wws - Farewell My Dear Friend

**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 D� 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

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