Taffy

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:28 pm

Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but Leighton James daughter has tweeted he's suffered a massive stroke and bleed on the brain. I'd literally just read this earlier tonight, he is my all time favourite Claret,before learning that my dad had died earlier today. Not the best evening up here in Northumberland needless to say.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:35 pm

So sad to hear he was a great player for us , just pray that he can recover

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:38 pm

Super Taff chanted from the Longside was such a brilliant memory. Hope he is OK.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:42 pm

Sincere condolences to you AmbleClaret.

MG70 · Post by **MG70** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:59 pm

So sorry for your loss AmbleClaret.

ALHAMBRA 1925 · Post by **ALHAMBRA 1925** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:59 pm

So sorry to hear about your dad Amble ,
May he rest in peace,
I hope Super Taff wins his battle

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:13 pm

Sincere condolences to yourself, family and friends on the loss of your father, RIP.
Best wishes to Taffy in his fight ahead.

Kilson810 · Post by **Kilson810** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:15 pm

Sorry for your loss Amble. I hope your father can rest in peace and that you have support at this difficult time.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:16 pm

AmbleClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:28 pm
Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but Leighton James daughter has tweeted he's suffered a massive stroke and bleed on the brain. I'd literally just read this earlier tonight, he is my all time favourite Claret,before learning that my dad had died earlier today. Not the best evening up here in Northumberland needless to say.

Sorry to hear about your passing of your Dad .

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:11 am

So sorry for your loss, AmbleClaret

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:20 am

So sorry for your loss. And Leighton James! This doesn’t sound good.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:00 am

In my top five favourite ever Burnley players. This doesn't sound good.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:14 am

My ex had bleed on the brain that caused her stroke similar to Gary Parkinson and it all depends on your body if you make some recovery and the rehabilitation you receive.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:00 am

Very sad news for you Amble. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You’ll have some lovely memories to cherish of Dad. Let’s hope Leighton pulls through.

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:45 am

Terribly sad news about Taffy. My favourite ever Claret & someone I was proud to consider a personal friend when he was at Burnley. Desperately hoping he pulls through.

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:52 am

Can only remember watching Leighton James live when we were struggling Too young to remember watching him earlier although I did. Love the old footage of him in his prime , his general style of play and was just showing my son the other day. When he used to talk in the Foundation Lounge he across as a really good bloke. Hope he pulls through.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:56 am

Awful news on two fronts Amble
Hope you and family are coping as best you can
Time heals but always leaves a scar.
I seem to recall Leighton had some kind of stroke a few years ago
Strokes are bad news in my book
Even the mildest of strokes can impact on your life
My wife passed three years ago from an intracerebral haemorrhage. Just 60 ml of blood in the wrong place.
Horrible
Hope things not too bad for Leighton but they may not be good for him.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:57 am

Sorry for your loss Amble and best wishes to Taffy.

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:13 pm

Sorry for your loss Amble and prayers with Taffy and his family.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:16 pm

Just picked up on this having received a text from one of his former team mates.

Awful news.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:22 pm

They are but words, but sincere condolences with regard to your Dad, Amble.

As for Leighton, we can but hope.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:50 pm

Knocked me for six has this one.

Arrogant in the extreme but with a heart of gold and what a player he was. My message was from one of his 1980s team mates and I've just spoken to one of his team mates from the early seventies, both are as upset as me at this news.

Hoping you pull through this Taffy.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:59 pm

Awful news
My thoughts are with Leighton and his family at this time.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:37 pm

Sorry about your loss Amble . In the 50 plus years I've supported the mighty clarets , Taff's always been my favourite player and hopefully he can get through this .

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:25 pm

Thanks for all the messages regarding my dad.He wasn't much of a football fan himself, it was my grandad who was the Claret in the family. But my dad took me on the Longside when I was a kid,he'd buy his pint at the shed at the top in between the Longside and Bee Hole and tell me to be careful as I ventured into the midst of the terraces.
With regards to Taffy, I have his shirt from the Orient game,a much prized possession. Sincerely hope he pulls through.

Andingle · Post by **Andingle** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:48 pm

Condolences Ambleclaret

Hoping a full recovery for SuperTaff

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:04 pm

Very sad news!.........sorry for your loss.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:14 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss AmbleClaret. Sincere condolences.

Casper2 · Post by **Casper2** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:37 pm

Sorry for your loss Amble.
Wishing super Taff all the very best .

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:28 pm

AmbleClaret wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:25 pm
Thanks for all the messages regarding my dad.He wasn't much of a football fan himself, it was my grandad who was the Claret in the family. But my dad took me on the Longside when I was a kid,he'd buy his pint at the shed at the top in between the Longside and Bee Hole and tell me to be careful as I ventured into the midst of the terraces.
With regards to Taffy, I have his shirt from the Orient game,a much prized possession. Sincerely hope he pulls through.

Amble, I'm so sorry for your loss of your Dad. I lost mine just over 3 years ago and cherish my memories of him every day; I truly hope you have a million to re-live when you feel down. It helps so much to memorise those great times.

As for Taffy; he was my first "fave" when I began supporting The Clarets - I hope he has a full and speedy recovery.

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:32 pm

Hope Leighton has a full and speedy recovery. From a fan of his 3rd spell

claret59 · Post by **claret59** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:53 pm

Just to add my condolences too on the passing of your Dad. My own Dad died many years ago but I still find myself talking to him and forgetting for a brief second that he is not around to talk to and thinking : "I'll just show this to Dad and find out his opinion."
As or Taffy I remember all his times at the club and for some reason remember most 2 goals he scored at Luton in his first spell with the club. He was a brilliant player and I like everyone else on here I hope that he can pull through.

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:50 pm

AmbleClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:28 pm
Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but Leighton James daughter has tweeted he's suffered a massive stroke and bleed on the brain. I'd literally just read this earlier tonight, he is my all time favourite Claret,before learning that my dad had died earlier today. Not the best evening up here in Northumberland needless to say.

God Bless

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:36 am

I am a bit too young to remember too much about his first spells at the club, other than he was a brilliant player. I remember more of his last spell, scorer of important goals and despite his advancing years looking like one of the few players in claret that belonged on a football pitch and could drag us through our darkest period, culminating in the final day victory over Orient. Hoping that Taffy can pull through this and make some kind of recovery. UTC

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:27 am

My condolences on the loss of your father AmbleClaret, my dad died in 2006 and I still miss him.

Best wishes to Taffy and his family.

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:46 am

Thinking about you and your family Amble, and also Leighton James’ family too. Wishing them all the best in his fight.

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:16 am

AmbleClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:28 pm
Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but Leighton James daughter has tweeted he's suffered a massive stroke and bleed on the brain. I'd literally just read this earlier tonight, he is my all time favourite Claret,before learning that my dad had died earlier today. Not the best evening up here in Northumberland needless to say.

I don't know you at all Amble, but for you to lead with the news about Taffy and then drop in that your dad has died must show what kind of person you are, knowing that the majority on here 'know' Taffy more than your dad.

However, we've all lost loved ones so can relate to what you must be going through. I was beyond shocked when I read the bit about your dad and you have my sincere condolences.

The best wishes to Taffy, too.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:58 am

I've been given some news on Taffy. It could be better news but it could also be a lot worse.

As things stand it's not life threatening but the stroke has taken his right side. He's struggling to talk (and that in itself will come as a shock to those of us who know him well) and they are now trying to get him on his feet.

I suspect it's going to be a long road but I've been fearing the worst in recent days.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:11 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:58 am
I've been given some news on Taffy. It could be better news but it could also be a lot worse.

As things stand it's not life threatening but the stroke has taken his right side. He's struggling to talk (and that in itself will come as a shock to those of us who know him well) and they are now trying to get him on his feet.

I suspect it's going to be a long road but I've been fearing the worst in recent days.

Early days but that is good news.

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:42 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:58 am
I've been given some news on Taffy. It could be better news but it could also be a lot worse.

As things stand it's not life threatening but the stroke has taken his right side. He's struggling to talk (and that in itself will come as a shock to those of us who know him well) and they are now trying to get him on his feet.

I suspect it's going to be a long road but I've been fearing the worst in recent days.

Good news hopefully and thanks for the update CT.

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:44 am

Sorry for your loss, AmbleClaret. May your Dad rest in peace.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:27 pm

Big Vinny K wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:42 am
Good news hopefully and thanks for the update CT.

Certainly better news than we probably could have hoped for

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:05 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:27 pm
Certainly better news than we probably could have hoped for

Absolutely. Let’s hope he can make progress.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:19 pm

Good news.

He is left footed, anyway, so all will be well!

Good Luck Leighton James in your quest to get well.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:18 pm

Update on Taffy

Still on the stroke ward at the hospital in Swansea and still unable to talk. The bleed on the brain is slowly stopping.

Stan Tastic · Post by **Stan Tastic** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:45 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:19 pm
Good news.

He is left footed, anyway, so all will be well!

Good Luck Leighton James in your quest to get well.

He was right-footed.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:06 pm

Stan Tastic wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:45 pm
He was right-footed.

No he wasn’t.

Blondeclaret · Post by **Blondeclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:46 pm

Westleigh wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:06 pm
No he wasn’t.

Taffy was predominantly right footed but good with both.

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:02 pm

Let’s hope he makes as full a recovery as possible. Be nice to have him back at Turf Moor when he is well enough so we can show our appreciation again.

Westleigh · Post by **Westleigh** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:08 pm

Blondeclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:46 pm
Taffy was predominantly right footed but good with both.

Can’t remembering him ever playing RW for us or anybody else.