GreenStar
18/09/2007, 11:47 PM
Last week a terrible tragedy befell Shamrock Rovers FC where a 28 year old fan tragically lost his life. He was a most popular lad among everyone who knew him. His passing hit the club hard.
Last Friday morning he was buried and it was a difficult day to say the least. On Friday night we played Galway United in Tolka Park. The game was preceded by a minute's applause, during which our fans chanted his nickname. It was emotional to say the very least.
During the chant I thought I heard the Galway fans chant and it was confirmed afterwards that you joined with us in saying goodbye to a true Hoop. You guys wouldn't know him but you joined in the applause(expected) and the chant(obviously unexpected).
I just want to say this to all the Galway fans who were present: Thank you so much. You don't know what it meant to all Rovers supporters. Much respect to you all for your gesture. The family are aware of your comradery and Galway United FC and Galway United fans went up even higher in the estimation of all Rovers fans last Friday.
Last Friday morning he was buried and it was a difficult day to say the least. On Friday night we played Galway United in Tolka Park. The game was preceded by a minute's applause, during which our fans chanted his nickname. It was emotional to say the very least.
During the chant I thought I heard the Galway fans chant and it was confirmed afterwards that you joined with us in saying goodbye to a true Hoop. You guys wouldn't know him but you joined in the applause(expected) and the chant(obviously unexpected).
I just want to say this to all the Galway fans who were present: Thank you so much. You don't know what it meant to all Rovers supporters. Much respect to you all for your gesture. The family are aware of your comradery and Galway United FC and Galway United fans went up even higher in the estimation of all Rovers fans last Friday.