Wow. That was a moving letter. Makes you realise (again) how much more there is to life than football. Strength to the man and as long a life as possible.
"Most people realise I was a reluctant custodian but what has made it bearable against the occasional cruelty of the internet world is the kindness shown to me by so many fans on a personal basis."
That phrase rang a bell with me. So many of us (and those on other fora) are guilty of occasional nasty comments against people we don't really know. Something about the internet seems to make such things more common and more harsh than is justified. We could all take a lesson from Mr Cryne's moving words.
I lost my Mum back in March due to a short battle with it. Her and my Dad had just started a new life on the Borders of beautiful Scotland (little more than 2 years) before being diagnosed with liver cancer. Just couldn't believe how quickly it all went and how little time it felt to spend with her. But thank God for those moments I had - I will treasure them forever. And the fact I got to care for her along with my Dad for the last few months (with my work being so supportive during this time).
I just regret so many things though. I'm 28 and she left behind my brothers who are younger than myself too. She never saw any of us get married which will always grate on my mind for the rest of my life. Or see any Grandkids ever, she was always forever on at me about it again another thing that grates.
She also left behind my Dad who is heartbroken.
But slowly trying to get back to some form of normality but if I'm being honest things are never really going to be the same again. Sorry for sounding like Scrooge but I'm dreading Christmas this year.
I lost my Mum back in March due to a short battle with it. Her and my Dad had just started a new life on the Borders of beautiful Scotland (little more than 2 years) before being diagnosed with liver cancer. Just couldn't believe how quickly it all went and how little time it felt to spend with her. But thank God for those moments I had - I will treasure them forever. And the fact I got to care for her along with my Dad for the last few months (with my work being so supportive during this time).
I just regret so many things though. I'm 28 and she left behind my brothers who are younger than myself too. She never saw any of us get married which will always grate on my mind for the rest of my life. Or see any Grandkids ever, she was always forever on at me about it again another thing that grates.
She also left behind my Dad who is heartbroken.
But slowly trying to get back to some form of normality but if I'm being honest things are never really going to be the same again. Sorry for sounding like Scrooge but I'm dreading Christmas this year.
The first Christmas will be difficult but it will get easier with time and less painful. I hope you all manage to support each other.
I lost my Mum back in March due to a short battle with it. Her and my Dad had just started a new life on the Borders of beautiful Scotland (little more than 2 years) before being diagnosed with liver cancer. Just couldn't believe how quickly it all went and how little time it felt to spend with her. But thank God for those moments I had - I will treasure them forever. And the fact I got to care for her along with my Dad for the last few months (with my work being so supportive during this time).
I just regret so many things though. I'm 28 and she left behind my brothers who are younger than myself too. She never saw any of us get married which will always grate on my mind for the rest of my life. Or see any Grandkids ever, she was always forever on at me about it again another thing that grates.
She also left behind my Dad who is heartbroken.
But slowly trying to get back to some form of normality but if I'm being honest things are never really going to be the same again. Sorry for sounding like Scrooge but I'm dreading Christmas this year.
The first Christmas will be difficult but it will get easier with time and less painful. I hope you all manage to support each other.
Hoof it is right Charltonlad even if it doesn't seem like it right now. I lost my Dad 13 years ago just before Christmas, it's still painful & we miss him still (of course) but you learn to deal with the pain & remember the happy times. It WILL get easier, best wishes
"For much of the time since I became the club's buyer of last resort, I allowed others to run the club, fearing that I did not know enough to win the respect and supporter of the 'football people'.
"Most people realise I was a reluctant custodian but what has made it bearable against the occasional cruelty of the internet world is the kindness shown to me by so many fans on a personal basis.
"People are not shy in coming forward and telling me they appreciate my efforts, even if I have fallen short of their aspirations."
How humble is that?
Saw himself, as any owner of a football club should...a custodian looking after the interests of the club, fans and community...and not a shareholder.
Made use of people with experience in the game and management of football clubs, as he felt he wouldn't have the gravitas in footballing circles...not someone to be given a title to try and hoodwink others.
And someone who took heart in the good wishes of others, because he had tried his best and they recognised that.
That - Premier League and EFL - that is what a "fit and proper owner" looks like.
Rest in Peace Mr Cryne and best wishes to Barnsley.
RIP ..knowing the way my club is pulled through the mud on a daily basis i almost cried partly through jealousy but mostly to discover there are people out there who have morals,altruism,honesty and sheer Human goodness in this world
Mr Cryne,you and people like you are sorely missed
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Top man.
That phrase rang a bell with me. So many of us (and those on other fora) are guilty of occasional nasty comments against people we don't really know. Something about the internet seems to make such things more common and more harsh than is justified. We could all take a lesson from Mr Cryne's moving words.
I lost my Mum back in March due to a short battle with it. Her and my Dad had just started a new life on the Borders of beautiful Scotland (little more than 2 years) before being diagnosed with liver cancer. Just couldn't believe how quickly it all went and how little time it felt to spend with her. But thank God for those moments I had - I will treasure them forever. And the fact I got to care for her along with my Dad for the last few months (with my work being so supportive during this time).
I just regret so many things though. I'm 28 and she left behind my brothers who are younger than myself too. She never saw any of us get married which will always grate on my mind for the rest of my life. Or see any Grandkids ever, she was always forever on at me about it again another thing that grates.
She also left behind my Dad who is heartbroken.
But slowly trying to get back to some form of normality but if I'm being honest things are never really going to be the same again. Sorry for sounding like Scrooge but I'm dreading Christmas this year.
Let's hope that double Wembley season Barnsley had is something CAFC replicate this year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42776060
RIP
RIP
"Most people realise I was a reluctant custodian but what has made it bearable against the occasional cruelty of the internet world is the kindness shown to me by so many fans on a personal basis.
"People are not shy in coming forward and telling me they appreciate my efforts, even if I have fallen short of their aspirations."
How humble is that?
Saw himself, as any owner of a football club should...a custodian looking after the interests of the club, fans and community...and not a shareholder.
Made use of people with experience in the game and management of football clubs, as he felt he wouldn't have the gravitas in footballing circles...not someone to be given a title to try and hoodwink others.
And someone who took heart in the good wishes of others, because he had tried his best and they recognised that.
That - Premier League and EFL - that is what a "fit and proper owner" looks like.
Rest in Peace Mr Cryne and best wishes to Barnsley.
Mr Cryne,you and people like you are sorely missed
What a wonderful letter. So sad to only read it now that he has died.
This part touched me in particular
"On a personal level, I wanted to bring back together all the 1912 FA Cup final medals, but I only managed to retrieve five."
"Only" five, five is incredible 100+ years on but to appreciate the importance of those medals and to aim to re-unite them. top man.