on the Luton Shelton fiasco with Cotterill and co :) where have those years gone. Take care and keep us all posted.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Spijed » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:02 am

Socrates wrote:
Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:07 am
Morning gents,

Very kind of you to check in. I’m touched.

Recovery is progressing. I’m told it’s moving at a remarkable rate but it still feels very slow to me. I’ve still got an open wound on my stomach, a legacy from all the surgery I had in that first week, which district nurses come and tend to twice a day. I’ve had to learn to walk again, which I’ve pretty much cracked now with the use of a cane, and I’ve all but got use of my right arm back too now.

As Tony said, I really shouldn’t be here. My family were told twice to say their goodbyes to me and doctors still can’t really explain how I pulled through. I’ll have to have more surgery later this year but all told I’m doing well.

Thanks again.
Good to hear that you are on the mend. It took me a few weeks to get back to full health, but you'll get there.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Lord Beamish » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:21 am

Socrates wrote:
Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:27 am
Very kind of you Joe.

Basically my bowel perforated and intestines split - so all the bad stuff that is supposed to stay in there infected all my organs, which shut down. Because of the strain on my body during surgery I had a cardiac arrest and I then subsequently caught sepsis.

All 3 of those things should have killed me individually. Obviously wasn’t my time though, and for that I’m very grateful.
Death took a right good swipe at you, Socco; and missed.
I’m hoping he leaves you alone for a good time now.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by jdrobbo » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:40 am

Great to hear that you’re doing well Socrates. Thanks for posting: we miss your wisdom and way with words.

Ty, speedy recovery mate. J

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Spike » Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:35 pm

hope you are both "back on the grass" very soon.Take care lads

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by bodge » Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:48 pm

Good to hear that Socrates and ty appear to be improving !

I would love to see ty back on the board, at least by May once Lanky get their first tubbing off the Yorkies

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Buxtonclaret » Wed Feb 19, 2020 2:41 pm

Not going to happen, Bodge

But Ty will tell you how it'll be better than I. ;)

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by BOYSIE31 » Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:17 pm

Great to hear

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by BennyD » Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:46 pm

Socrates, I’ve just told my wife (ex nurse) about your travails and all she could say was WOW! She came back a little later and declared that you must be made of steel. I told her she’s obviously right because you are a Burnley fan!

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by lakedistrictclaret » Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:21 pm

I don't know Socrates personally, but I always enjoy his intelligent and thought-provoking posts.

Tony I do know, and I won' t forget his kindness back in 2009. Firstly he sorted me out with a ticket for the Reading play off second leg ( one of only two occasions where the club had sold out by the time I applied ), and secondly later that year when I was seriously ill in the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. Tony helped to organise Get Well Soon cards from the club, and I got two, one signed by the first team squad, and Owen Coyle, and another from the Youth Development team.

I hope you are both back to full fitness soon

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by Touchline » Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:34 pm

Incredible recovery Socrates. Used to follow your boxing views with interest. Big one this weekend. Any thoughts?
Wish you both a full and speedy recovery.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by ClaretTony » Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:53 pm

lakedistrictclaret wrote:
Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:21 pm
and secondly later that year when I was seriously ill in the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. Tony helped to organise Get Well Soon cards from the club, and I got two, one signed by the first team squad, and Owen Coyle, and another from the Youth Development team.

I think you've got the wrong Tony with that one

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by spadesclaret » Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:54 pm

lakedistrictclaret wrote:
Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:21 pm


Tony I do know, and I won' t forget his kindness back in 2009. Firstly he sorted me out with a ticket for the Reading play off second leg ( one of only two occasions where the club had sold out by the time I applied ), and secondly later that year when I was seriously ill in the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. Tony helped to organise Get Well Soon cards from the club, and I got two, one signed by the first team squad, and Owen Coyle, and another from the Youth Development team.
I agree completely. ty is one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I have met. I long to hear that he is fully recovered.

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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by lakedistrictclaret » Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:01 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:53 pm
I think you've got the wrong Tony with that one
I'm terribly sorry CT, I thought it was tybfc. Anyway, eleven years late, thanks very much for your kindness.

It was definately ty that got me the Reading ticket, though.

I've always thought that if you've got a problem that you need help with, there are people on this board who are inly too willing to assist.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by tybfc » Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:30 pm

Thanks for the interest guys and socrates you should be a cat ! I thought that I had been to hell and back but nothing in comparison.

I am feeling much better in myself although the docs continue to want to be in charge.

Tonight is scan time and Saturday at 14:30 is a camera down the throat. Yes another missed game and the 2019/20 season ticket has about three used games on it. Monday afternoon back in to see the consultant so it never stops.

I have filled my time doing charity work at home which relieves the boredom and in answer to the questions above I plan to do horse racing nap leagues for Cheltenham and Aintree permitting on my health and Cheltenham getting rid of inches of rain in a couple of weeks.

The docs have banned me from flying and said that if I travel I must be within one hour of a 24hr A&E hospital so please can we stop winning every week and risk a European tour! Spades it looks as though our planned trip may be delayed unless I get a late clearance on Monday which won't happen.

Bodge I have renewed my membership at the Home of Northern Cricket whilst they knock your dump to bits to make the bar bigger and look forward to renewing acquaintances during the summer.
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Re: Any news about Socrates and Tony from Accrington?

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:32 pm

Good to hear you are on the mend ty

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Post by spadesclaret » Thu Feb 20, 2020 2:38 pm

"The docs have banned me from flying and said that if I travel I must be within one hour of a 24hr A&E hospital so please can we stop winning every week and risk a European tour! Spades it looks as though our planned trip may be delayed unless I get a late clearance on Monday which won't happen."

ty, please just get better. There will be other occasions to make up for non-trip.
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Post by bodge » Thu Feb 20, 2020 7:31 pm

Nice one ty, i can stomach a Yorky loss as long as you get back to full health.
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