Huffton Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15011165.Emotional_tribute_to_be_paid_to__wonderful__20_year_old_Saints_fan_who_died_suddenly/?ref=mmsp Apologies if this has already been posted I haven't seen it but wanted to bring it to peoples attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 thanks - i had heard but had forgotten, so thanks for the reminder!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 Seen the original post on face book and told them to put it on here. Nice of the Echo to do a piece on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 That is so sad and will be emotional for the family i'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 11 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 11 January, 2017 And we score in the 20th minute. Amazing, you couldn't write that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 And we score in the 20th minute. Amazing, you couldn't write that I liked this. And then did the applause as well. Very nice. Apparently my mum used to work with his father and went for a drink with him and workmates to celebrate the birth. RIP fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastman73 Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 What a time to score the winner !!!! RIP young man . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukee Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 Absolutely, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 From The Guardian: "There was a spiritual dimension to Southampton’s goal. One of the club’s loyal supporters, Jack Dowding, had died suddenly last Saturday and there had been a campaign – driven on social media – to honour the 20-year-old with applause on 20 minutes. It was difficult not to sense that a higher power was at work because Redmond’s goal came in the 20th minute. As the winger and his team-mates celebrated, there was the uplifting sight of thousands of Saints fans remaining upstanding to applaud Dowding. There was further warmth towards him during a tribute at half-time." https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/11/southampton-liverpool-efl-cup-match-report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 Fair play to most of the Liverpool supporters they joined in with the applause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 One thing surprised nothing on the screens at 20mins. Would have thought could've easily replaced advert for Brazilian restaurant and sure some fans would have been baffled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 Fair play to most of the Liverpool supporters they joined in with the applause. And yes it was nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 Fair play to most of the Liverpool supporters they joined in with the applause. Even though they had just conceded? I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 From The Guardian: "There was a spiritual dimension to Southampton’s goal. One of the club’s loyal supporters, Jack Dowding, had died suddenly last Saturday and there had been a campaign – driven on social media – to honour the 20-year-old with applause on 20 minutes. It was difficult not to sense that a higher power was at work because Redmond’s goal came in the 20th minute. As the winger and his team-mates celebrated, there was the uplifting sight of thousands of Saints fans remaining upstanding to applaud Dowding. There was further warmth towards him during a tribute at half-time." https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/11/southampton-liverpool-efl-cup-match-report A finer tribute could not have been had, it was a very emotional moment, RIP Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 11 January, 2017 Share Posted 11 January, 2017 Fair play to most of the Liverpool supporters they joined in with the applause. They love a good tribute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 12 January, 2017 Share Posted 12 January, 2017 (edited) They love a good tribute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk T w a t Edited 12 January, 2017 by Noodles34 Wouldn't let. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 12 January, 2017 Share Posted 12 January, 2017 My missus used to share a house and flat with Jack's mum, Maz, I knew Loz (dad) back then too, their only child, wouldn't wish it on anyone. Great tribute tonight and echo what a great response from the Liverpool fans, especially as we had scored. I hate the 'never your fault' song, think they are the second best fans in the land personally, always great going up there and chatting to them, they know their football and unlike most are very gracious to the end without the patronising putrid bile you get in Manchester or the other side of the park in Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 12 January, 2017 Share Posted 12 January, 2017 Solent commentary https://audioboom.com/posts/5485136-listen-the-st-mary-s-tribute-for-jack-dowding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 12 January, 2017 Share Posted 12 January, 2017 My missus used to share a house and flat with Jack's mum, Maz, I knew Loz (dad) back then too, their only child, wouldn't wish it on anyone. Great tribute tonight and echo what a great response from the Liverpool fans, especially as we had scored. I hate the 'never your fault' song, think they are the second best fans in the land personally, always great going up there and chatting to them, they know their football and unlike most are very gracious to the end without the patronising putrid bile you get in Manchester or the other side of the park in Liverpool. Very true but the dickheads who started that song and joined in wouldnt know that, probably dont know where Liverpool is. It was pretty shameful to hear it, fortunately it was pretty well isolated and brief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 12 January, 2017 Share Posted 12 January, 2017 Solent commentary https://audioboom.com/posts/5485136-listen-the-st-mary-s-tribute-for-jack-dowding "I hope his dad and his family are in tears..." Bloody hell, didn't phrase that very well did he... It was touching, but i'll admit to being surprised the club did those tributes at half time. I thought the point of having the "all saints day" was so that they didn't have to risk looking insensitive by doing tributes for one person and not another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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