At least promotion is assured for one of us

[GreasyChipBeattie]

One of the last things I said to my dad was, "Are we going to do it then dad?"
"Of course we are son" he replied, "There's no way we are not going up this season, and as champions"
Just a few hours later, I got the dreaded call.

Dad had a massive stroke on Monday morning and although I managed to get home to see him before he died yesterday, I could only hope that he could hear me.
Thankfully, he went peacefully in his sleep, but gutted that he didn't make it to see his beloved Blades lift the trophy as he was so convinced we would.
At least he died 'knowing' for himself that we were going up as champions, and regardless of the final table, no-one can ever take that away from him now.

I love you dad.
I'm going to miss being with you when it matters.
I'm going to miss your flasks of milky coffee and smuggled in miniatures of whisky for half time.
I'm even going to miss you asking me who'd scored every time because you couldn't remember who the f**k was who most of the time!

I know life is more than just football, but supporting the Blades together with him and the rest of my 20 odd thousand second 'family' (that's you lot by the way!) was a big part of our life and formed a part of almost every phone call we shared.
So forgive me for feeling the need to post this, but I just wanted to say something that might make me feel a bit better about the fact that he's suddenly gone from my life.

I'm going to miss him so much, but time, as they say, is a great healer and I am looking forward to enjoying 'that feeling' when we finally get over the line.
Thanks dad for introducing me to the greatest football club in the world and for being the kind, generous, funny and most genuine bloke I know.

Bye for now dad, I'll see you when I get there x

 

[Finn Keane o' Balmaqueen]

GreasyChipBeattie

I read and I felt very sad, but I re-read and and had to like...

Lovely sentiments, I hope you don't mind me saying.

In our thoughts...

Lydon & Norah
XXX

 

[Large Mendonca]

That is so sad Really sorry for your loss GCB

 

[Argentinemanager]

Read this with a tear in my eye, so sorry for your loss, always sad to lose someone close, thinking of you and your family

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Such sad news. Heartfelt commiserations, mate.

So glad he got to experience the joy of this season &, like you say, the knowledge we are going up.

 

[Blade82]

Brought a tear to my eye that. Thoughts with you all at this sad time. He'll be with us every step along the way I'm sure .

UTB

 

[YouFUMS]

Condolences to you and yours, GCB. God bless your dad, RIP

 

[Esablade]

Thank you for writing such a beautiful post.

It's something most of us can relate to and empathise with.

RIP BLADE.

 

[Edwards of Nazareth]

Sorry for your loss. Let's win the league for him and others like him
UTB

 

[PeteBlade]

One of the last things I said to my dad was, "Are we going to do it then dad?"
"Of course we are son" he replied, "There's no way we are not going up this season, and as champions"
Just a few hours later, I got the dreaded call.

Dad had a massive stroke on Monday morning and although I managed to get home to see him before he died yesterday, I could only hope that he could hear me.
Thankfully, he went peacefully in his sleep, but gutted that he didn't make it to see his beloved Blades lift the trophy as he was so convinced we would.
At least he died 'knowing' for himself that we were going up as champions, and regardless of the final table, no-one can ever take that away from him now.

I love you dad.
I'm going to miss being with you when it matters.
I'm going to miss your flasks of milky coffee and smuggled in miniatures of whisky for half time.
I'm even going to miss you asking me who'd scored every time because you couldn't remember who the f**k was who most of the time!

I know life is more than just football, but supporting the Blades together with him and the rest of my 20 odd thousand second 'family' (that's you lot by the way!) was a big part of our life and formed a part of almost every phone call we shared.
So forgive me for feeling the need to post this, but I just wanted to say something that might make me feel a bit better about the fact that he's suddenly gone from my life.

I'm going to miss him so much, but time, as they say, is a great healer and I am looking forward to enjoying 'that feeling' when we finally get over the line.
Thanks dad for introducing me to the greatest football club in the world and for being the kind, generous, funny and most genuine bloke I know.

Bye for now dad, I'll see you when I get there x

Sorry to hear that GCB, we ARE going to do it.

 

[Dkc]

We better bloody well get promoted now

RIP Blade

 

[dingledog]

Sincere condolences to you and your family. A heartfelt post, I'm sure he'll always be with you at the Lane.

Time is a great healer, it's a cliche, but true. I remember my Dad everyday and thank him for making me who I am. I'm sure you'll do the same.

I think he was right about promotion and champions. CW wants it.

 

[WORKSOPBLADE]

Father and son/daughter going to matches is very, very special. A shared love, enjoying those highs and lows together.

I take my 2 lads and am so grateful my passion for our great club is shared now by them.

Cherish your time together as all others on here should do.

We never know when it may finish.

Sincere condolences

 

[ElephantBlade]

Sorry for your loss mate. Up the Blades.

 

[Anston Blade]

Sorry for your loss. My dad died several years ago yet Bramall Lane is still one of the places where I feel closest to him.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[alcoblade]

Sorry for your loss fella. The Blades will do it for you both.

UTB

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

One of the last things I said to my dad was, "Are we going to do it then dad?"
"Of course we are son" he replied, "There's no way we are not going up this season, and as champions"
Just a few hours later, I got the dreaded call.

Dad had a massive stroke on Monday morning and although I managed to get home to see him before he died yesterday, I could only hope that he could hear me.
Thankfully, he went peacefully in his sleep, but gutted that he didn't make it to see his beloved Blades lift the trophy as he was so convinced we would.
At least he died 'knowing' for himself that we were going up as champions, and regardless of the final table, no-one can ever take that away from him now.

I love you dad.
I'm going to miss being with you when it matters.
I'm going to miss your flasks of milky coffee and smuggled in miniatures of whisky for half time.
I'm even going to miss you asking me who'd scored every time because you couldn't remember who the f**k was who most of the time!

I know life is more than just football, but supporting the Blades together with him and the rest of my 20 odd thousand second 'family' (that's you lot by the way!) was a big part of our life and formed a part of almost every phone call we shared.
So forgive me for feeling the need to post this, but I just wanted to say something that might make me feel a bit better about the fact that he's suddenly gone from my life.

I'm going to miss him so much, but time, as they say, is a great healer and I am looking forward to enjoying 'that feeling' when we finally get over the line.
Thanks dad for introducing me to the greatest football club in the world and for being the kind, generous, funny and most genuine bloke I know.

Bye for now dad, I'll see you when I get there x

15/10

 

[Bladepicker]

So sorry for your loss GreasyChipBeattie. What a fabulous eulogy to your dad that post is - genuinely sat here with a tear in my eye but with a smile and a grin at some of the things you put about your memories.

A post to do your old man proud, which this Blades team has and will do for him too. Thoughts with you and all your family.

 

[SwissBlade]

Very moving post and sorry that your dad didn't get to see Billy lift the Title GreasyChipBeattie

I am sure that you will see it though and you will associate winning League 1 with your dads prediction

Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Your Dad will be proved correct, we are going up as Champions!

 

[knowsnowt]

Sorry about your loss mate.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Every condolence for your loss, GCB and family. My Dad introduced me, and though he's not well enough to attend much now, we still speak almost every day and invariably the Blades are part of the conversation. Like your Dad he's convinced we'll be champions (these oldies know a thing or two!) and I'm always grateful that he introduced me to this life as a Blade. I now attend with my lads when I can and hope I've done as good as he did with me.

The contact ends, but the memories live on. If/when it happens dedicate that trophy to the memory of your Dad, if only in your family, and then it's handed down through the years as his!

 

[bigbirdblade]

Condolences matey

 

[Johnstreetstand]

There are a lot of good Blades in the" upper tier". Sadly all the previous generation who I started going with are up there. Cheering us on to the title I hope. They made us the Blades we are now. Let's think of them all as we celebrate the title.

 

[Grappler]

Keep your chin up pal, that was a sad but lovely post. As the season ends, I will raise a glass to your dad.

 

[Jehovah]

Sorry for your loss mate. I lost my dad 6 months ago and he had no interest in football but always asked me how the blades had got on because he knew it mattered to me. Hope you look back with smiles and not sadness. All the best.

 

[RammyBlade]

Lovely words GCB and as someone who also lost a Dad,Mum,Sister I understand your feelings. Your Dad would have been proud of your eulogy and I am sure his words will come true x

 

[JOEYDEE]

Lovely tribute to your dad GCB,let's hope we can finish the job in style for him,condolences to you and your family.

 

[Jan Age]

Sorry for your loss.

It will mean that Much more when we do go up as champions.

You and your dad will be celebrating at BDTBL against the spirerites

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Lovely, moving tribute. He clearly did a good job with you, and that is a great legacy.

 

[Dnblade]

Nice post GCB...RIP to your Dad.