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Francis Benali's Big Run

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rallyboy

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My Dad died of cancer a few years ago and it dawned on me at halftime that he was never a great fan of Franny - but he definitely would have been today.

What a great achievement, what a top bloke - what a fantastic day to be a Saints fan.

Goatboy

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Said in his speech that through all the pain he was suffering over the last 21 days he knew that it was nothing compared to the pain of those touched in whatever way by cancer. F**king legend. Please donate.

Toomer

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I've never seen the stadium so full at half time, put it that way...

This, even the Newcastle fan's that stayed in the bowl stood and applauded Franny around the pitch.

vince

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I hope MOTD make some reference to it tonight, he really deserves it. Those on twitter need to start asking Gary Lineker the question!

Ken Tone

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Why were there no collection buckets around the ground though - was it because of a conflict with the Saints Foundation?

 

There was someone collecting before the game as we walked down from the footbridge, and others by some of the turnstiles

RedWillie

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Why were there no collection buckets around the ground though - was it because of a conflict with the Saints Foundation?

There were lots actually. At least two or three on the concourse as I walked off the bridge. Fantastic effort Franny, truly inspirational man.

the colonel

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I hope MOTD make some reference to it tonight, he really deserves it. Those on twitter need to start asking Gary Lineker the question!

 

yeah right fat chance.....but I hope to be wrong

70's Mike

70's Mike

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I've never seen the stadium so full at half time, put it that way...

 

Takings must have been way down, shame the guard of honour was not announced some real heroes in the 2 lines, brought a tear to this old fools eyes.

have known Billy , his father in law, for 44 years

Bucks Saint

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It was amazing today. Never seen the whole stadium come together like this, by which I mean police, stewards, ground staff, subs warming up, away fans and the directors box. Having lost a sister (season ticket holder) in her 40's to cancer, I was struggling to hold back the tears, such was my huge admiration for Franny and all those who have supported him. Inspirational

RedWillie

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It was amazing today. Never seen the whole stadium come together like this, by which I mean police, stewards, ground staff, subs warming up, away fans and the directors box. Having lost a sister (season ticket holder) in her 40's to cancer, I was struggling to hold back the tears, such was my huge admiration for Franny and all those who have supported him. Inspirational

I shed one for mine.

Pedro

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Why were there no collection buckets around the ground though - was it because of a conflict with the Saints Foundation?

 

There were quite a few outside before KO, they had my donation.

spyinthesky

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Cool... I stand corrected. Well done to the Club for supporting it!

 

Brilliant effort from Franny and all our family donated individually

 

Cant help wondering if Franny would have been allowed to parade in the stadium this time last year!!

beatlesaint

beatlesaint

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Brilliant effort from Franny and all our family donated individually

 

Cant help wondering if Franny would have been allowed to parade in the stadium this time last year!!

 

Think we all know the answer to that one ;)

SaintBobby

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Franny is my all time Saints hero. I'm afraid though I won't give money to Cancer Research UK because they use (some of) the money for political campaigning, rather than actually researching cancer.

VectisSaint

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Why were there no collection buckets around the ground though - was it because of a conflict with the Saints Foundation?

Bloody hell, did you have your eyes closed. There were people with collecting buckets every where. But, they had all disappeared before the end of the game when was going to offload my loose change. So just had to donate again when I got home.

wild-saint

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Shame it's not higher, I know he's set an ambitious target but if everyone in St Mary's donated it would be far greater, as it stands 25,000 that went to the match today haven't donated single pound. His just giving page counts 5,000 odd donations.

 

https://www.justgiving.com/benalisbigrun/

my thoughts exactly, if the stadium at halftime only contained people who had actually donated it would have looked like a bournmeouth home game. shame all the people expressing thier admiration of his achievement actually put thier hand in thier pocket a decent it could have been so much more.
Bucks Saint

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Franny is my all time Saints hero. I'm afraid though I won't give money to Cancer Research UK because they use (some of) the money for political campaigning, rather than actually researching cancer.

 

Wow. Good luck in avoiding needing any help in future. If you feel so strongly that they could do things better, go volunteer your time to help them

gammon cheeks

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Franny so far has raised 116 000 for cancer research . He has slogged his guts out for a 1000 miles and gone to all 20 prem grounds, Surely the rich prem clubs could donate 50 000 each then franny would get the million he deserves for cancer research? Im going to email all 20 prem clubs asking then to donate 50 000 each and i urge other people to do the same thanks

S-Clarke

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Benali coming home was a SMS experience that I will never forget (like saying farewell to Pahars!), I felt immensely proud of Franny and also the reception he received from all in attendence.

 

It was pretty special. Never seen such a collective at HT before.

 

He did an amazing job, and he deserved the recognition. (shame he didn't get more nationally, to be honest, as it was an extraordinary feat)

VectisSaint

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Franny is my all time Saints hero. I'm afraid though I won't give money to Cancer Research UK because they use (some of) the money for political campaigning, rather than actually researching cancer.

Plenty of other cancer-related charities if you feel that way, though I believe your views are misguided due to a misunderstanding of why they campaign politically. Not like they hide the fact they do it and why.

DJ_TOAST

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Great welcome back for him and seeing most people forgo their half time pint for that special occasion.

Amazing job, true Saints hero.

 

Bit disgraceful MOTD couldn't spare a few secs to show it, no doubt if it was one of the big clubs they would have done.

 

My view from the Northam

 

paulwantsapint

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Really thought Alan Shearer would at least mention his former team mate of 6 years

 

Did it get any mention on soccer sat? To explain MLT absence from studio ?

 

If Fran could tackle cancer the way he tackled players high & hard it would be beaten

Batman

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Really thought Alan Shearer would at least mention his former team mate of 6 years

 

Did it get any mention on soccer sat? To explain MLT absence from studio ?

 

If Fran could tackle cancer the way he tackled players high & hard it would be beaten

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Sour Mash

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Was anyone else around the Itchen Stand when Benali arrived at 2.55pm? He got a top reception, surrounded by the crowd, pity it hadn't been 5 or 10 mins earlier when even more fans were around.

Chewy

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Great welcome back for him and seeing most people forgo their half time pint for that special occasion.

Amazing job, true Saints hero.

 

Bit disgraceful MOTD couldn't spare a few secs to show it, no doubt if it was one of the big clubs they would have done.

 

My view from the Northam

 

 

Great video, but seriously, was that you singing?? Whoever it was is properly tone deaf.

kpturner

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Was anyone else around the Itchen Stand when Benali arrived at 2.55pm? He got a top reception, surrounded by the crowd, pity it hadn't been 5 or 10 mins earlier when even more fans were around.

 

He almost ran in to me. Felt quite emotional to be honest - brought a tear to the eye.

LeBenali

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Wonder if the players will put a hand in their pockets? They could well have done already, but if they all donated even a day's wages it would go some way towards reaching his target.

stockportsaint

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Just seen a trail for a piece BBC South have on Franny during Inside Out. 7.30 on Monday night. Only available live in the region or with a sky box, but it should be on the iplayer later.

 

 

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