Kevin the Barnsley Blade

[Tynemouth Blade]

RIP Blade

 

[Blade56]

RIP Kevin, go sit with LYDON, grafikhaus et al there’s always room in the Blades stand for one of our own.

 

[diode_blade]

Rip Kevin, condolences to family and friends.
I thought he always came across very well on the radio.

 

[Bearlie]

Rip

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

Great post. As someone exiled from Sheffield for 22 years, I never listen to RS, but a great final point. Condolences to you and yours on your loss.

 

[HuddersfieldBlade]

Sport to gear this and echo your sentiments on your parents. Miss my dad terribly

 

[Davalon]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

Sorry for your loss mate.

 

[chipsncake]

Sorry for your loss mate.

RIP Blade.

 

[Booker4]

I remember listening to Kevin on RS many times, he was one of my favourite callers if honest. Really sad news and sorry for your loss also. He'll be much missed on Football Heaven also of course.

 

[Stretch]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

Condolences mate and really sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.

He certainly was one of the 'characters' on FH and P or G, and whilst I didn't always agree with what he said, he always made his points well and clearly loved United deeply.

RIP Blade.

 

[highgreeninjapan]

Cheers all. Some lovely comments on here and the other thread. I’m not exactly sure why, but it means a lot. UTB

 

[Sheffsteel]

I remember listening to Kevin on RS many times, he was one of my favourite callers if honest. Really sad news and sorry for your loss also. He'll be much missed on Football Heaven also of course.

He always used to criticise Radio Sheffield for not focussing enough on the non league scene.

I didn‘t agree with some of his view points but at least he was different and interesting
and he deserves respect having the guts to phone a radio show. He’ll be missed...a fantastic message from his son....condolences to your fa,ily.

 

[Auld Reekie Blade]

Rip Blade!

 

[bypassblade]

This is sad news RIP

 

[Blade58]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

nice post fella

sorry for the loss of your Dad

condolences to you, your family and friends

 

[INTAKE BLADE]

Remember Kevin well, RIP Bladesman

 

[BadgersBigToe]

Lovely post, condolences to the family
RIP

 

[GodricBlade]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

What a fabulous post & a lovely story - such a shame it comes at a time of loss for you.
Condolences to you & your family along with all Kevin the Barnsley Blade’s pals.
Thanks for sharing more about his life on here & your final 2 paragraphs tell us what life is really all about.
All the best & UTB’s.

 

[Angef1Blade]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

Really sorry to hear this - listened to your Dad many a time on Football Heaven but I also loved his political stance & enjoyed hearing his contribution to other shows - Toby Foster's breakfast show in particular. RIP Kevin

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

Sorry to read this. Condolences to you and your family.

I made my views on your Dad's contributions very clear as you can see. People are quick to judge other people, who they don't know, just because they hold an opinion, or appear to hold an opinion, that is different to theirs.

I'm glad you came on here to let us know of his passing - he was a regular contributor to Football Heaven and I enjoyed his contributions, even though I didn't necessarily agree with them.

 

[PLAIN BLADE]

Comedy club used to rile the Pigs up , who would phone in on mass , to complain about Kevins digs , why they could not just laugh it off , really shows how much the state they are in hurts . R.I.P. Kevin

 

[Piffle and Tosh]

Kevin was my Dad. He died last Saturday.

I’m not posting this as an attack on any posters on here. I told him about these threads (not in too much detail!), and he loved it!

The Ched thing was more or less his real opinion, at least initially. After a while, Radio Sheff would sometimes call him asking for contributions, which maybe rewarded, reinforced and amplified his more extreme opinions. I dunno. He was proper stubborn, too! The Madine stuff I don’t think he truly cared about, it was just a good opportunity to be on the radio again. He spent his mornings and early afternoons in the pubs of Barnsley, and then would go home and stick Radio Sheffield on. It was a big part of his life over the last few years, so I think being involved with it really tickled him.

He loved winding people up, though, too. I’m so glad he never discovered Facebook or Twitter!

He was an eloquent fella, but he’d had a stroke a few years back, which slowed his speech down considerably.

He had his good sides and his bad sides, but he was a proper character, and he lived his whole life the way he wanted to.

He was also a big blade, especially back in the day. He used to follow United around, particularly during the late 70s early 80s, where he’d drive off anywhere for pre-season games, much to me Mum’s displeasure, who was raising a baby me in Kent.

I just got my son his first Blades shirt, and I’m gutted his grandad will never get to see him in it.

Be nice to people, even the annoying ones on the radio, and if your parents are around, tell em you love em.

Cheers and UTB.

R.I.p Kevin

 

[Trigger Blade]

Comedy club used to rile the Pigs up , who would phone in on mass , to complain about Kevins digs , why they could not just laugh it off , really shows how much the state they are in hurts . R.I.P. Kevin

Just read this thread and it had occurred to me before reading your post that Kevin would absolutely have wound the oinkers up, a decent epitaph I reckon