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galwayhoop
04/04/2007, 9:32 AM
sad news indeed. wws RIP
charliesboots
04/04/2007, 9:33 AM
Tragic loss of super Saints fan
OUR attention was recently drawn to a dubious attempt by St Patrick's Athletic fans to honour new star Alan Kirby by inserting his name into the chorus of the old Salt-N-Pepa hit 'Push It'.

Therefore, it was with great shock that we learned yesterday that the architect of that particular effort, Saints fan Peter Ryan, had passed away following a sudden illness.

Peter was a young man cut down in his prime and the heart and soul of much of the terrace banter at Richmond Park. It will be a poorer place in his absence.

Send your Eircom League stories, chants and general banter to inoffthepost@gmail.com

Daniel McDonnell
ghBohs
04/04/2007, 9:39 AM
RIP Peter. Truly shocking stuff. :(
gspain
04/04/2007, 9:42 AM
Really sad news thoughts with his family.
Battery Rover
04/04/2007, 9:43 AM
Like many others here I never had the pleasure of meeting wws but through reading his posts that showed his genuine love and knowledge of the game and witty one liners that could change the whole tone of a discussion I felt that I knew him.

My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

RIP
WWS
beautifulrock
04/04/2007, 9:57 AM
Sad news indeed, may he rest in peace
Schumi
04/04/2007, 10:19 AM
Absolutely shocking. Only met the guy briefly once, on the way home from a Shels European game when, as you'd expect, slagging Shels was the main topic of conversation. One of the very few posters who regularly made me laugh out loud on reading his posts both here and on JW's old site (especially the subtle ones that the butt of the joke didn't get) but, as said above, knew his football as well.

RIP.
BohDiddley
04/04/2007, 10:29 AM
I only knew WWS through this forum and through his occasional posts on the Bohs forum. I'm sure I had the odd sparring match with him, but he certainly was one of those who brought knowledge, insight and intelligence to the board, and for that I'll miss him. RIP.
dcfc_1928
04/04/2007, 10:43 AM
Jesus!

That news has really shocked me!! I'm really gutted by that.

I met Peter many times over the years when attending EL games in Dublin, the last time being in McDowell's last season.

What a fantastic bloke and I'm sure he will be very sadly missed by all his friends and family.

RIP!
Billsthoughts
04/04/2007, 11:01 AM
I just want to say thankyou to everyone who took the time to post on this thread. It has been moving to read some of the comments. When I get a chance I will take the time to show my parents and I am sure it will be great for them to see how loved he was.

Thanks and God Bless

Aussie Ryan
OneRedArmy
04/04/2007, 11:12 AM
As most have said above, absolutely shocked.

Making people laugh is an underappreciated gift and he had it by the bucketload. The world is a poorer place without him.
Postman
04/04/2007, 11:45 AM
RIP WWS and condolences to friends, family and Pats fans.
ifk101
04/04/2007, 11:46 AM
I just want to echo the sentiments expressed in this thread. I've quietly enjoyed the wit and humour of wws' posts down through the years and I wish to offer my condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in peace.
s-side hoop
04/04/2007, 11:56 AM
RIP, Remember him from the old EL message board and the matches in the phoenix park along with internationals etc. he always had good banter with the rovers lads.
harpskid
04/04/2007, 12:55 PM
RIP wws.

Condolences to all who knew him. Foot.ie will be all the poorer without his presence.
CuanaD
04/04/2007, 12:58 PM
Like many I remember him from the old Board

RIP WWS, i've just been reading some of your old posts - your humourous nature will be missed
gufcfan
04/04/2007, 1:14 PM
Always liked to see what he had to say.

Although I never met him, it's obvious how highly regarded he was among us.

RIP

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.
michaelguineys
04/04/2007, 1:19 PM
RIP wws
Ozymandias
04/04/2007, 1:24 PM
Peter Ryan...Gentleman and ray of light on this board...RIP
Bet he is up there trying to get an IP address to log on to say told you so when Pats win the Setanta Cup

Slán Leat
monzo
04/04/2007, 1:32 PM
RIP

Condolences to his family and friends.
passerrby
04/04/2007, 1:45 PM
Ireland is not that rich that we can afford to lose real fooball people,
deepest condolences to his family and friends
charliesboots
04/04/2007, 1:48 PM
Peter will be removed from the family home in Rathcoole to Saggart church at 11 am Friday morning. From there he will be brought to Newcastle cemetary for burial.
green-blood
04/04/2007, 1:51 PM
sorry we cant sub you out on Friday Peter...

RIP
Stiof
04/04/2007, 1:53 PM
Would like to add my condolenses.
RIP
green army
04/04/2007, 3:21 PM
shocked by the news. was a decent bloke. made me laugh outloud reading some of his posts here. condolenances to his family
LukeO
04/04/2007, 3:38 PM
Only met him once, at the Ireland B game in Dalymount last year. Gas man, the guy cracked me up despite spending the night trying (and succeeding!) to convince me that he was Dodge! I heard last Friday that he was ill in hospital, but not for a minute did I ever think it would have such an awful outcome, was gobsmacked when Philo rang me yesterday to tell me the news. Devestated for his family and friends, which, given his out-going and incredibly witty character, I'm sure there are many. I hope the banner was appreciated.

R.I.P.
gustavo
04/04/2007, 3:40 PM
RIP wws , always great fun reading your posts , the length of this thread speaks volumes of how you touched many lives even to people you never met.
JW.
04/04/2007, 3:46 PM
The banner was a superb gesture in Dalyer. World's not the same without wws.
charliesboots
04/04/2007, 4:01 PM
banner was fantastic, couldn't believe it when I heard.

It's a very strange day today...spent a while making black armbands, still doesn't seem real. I really hope he's looking down taking the p!ss out of everybody as usual. Wherever he's gone I'm sure they're all laughing.
forza
04/04/2007, 4:02 PM
I hope the banner was appreciated.

R.I.P.

Indeed it was
Dazzy
04/04/2007, 4:02 PM
R.I.P
JC_GUFC
04/04/2007, 4:33 PM
Terrible news, I was in a state of shock when I heard the news yesterday afternoon.

He was a true friend and his loss will always be felt.
twowheelsonly
04/04/2007, 4:43 PM
Terrible terrible news. My condolences to all his family and friends.
R.I.P. Peter.
ccfcgirl
04/04/2007, 5:00 PM
Great gesture indeed by the Bohs fans .....Im still in shock ..
niamh
04/04/2007, 6:36 PM
Peter was a gent. Always up for the craic and a pint, a credit to his family, club and the eircom League.
He'll be sadly missed, as seen here, by many methinks
RIP
headtheball
04/04/2007, 6:39 PM
Very sad news indeed.

R.I.P Peter Ryan
oriel
04/04/2007, 7:15 PM
I willl miss his very entertaining posts, I didnt know him, but boy did he know his league of ireland.

Ar deis de go raibh a hanam
Midgit
04/04/2007, 7:20 PM
r.i.p
new blue
04/04/2007, 10:23 PM
R.I.P.
Obviously made a great impression on everyone.
The music may be over but the memories will linger on.
dcfc_dee
04/04/2007, 11:11 PM
R.I.P
swano
04/04/2007, 11:44 PM
I only met Peter a few times after Rovers vs Pats games in Inchicore when he used to come down with Nightdub and have a pint with the Rovers fans.

It's definitely a recurring theme throughout the thread as it's not many people who'll go for a drink with fans from any EL club.

Enjoyed his wit on this board.

Condolences to his family and friends.
R.I.P WWS
TheBoss
05/04/2007, 12:14 AM
I never got the chance to read his posts, but in any case, it is always sad to lose someone.

My Condolences to his Family & Friends.

RIP
dcfcsteve
05/04/2007, 12:26 AM
Peter will be removed from the family home in Rathcoole to Saggart church at 11 am Friday morning. From there he will be brought to Newcastle cemetary for burial.

Anyone willing and able to organise a wreath or something for Friday form the Foot.ie board, that anyone willing could chip-in for via Paypal or something ?
Stevo Da Gull
05/04/2007, 1:01 AM
RIP, condolences to family and friends.
dfx-
05/04/2007, 1:07 AM
Dunno what to add to everything here. Only knew of him through his posts and I was floored by Peadar's post, so cannot begin to comprehend how people closer to him are feeling. He'll be sorely missed.
Jaime
05/04/2007, 1:51 AM
Like a few on here I suppose, the shock still hasn't worn off, but sure when it does we'll have the memories. And speaking of the memories, couldn't even begin to start. If you were there you need no reminding, if you were not there you don't need to know.

I have a funny feeling there'll be a loud, colourful, rowdy (Jaidi) away support in Terryland come Friday evening.
Sam Savic
05/04/2007, 1:58 AM
I don't think I ever met Peter. However, I have known his father for many years. My condolences to his family and friends. Terrible to loose someone so young. RIP Peter.
SunnySweeney
05/04/2007, 2:45 AM
May you rest in Peace.

I very much enjoyed reading your regular posts.
theworm2345
05/04/2007, 3:07 AM
Didn't know him much, but still, R.I.P.
Its clear he had a big influence on everyone here, perhaps we can put something in our signatures or in the site banner for him, he was very dedicated it seems (as one can tell by all of his posts) and I think its the least we can do
P.S. The wreath sounds very good, if I can get my PayPal working I will send some money for it
KoemansCC
05/04/2007, 4:29 AM
RIP WWS

Condolences to his family, his friends and his fellow St. Pat's supporters. I'm sure he'll be remembered for a long time, as the old saying goes 'Reputations last longer than lives'.