Big Dave - sad news

steve_f · Post by **steve_f** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:06 am

Very sad news.
Thoughts with his family and friends, used to love his Sunday papers revue.
RIP Big Dave

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:03 pm

I used to love his Sunday paper reviews.

Sad news, even sadder when it's a fellow Claret.

I hope his family are all OK. x

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:27 pm

Big part of that old Friday night thing on CM with Eli, Burnleybabe, Bodge/Karen et al.

Met him in person only a couple of times at the organised CM footie matches and seemed a genuinely nice bloke.

RIP Big Dave.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 2:00 pm

One the many good eggs I met in person during the old yearly CM dinners. My thoughts go out to his sons, wider family and friends. RIP Dave.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 3:35 pm

Big Dave will be sorely missed!

I used to love his Sunday paper reviews and each article laced with his unique humour!
Thanks for the entertainment Big Dave!

RIP BD...and condolences to your family!

Here are several posts from circa 2020 from various members expressing how much his articles were valued by so many:
Really miss Big Daves Sunday posts.

Big Dave had a superb taste in music I seem to recall. Robert Zimmerman being the top of his list
…The Sunday Times They Are A Changin’

Don't mention Trump to him if you see him in Tesco
I read BD's Sunday paper review every week, you don't know what you've got til it's gone, as they say

Big D's Sunday Review always added a bit of 'properness' to Sundays.
I miss them too.
Can't believe it's 5 years since it went out of print

How can you recognise when it is Sunday, without Big Dave?

I have missed Sunday's, these last 5 years.

Kind of always looked forward to it as i was at work at the time on Sundays .

Dave didn’t just pinch the headliners from BBC Gossip and SSN. He picked up on the items tucked away in the corners and then added his own magic.
I miss it as well.

I still feel lost without it on a Sunday morning. Come on Dave, give us another for old times' sake

willsclarets · Post by **willsclarets** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 3:49 pm

RIP Dave, and condolences to all that know and loved him.

The Sunday review is something that passed me by unfortunately, but it's obvious how much it gave people cheer on here. Just an idea, but would it be possible to recover his articles and publish them in a collection? It would serve as a nice memoir of sorts, and I'm sure folk on here could collectively cover the costs.

BedfordsDad · Post by **BedfordsDad** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:03 pm

We are very saddened to hear of Dave's passing.
He was a thoughtful, considerate and kind man and always a joy to be in his company. At the "Clarets Mad" dinners held at the season end he would always reserve a place at his table for us and was such fun. He was also great to be with pre-match in "The Park View".
Our thoughts are with his boys and family at this tragic time.
RIP Billy Windows we will always remember you.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:57 pm

I am pleased that so many remember my dad so fondly. All the kind words do provide comfort at what is an indescribably painful time. The worst pain I have ever felt.

It’s really nice that many people remember my dad’s paper reviews years after he stopped posting them.

bartonscigar · Post by **bartonscigar** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 5:11 pm

BedfordsDad wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:03 pm
We are very saddened to hear of Dave's passing.
He was a thoughtful, considerate and kind man and always a joy to be in his company. At the "Clarets Mad" dinners held at the season end he would always reserve a place at his table for us and was such fun. He was also great to be with pre-match in "The Park View".
Our thoughts are with his boys and family at this tragic time.
RIP Billy Windows we will always remember you.

Always enjoyed the meals with you and your son. My dad really enjoyed both your company. I’m so pleased he is remember fondly by so many on here. Funeral details will be released in due course to those wanting to attend UTC

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 5:41 pm

Enjoyed his paper reviews very much. So much so I stopped getting one and read BigDave48’s reviews instead. Can’t remember why he stopped doing them, but this board was worse for it when he did.

RIP

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 6:23 pm

Inchy wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:57 pm
I am pleased that so many remember my dad so fondly. All the kind words do provide comfort at what is an indescribably painful time. The worst pain I have ever felt.

It’s really nice that many people remember my dad’s paper reviews years after he stopped posting them.

Reach out to people and talk. I lost both of my parents within 2 years of each other. Talking has helped me tremendously

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:23 pm

Sorry to hear this sad news.
Agree his paper reviews were great, and I spoke to him on several occasions when I used to edit the fanzine.
Best wishes to his family and friends at this sad time.

Noblelight · Post by **Noblelight** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:31 pm

Sad to hear of a fellow claret passing.
Thoughts are with family and friends.
RIP

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Mon Nov 18, 2024 9:09 pm

RIP Dave..condolences to all his family.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:48 am

RIP Dave

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 8:26 am

Just read all of the posts on this thread. Sad news but a great tribute to someone who clearly meant a great deal to a lot of people.
His paper reviews were liked and read by loads of us back in the day.
Condolences to all his family and friends.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 9:21 am

Sad news, Dave was a real character and kind soul. His boys are a credit to him and my heart goes out to both of them and their families.

RIP Dave.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 9:33 am

Big Dave was always there to help out at our fundraising days. He would walk round the pitch at Padiham with his collecting bucket and he did a brilliant job in 2014 when we played the former Clarets there to raise money for McMillan in memory of our former poster NUTZ who had passed away with cancer in the previous year.

But, it was at 'Royal' Rishton when we had one of our golf days when he came up trumps. There were some really good prizes in the raffle but when he won a prize, it was just an umbrella. Everyone had a laugh at his expense but who had the last laugh? Dave did, because when we left it was throwing it down.

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Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 10:44 am

RIP Mate.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:17 pm

Always something stops you in your tracks , only saw this today was one of them .
Yer the Sunday papers were classic and i used to log on just to read them .
May the road rise with you and may the sun be always at your back Big Feller .

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Nov 20, 2024 3:22 pm

Dave’s funeral is on 5th December at 11:30. It’s at Burnley Crematorium.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Wed Nov 20, 2024 3:58 pm

His paper review was genuinely waited for with baited breath by me. Rest in peace Dave and all the best to your family.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 1:48 pm

It has been a 6 day week.for a long time, such was BigDave's contribution to Sunday.

JR1882 · Post by **JR1882** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 4:28 pm

Thoughts with all Dave’s family & friends, a big character of the old Clarets Mad days!! I’m sure there has been a few glasses raised to him on here this week!

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:28 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 19, 2024 9:33 am
Big Dave was always there to help out at our fundraising days. He would walk round the pitch at Padiham with his collecting bucket and he did a brilliant job in 2014 when we played the former Clarets there to raise money for McMillan in memory of our former poster NUTZ who had passed away with cancer in the previous year.

But, it was at 'Royal' Rishton when we had one of our golf days when he came up trumps. There were some really good prizes in the raffle but when he won a prize, it was just an umbrella. Everyone had a laugh at his expense but who had the last laugh? Dave did, because when we left it was throwing it down.

Big Dave Brolly.jpg

Burnley’s win yesterday definitely was one for Big Dave, and in those conditions, his umbrella too! Now all we need is his Sunday morning paper review telling us that Man City are lining up a ten year contract extension for Rodri, such is his importance to the team. Sleep well, Dave.

Longford Claret · Post by **Longford Claret** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 7:25 am

It is Big Dave's funeral today. Rest In Peace Dave.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:46 am

Just to confirm that Dave's funeral is today at Burnley Crematorium at 11:30 a.m.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 12:51 pm

A really good turnout for Dave. I was sat at the back with JohnMac. James (inchy) spoke really well.

It wasn’t easy this morning saying goodbye to a good friend.

RIP Dave.

Luppy · Post by **Luppy** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:03 pm

RIP Dave

I only met him at the golf days at Rishton several years ago - a character, very jovial. Condolences to family and friends

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:58 pm

My thoughts are with Big Dave's sons on the saddest of days. RIP Dave

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 5:47 pm

Glad he'd a good turnout.
Thoughts are with his family & friends today.
R.I.P Dave

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:51 pm

I believe today would have been Dave’s birthday.

Thinking of him, Inchy and BobbyDazzler

Les latcham fan club · Post by **Les latcham fan club** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:09 pm

RIP Big Dave I used to look forward to reading your Sunday papers reviews a happy part of my weekend. Condolences to the family. Hope the team can put in a big performance tonight for a true claret.

HurstGrangeClaret · Post by **HurstGrangeClaret** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:12 pm

It’s always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow Claret, and especially one with the profile of Big Dave.
I’m sure his lads are still missing him, just as I still miss my dad, who died five years ago this coming Saturday. Enjoy the memories.

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:36 pm

Sad to read this news, Dave has to be one of the all time best posters on the boards, alongside Eli who I often think about.

Rest in peace Big Dave, you like Eli will never be forgotten. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:43 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 19, 2024 9:33 am
Big Dave was always there to help out at our fundraising days. He would walk round the pitch at Padiham with his collecting bucket and he did a brilliant job in 2014 when we played the former Clarets there to raise money for McMillan in memory of our former poster NUTZ who had passed away with cancer in the previous year.

But, it was at 'Royal' Rishton when we had one of our golf days when he came up trumps. There were some really good prizes in the raffle but when he won a prize, it was just an umbrella. Everyone had a laugh at his expense but who had the last laugh? Dave did, because when we left it was throwing it down.

Big Dave Brolly.jpg

That day at Padiham in 2014 was wonderful, I remember it well and Dave with his bucket.

ClaretsMadiham - Vintage Clarets (ex Burnley FC players) Versus Claret (Burnley) Supporters by Andy Pritchard, on Flickr

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:51 pm

It would indeed have been Dave's 77th birthday today.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:08 pm

RIP BIG DAVE. One of the very best posters.
Condolences to all family and friends.

morpheus2 · Post by **morpheus2** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:13 pm

I lost a Big Dave of my own in 2014 and this has brought it all back. RIP Big Daves

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:29 pm

RIP Big Dave. THanks for all the Sunday paper reviews.
Condolences to his family and friends.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:34 pm

Condolences to Dave's family from all at Accy Clarets.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:38 pm

RIP Dave.

paderbornclaret · Post by **paderbornclaret** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 6:40 pm

Sad news.
Remembering fondly his paper reviews on CM.
Great to read so many messages for a much loved and well respected Claret.
RIP Big Dave xx

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:25 pm

I miss Sundays such was his input to a good Sunday.

SurreyClaret99 · Post by **SurreyClaret99** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:55 pm

'Oh no' were my initial words when I saw the thread title!

I didn't know Big Dave personally and wouldn't have known him if I passed him in the street, but his newspaper reviews were a joy to behold! He seemed like the type of guy I would be glad to call a friend!

RIP Big Dave and sincere condolences to all his dearest family and friends

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:08 pm

It’s been a weird day. The first time in my life I haven’t spoken to him to wish him happy birthday.

I miss him so much but I know he wouldn’t want me moping about.
His favourite film was shawshank redemption, and I can imagine him saying to me “get busy living”…..and I will. My kids will always know the great man he was, and how he raised me and Steven on his own.

Shame we couldn’t muster a win today

BedfordsDad · Post by **BedfordsDad** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:23 pm

Coincidently Tony, Tim and I were reminiscing about Dave after the Luton game on Saturday.
Dave was a wonderful man, kind, humorous, thoughtful and generous. Perhaps most of all he was always great company.
You are missed by the Spencer family.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:44 pm

Sunday was never Sunday once Big Dave stopped his reviews.
Never met him but the response to CT's post probably says everything about the man.
Condolences to his family and many friends.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:04 pm

My apols as I hadn't read the initial post by CT correctly believing Dave had just passed and also thinking that I had a recollection of posting about the passing of a Claret called Dave. I now realise that I also had passed on my respects in November and his memory yesterday was being remembered on his 77th birthday. Hope I have not caused any offence to his family and friends.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:41 pm

mdd2 wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:04 pm
My apols as I hadn't read the initial post by CT correctly believing Dave had just passed and also thinking that I had a recollection of posting about the passing of a Claret called Dave. I now realise that I also had passed on my respects in November and his memory yesterday was being remembered on his 77th birthday. Hope I have not caused any offence to his family and friends.

Big Dave would probably have had a laugh at getting your condolences twice and then told you to bugger off, which is what he told me most of the time.