Micky Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Lost his battle today after a brave, brave fight. His story is one of uniting fans and clubs through his love of football. When you think that things aren't going so well at the club, think of Bradley, get some perspective - it's a game. RIP Bradley Lowery - inspiration to all fans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39883344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Lost his battle today after a brave, brave fight. His story is one of uniting fans and clubs through his love of football. When you think that things aren't going so well at the club, think of Bradley, get some perspective - it's a game. RIP Bradley Lowery - inspiration to all fans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39883344 Really hate when people say that. The two are completely exclusive, nobody has ever compared a dying child to the problems of a football club. RIP Bradley and all the others lost too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Desperately sad news. My heart goes out to the family in their darkest hour RIP little chap, an inspiration to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Rest in peace little chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 7 July, 2017 Author Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Really hate when people say that. The two are completely exclusive, nobody has ever compared a dying child to the problems of a football club. RIP Bradley and all the others lost too soon. Apologies for any insensitivity - none was meant - you're probably right - when I heard the news I struggled for words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Condolences to his family and all the others who will have lost someone today young or old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 RIP young man, after a long, painful, brave struggle. I can't imagine what the poor lad's parents are going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 The loss of any child saddens me deeply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 How as a parent do you ever come to terms with that? I've got a son a year younger than Bradley and even just reading some of the Facebook messages had me welling up. I supppse at least they have lots of pictures and memories of his brave, smiling face and the knowledge that whilst what he went through was horrific at least the short life he had was as good as it could have been. Let's just hope the family are not forgetten and they get the support they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobes8 Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 So sad to hear, he battled hard and inspired many. Fair play to Defoe who obviously inspired Bradley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Very sad indeed. I can't comprehend what his parents & family are going through. Life can be very cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Rip , I couldn't comprehend losing one of mine. I don't know how people cope. My mums best friend lost her daughter at 15, the lady in question is 78 now . She told mum that not a day has gone by the past 40 years where she hasn't thought of her & shed a tear. It's just heartbreaking . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 This has been so sad to follow over the last year, but he has had one hell of a ride in a positive sense - getting close with his Sunderland players, leading England out - so many amazing lifelong memories for his family to carry away from something very tragic, no one should ever have to deal with what he went through - especially not someone that young. RIP little dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 So very sad, Rest now little Brads. Brings back memories of lovely Sophie too. Know her parents well, life is so crap at times. http://www.sophiesappeal.org/about-us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 What sad news, his smile whenever you saw him was a ray of sunshine despite the discomfort he must have been in. That "penalty" he scored against Chelsea, when you see someone like Diego Costa (who many would consider a nasty whatsit) encouraging young Bradley to take it was a nice moment. Even as a parent you cannot begin to think what his parents have been through, aside from there but for the grace of God I have not had to experience what they have. and in these cynical times where footballers seem out of touch with reality, hats off to Jermaine Dafoe who was not only Bradley's hero but became his best mate, that photo of him asleep on Jermaine in hospital must have touched even the hardest of souls. RIP Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 (edited) Defoe is my favourite Skate. The bloke deserves a Knighthood and SPOTY. He's gone above and beyond. His friendship with Bradley reminds me of Daniel Bryan from WWE's with Connor "The Crusher" a feyRw years ago. Goes to show not all famous people are arrogant tossers. True inspiration. Edited 7 July, 2017 by Instant Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Cancer is just ****ing horrible. **** off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 RIP little guy. You were a brave inspiration. Thoughts go out to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Defoe is my favourite Skate. The bloke deserves a Knighthood and SPOTY. He's gone above and beyond. His friendship with Bradley reminds me of Daniel Bryan from WWE's with Connor "The Crusher" a feyRw years ago. Goes to show not all famous people are arrogant tossers. True inspiration. Defoe does seem like a good chap and what he's done seems nice, in what is a very sad situation. But knighthood? Really? There are thousands, if not millions of people in the country more deserving than him. This to me seems like the bare minimum people like footballers should be doing for fans who see them as their idols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 RIP Bradley , find some rest now little fella you played a full 90 minutes and extra time Lost my brother 31 years ago today in an RTA so it was unexpected, my parents have never recovered truly, I think of him everyday Defoe has proven he's a real gent , he wont need a gong or a medal to show hes a good guy, Bradleys parents will know the joy he brought Bradley and thats all that will ever mean anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 7 July, 2017 Share Posted 7 July, 2017 Defoe does seem like a good chap and what he's done seems nice, in what is a very sad situation. But knighthood? Really? There are thousands, if not millions of people in the country more deserving than him. This to me seems like the bare minimum people like footballers should be doing for fans who see them as their idols. I understand your point but is Fergie really more deserving of one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Sad news indeed, but this isn't Saints-related is it? It's odd to me how some tragic cases like this capture the public imagination, there are many such cases but only a few seem to grip us. That said, maybe it's a way for us to think about sadness and mortality overall, through the example of one magnetic and engaging boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEADAMS Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 RIP little guy. Very sad story. Huge respect for Defoe and what he has been doing, he didn't have to get close to him and he'll be hurting for a long time. Thoughts with all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 I understand your point but is Fergie really more deserving of one? Yes, far more. Are you familiar with the concept of what knighthoods are supposed to be for/represent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 RIP little guy. Very sad story. Huge respect for Defoe and what he has been doing, he didn't have to get close to him and he'll be hurting for a long time. Thoughts with all. Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Really hate when people say that. The two are completely exclusive, nobody has ever compared a dying child to the problems of a football club. RIP Bradley and all the others lost too soon. Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Very Saints related. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Quite contrary to being just a game, I think cases like this show how significant football is. Gave this lad something to smile about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Of course it is all very sad But as with all deaths these days, the desire to be more upset on social media than the next man leaves me feeling a bit uneasy. Surely grief is a personal thing , not judged by who says it the most and loudest . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Yes, far more. Are you familiar with the concept of what knighthoods are supposed to be for/represent? Alex Ferguson does not deserve his knighthood. Nor does Defoe deserve to get one. In fact, the majority of knighthoods given out these days are completely undeserved. It's just a thing you get for being a big celebrity for a few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 July, 2017 Share Posted 8 July, 2017 Defoe is my favourite Skate. The bloke deserves a Knighthood and SPOTY. He's gone above and beyond. His friendship with Bradley reminds me of Daniel Bryan from WWE's with Connor "The Crusher" a feyRw years ago. Goes to show not all famous people are arrogant tossers. True inspiration. Yes, indeed! The gift he gave to Bradley at the end of his tragic young life is inestimable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 Of course it is all very sad But as with all deaths these days, the desire to be more upset on social media than the next man leaves me feeling a bit uneasy. Surely grief is a personal thing , not judged by who says it the most and loudest . Sums up how I feel about it. It's terrible and tragic, but I can't help thinking that were it my daughter I wouldn't want the whole saga played out in the public eye. Let's face it, kids/families all over the country/world are in the same predicament. I just hope the family get some privacy - if that's what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 Alex Ferguson does not deserve his knighthood. Nor does Defoe deserve to get one. In fact, the majority of knighthoods given out these days are completely undeserved. It's just a thing you get for being a big celebrity for a few years... If you're not going to give SAF a knighthood, then nobody in sport would get one. In fact nobody in entertainment, music or the arts would get one . You may not like the bloke but if his achievements don't merit one, what does? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 Of course it is all very sad But as with all deaths these days, the desire to be more upset on social media than the next man leaves me feeling a bit uneasy. Surely grief is a personal thing , not judged by who says it the most and loudest . Agree with this. It's tragic but I hate how it's become almost a soap opera in the media. The number of people on social media talking about how devastated they are and in tears all night, over a boy they've never met, is getting a bit silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 Agree with this. It's tragic but I hate how it's become almost a soap opera in the media. The number of people on social media talking about how devastated they are and in tears all night, over a boy they've never met, is getting a bit silly. It's a common modern day phenomena and is why I tend to avoid threads like this in general. I totally understand if this sort of story affects people but personally I only really get affected if it's someone I know and even then I tend to discuss it with people privately rather than plaster it all over social media. Anyway, as someone else said if this is the sort of thing people want to do and his family is happy with it and it brings them some comfort then I don't suppose it's necessarily doing any harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 If you're not going to give SAF a knighthood, then nobody in sport would get one. In fact nobody in entertainment, music or the arts would get one . You may not like the bloke but if his achievements don't merit one, what does? Yes, I'm suggesting people shouldn't get a knighthood for simply working in the entertainment industry. For the record, I actually quite like Ferguson but I can't see that he's done anything exceptional for this country in any meaningful way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 Yes, I'm suggesting people shouldn't get a knighthood for simply working in the entertainment industry. For the record, I actually quite like Ferguson but I can't see that he's done anything exceptional for this country in any meaningful way. Slightly bizarre thing to say in my opinion. English football as an export has had an amazing influence all over the world and SAF is the most successful manager ever. Of course he has had an exceptional impact whatever you think of Manchester United. It's the same with famous entertainers who can have enormous impacts and are just as deserving of knighthoods as others who have had notable impacts in other professions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 July, 2017 Share Posted 9 July, 2017 Agree with this. It's tragic but I hate how it's become almost a soap opera in the media. The number of people on social media talking about how devastated they are and in tears all night, over a boy they've never met, is getting a bit silly. Can you imagine if social media had been around when Diana died? We'd have crashed every computer system in the galaxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westofshannonsaint Posted 10 July, 2017 Share Posted 10 July, 2017 RIP Bradley. Unfortunately your passing highlights the need for organisations such as Make a Wish & children's hospice services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 10 July, 2017 Share Posted 10 July, 2017 Yes, I'm suggesting people shouldn't get a knighthood for simply working in the entertainment industry. For the record, I actually quite like Ferguson but I can't see that he's done anything exceptional for this country in any meaningful way. Honours don't have to be about service to the country, they're also given for achievements in public life. But when it comes to benefitting the country we should look at the Premier League's global influence and what that means for British soft power and the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 10 July, 2017 Share Posted 10 July, 2017 Thoughts go to Bradley's family. Glad I sent a christmas card to the little fella even though he never replied. Personally don't believe there should be honours list anyway - far too subjective and open to abuse (I'm talking to you, Lloyd George!). Besides which the acts for which people are being "rewarded for" should be enough in themselves. Neither do I like the deference that goes with a title - I'm quite capable of choosing who I give respect to without being told. Anyway, Bradley seemed to be a smashing kid and glad he had the joy being mascot and making friends with his heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 10 July, 2017 Share Posted 10 July, 2017 Words cannot do justice to how I feel. RIP Bradley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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