Darblade/Ainsley Harriott RIP

[Greeny96]

My beloved cousin Darblade (Admin edit: aka Ainsley Harriott), passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

 

[Maidenhead]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

Always sad to lose one of our family.

Condolences to you Greeny96

R.I.P Darblade

 

[Roygbiv]

Gutting. Don't know what to say. Never even met him but this still hit me hard. RIP

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

Big condolences to you and your family

 

[Bert]

Oh dear, Bert thinks that he was known by another name on this forum. Someone very well known.

 

[Harry's Game]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

Sad news… thoughts with you and yours

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

RIP Matt my old friend, honoured to have known you the last 15 years

Absolutely devastated and welling up in the boozer.

Won't forget you pal, will raise a beer for you

 

[Danetheblade]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

Absolutely awful news. I’m so sorry for your loss. Never met him, but I just knew he were a top top bloke. Rest in peace.

 

[Rusty view]

Thoughts with you. He was a top bloke on here.

We shared in our detest of pigs with us both living in spitting distance of boro.

Condolences to all your family. Rip

 

[S64 Blade]

This is awful news. Didn’t know the guy, but obviously a big part of the forum and as I understand had a young family. Tragic

 

[WF10BLADE]

RIP Matt, such sad news. X

 

[Micky Narker]

Condolences. Didn't know him but from his posts on here he fought it every step of the way. RIP to an absolute warrior.

 

[SuperBobbyHatton]

RIP blade, sorry for your loss.

 

[Gimli]

Awful news.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

RIP Dar, enjoyed your contributions on BladesMad (the good ol’ days)….you seemed very switched on, knowledgable and funny. Only a few posters who you feel you could genuinely meet in person and have a beer with. You were one of them.

 

[SwindonBladeJnr]

Oh dear, Bert thinks that he was known by another name on this forum. Someone very well known.

Pretty sure Bert is correct.

I didn't always agree with him but he was a Blade and an obviously committed one, and I've always got time for one of those.

RIP and I hope those that were close, who he has left behind can and will take comfort in the esteem within which he was held.

 

[HarryHaslam]

RIP Matt, God bless you and your family

 

[AgaMonkey]

RIP fellow Blade. Always sad to lose one of our own.

 

[Large Mendonca]

Absolutely tragic condolences to everyone involved but especially his 2 little girls.

 

[Bartleby]

Sorry to hear this, RIP

 

[JJ Sefton]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

Sad news.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Sad news.

RIP

 

[FlamingLip]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

Really sorry to hear this. Met your cousin a couple of times including a pre-season trip where enjoyed many a beer. Came across as a life and soul type but without any cockyness, just genuinely funny. Sorry for your family's loss and Rest In Peace Blade.

 

[YorkBlade]

Absolutely devastated. I'm so terribly sorry for his family and all that knew him. A funny, kind and incredibly supportive man.

 

[Argentinemanager]

Sad news for someone so young rip fellow blade

 

[Cassis]

My beloved cousin Darblade, passed away last night after a long fight with cancer. I know some of you may know him from these forums, especially Blades mad, and some of you will have had the pleasure of spending time with him home and away.

Dar took me to my first proper away game (3-0 away to Crewe) and many more over the years. He was a massive blades fan, and hopefully some of you who met him will agree he was a genuinely fantastic person to be around.

His stories and jokes would bring a smile and laugh to anyone and he will be missed immensely.

So, so sorry

 

[northsomersetblade]

Sorry to hear this. I didn't realise that he was dar but that means I have sort of known him from a long time back, rip mate

 

[FATTYFOULKE]

That is very sad news. I didn’t know him but have enjoyed reading many of his posts. It’s a sad loss.

RIP Darblade.

 

[Woodwaaard]

A brave man who faced the inevitable with great fortitude
We're "playing with ten" again

 

[Scarebus]

His posts in the mental health thread as his journey wound to this point were poignant and heartbreaking. They really touched me and Ive spent a lot of time thinking about Ains/Matt over the last few months.

Will be sorely missed on the forum, and I'm sure by anyone who knew him. Condolences to his partner and daughters.

Rest in peace mate.