now then forever 298 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Horrendous news about a horrendous illness. Thoughts go out to Fernando and his family:( Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarrhillLoyal 32 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Dreadful news but the Bears will be cheering you on for a recovery, Fernando.Perspective, everyone.Was really shocked when I heard this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,103 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 You think the club might arange a friendly or testimonial type match, and give the proceeds to helping him?Possibly too early for that?Good shout, celtic done it for petrov so I cant see why we couldn't do it for a former captain.Thoughts are with Fernando and his family. I'm sure his autobiography is out this week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Will be dead in 3-4 yrs sadly, very few go past that after diagnosis Probably the worst disease there is , terrible Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,697 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yes, a match in his honour and in support of him. Won't need the cash, but that could go to MND charity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,338 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Fuck me. That video brings a tear to the eye. Poor guy.Is it just me or does it appear to be affecting him a fair bit already?Aye a thought that aswell mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-the-Stripe 2,459 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Absolutely gutted, this is terrible news,Thoughts go out to him and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,697 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Aye a thought that aswell mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Fuck me that was hard watching that video.Stunned Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,697 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 It's funny. The last game I was at involving him was the friendly at Ibrox with Zenit. He chopped Burke who went off injured and several other Rangers players and got involved in some spats with others. He was booed every time he touched the ball for a while and some booed him as he went off the pitch (some clapped as well). I hope he realises that we still remember him for the numerous good times and that that was just a meaningless wee Rangers family spat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 http://dewerelddraaitdoor.vara.nl/media/302895 here is the video where he announced it on live TV, skip to 20 mins inOmg watching that I didn't think he would be this bad alreadyHis speech is terrible which is not a good signSadly I know first hand as its my job working with MND and he doesn't look greatThere's people I've dealt with fitter than fernando at this stage and within a year end up in a wheelchair and have no movement in their arms or legs , virtually only able to have facial movement They usually die from pneumonia and not being able to swallow or cough up phlegm/mucus secretion I feel sick at the thought of anyone else going through this terrible disease Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighouse 1,012 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 This is why we need to heavily invest in stem cell research. Hopefully he gets the love and support he needs from his family to still lead a fulfilling life.Surely Rangers could organise a fundraiser for him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,065 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yes, a match in his honour and in support of him. Won't need the cash, but that could go to MND charity.Good shout. I've been involved in fund-raising for MND Scotland, my aunt suffered from it and it doesn't have a high profile compared to some other charities.So sorry to hear about Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 24,448 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 http://dewerelddraai...nl/media/302895 here is the video where he announced it on live TV, skip to 20 mins inVery hard to watch a man clearly suffering sever mental torture. His face painted a really grim picture just before the audience clapped. Heartbreaking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsox1 1,361 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 My mate died of this.Horrendous. I feel absolutely gutted for him and I hope the Rangers family can come together and help make his remaining time with us as good as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Terrible news, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 This is why we need to heavily invest in stem cell research. Hopefully he gets the love and support he needs from his family to still lead a fulfilling life.Surely Rangers could organise a fundraiser for him?Absolutely sickens me that footballers are earning £360k a wk to spend it on utter shite when money in the world could be put to better use like fighting diseases Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,512 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Gutted for him and his family and he really looked upset in the video. Such a tragedy.Wishing you all the best Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FernandoR20 2,133 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Should welcome him as a special guest to ibrox this season, would be tremendous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,512 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 He still makes me laugh when I think about him setting off the fireworks lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 He has a 1 year old kid as well I'm hearing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,439 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Absolutely awful. All the best Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,697 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Should welcome him as a special guest to ibrox this season, would be tremendous.Appropriate avatar change there mate. Won't apologise for copying you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,737 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Devastating news. Poor Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,881 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Watched the video, how very sad. I nearly cried when he broke down Fighting Spirit is his book, sums him up for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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