LYDON / bomber_command - RIP

[northsomersetblade]

Very sad to hear this news. Bomber started on Blades mad about the same time as me and some of his late night exchanges were the finest I ever saw, and way too hard to keep up with. Like many on here have said it seems like losing a friend. There was clearly a dark side to Bomber, I think this is what drove some of his maniacal brilliance, and he would often go missing after a particularly good run but he would be soon back again and the whole board would perk up again when he was. A sad loss. Goodnight Bomber, thank you, and may your God go with you.

 

[Liverpool blade]

So sad to hear this. LYDON was a legend on this forum and I loved reading his posts. I wish I'd been lucky enough to meet him!.
RIP LYDON. Blades legend.

 

[Ranmoorblade]

RIP Bomber/Lydon rest in peace Blade, loved his contributions.

 

[gavtheblade]

Towd lad.
Heavens gained a top poster and bladesman.
Rip.

 

[robbiez666]

RIP

 

[GrayBlade]

A little sample of LYDON’s humour. He used to crease me up...

“I used those slimming patches a few years ago...

Worked a treat.

Stuck them over my eyes, couldn't find the kitchen”.

 

[HillmortonBlade]

One of those people whose personality shone through his posts. Warm, with a mischievousness. Will be sorely missed.

 

[TJB.]

A little sample of LYDON’s humour. He used to crease me up...

“I used those slimming patches a few years ago...

Worked a treat.

Stuck them over my eyes, couldn't find the kitchen”.

That's just had me in stitches. He'll be sorely missed.

 

[Hartley Hare]

Very sorry to see that Lydon has gone. He will be missed around these here parts.

Condolences to his family and friends.

HH

 

[Toronto Blade]

Very sad to hear this Lydon is a big loss.He will be missed, always had a good read with Lydon.RIP Blade.Condolences to his loved ones.

 

[ForgeBlade]

Read all of this thread but not posted yet so...What a truly heartbreaking piece of news. One of my favourite posters on here, and also prior to me joining this forum as BC on Bladesmad. A witty, incisive, saracstic and always amusing chap, surely the first entry if we ever have an S24SU hall of fame for those no longer with us.

As others have said, a poster I never met, or even knew his face, but someone I'd have loved to talk about United or music with over a pint in "real life."

My sincere condolences to his friends and family. Rest in Peace LYDON

Ta x

 

[corkysbeard]

I'm very sad to pass on the news that LYDON passed away in his sleep last night.

Many of us knew him as "bomber_command" on Bladesmad and enjoyed his contributions on there over a number of years.

An intelligent, interesting and funny guy who made us all laugh at some point I'm sure.

Will be missed.

Rest in peace, Blade.

Rip fellow blade
Much respected member of the forum,condolences to family & friends.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

RIP Bomber

 

[chipsncake]

Sad, sad news. R.I.P. fellow Blade.

 

[Grandmanasty]

There was a thread over on BM that ran and ran all about bands and music that took us back to the times we spent in the Limit during it's heyday . Bomber Command was very much at the forefront as we all reminisced . Not only was he a very intelligent and witty poster, he had a fucking great taste in music .

First chance I've had to reply to this sad news and I'd just like to echo everyone else's thoughts.
I first started posting on BM (until their technical problems stopped me from signing in) because of the above mentioned Limit thread.
I used to be a permanent fixture in the place and find it difficult to believe that I didn't know BC / Lydon, although I have no idea who he actually was ,I'd be amazed if I wasn't at least on nodding terms with him and a few of the others who contributed regularly on there.
Did anyone on either forum actually know him?
Intelligent, razor sharp, witty and as mentioned fantastic musical taste. His pig baiting was legendary and he will be sorely missed.
RIP BC / Lydon I really do feel like I've lost a friend.

Ant.

 

[blackydog]

Some sort of first home game tribute to LYDON ??
Ricky you seem good at organising things?

 

[Ricky]

Some sort of first home game tribute to LYDON ??
Ricky you seem good at organising things?

Maybe a half time tribute over the PA system would be possible? Gary Sinclair would do it. There's clearly plenty to say about him based on his forum contributions alone. But this would ultimately be down to his family/those closest to him.

 

[ChezVegasBlade]

RIP Lydon... your contributions to the board will be sadly missed...

 

[Bladebri]

LYDON ta!

Absolutely awful news. Really liked his posts on both United and the general chat. We've lost a few on here but this one has really hit me.

RIP

Very sad news.

Roy maybe you can do a view from LYDON

Ta

 

[HighfieldBlade]

I'm another one who never met Lydon, yet I find myself choking up at his passing.
Rest In Peace, fellow Blade.

 

[VLYDONIMIR]

Hello.
May I thank you all for the kind words that have been written about Johnny.
It took us all by surprise, his passing wasn't expected, the rest of our family are still in a bewildered shock.
From myself and them to you all who had the kindness to relay your thoughts, they were read out (to great hilarity) at his wake.
From what I did know about his time spent on here, you all made him laugh, smile and at times shake his head in disbelief.
That was Johnny.
Love and Peace to you all.
Colleen O'Donohue.
Jimmy, Kevin, Francis, Patrick
Mary, Iona and Cairdeas..

 

[The Crab]

Hello.
May I thank you all for the kind words that have been written about Johnny.
It took us all by surprise, his passing wasn't expected, the rest of our family are still in a bewildered shock.
From myself and them to you all who had the kindness to relay your thoughts, they were read out (to great hilarity) at his wake.
From what I did know about his time spent on here, you all made him laugh, smile and at times shake his head in disbelief.
That was Johnny.
Love and Peace to you all.
Colleen O'Donohue.
Jimmy, Kevin, Francis, Patrick
Mary, Iona and Cairdeas..

It was a real privelege to have known him, albeit online.

Love to you all

 

[SUFC Guy]

RIP Bomber.

 

[Not_a_Cheat]

I'm very sad to pass on the news that LYDON passed away in his sleep last night.

Many of us knew him as "bomber_command" on Bladesmad and enjoyed his contributions on there over a number of years.

An intelligent, interesting and funny guy who made us all laugh at some point I'm sure.

Will be missed.

Rest in peace, Blade.

RIP brother

 

[SherburnBlade]

Hello.
May I thank you all for the kind words that have been written about Johnny.
It took us all by surprise, his passing wasn't expected, the rest of our family are still in a bewildered shock.
From myself and them to you all who had the kindness to relay your thoughts, they were read out (to great hilarity) at his wake.
From what I did know about his time spent on here, you all made him laugh, smile and at times shake his head in disbelief.
That was Johnny.
Love and Peace to you all.
Colleen O'Donohue.
Jimmy, Kevin, Francis, Patrick
Mary, Iona and Cairdeas..

Lovely that his true friends and family got to find out how he managed to have a positive effect on total strangers with a minimum of one thing in common. Love to you and all your family xxx

 

[Pierre's PC]

Lovely that his true friends and family got to find out how he managed to have a positive effect on total strangers with a minimum of one thing in common. Love to you and all your family xxx

This is the perfect response to the LYDON families post.

Nothing more needs to be said

 

[John Street West Terrace]

I’m a bit late on the reply Ricky , very sad news ,great character on here and not shy to express his viewpoint , I wish his family & friends my sincere condolences at this difficult time

RIP Blade

 

[Sean Thornton]

Hello.
May I thank you all for the kind words that have been written about Johnny.
It took us all by surprise, his passing wasn't expected, the rest of our family are still in a bewildered shock.
From myself and them to you all who had the kindness to relay your thoughts, they were read out (to great hilarity) at his wake.
From what I did know about his time spent on here, you all made him laugh, smile and at times shake his head in disbelief.
That was Johnny.
Love and Peace to you all.
Colleen O'Donohue.
Jimmy, Kevin, Francis, Patrick
Mary, Iona and Cairdeas..

The pleasure was all ours. Nice to have a name, They'll love you upstairs Johnny.

 

[Blade56]

One of my fondest memories (before and after LYDON's passing) was when I started Photoshopping different wigs on his infamous Avitar. Had me in stitches. Genuinely put a glow in my heart.

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

Hello.
May I thank you all for the kind words that have been written about Johnny.
It took us all by surprise, his passing wasn't expected, the rest of our family are still in a bewildered shock.
From myself and them to you all who had the kindness to relay your thoughts, they were read out (to great hilarity) at his wake.
From what I did know about his time spent on here, you all made him laugh, smile and at times shake his head in disbelief.
That was Johnny.
Love and Peace to you all.
Colleen O'Donohue.
Jimmy, Kevin, Francis, Patrick
Mary, Iona and Cairdeas..

For a split second, when I saw that avatar and the shape of the words in the post, I hoped it had all been a wonderful LYDON hoax. Now I’m sad all over again, but lovely to hear from you, Colleen. The very best wishes to you all.