Rut Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 A lot of us knew Malc from Saints games. When he moved to Philadelphia for work he never requested the fame of 'Philly Saint' but the media picked up on it. Shared many a pint or 10 with him before/during/after a game. Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 RIP Malc - will always remember when he was wheeled out in front of the crowd and looked so embarrassed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 RIP. Didn't know him to be honest but that's a hell of a commitment. Was he a member on here? 'Philly Saint' seems like a username I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 A true Saint.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 No way, he was a top bloke, sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Oh no gutted to hear this news, I have known Malcolm for many years. What a brilliant guy and a totally dedicated Saints fan he was. RIP Malc condolences to his family and his daughter x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 A lot of us knew Malc from Saints games. When he moved to Philadelphia for work he never requested the fame of 'Philly Saint' but the media picked up on it. Shared many a pint or 10 with him before/during/after a game. Sad news. RIP Malc - Was in shock when I heard this news last night. Doesn't seem real. Enjoyed lots of away games with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 (edited) RIP Edited 14 January, 2016 by mrfahaji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Sincere condolences to his family.RIP Malc A True Saint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Am absolutely gutted to hear this. One of life's good guys and had many a great trip on the road with him. Will never forget the Aberdeen away game. RIP pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Again Sincere condolences to his family. Like others that knew him when I found out yesterday morning I was shocked and saddened. The highlights with Malc (Rossy), sharing a 12hr bender with him in Bucherest before the Steau game, sharing with him in Newcastle, (turned out to be a 2 day bender!) he was always to be seen with a smile on his face and looking forward to the game and a Saints win. A very good bloke, and a really honest, genuine person. He will be missed. R.I.P Rossy. Saints did the business for you last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Very sad news. RIP fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 (edited) Not sure who the other guy on the left though or where I took the photograph, but obviously at an away match somewhere if anyone can help, maybe Charlton? Edited 14 January, 2016 by ladysaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Looks a bit like The Anchor in Brum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Not sure who the other guy on the left though or where I took the photograph, but obviously at an away match somewhere if anyone can help, maybe Charlton? [ATTACH=CONFIG]1905[/ATTACH] The other guy is "Manzo" I think? Lives in Brum now. Saw him at WBA away and in Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalan Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 RIP Condolences to family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 I didn't know Malc well but friends did so I met him a few times. He seemed a very nice chap. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Totally shocked at this news . I have very Fond memories of Malcolm. a True Saint in every sense of the words. RIP . it was an honour knowing you . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 The other guy is "Manzo" I think? Lives in Brum now. Saw him at WBA away and in Holland. Yes that is Manzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut Posted 14 January, 2016 Author Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Been going through my old pics. I've got tons of pics with Malc in. I may put some up later. The whole 'Philly Saint' got out of hand quite quickly. The top pic below is of Malc and Paul Belverstone when he worked for Meridian. Meridian did a full feature on him including filming him arriving at his house, then down the pub before a game and interviewing his mates etc. These pics were taken at the Rat & Parrott (pub next door to the Mayflower) on March 16 2002 (2-2 v Leicester). I could have sworn I had a rip of the Meridian feature but haven't found it yet. [/img] [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Here is another one especially for you Rut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Is that me Jan? Ha, think I may have lost those youthful looks now Very sad news, a great guy and a true Saints fan, rest in peace mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Wow. Went to Players dinner with Malc back when the forum sponsored Anders Svensson. Really nice guy. Genuine and passionate about Saints. Sad loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 Is that me Jan? Ha, think I may have lost those youthful looks now Yes its you Matty cant remember when it was took but a few years back now and think this is the one from Charlton but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 A thoroughly good guy. A real pleasure to have made his acquaintance watching Saints, always good for a natter. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 RIP Malc One of the most genuine people I've ever met, used to work with him a few years ago. A top top man, gone far too soon. Thoughts with his family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterSaint Posted 14 January, 2016 Share Posted 14 January, 2016 A top lad was Malc, knew him well and shared some good times following Saints. Was also a cracking player himself for Winchester City and Rising Sun (Winchester) back in the day. RIP mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 Is that me Jan? Ha, think I may have lost those youthful looks now Very sad news, a great guy and a true Saints fan, rest in peace mate. Never made the connection as to who you are on here. Remember seeing you at a lot of games back in the early 2000s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampersound Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 RIP Malc. You've now got a birds eye view of every Saints game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 Does anyone know how old Malcolm was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 Does anyone know how old Malcolm was? 56 No age really, I think he had been ill for some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jamie Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 Dear fellow saints, I am Jamie, son of Malcolm (Saint Malc/Philly Saint). I just want to say that my family and I have been touched by the wonderful tributes on this thread, which we were made aware of by the club. Thank you all so much. He was a dedicated, selfless and loving man, and we will sorely miss him. It means the world to us to have that community support from those associated with his biggest passion: Southampton FC. As a family, we are in the process of arranging a funeral and other tributes to his life. As such, I am looking to collate stories, photos, newspaper articles (perhaps about his semi-pro football days), etc. to remember him by. I recognise a few of the names mentioned on this thread, having attended so many football games with my father over the years, so I know there will be people who have some great stories. Rut, I fondly remember the games we went to together—not least when we won 2–1 at Anfield and even Brett Ormerod scored. Also, I think I recall you ‘losing’ thousands of pounds when a youthful Robin van Persie scored deep into Wenger time at Highbury to ruin you audacious 2–1 bet after Rory Delap scored two identical headers at our end. Any other tales or photos and tributes, related to our beloved club or not, please email me. The address is: jross597@gmail.com. Thank you, Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 56 No age really, I think he had been ill for some time It isn't is it. Very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 True Saint - Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemel Saint Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 Hello Rut. How you doing mate. Thank you for letting us know. But such horrid, horrid news. I Knew Malc and had many great away trips with him bumping into him at just about every ground and any prematch ale house. We even turned up early in Bucharest only to find Malcolm already in situ in the Irish bar... The one trip that will always stay with me is the 2dayer he arranged for a Tuesday night game in Sunderland. The coldest I have ever been at a footy match with so few Saints fans making the game. However our small band of Saints came togrther from all directions and met at the Travel Inn at Newcastle for 2 days of complete laughs chaos and friendships. We even had Paul the New York Saint fly in for the session. A crazy couple of days in the company of a lovely chap. One of the most passionate Saints fans you will ever meet. A true Saint, a true gent. RIP Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manzo Posted 15 January, 2016 Share Posted 15 January, 2016 Not sure who the other guy on the left though or where I took the photograph, but obviously at an away match somewhere if anyone can help, maybe Charlton? [ATTACH=CONFIG]1905[/ATTACH] Bloody hell, wasn't expecting to turn up in a photo on here with Malc! I honestly haven't got the faintest idea where or when that was taken! 2003 onwards, judging from the hair, could well be The Anchor, as someone suggested, would make it most likely a trip to St Andrews, at a guess. What I most remember about Malc was how daft he thought the fuss that was made about him flying over from Philly for games, I think I'm remembering his view correctly that as he had the money and the time to do it, it wasn't anything anyone else wouldn't have done in the same situation. Not sure I agreed with his modesty, to be honest! Like everyone else, I'm shocked at the news. Annoyingly, I can't actually remember the last time we crossed paths, but no doubt he would have produced a fine impression of a man who was happy to see someone he knew before listening to me jibber on about Saints. My condolences to his family, as others have said, it's far too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Nice to see some names from the past on here even if it is under these very sad circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sainthomer Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 Lovely tributes. I never knew you but you sound like one of the very best. Love to your family and friends. RIP. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 RIP. All my prayers are with the family at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 It takes a hell of a lot to make me give respect to someone I never knew personally. From what I see here, we have not lost just a Saints fan, but a great Saints fan, and more importantly a great family man and good friend to a lot of people. Jamie, It's hard at this time, I know that from experience. In the future though you will meet your dad again in your dreams. They will be a great condolence and a source of immense pleasure. Hold onto those dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 16 January, 2016 Share Posted 16 January, 2016 It takes a hell of a lot to make me give respect to someone I never knew personally. From what I see here, we have not lost just a Saints fan, but a great Saints fan, and more importantly a great family man and good friend to a lot of people. Jamie, It's hard at this time, I know that from experience. In the future though you will meet your dad again in your dreams. They will be a great condolence and a source of immense pleasure. Hold onto those dreams. Lovely post. Seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 RIP, thoughts with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Rest in Eternal Peace Malc. Condolences to Jamie and all the family and his friends, who will miss him badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jamie Posted 17 January, 2016 Share Posted 17 January, 2016 Thank you for your touching words. Thank you all. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorviksaint Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Very sad news. I remember meeting Malcolm at various away games in the early 2000s and the memorable trip to Aberdeen just after the cup final of 2003. A great all-round guy. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to Jamie and family. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 18 January, 2016 Share Posted 18 January, 2016 Here is another one from that trip to Scotland, this was at Rangers when we did a tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 19 January, 2016 Share Posted 19 January, 2016 I look young and Matt looks skinny. Haha. Great photos. Hope are keeping well Ian & Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 20 January, 2016 Share Posted 20 January, 2016 I had no idea and didn't even know Malcolm was ill until I stumbled across this thread. Really sad. I had kept in touch with Malc over the years and used to work with him so I saw him regularly and we always talked Saints all day but we lost touch in recent years. Very sad to learn of his passing. In fact, last time I saw him in a football capacity was at MK Dons away when I moaned about not being able to sit on the comfy, padded seats and he liked standing up for the match. Something we totally disagreed on. We disagreed on a lot and used to deliberately wind one another up but always in good spirit. Sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorcarp Posted 20 January, 2016 Share Posted 20 January, 2016 Been going through my old pics. I've got tons of pics with Malc in. I may put some up later. The whole 'Philly Saint' got out of hand quite quickly. The top pic below is of Malc and Paul Belverstone when he worked for Meridian. Meridian did a full feature on him including filming him arriving at his house, then down the pub before a game and interviewing his mates etc. These pics were taken at the Rat & Parrott (pub next door to the Mayflower) on March 16 2002 (2-2 v Leicester). I could have sworn I had a rip of the Meridian feature but haven't found it yet. [/img] [/img][/QUO Very sorry to hear about his passing. Thats me (Lee Hankins) and Sean English in the top picture i believe. Remember this day very well. It was Gordon Pitman who made us go to the Rat and Parrot that day to meet Malc for the first time. As you say he didnt seem to get what all the fuss was about. Saw him many times at football after that day. Its very sad to think that we have lost both of them in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jamie Posted 20 January, 2016 Share Posted 20 January, 2016 Dear all, We will be remembering my father, Malcolm Ross/Philly Saint/Saint Malc, who I have been thinking about every minute of every day since he passed away last week, at a funeral service at Southampton Crematorium on Friday 5th February at 11 am. As a family, we extend invites to all those who knew him. Please spread the word so we can all say goodbye together. In honour of his memory, we will be holding a wake in Winchester shortly after the service. We are required to put together a guestlist for this, so if you would like to attend, please can you send me an email to jross597@gmail.com. Please include names of other friends, relatives, etc. Jamie X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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