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Darby
Sept 18, 2018 16:39:24 GMT
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Post by BingomoanyBob on Sept 18, 2018 16:39:24 GMT
I echo all that. Terrible, terrible disease.
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Darby
Sept 18, 2018 16:49:50 GMT
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Post by mikehunt on Sept 18, 2018 16:49:50 GMT
For me, the tributes from former team mates saying how much of a nice bloke he is make it just that bit more poignant. Dreadful for him and his family.
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Post by bantam147 on Sept 18, 2018 17:18:29 GMT
Without sounding like a strange stalking emotional wreck, I'm truly gutted and in total shock, feeling sick to the stomach at the thought of seeing someone I have the utmost respect for go through this. I saw my old football coach go from being healthy to a completely vegatitive state in a matter of weeks and the pain he must have gone through is quite horrendous. We've had experience of it in our family too. With other potentially terminal illnesses you can often adopt a sense of hope and 'fight'. I don't believe there's much you can do with this though. It robs people of all physical capability and is heart breaking to watch. My heart genuinely goes out to his family. And it seems irrelevant, but some sort of show of support from the stands is a must this weekend. Stuff like this brings home just how meaningless football is.
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Post by Neshead on Sept 18, 2018 17:35:29 GMT
Without sounding like a strange stalking emotional wreck, I'm truly gutted and in total shock, feeling sick to the stomach at the thought of seeing someone I have the utmost respect for go through this. I saw my old football coach go from being healthy to a completely vegatitive state in a matter of weeks and the pain he must have gone through is quite horrendous. We've had experience of it in our family too. With other potentially terminal illnesses you can often adopt a sense of hope and 'fight'. I don't believe there's much you can do with this though. It robs people of all physical capability and is heart breaking to watch. My heart genuinely goes out to his family. And it seems irrelevant, but some sort of show of support from the stands is a must this weekend. Stuff like this brings home just how meaningless football is. My uncle had it, took over 5years to strip away the last bit of dignity the man had. I choke up when i realise what Stephen Darby will have to go through, its an evil bastard of a disease. So unfair on a guy who is genuinely nice guy when you speak to him.
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Darby
Sept 18, 2018 17:42:56 GMT
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Post by bantam147 on Sept 18, 2018 17:42:56 GMT
We've had experience of it in our family too. With other potentially terminal illnesses you can often adopt a sense of hope and 'fight'. I don't believe there's much you can do with this though. It robs people of all physical capability and is heart breaking to watch. My heart genuinely goes out to his family. And it seems irrelevant, but some sort of show of support from the stands is a must this weekend. Stuff like this brings home just how meaningless football is. My uncle had it, took over 5years to strip away the last bit of dignity the man had. I choke up when i realise what Stephen Darby will have to go through, its an evil bastard of a disease. So unfair on a guy who is genuinely nice guy when you speak to him. There really isn't much justice or fairness in this world.
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Post by Train (F-2547) on Sept 18, 2018 18:42:54 GMT
It really is such a shitter that even me with my lack of moral compass feels nothing but empathy.
The smallest consolation is that The guy will have more great moments he’s lived and contributed to than many lower league footy players and people in general. that he’ll never lose those happily.
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Sparks is a cunt Bantam
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Darby
Sept 19, 2018 8:46:38 GMT
Post by onside on Sept 19, 2018 8:46:38 GMT
Terrible news for one of our all time decent professional footballers.. A lovely man as well. Terrible diseason, I watched my brother in law go through this and die at 42. It just takes everything from you whilst you are alive.
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Post by Lethal Jizzle on Oct 31, 2018 18:09:47 GMT
Without wishing to sound like a grief tourist or shit like that I thought I'd come to terms with this till I've just seen his video from last night. And to see him quite obviously struggle to keep his emotions away from the video to reassure us he's ok just set me off again.
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Darby
Oct 31, 2018 18:19:17 GMT
Post by bantam147 on Oct 31, 2018 18:19:17 GMT
Without wishing to sound like a grief tourist or shit like that I thought I'd come to terms with this till I've just seen his video from last night. And to see him quite obviously struggle to keep his emotions away from the video to reassure us he's ok just set me off again. A top bloke. You don't appreciate it at the time, but look at the strong characters and leaders we had in that 2013 team. Davies, McArdle, Jones, Darby, Duke. Even the likes of Hanson and Thompson. Life isn't fair.
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cjunluck
Sparks is a cunt Bantam
Unhappy clapper
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Post by cjunluck on Oct 31, 2018 18:35:54 GMT
Great man and part of a great team
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Post by Neshead on Oct 31, 2018 19:13:28 GMT
Without wishing to sound like a grief tourist or shit like that I thought I'd come to terms with this till I've just seen his video from last night. And to see him quite obviously struggle to keep his emotions away from the video to reassure us he's ok just set me off again. That video is a tough watch, brings it home that the lad who never took a backward step on the football field now faces an unwinnable battle off it. A really nice guy who didn't deserve the shitty hand that he's been dealt.
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Post by bantam147 on Oct 31, 2018 19:16:58 GMT
Without wishing to sound like a grief tourist or shit like that I thought I'd come to terms with this till I've just seen his video from last night. And to see him quite obviously struggle to keep his emotions away from the video to reassure us he's ok just set me off again. Sounds an awful thing to speculate about, but as I watched that video clip, I couldn't make out whether it was emotion getting to him, or whether his speech is already starting to become affected. Poor bloke. Hopefully its some crumb of comfort to see so many colleagues and fans rallying around to support him.
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Darby
Oct 31, 2018 19:36:07 GMT
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Post by Hoochy on Oct 31, 2018 19:36:07 GMT
Without wishing to sound like a grief tourist or shit like that I thought I'd come to terms with this till I've just seen his video from last night. And to see him quite obviously struggle to keep his emotions away from the video to reassure us he's ok just set me off again. Sounds an awful thing to speculate about, but as I watched that video clip, I couldn't make out whether it was emotion getting to him, or whether his speech is already starting to become affected. Poor bloke. Hopefully its some crumb of comfort to see so many colleagues and fans rallying around to support him. I thought the same about the speech. Tough watch.
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Post by jose on Oct 31, 2018 20:53:10 GMT
Without wishing to sound like a grief tourist or shit like that I thought I'd come to terms with this till I've just seen his video from last night. And to see him quite obviously struggle to keep his emotions away from the video to reassure us he's ok just set me off again. Sounds an awful thing to speculate about, but as I watched that video clip, I couldn't make out whether it was emotion getting to him, or whether his speech is already starting to become affected. Poor bloke. Hopefully its some crumb of comfort to see so many colleagues and fans rallying around to support him. I thought this, it was my concern thinking about it. I hope it was emotion. However he was hoping to get to VP by Christmas, so whether that he was so busy or another, more tragic reason..... God bless Darbs.
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Darby
Nov 2, 2018 18:35:18 GMT
Post by heavensentcitygent on Nov 2, 2018 18:35:18 GMT
Hi newbie here
If only we had a few players with his attitude and commitment
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Post by Bacon on Nov 2, 2018 19:27:23 GMT
Hi newbie here If only we had a few players with his attitude and commitment We've a few who play like they've got MND.
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Post by Lofty on Nov 2, 2018 19:37:20 GMT
Hi newbie here If only we had a few players with his attitude and commitment We've a few who play like they've got MND.
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Darby
Nov 2, 2018 19:41:14 GMT
Post by Hobhead on Nov 2, 2018 19:41:14 GMT
Hi newbie here If only we had a few players with his attitude and commitment We've a few who play like they've got MND.
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Darby
Nov 2, 2018 19:59:47 GMT
Post by Neshead on Nov 2, 2018 19:59:47 GMT
Hi newbie here If only we had a few players with his attitude and commitment We've a few who play like they've got MND. Get a poll up Bacon.
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Darby
Nov 2, 2018 20:01:02 GMT
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Post by Attentive Onlooker on Nov 2, 2018 20:01:02 GMT
Hi newbie here If only we had a few players with his attitude and commitment We've a few who play like they've got MND. You're not on Bantam Talk now pal. That sort of edgy shit doesn't go down well here.
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