SeparateEntityMyArse 53,619 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Today a fellow bear lost his life doing what 50000 of us do every second week. To be honest, today's loss could have been any one of us. And at 39 young years of age that's horrific. I'm suggesting though I don't know if it's even feasible that we lock or suspend all threads not related to our loss. Even for a few hours more until perhaps tomorrow morning as a simple mark of respect. For me nothing else matters right now. Over to admin if it's even possible or acceptable as an idea. If not, fellow bear, may you RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,977 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I thought similar but the OT is a good place to have a bit of banter and take your mind off of things. Hopefully we can have a close down next sat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Personally I think we can both pay our respects and talk all things Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I'm finding it very hard to think of football right now anyway, and I suspect many on here are the same. This is a very sad day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The best way to remember and respect his memory is with a minutes silence followed by 90 mins of the world famous Ibrox noise supporting the team that Ryan loved. I love every one of yous and I'm glad we can all put our differences aside at times like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 6 hours ago, kaiser1041 said: Personally I think we can both pay our respects and talk all things Rangers. People deal with things like this in their own way. Some will want to talk about it, some will want to shitpost and try to take thier minds off it, some will try to lighten the mood. I'd rather just leave things the way they are, and let people deal withit in thier own way. That's my 2c, hopefully the other staff will add opinions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I understand what OP is saying but like Gogzy I think that it will help others if we keep threads open. there is not a Rangers fan who is not hurting this morning, I've spent 31 years travelling all over on my supporters bus and this could quite easily be any one of us When one of us bleed, we all bleed When one of us cries, we all cry When one of us grieves , we all grieve #rangersfamily Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Horrible, horrible news. No one should ever put their scarf on, head out to the football, and never return home. As others have said, best to pay respects in some posts, and take your mind off of it in others. I didn't know the lad, but something about losing your life heading out to see the Rangers makes me think he'd be far more settled with us talking about everything to do with the club - as we do on here - than holding any more than a few quiet moments for him. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLYBOY50 1,638 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 just in off a nightshift and I couldn't get the thought of that poor boy leaving home yesterday morning to do what we all do travel far and wide to support our team but not returning home to his family after the match. it fills my heart with such sadness rest in peace fellow bear. and a speedy recovery to all those who survived but were injured our thoughts are with each and every one of you and my sincere condolences to young Ryan's family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,619 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Aye admin please close thread. Was just in a sombre place last night, didn't want folk arguing over nonsense either on such a sad day. Probably right that others carry on as they see fit now I think about it in fresh light. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonnybear1972 8,130 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I think we're all in a state of shock by this terrible tradegy.As someone already said we are the Rangers family,blues brothers. Whatever is decided as a mark of respect will be observed unconditionally.No one should go to the football on a Saturday and not return home,thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of the poor lad. WATP XXX Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Can't imagine what his family are going thru just now, unthinkable that someone could head off to the football and for something like this to happen. Really puts things in to perspective. I have no doubts that th Club will find a fitting way to pay tribute to him. We as a support have been thru a lot recently with lots of arguments and infighting but when you get down to the bare bones of it we're all there for each other and if anything good could come from what happened today it's us as a support and as a people maybe taking some time to appreciate each other and what we have Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murzo 7,446 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 14 minutes ago, Willis said: Can't imagine what his family are going thru just now, unthinkable that someone could head off to the football and for something like this to happen. Really puts things in to perspective. I have no doubts that th Club will find a fitting way to pay tribute to him. We as a support have been thru a lot recently with lots of arguments and infighting but when you get down to the bare bones of it we're all there for each other and if anything good could come from what happened today it's us as a support and as a people maybe taking some time to appreciate each other and what we have Regarding one of the the things that Rangers could do, would the spfl allow the team to all have 'Baird' as their names on jersey's for the next game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Persson 547 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thoughts are with his family. Also, the seriously injured. Their lives may never be the same after any recovery. A mention for every person on that coach who has suffered the shock of it all. These things can affect you badly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1NachoNovo 840 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, murzo said: Regarding one of the the things that Rangers could do, would the spfl allow the team to all have 'Baird' as their names on jersey's for the next game. Refs wouldn't go for it. Can you imagine someone like Wilson getting booked? Ref: Name Wilson: Wilson Ref: Turn round. (Wilson turns round) Ref: Eh, could you spell your name for me please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murzo 7,446 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, 1NachoNovo said: Refs wouldn't go for it. Can you imagine someone like Wilson getting booked? Ref: Name Wilson: Wilson Ref: Turn round. (Wilson turns round) Ref: Eh, could you spell your name for me please. What did ref's do before names, the shirts would still be numbered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,808 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 29 minutes ago, murzo said: Regarding one of the the things that Rangers could do, would the spfl allow the team to all have 'Baird' as their names on jersey's for the next game. Mentioned it in the other thread , does anyone think adding his name to the Greig memorial would be something for the club to look into ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murzo 7,446 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 It's there as a memorial for '71. Might not be right to add to it, I dunno mate, but the Club hopefully will do something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Never noticed this last night, but clocked it this morning on my Twitter timeline: Shannon Elizabeth @shanna**** RIP Ryan Baird. You will be missed big man! You saved my mum and other people on that bus I wish I could thank you for that ? This guy saved others, RIP Big Man ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1NachoNovo 840 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 39 minutes ago, murzo said: What did ref's do before names, the shirts would still be numbered. So would the oppositions. The number alone wouldn't help. He would have to write blue or rangers or something beside it. Right number 9, you're booked. How do you spell blue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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