so22saint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 13 September, 2014 Author Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Here you go Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 How was he received by the fans ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 How was he received by the fans ??? I've never seen the stadium so full at half time, put it that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 What an honour to be in the ground to greet Franny at half time, truly inspiring. Please donate, lets get the total amount up as far as we can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 I hope MOTD make some reference to it tonight, he really deserves it. Those on twitter need to start asking Gary Lineker the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Why were there no collection buckets around the ground though - was it because of a conflict with the Saints Foundation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berudenot2 Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Benali = Legend. What an achievement, what a reception. Truly inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Cool... I stand corrected. Well done to the Club for supporting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Just been told that Franny had no idea all those ex-players were going to be in attendance today as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the colonel Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChudSaint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Fantastic day on all counts, a memorable trip from Devon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 £113,000+ latest total. still time to donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 yeah right fat chance.....but I hope to be wrong Got a brief mention on FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 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. So wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 Cannot believe this didn't get a plug during coverage of our match on MoTD. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 13 September, 2014 Share Posted 13 September, 2014 £113,000+ latest total. still time to donate. 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 14 September, 2014 Author Share Posted 14 September, 2014 ChudSaint, thanks for the video clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 who were the ex-Saints on the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 who were the ex-Saints on the pitch? Can see some of them in this clip, but I can't identify them all. Obviously Le Tiss is there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idwC3achT08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 I can make out Reuben Agboola, Glen Cockerell, Denis Hollywood and Mark Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_TOAST Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBenali Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 I can make out Reuben Agboola, Glen Cockerell, Denis Hollywood and Mark Dennis. think Jim Steele, Hugh Fisher and Dave Armstrong were also there , plus Lawrie Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockportsaint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 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. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 Bit of footage from Itchen North. Apols for occasional jolts and tall people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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