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Not sure but it might end up being the only option. Game scheduled to be onTNT after the Aberdeen game but that’s been delayed due to weather and only just starting second half

No mate. No charges laid as far as I can remember. 

Do remember us playing in the white socks with blue top quite a lot under Advocaat 

What a target and what an achievement by all who contributed and will no doubt continue to contribute. The sad news about Ben has clearly affected so many folk and must give some comfort to his family and friends.
This tragic occasion has made us all talk about mental health and I sat down with my son yesterday (similar age to Ben) and we had a good chat about it. We both committed to talking with his other brothers and ensure that there will be no subject we won't discuss as a family.
Talking is step #1

Obviously everyone donating is brilliant but seeing quite a lot of £4/5 donations really put a smile on my face.
The fact that people can’t necessarily afford too much but just want to contribute something is really inspiring.
He was obviously well loved and hope all these contributions can give his family the tiniest amount of comfort that he was very well thought of.
 
 

@psb07158 has been an absolute star from the first post on this thread.
Handled the tragic situation with such dignity at all times.
An absolute credit, and I'm sure if Ben was able to comment, he'd agree. 

Kevin Thomson...man.. he makes Glenn Hoddle sound exciting. 

Hi, I don't know much about football, and I know even less about forums, this is the first one I've been on. I worked with Ben for the last few years and have ended up here following some of the comments from the just giving. I have cried reading all the words of support and love on this thread and the fundraiser and wanted to say thank you for putting it together. It's done so much to bring people together in this time of need and its a great suggestion to arrange something at ibrox & donate to several charities. 
Ben always talked about this forum but downplayed his role significantly. I can see what a beautiful community this is. I just wish Ben were here to see how loved, cared for and well thought of he was, and that this too shall pass. 

Hi all.
Hope all is well.
As a banned member I thought I’d sign up, as I want to give my condolences to young Bens family and friends at this sad and difficult time.
I only met Ben once or twice watching Rangers through the years, also knowing him for years on the forum, it’s so sad hearing about his untimely and sudden death. Ben was only a few years older than my son, so I suppose it’s got a chord with me. He was an absolute diamond of a fella, sometimes we didn’t see eye to eye on here, but so what it’s the internet ffs. 
 
on another note, if the forums admin wanted to do a raffle/football card/auction to help raise funds, I have a match worn Mark Hately top from the 92/93 season that I won at an auction,  I’d be happy to hand over to the forum to help raise funds. If any help is needed at all, no matter how small I’d be happy to help. cheers. 
Take care of your loved ones 💙
 
Junior soprano 

Hi All
Just an update - the family have said they are happy with us fundraising for Ben. I have set the page up below - please share this so we can do our boy proud
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/BenHoodMemorial
Thank you

Fuck sake, what a shock, rest easy Ben.
If you see a fellow Bear struggle, hold out your hand, for he is indeed your Brother.

I'am absolutely cut up & devastated and no words can describe how I am feeling right now. Ben was my lifelong best friend, we have been through everything together - he was a brother to me. I have more memories with him than I do anybody else, from going to Ibrox together every second week and thousands more - memories I will now cherish for the rest of my life.
Reading the posts in this thread, people who did & did not know him personally sharing their kind words, its the only thing that has made me smile in the last 48hrs. He was a great guy and one of a kind and that goes to show.
Sleep easy my mate, I'll always miss you ❤️
 
 

As an immediate act, a few of us were going to send flowers to his parent’s house today with a note of condolence - having slept on it, I’m going to do it on behalf of the whole forum
We can discuss @RFC55s idea about a fundraiser as a team and post back - I’ll speak to the family too and ask if there’s anything specific they’d want us to do 

I'm no sure what to say. I hope I don't say something wrong or offend anyone but I'll try.
It's just fucking shite. Never knew Ben personally. Only knew him from interacting on here. It's strange cause you form an opinion on someone and paint a picture of them based on nothing but words written on a football internet page but with Ben I always thought he seemed like a genuinely good guy. Then you read about him from other good posters.and it's just echoes that. He had his troubles and he was strong enough to share them and reach out but he was genuinely the first to reach out and give advice or show sympathy for anyone else going through things. To be in such a dark place whilst trying to shed light on others is a huge testament to the shape of a man.  
I'm sorry for his friends and family. I'm sorry for those who knew him. I'm sorry for the strangers who reached out to him. I'm sorry this happened. Some of you will be questioning why and beating yourself up but you can't. Loads of good people on here reached out. You'll never understand it, nobody can.
To anyone out there who’s hurting - it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength. If you're going through hell, keep going. It gets better. I hope I'm not out of order for using this as a guide or promotion but the Mind Matters forum on here is genuinely one of the best things that exists anywhere. We have to learn something from this. We have to use it somehow and if this teaches us anything it's that we can all use a little help or give a little help and we can all do that in mind matters. Even if you're not comfortable asking for help in an open group platform, there are many good folks on there who have their inboxes open. Myself included.
Rest easy Ben. 

Hi All, 
It gives me great sadness to announce the passing of one of our own, Ben (@ben51 / @GabrielTomato / @Clemdog) yesterday. 
As you may have been aware from his posts on it on this board, Ben has been battling his demons for a period of time and sadly yesterday he succumbed to them. 
We are devastated to lose Ben. He was a funny, caring and intelligent young man who has been lost to the world far too soon. I know many people on this board knew Ben in person and will be very upset by this. 
Please hold your nearest and dearest close to you. Please reach out if you are struggling and please also ask people in your circle if they are struggling. Use the Mind Matters section as openly as you want to - something that Ben was a huge advocate of. 
Until we meet again, Ben 🫡 💙

BOXT advert on Rangers TV - "As the temperature goes up outside, its time to turn the heating down inside..." Fuck sakes

Lewis is even worse. 

Glad Souness had some involvement in this, more effect in 10 mins chat of him outlining the role &  expectations than 2days of our board.  

The only one of our ex players that has the baws to stand up to they cunts. 

Thought for a minute or two Boyd was going to deck Sutton

Still time.

Thought for a minute or two Boyd was going to deck Sutton

Add Cifuentes to the list of utter fucking waste of money

A priest, a minister and a rabbit go to give blood.
Rabbit goes up first and the receptionist asks what blood type he is.
Rabbit says “think you’ll find I’m a Type O…”

Jinxing bastard.