Creampuff 22,628 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Tonight I lost the greatest influence on my footballing life.My Dad put me in Rangers strips from the first moment he could, and took me to Ibrox as much as was humanly possible. He was a season ticket for many a year and infamously once nearly got himself kicked out of the house for constantly waking the baby during the away leg at Elland Road in '92.Despite growing up in a family of Celtic supporters this man chose the light and brought me up the way he brought up himself - a good bear.Rest in peace Big Al, you'll be remembered every time I see those famous gates, Ibrox's Blue Sea, and touch the top of the doorways walking out of the stadium that gave us so many memories together.A great bear, and father, gone - never forgotten.Rest in Peace, Old Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 So sad to hear this mate. RIP. To absent friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Deeply saddened and sorry to hear of your loss AC.May he forever rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweebluenose 4,332 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 So sorry to hear that, to absent friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear of your loss mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyFour 10 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear that mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbmyers 16 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 A completely horrible thing to hear. I wish you the absolute best with everything mate. He sounds like a fantastic man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,440 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 So sorry to hear this mate!! Especially at this time of year. My thoughts to you & your family mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm really sorry to hear this mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkiebear 1,013 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sad news. R.I.P! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albluenose1990 29 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear about that bud, a lot of similarities to my own father as well apart from the Celtic family bit. We always tap the top of the doorway on the way out. My condolences go to you and the rest of your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrox_Nights 429 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Terrible to hear, sure you'll always have great memories at Ibrox with him and hopefully we'll make it four in a row for your Dad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear that mate, thoughts are with you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchy WATP 462 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry for your loss m8, my thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Really sorry to hear that Al Hopefully a Rangers win will bring a smile to you, and to your Old Man.RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radlord 24 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Awful news to get Alan, you have my condolences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,293 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear that. My condolences go to you and the rest of your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear that Al, really am.RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry to hear this mate . Hopefully he's left you with a lot of good memories, may he rest in peace.Condolences to yourself, your family and anyone who was close to your dad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Tonight I lost the greatest influence on my footballing life.My Dad put me in Rangers strips from the first moment he could, and took me to Ibrox as much as was humanly possible. He was a season ticket for many a year and infamously once nearly got himself kicked out of the house for constantly waking the baby during the away leg at Elland Road in '92.Despite growing up in a family of Celtic supporters this man chose the light and brought me up the way he brought up himself - a good bear.Rest in peace Big Al, you'll be remembered every time I see those famous gates, Ibrox's Blue Sea, and touch the top of the doorways walking out of the stadium that gave us so many memories together.A great bear, and father, gone - never forgotten.Rest in Peace, Old Man What age was he AC? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCiainBJK 12 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Sounds like he was a great man! To absent friends! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 What age was he AC?Turned 43 on the 3rd of this month, mate.Lost his battle with the drink I'm afraid.Last few years he hasn't been the same if I'm honest, but I'll always remember him as a good man who couldn't defeat his demons . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Terrible news Alan.So sorry for your loss mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Turned 43 on the 3rd of this month, mate.Lost his battle with the drink I'm afraid.Last few years he hasn't been the same if I'm honest, but I'll always remember him as a good man who couldn't defeat his demons .Very sad to hear Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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