Aspinalls arse

[gezza01]

Hi there to all the old NSC'ers who know my great father Bill from Tunbridge Wells. Hate to post this on here but over the last couple of months my father deterioted many infections which sadly is now terminal.

His dying wish was to be in a masonic nursing home in Bournemouth which we finally did yesterday. He is fighting but sadly does not look like he will be with us over the next 48 hours.

My father has supported the Albion for 75 years now and today when going to the Withdean please can I ask that you raise your drinks (harveys) to him.
3 points is a must today for my Dad.

It is so sad as my fathers ultimate dream was to take myself, my twin brother and my sister to the opening game at falmer.

Just hope that seagulls world can work on my iphone then we can listen to the commentary today.

Gerry (Gezza)

 

[afters]

wish him well gezza. lovely fella.

 

[manilaseagull]

When my Gran passed away we knew for weeks it was happening but she clung on, them when it happens its still a shock..

You are in my thoughts...

 

[bhaexpress]

Next week, my 89 year old aunt arrives from Canada. She was a war bride but thanks to the strange and frankly pathertic atitude of the Canadian Health system she's having her inplants for her hearing done here (at her expense of course). She's amazing ! Nearly ninty but swims twice a week and believe me, full of life.

My sympathes to your father, sounds like a great man.

 

[NMH]

Sorry to hear of this illness, thoughts with you and your father and best wishes there.
I'm sure many of us have rubbed shoulders with him on the terraces and stands, and in that way he represents all of us Albion fans joining voices over the years.

 

[Brovion]

Blimey, really sorry to hear that Gezza, thoughts and prayers are with you obviously.

 

[Common as Mook]

So sorry to hear this news my toughts are with you. I'm pretty sure that as a teenager I bought a ticket off you for a game at the Withdean and I sat next your old man. He offered me some snuff! Apologies if this wasn't your father but it is a particularly fond memory I have of Withdean.

 

[Seagullible]

really hope things get better for 6 months, just for that special occasion. All the very best wishes

 

[Lord Bracknell]

That's very sad, mate. Before he goes, if you can, wish him a fond farewell from all his friends who are thinking of him. And say thanks for all the snuff he shared with me.

 

[Common as Mook]

That's very sad, mate. Before he goes, if you can, wish him a fond farewell from all his friends who are thinking of him. And say thanks for all the snuff he shared with me.

Sounds like I got the right person. A good man.

 

[Lush]

I forgot about the snuff! Wonderful man and massive Seagulls fan, still wearing the stripes. Please let him know we're all thinking of him. x

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

I was also wondering if this was the wonderful character with the snuff that i had the pleasure of meeting in the Lord nelson some years ago.

A sad time but I'm sure you'll have many fond memories to look back on.


All the best.

 

[glasfryn]

Did not know your Dad, but he is part of the family and after 75 years support he is a hero
wish him and you well.

 

[hart's shirt]

Gezza - really sorry to hear this news.

For me, Bill's a true Albion legend in the Cannarian Seagull (Lance) mould. In the first season or two back at Withdean, trips down the Nelson and being offered snuff by your old man are forever etched in my memory. I'm not sure my nostrils ever fully recovered...

Such a generous bloke. Please wish him the best from me - I'm sure Harvs will echo this. Am raising a glass to him at this moment mate.

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Thoughts and prayers are with you mate, we've been there - sounds like a fantastic bloke and an Albion supporter legend.

 

[tedebear]

I hope he is comfortable as possible in the hospice, the doctors and nurses truly are people with hearts of gold to do what they do those places.

Such a sad time, my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[Seagull kimchi]

As a fellow Tunbridge Wellian - I'm sure I've run into ur Dad on occasions and all I can say is Godbless and Godspeed. Hope the Albion give yuz all a lift today.

 

[Man of Harveys]

Gerry - I am so sorry to hear your dad isn't in the best of health at the moment. I can't remember meeting a funnier, nicer, warmer, more entertaining or more passionate Albion fan - a fantastic bloke with whom it's been a privilege to spend some good times; laughing, drinking, chatting and snuffing (and, as a result, sneezing). Never a dull moment in the company of such a funny, nice chap.

I know people generally say nice things when people aren't well but it's very easy to do so in this case, because it's all true. Wish you all the strength and support you might need at the moment.

 

[gezza01]

ASpinnals Arse

Thank you so much for all your kind words.after 24 hours keeping a bedside vigil amazingly dad us still with us and have been reading the replies. Another hour to go and I pray that dad will sub consciously be able to hear the goals

X x x

Gerry - I am so sorry to hear your dad isn't in the best of health at the moment. I can't remember meeting a funnier, nicer, warmer, more entertaining or more passionate Albion fan - a fantastic bloke with whom it's been a privilege to spend some good times; laughing, drinking, chatting and snuffing (and, as a result, sneezing). Never a dull moment in the company of such a funny, nice chap.

I know people generally say nice things when people aren't well but it's very easy to do so in this case, because it's all true. Wish you all the strength and support you might need at the moment.

 

[Fef]

My thoughts are with you all.