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  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,039
    cfgs said:

    I think this thread was started as the actual death, and how quick it was, is just shocking. Add on top of that the fact that an 8 year old has lost a parent and the widower is somebody that as football fans is somebody we all recognise, it becomes something that effects us.
    So @iainment that is why it is on here and probably why your response has annoyed everyone.

    I wasn"t rude, I wasn't disrespectful. I just questioned the relevance that's all. But ok if I've caused offence I apologise. But please let me know what the rules/limits are so I don't do it again.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,195
    iainment said:

    cfgs said:

    I think this thread was started as the actual death, and how quick it was, is just shocking. Add on top of that the fact that an 8 year old has lost a parent and the widower is somebody that as football fans is somebody we all recognise, it becomes something that effects us.
    So @iainment that is why it is on here and probably why your response has annoyed everyone.

    I wasn"t rude, I wasn't disrespectful. I just questioned the relevance that's all. But ok if I've caused offence I apologise. But please let me know what the rules/limits are so I don't do it again.
    That's not an apology, is it. Delete it quickly before you get a load more abuse.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    edited November 2017
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  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,242
    iainment said:

    cfgs said:

    I think this thread was started as the actual death, and how quick it was, is just shocking. Add on top of that the fact that an 8 year old has lost a parent and the widower is somebody that as football fans is somebody we all recognise, it becomes something that effects us.
    So @iainment that is why it is on here and probably why your response has annoyed everyone.

    I wasn"t rude, I wasn't disrespectful. I just questioned the relevance that's all. But ok if I've caused offence I apologise. But please let me know what the rules/limits are so I don't do it again.
    At a guess maybe don't use a thread regardless of your view on it's perceived validity, to say something you know is insensitive.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    I don’t know Simon or his family, but this is a horrible thing to hi through, I lost a mate at 17 of leukaemia, Pretty horrendous.
  • SWEnglandAddick
    SWEnglandAddick Posts: 877
    Always puts life in perspective when something like this happens, terrible and very sad indeed. :(
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,022
    Can we keep this thread for it's intended purpose please. This is neither the place for questioning the motives of the op or for swearing at someone because they have. Keep it respectful on all sides please.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    Unbelievable the speed of this disease. As extremely disappointing it is that Gemma wasn't referred to hospital for tests sooner, in all probability, it seems that it had already taken over her body.

    RIP Gemma
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    iainment said:

    cfgs said:

    I think this thread was started as the actual death, and how quick it was, is just shocking. Add on top of that the fact that an 8 year old has lost a parent and the widower is somebody that as football fans is somebody we all recognise, it becomes something that effects us.
    So @iainment that is why it is on here and probably why your response has annoyed everyone.

    I wasn"t rude, I wasn't disrespectful. I just questioned the relevance that's all. But ok if I've caused offence I apologise. But please let me know what the rules/limits are so I don't do it again.
    There are no rules but I think the point is that is as "relevant" to some as say beer, betting, politics etc etc is to others. The difference is that some of us choose not to comment on them if we have nothing "relevant" to say.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,010
    Shocking that you can be diagnosed with it and then die 3 days later
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  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    Addick Addict said:

    Unbelievable the speed of this disease. As extremely disappointing it is that Gemma wasn't referred to hospital for tests sooner, in all probability, it seems that it had already taken over her body.

    RIP Gemma

    As mentioned earlier, my stepdad almost died within a week of diagnosis. He was on holiday in the canaries with my Mum and was just complaining of feeling a bit rough and a bit tired. One morning he just lost all energy completely and Mum took him to hospital where they put him on a drip and ran tests. Warned her to expect the worst (luckily, the hospital in Gran Canaria is a leading cancer hospital - who knew eh?). He stayed there for about 5 weeks before they transferred him to a hospital back home. That’s when he had the bone marrow transplant and recovered for a while.
    As you say @Addick Addict , it had probably been attacking the body for a while already.
    It can creep up on you, leukaemia.

    Also, everybody, sorry for banging my drum, but please donate bone marrow. So few people do it and it really helps.
  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,912
    How sad - RIP Gemma
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,866
    Poor bloke that's awful

    I don't think the British public knowing about his personal tragic event really helps.

    People should be able to mourn in private.
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Dave2l said:

    Poor bloke that's awful

    I don't think the British public knowing about his personal tragic event really helps.

    People should be able to mourn in private.

    He tweeted it himself.

    Still hit me like a sledgehammer when I read it last night, beyond tragic, I grew up with him on blue Peter and seems a great fella. I’m sure his wife was lovely as well. RIP
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    This is a well-written, powerful piece that goes some way to revealing what Simon has been - and continues to be - dealing with.

    A Grief Shared
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    Chizz said:

    This is a well-written, powerful piece that goes some way to revealing what Simon has been - and continues to be - dealing with.

    A Grief Shared

    Heartbreaking. Poor man.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    He goes over parts in that where most men don’t go and won’t go but his section on IVF and the loss when you miscarry and the feeling of total helplessness really take me back to a dark place

    But to then lose your rock and be left in the world with just your child is heartbreaking I can’t follow it any longer I have tried since his tradegy occurred
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    nth london addick said:

    He goes over parts in that where most men don’t go and won’t go but his section on IVF and the loss when you miscarry and the feeling of total helplessness really take me back to a dark place

    But to then lose your rock and be left in the world with just your child is heartbreaking I can’t follow it any longer I have tried since his tradegy occurred

    I’ve read a couple of things of his but it breaks my heart. I met him 18months ago at the football league awards and he was a thoroughly nice and approachable bloke. His suffering is obvious but he needs to be there for his son now.
    Time is a healer but the fact he has their son must act as a constant reminder of both the good and bad times. I really feel for him

  • newyorkaddick
    newyorkaddick Posts: 3,052
    Poor guy - very moving and I can relate entirely to the first part of it
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,810
    everyone should read that, brilliant piece of writing and very brave.

    heartbreaking story and to think I sometimes moan at my missus as to why did we have 4 kids (when they all play up etc).

    hope he's able to get back on Sky presenting at some point.
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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    I've not watched too much Football on SKY over the last few months

    Is he still hosting any live matches at the moment?

    Other than Ed Chamberlain; Simon Thomas and Scott Minto are the best they've got
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    I found myself just wanting to go find him and say it’s all going to be alright

    Every single fella on here married or in a relationship with kids could find themselves in his postition within the blink of an eye and that’s quite a sobering thought for me
  • WelshAddick
    WelshAddick Posts: 1,321
    I can relate to virtually everything In there.

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