27 Jan 2019 09:40:52
Reading red bentleys lovely tribute to his 89 yr old uncle was moving RIP sir. It reminded me of my time as a season tkt holder in the main stand 89 to 92. Their was an elder chap who sat in row dz on the tunnel wall. He was a seasoned forest fan and at half time he always made his way to my seat where he would light a filterless cigarette and regale me of stories of forest through the 50's the fire and tge 59 cup final. He talked of proudly of his son, who sometimes made it on match day. It was such a joy on matchday just chattjng to him. Lovely old man. To me he was the spirit of forest and the heart of us fans. I always tried to get a seat in that area if i could get down to the CG in the 90's
He was always there and his smile when he saw me was fantastic. However late 99 his seat was empty and the next time filled by a younger man. I felt sad not knowing what had become of my old friend. Being a Forest fan is like family people enter your life fleetingly on matchday but leave a huge impression. I miss you old boy😣.

1.) 27 Jan 2019
27 Jan 2019 12:12:43
To all our dear departed reds fans may your support never be forgotten and your legacy live on . To all those family members left behind our support for the club is at times fanatical, sincere and honest , we praise your tolerance.

2.) 27 Jan 2019
27 Jan 2019 12:50:52
Well said mate.

3.) 27 Jan 2019
27 Jan 2019 14:21:47
Great post rutland red1. Your words immediately took me back to memories of my Grandad. Standing in the old Trent End with him when i was a lad, getting drenched in the Bridgeford End in the European Cup round against Oesters and going back home with him on the South Notts bus. Happy days. And if it wasn’t for him taking me to those games, i could’ve been a Fester fan. But now thanks to my Grandad, myself, my brother and our four sons all follow the Reds.