Darblade/Ainsley Harriott RIP

[Half Bond Jls]

Remember when I first come on the forum and he had his bucket **** stories and then his funny rants.Did make me laugh. I didn't know him but I recognise him now from his photo. Sleep tight dude UTB. Condolences to his family and mates.

 

[sufc323]

Absolutely devastating news, my heart goes out to his family especially his wife and 2 young daughters.

RIP Blade

 

[silverfox]

I said the same I recognise him and sure we have talked to each other. It just brings it closer and more upsetting for want of better words.

A sad day for Blades for sure.

 

[mikeheath]

Very sad.

RIP Blade

 

[BrayfordsBushyBeard]

Ainsley Harriott RIP , shared a few messages, genuinely funny guy . Feel for his family at such an awful time . Wasn’t aware of the mental health thread but just read his posts and the guy is a legend and a true inspiration to all of us . The picture of him walking his girls into school is one of the most powerful pictures I have ever seen ! Didn’t know him personally but I just feel so so sad ! RIP you have certainly earned it and touched far more people than you will ever know !
As ever UTB !

 

[BettingBlade]

Spent a bit more time in the MH Thread this year and one thing that stands out is that Ainsley had words/advice/thoughts not just for me but for plenty of others and for that I will always be grateful to him, despite never having met him.

As many others have said, we knew this was coming but it’s not any easier.

RIP Matt.

 

[Champagneblade]

RIP Matt/Ainsley,

Nice fella and very sad to hear of the personal circumstances he’d been battling through.

Life isn’t fair at all sometimes.

Sincerest condolences to all friends and family.

Rest easy fellow Blade

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

Oh shit, I don't know that Dar and Ains were one and the same.

Disagreed with him on so much stuff, and I regret how some of those conversations ended up. Never got the sense that he was anything other than an utterly committed dad.

His contributions to the Mental Health thread were some of the finest things I've ever seen on here.

RIP Matt/Dar/Ains

 

[BigBed]

So so sad, shared many discussions, conversations and debates with the guy, he will be sadly missed on here, and id like to send my condolences to his family and friends.
Although I never got to meet the guy, he sempt like such a good lad, and for him to fall to that horrendous disease is just heartbreaking!
RIEP fellow Blade, a huge loss and especially at this time of year, and thoughts to all who knew or just had a connection to the guy.
Puts a lot into perspective in this ridiculous world we live in.

 

[ThatJa]

 

[RossingtonBlade]

Sad news. Always stood near me on kop gangway E. Never knew he was ill but thought I hadn’t seen him for a while, now I know why. Rest in peace, Matt.

 

[Auld Reekie Blade]

RIP Ains, I’ll miss your posts and stories of Bucket ****. My heart goes out to your wife and young family.

 

[blackydog]

He's one of our own
He's one of our own
Matt / Ainsley
He's one of our own

So fucking sad

 

[Dnblade]

Remember Dar on BM,and didn't realise he posted on here as Ainsley...enjoyed many of his posts,and saddened to hear the news of him passing away..RIP Blade & UTB!

 

[Isar]

He's one of our own
He's one of our own
Matt / Ainsley
He's one of our own

So fucking sad

We are a big Blades family. We are not plastic. We support our club and one another.

 

[Balham]

Such sad news which I hoped would never come. Huge condolences to his friends and family and I wish all strength and good fortune to those he's left behind. As others have said, it hits home harder when it's someone around my age with kids similar age to mine.

From one Matt to another, RIP Ainsley Harriott

 

[Rufus Smalls]

Sad news as another member of the Blades family passes.

RIP Ainsley.

 

[Ted Striker]

So sad RIP to a legend on here. He will be missed.

 

[Gin&Juice]

He’d have loved Wednesdays result today by the way. There’d be a funny take on their 4-0 loss, plus some banter with the in-laws.

 

[Isar]

He’d have loved Wednesdays result today by the way. There’d be a funny take on their 4-0 loss, plus some banter with the in-laws.

The father-in-law

 

[derbysufc]

Me and matt Hardy, dar ) travelled allover with the blades . Great lad , had brain haemorrhage years ago.
Gutted at this news , don't know what to say. Had so many memories travelling away with him . He's got kids and a great woman .
We lost granny a few weeks ago its heartbreaking as a 55 year old blade seeing so many old skool blades passing away .
R.i.p matt.
Love Mark

 

[DifferentClass]

RIP Ains, we might not have allus seen eye to eye but you were one of the consistently funny posters on here.

You will be deeply, deeply missed.

UTB.

 

[jt64]

Very sad, RIP Matt

 

[Nick Jansky]

Very sad news. RIP, fella.

The courage he showed throughout the illness was truly inspirational. That he was still showing so much care for others whilst he had all of that going on marks him out as an exceptional human being.

I am so glad that he managed to take his daughters to school that day. That photo has stayed with me ever since and always will, it was so deeply sad but also beautiful.

Condolences to his family

 

[John Street West Terrace]

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.

Sorry for your loss & my heartfelt condolences to his family & friends

 

[Tom Heffernan]

RIP Blade

 

[MVB]

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.

Condolences Greeny

Spent may a good away day and home game in the Scholar with Matt. He was a proper Blade and a top bloke, just left you with a smile on your face. Into his classic shirts before it became the thing it is now too, the laces shirt reminds me of him every time I see it. A true titan of BladesMad

If you know of any collections for funeral costs etc. please do share, really sorry for your loss

 

[Blade58]

Terrible news

RIP Ainsley

Condolences to all family and friends

 

[Caveblade]

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.

RIP Matt. Been PMing over the last few months and know he was going through it. Condolences Greeny96 and Matt's family.

 

[The Crab]

Part of the forum furniture.

Fought bravely, the picture of him taking the little un to school was just inspirational.

My sincere condolences to all his family and friends