MisterC 12,274 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, 35 Yard Dangerman said: From what I recall did big Soti no make the most of it a bit? š blurred times for me man. Yes he certainly did Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
35 Yard Dangerman 3,476 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, MisterC said: Yes he certainly did Good to know my memory isn't completely fucked after all then lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Sea of Ibrox 2000 66 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 RIP Fernando a true legend.Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobby Hume 13,096 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Sad news though expected ..... sincerest condolences to his family and friends ...... I reallyĀ fucking hate these Ā demeaning diseases that destroy peoples lives well before their time. š¬š§ Bluekev, Terry Hurlock Loyal, BridgeIsBlue and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Blue 2,053 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Sleep well and safe Fernando. MisterC, Paisley Blue Loyal and Terry Hurlock Loyal 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,274 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, 35 Yard Dangerman said: Good to know my memory isn't completely fucked after all then lol I mind watching that game in Bert's bar in Edinburgh with my flatmate who was a jambo. Needless to say he was raging and nearly lamped me when I was praising Dallas for that decision well taken penalty, kept his cool and kept us in the title race. Hero. 35 Yard Dangerman and Paisley Blue Loyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
middli 1,579 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Showed a lot of class and character in his fight right till the end. On the football side some amount of quality strikes in that tribute video. He really could hit a ball couldn't he?Ā Terry Hurlock Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercooper75 1 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 RIP FernandoĀ Warrior,Captain,Leader š Terry Hurlock Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange and Blue 1,173 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 This puts life Into perspective, alway's be in our heart's Fernando RIPĀ Terry Hurlock Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochBear 1,613 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 God bless you Fernando your suffering is over now but you fought it well, rest easy old warrior.Ā Ā Terry Hurlock Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rolle 514 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 RIP Fernando. Legend.Ā Terry Hurlock Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Don't know if already posted, but a really poignant piece fromĀ The Guardian, well written by Stuart James. Been bottling it all day, but that article got me - particularly about his wee girl. What a bastard of a disease, and no matter how much you "hate" other people for whatever reason - it just pales into insignificance when you read about what Fernando and others have and are going through with MND.Ā You simply would not like to see anyone suffering with it. RIP Fernando, you are at peace now. Ā "when the awful day comes, some people will say that you are in a better place, that you are no longer suffering and finally have peace. What would you say to that? āThey are absolutely right,ā Ricksen said. Ā https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/18/fernando-ricksen-death-motor-neurone-disease-heartbreak-relief BridgeIsBlue, scottyscott1963, Paisley Blue Loyal and 14 others 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert68 74 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thoughts are with his family From his extended family.. RIPĀ scottyscott1963 and Sparkle 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,600 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Don't know if already posted, but a really poignant piece fromĀ The Guardian, well written by Stuart James. Been bottling it all day, but that article got me - particularly about his wee girl. What a bastard of a disease, and no matter how much you "hate" other people for whatever reason - it just pales into insignificance when you read about what Fernando and others have and are going through with MND.Ā You simply would not like to see anyone suffering with it. RIP Fernando, you are at peace now. Ā https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/18/fernando-ricksen-death-motor-neurone-disease-heartbreak-relief Very touching article, thanks for posting it. Ā āAmid the overwhelming sense of sadness after the news of Ricksenās death became public came a reminder of his reply to another question in that interview: when the awful day comes, some people will feel that you are in a better place, that you are no longer suffering and finally have peace. What would you say to that? āThey are absolutely right,ā Ricksen said. CoatbridgeBear and Terry Hurlock Loyal 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post McEwan's Lager 30,531 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Remember when he signed and there was a feature on himĀ in the Rangers Monthly where it stated his Mum named him after this song. Belter of a tune.Ā G.E.C., ForeverAndEver, Terry Hurlock Loyal and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltago 66 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Absolutely gutted about this, in a strange way it feels like I've lost someone I know just because I grew up with Fernando one of my heroes as a kid. Ā RIP Fernando, you left a proud legacy behind. Terry Hurlock Loyal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,871 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Sweettartangirl said: There are loads more, but some lovely tributes from his teammates here as well as Twitter and various other sites. We have some lovely memories to reflect upon.Ā A collection of childhood heroes there man. That was a tough but movingĀ read .Ā CoatbridgeBear, Blue Avenger and middli 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersross 6,530 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 A genuine childhood hero of mine. Been struggling to process it all day. God bless his poor young family.Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spliffy 643 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 Fernando's tribute match was the first time in a long time it felt like Rangers again. We're getting there now, but I distinctly remember that day being a reminder of what it should be like. Whatever that means, I thank him for that memory and feeling. We'd been through so much, on field/off the field and the truly abysmal football we had to endure. That day and occasion, with the man himself taking kick off and the gasped silence when he fell, was a complete tumble dryer of emotions. Seeing his ex teammates carrying him round each corner of the famous stadium to applause and admiration of all inside was the first time I felt like we were ourselves again. It's very difficult to articulate, but that Ricksen charity match to me was special. Not only did it simultaneously put our footballing woes into perspective, it also reminded us of what we are as a support and how special aĀ club it is. And no shyster cunt con man, spiv or charlatan could touch that feeling, thank God. They gave him 18 months, he fought like fuck for 6 years. No Surrender Fernando Ricksen rangersross, heathen fish boy, Paisley Blue Loyal and 11 others 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 34 minutes ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: Don't know if already posted, but a really poignant piece fromĀ The Guardian, Stuart James. Been bottling it all day, but that got me. Ā https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/18/fernando-ricksen-death-motor-neurone-disease-heartbreak-relief A tough read, but well penned and heartfelt. You have to feel so much for his little daughter and youĀ can't help thinking of your own. Given the horrendous news of just 18 monthsĀ to live at diagnosis, yet he fought so bravely against all the odds and survived for 6 years. Outwardly not overwhelmed by hisĀ disease Ā and along with his young family openlyĀ showing so much courageĀ and was such an inspiration to others. His place in heaven was already reserved. Go with God Fernando Ricksen. CoatbridgeBear, scottyscott1963, Terry Hurlock Loyal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,274 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Very touching article, thanks for posting it. Ā āAmid the overwhelming sense of sadness after the news of Ricksenās death became public came a reminder of his reply to another question in that interview: when the awful day comes, some people will feel that you are in a better place, that you are no longer suffering and finally have peace. What would you say to that? āThey are absolutely right,ā Ricksen said. I was reading that and shed a few tears when I read that last bit.Ā Blue Avenger, CoatbridgeBear, scottyscott1963 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,600 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, MisterC said: I was reading that and shed a few tears when I read that last bit.Ā Yeah, me too ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,297 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Been trying to take in all the news articles, videos etc. Almost welling up here at ITV news video that PeterAdamSmith done Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,581 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Spliffy said: Fernando's tribute match was the first time in a long time it felt like Rangers again. We're getting there now, but I distinctly remember that day being a reminder of what it should be like. Whatever that means, I thank him for that memory and feeling. We'd been through so much, on field/off the field and the truly abysmal football we had to endure. That day and occasion, with the man himself taking kick off and the gasped silence when he fell, was a complete tumble dryer of emotions. Seeing his ex teammates carrying him round each corner of the famous stadium to applause and admiration of all inside was the first time I felt like we were ourselves again. It's very difficult to articulate, but that Ricksen charity match to me was special. Not only did it simultaneously put our footballing woes into perspective, it also reminded us of what we are as a support and how special aĀ club it is. And no shyster cunt con man, spiv or charlatan could touch that feeling, thank God. They gave him 18 months, he fought like fuck for 6 years. No Surrender Fernando Ricksen Think I had something in my eye when he was carried round,understand what you mean about feeling like Rangers again to an extent,was like all the different factions in support bonded in unity again,the way it should be and seems to have been sinceĀ Blue Avenger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mond 5 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 So sad. You fought so hard Fernando. A true warrior, and what resilience you showed both on and off the park. Who'd have thought after that early hook at parkhead how vital you would become for us. Forever grateful. I hope you are at peace now. Thoughts with the family. š Blue Avenger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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