SAF - A personal opinion

Did he charge for the delivery ....

Originally Posted by puressence

Did he charge for the delivery ....

did the nhs charge for yours?

Originally Posted by Tumescent Throb

did the nhs charge for yours?

Discount my wife works for em.

Originally Posted by puressence

Discount my wife works for em.

serco or capita?

Originally Posted by Tumescent Throb

serco or capita?

None of your business you nosey @#%&! ... Ps love al and his uncle ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Originally Posted by Fat Al

There has been plenty written on here about SAF. His involvement in the Glazer takeover because of his whole fall-out over the horse issue. The state of the team he left when he retired. His baffling choice as a successor.

I just want to say something about the person himself.

A while ago, my uncle was diagnosed with a brain tumour. One of the ways this impacted on his life was the withdrawal of his driving licence. Him & my aunt are ST holders in the Stretty but they live in Sheffield. So my uncle not being able to drive made things difficult for them getting to OT as altho my aunt drives, she is very uncomfortable driving anywhere but very locally.
So, for match days they changed their routine. They got the train to Manchester. They'd stay over and go home the following day. They're both retired, so they have the time to do things like that.

Unfortunately even this got too much for my uncle. He wasn't able to cope with this. And being a proud man, he didn't say anything about it, he didn't ask for help, he just stopped going to United.
So my aunt got in touch with her ex-husband. My uncle & he had always got on very well - he had met my aunt after her divorce & my uncle has been a good step-father to his 2 children. My aunt told her ex that my uncle was missing the football, and could he help. He said of course he could. He picked my uncle up in his chauffeur driven car, took him to OT, sat with him in the Directors seats next to SAF, spent half time getting a bite to eat sat next to SAF & then 2nd half back to watch the game.

Oh yeah, maybe I should shave said - my aunts ex-husband is Howard Wilkinson. Yup, ex-Leeds & England manager Howard Wilkinson.

Anyway, my uncle's condition has worsened. The tumour has split in 2 & increased in size. The hospital have stopped treatment & he has been admitted to a hospice. They're arranging for him to be transferred home but now it is just a case of making him comfortable.
He had a parcel delivered to him the other day. SAF's latest book. Not just signed by SAF, but a very lengthy personal inscription written inside the book.

He's only met my uncle once. He must be introduced to hundreds of people every month but not only did he remember him, he took the time to ask after him & them send the book.

A top man who made my uncle very happy.

Bet you kept that quiet in 92 . All the best to you and yours x

Originally Posted by Sizlack

Bet you kept that quiet in 92 . All the best to you and yours x

On the day Leeds won the title, Wilko rang my uncle up & said he was obviously having a massive party at his house, players, club officials etc & did my uncle want to come over.
I don't think he did.


And to everyone who replied - thank you for your kind words.

My uncle Dave passed away this morning.

Quietly & peacefully, at home, in his sleep.

Even knowing it was imminent, it's still hit hard.

Originally Posted by Fat Al

My uncle Dave passed away this morning.

Quietly & peacefully, at home, in his sleep.

Even knowing it was imminent, it's still hit hard.

Sorry for your loss mate.

Sorry to hear that Al. Great story in the op.

Originally Posted by Fat Al

My uncle Dave passed away this morning.

Quietly & peacefully, at home, in his sleep.

Even knowing it was imminent, it's still hit hard.

Sorry for your loss

Originally Posted by Fat Al

My uncle Dave passed away this morning.

Quietly & peacefully, at home, in his sleep.

Even knowing it was imminent, it's still hit hard.

Very sorry to hear mate. All the best to you.

condolences Al.

he sounds like a top red. should be on the pol

RIP to a top red

sorry mate.

My condolences. It's never easy no matter how long you prepare yourself.

Condolences Al

Doffs cap to Uncle Dave

Sad stuff, Al

Keep them memories, pal

Sorry to hear that, al.