Inigo 32,526 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Terrible news. Didn't think I would be so saddened by the passing of someone I had only met in cyberspace. On holiday just now and haven't been posting, but was genuinely shocked by this news about Derek. Didn't really have many heated debates with him, as I tended to agree with him. He was an interesting chap with a good sense of humour. He showed his passion in the BD and intelligence and wit in the OT and Debating Chamber. I came to really like him and I'm going to miss him and his thoughts. He was a good guy.Goodbye, Manticore. Take it easy, mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Only this week I was having a debate with him about that red/black top. sending flowers to his family is a nice idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Condolences from WVB. RIP Manti.Good on ye, WVB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Condolences from WVB. RIP Manti.It was WVB who broke the news to me ECB. I deliberated about the appropriateness of posting anything in the event it may cause some upset, perhaps to family.However there is a thread on another forum so it seems to be in the public domain.I laugh when I think back to those old days - Myself, Minstral, WVB Manti and others constantly arguing with that Bauba guy - and admin at that time refusing to accept he was an interloper.Eventually the roaster outed himself during the Scottish Cup Final against QOS much to our amusement and a massive "Told you so ! " to admin.Sleep well brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Be good if a Wreath could be sent from friends at RM, willing to Donate to this RangersMedia will be sending a wreath. No donations necessary, this will come from site funds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right_To_Censor 1,951 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I wanna put something to the flowers if we're doing that.Guy was a real gent one of the nicest you could ever meet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,894 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 RangersMedia will be sending a wreath. No donations necessary, this will come from site funds.Touch of class Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_watp 1,503 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Sad news to hear of any bear passing away, even more so when it is one who frequents the site.RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstamomusa 3,809 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I am proud to have called Derek my friend (even though he loved to wind me up about women and football), he was one of the first to make me feel a part of the RM family. A true gentleman on and off the board, I wish I had the chance to meet him when I was over. Like many I didn't realize he was ill and it has been a big shock to hear the news. So I will lift a glass to another absent friend, you will be missed my friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgers 565 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Sad news, never met Manticore but read his posts with interest, he was a dedicated Bear. Loved his club and knew his Rangers history.RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Rest in peace sir.You will be genuinely missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 RangersMedia will be sending a wreath. No donations necessary, this will come from site funds.Brilliant stuff guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafia32 93 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Tragic R.I.P Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,642 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Horrible news! RIP Anyone know what age he was? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcockney 4 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,863 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 @thekingobv. He was oldish i met him with mister c at thebred lion before we played man u second time and id say he looked late 50s then Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 RangersMedia will be sending a wreath. No donations necessary, this will come from site funds.Perfect - well done and thank you from all of us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,642 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 @thekingobv. He was oldish i met him with mister c at thebred lion before we played man u second time and id say he looked late 50s thenAlways had him down as a bit younger (40s), no idea why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy 4,472 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Shocked to hear this sad news.Going to miss his posts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,919 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 RIP Manticore. Spoke a few times, clued up guy he was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,270 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 terrible news i will be posting up a tribute later Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyruff 622 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Resting with legends, sleep well bear, condolences to all that knew and cared for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
West_Side 1,571 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Horrible news. Excellent poster, really knew his stuff. Really intelligent guy too, more than once he tore gaping holes in arguments I was trying to make.Will be a massive loss to RM.RIP Manticore Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchy WATP 462 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 RIP ManticoreGone but not forgotten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Heartbreaking to think you won't be here to see us dethrone the mhanks, Manti. RIP, joining Sandy and other true blues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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