The Minsk Memorial Thread (and continuation of his work)

[badgerx16]

I really hope Minsk got to watch last night.

[the boy from saints]

So here's my attempt to carry on Minsk's great work. It won't be as good but I'd enjoy seeing the scores move each game, so I hope you do as well!

Match Day 23

Match Day Comparison:

Last season we lost at home to Wolves (2-1). So last night's stunning result almost brings us down to 0. Win on Saturday and we would have officially turned the comparative corner.

-1 points; +1 GD

Head-to-Head Comparison:

Last season we lost this fixture 2-1, so the win increases our points and GD here too.

+15 points; +13 GD

Next up on Match Day 24 is an away trip to Old Trafford (Saturday 12.30 KO on BT Sports). Last season's Head to Head was the infamous, second 9-0 and in the Match Day Comparison we achieved a creditable home draw against Chelsea.

I read an article that rated our remaining games as second easiest (with Brighton the most easy) so you'd expect our points difference in both categories to carry on improving!

COYRs!

[Toadhall Saint]

58 minutes ago, the boy from saints said:

 

So here's my attempt to carry on Minsk's great work. It won't be as good but I'd enjoy seeing the scores move each game, so I hope you do as well!

Match Day 23

Match Day Comparison:

Last season we lost at home to Wolves (2-1). So last night's stunning result almost brings us down to 0. Win on Saturday and we would have officially turned the comparative corner.

-1 points; +1 GD

Head-to-Head Comparison:

Last season we lost this fixture 2-1, so the win increases our points and GD here too.

+15 points; +13 GD

Next up on Match Day 24 is an away trip to Old Trafford (Saturday 12.30 KO on BT Sports). Last season's Head to Head was the infamous, second 9-0 and in the Match Day Comparison we achieved a creditable home draw against Chelsea.

I read an article that rated our remaining games as second easiest (with Brighton the most easy) so you'd expect our points difference in both categories to carry on improving!

COYRs!

👏 well done.

[Saint_clark]

The head to head comparison really does show an incredible improvement on last season, despite being predicted to get relegated after selling what many outsiders naively described as our two best players.

[saintwbu]

12 hours ago, badgerx16 said:

I really hope Minsk got to watch last night.

I thought exactly the same after the game 

[Nordic Saint]

On 01/02/2022 at 19:12, Minsk said:

Terminal disease mate. Feels like reaching endgame. No more power. Apologies to all I upset on here. Saints fan forever. x

Thank you for this thread. I'm sure there are many people grateful to you for things you have done in your life. Good luck with the time you have left. 

[S-Clarke]

On 10/02/2022 at 18:31, the boy from saints said:

 

So here's my attempt to carry on Minsk's great work. It won't be as good but I'd enjoy seeing the scores move each game, so I hope you do as well!

Match Day 23

Match Day Comparison:

Last season we lost at home to Wolves (2-1). So last night's stunning result almost brings us down to 0. Win on Saturday and we would have officially turned the comparative corner.

-1 points; +1 GD

Head-to-Head Comparison:

Last season we lost this fixture 2-1, so the win increases our points and GD here too.

+15 points; +13 GD

Next up on Match Day 24 is an away trip to Old Trafford (Saturday 12.30 KO on BT Sports). Last season's Head to Head was the infamous, second 9-0 and in the Match Day Comparison we achieved a creditable home draw against Chelsea.

I read an article that rated our remaining games as second easiest (with Brighton the most easy) so you'd expect our points difference in both categories to carry on improving!

COYRs!

Thank you for continuing the good work Minsk has put in, would have been a shame to see it wasted.

It's so positive looking at this though, the head to head comparison is kind of suggestive that we may end up in the 50's points wise this year. I didn't see that and I thought we'd struggle without Ings goals, but credit to the scouting as we've filled the hole better than I could have imagined.

[Sheaf Saint]

On 10/02/2022 at 09:00, badgerx16 said:

I really hope Minsk got to watch last night.

He's not been online here for over a week now. Doesn't bode well given his last couple of posts 😢

[Tony F]

Well done and Thanks for stepping in, TBFS.  You've done the man proud.

[sad saints fan]

11 hours ago, Tony F said:

Well done and Thanks for stepping in, TBFS.  You've done the man proud.

I entirely agree with this . LOVE this thread .

[Minsk]

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

So, so sorry to hear your dreadfully sad news. Another Saint in heaven. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family ❤️

Edited 12 February, 2022 by trousers

[Whitey Grandad]

So sorry to hear your sad news.

May I make a request to the mods that we rename this thread in his honour?

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Whitey Grandad said:

May I make a request to the mods that we rename this thread in his honour?

Please make it so @Lighthouse 

Edited 12 February, 2022 by trousers

[Lighthouse]

We'll make it sticky for a bit so that everyone knows. A real shame the old boy couldn't hang around for another four days, my condolences to his family.

For the record, I think 1-1 is an improvement on last season's fixture but I can't remember how that one went.

[Toadhall Saint]

1 hour ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

Really really sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and the family.

[CeeBee]

So sorry to hear your sad news. He would have loved the spirited way Saints have dealt with the big boys recently.

[Saint Matty 76]

1 hour ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

I’m so sorry for your loss, he seemed a wonderful bloke.

Thank you for coming on and letting us know.

[trousers]

2 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

We'll make it sticky for a bit so that everyone knows. A real shame the old boy couldn't hang around for another four days, my condolences to his family.

For the record, I think 1-1 is an improvement on last season's fixture but I can't remember how that one went.

Cheers for renaming the thread ❤️👍

[suewhistle]

****! Just back from the pub watching the game and this has really hit me.

Thank you for letting us know, Minsk's daughter.

[saintadjg]

My deepest condolences to your family & friends.

[whelk]

Terribly sad news. 

[rallyboy]

Sorry to hear that, 

[johnnyboy]

My thoughts are with all your family .

[alehouseboys]

I'm not much of a 'statty' type of fan so don't tend to hang around on these sort of threads so only noticed due to the amended thread title - very sad reading, condolences to all of MInsk's loved ones and RIP MInsk.

[InvictaSaint]

1 hour ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Such horribly sad news. God bless you Minsk. Forever a Saint. 

[S-Clarke]

1 hour ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

Such sad news. Condolences to you and the family.

RIP Minsk

Edited 12 February, 2022 by S-Clarke

[Suhari]

This is tragic news, genuinely brought a tear to my eye.

Deepest condolences to Minsk's family.

Any way we can arrange a minutes applause for Sir Minsk during the next home game?

Edited 12 February, 2022 by Suhari

[OttawaSaint]

1 hour ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

I'm so sorry to hear this. Minsk was a great Saint and his contributions to this board have been appreciated by so many.

Condolences to you and your family. I've never met Minsk but I'm typing this with a lump in my throat trying to stop tears from welling up.

He's up there with the Saints now! 

Rest in peace Minsk.

[Maggie May]

A Saint forever 

[stknowle]

7 hours ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

Sincere condolences to you and your family. 

Edited 12 February, 2022 by stknowle

[um pahars]

So sorry to hear of Minsk’s passing. My heart goes out to his friends and family.

 

[beatlesaint]

Such sad news. 
Condolences to family and friends.

I hope he’s looking down and smiling about the last two games.

[Dig Dig]

Rest in peace Minsk and condolences to his family 

[Sheaf Saint]

So so sorry to get this news. Minsk was a regular on here for as long as I can remember, and he always came across as thoughtful and knowledgeable. Definitely one of the posters that made this place worth sticking around. 

I've always said that I could go to my grave happy if I go with the knowledge that I have made a positive impact on at least one person in the world, and I hope Minsk knew that he achieved just that with his valuable contributions to this community over the years. 

Rest in peace mate. 

Edited 12 February, 2022 by Sheaf Saint

[Saint Keef]

It doesn't matter what differences of opinion we have on here, at the end of the day we are all members of the same "Saints Family" and although most of us will never have met Minsk, he is still one of us. Always has been. Always will be. RIP fella. Peace & Love. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

3 hours ago, Minsk said:

Not to dampen the mood for everyone but I thought that you all would want to know. Minsk passed away on the 8th. I'm sure that he watched the game from where ever he is right now. Hope we do well this season. - Minsk's daughter

So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you, the rest of his family and his friends at this difficult time.

Thank you so much for letting us know, as I'm sure he's been in the thoughts of many of us since he shared his news.

Minsk's posts have been a highlight to posters and lurkers alike here. We'll miss his voice, but know that it will still be heard in every Saints cheer.

[Saint Billy]

Very sad news, thanks to Minsk's daughter for letting us know. 

Rest in peace, at least you will be able to watch all the games now. 

[Ekelund]

29 minutes ago, Saint Keef said:

It doesn't matter what differences of opinion we have on here, at the end of the day we are all members of the same "Saints Family" and although most of us will never have met Minsk, he is still one of us. Always has been. Always will be. RIP fella. Peace & Love. 

Absolutely, rest in peace my friend 

[moonraker]

Sad news, condolences to all of Minsk's family and friends.

[LuckyNumber7]

Haven't been following this thread but saw the title so only just read this very sad news. Minsk came across as a decent bloke and one of the better posters on here.

RIP Minsk and condolences to your family.

[Langleysaint]

Very sad news , RIP Minsk 

[JRM]

RIP mate, I've not been on this thread for a while and just noticed the title change, reading through the last few pages emotional stuff, sad times. 

[The Kraken]

RIP Minsk, one of the original brigade from the early days.

[tajjuk]

Very sad news and my condolences to all his family. 

[Pamplemousse]

Incredibly sad to hear, always enjoyed reading his posts and comments on Saints, always had well thought out views.

[The Cat]

Terrible news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Minsk, a true Saint.

[danjosaint]

Such sad news, condolences to all his family and friends,  Saints have done him proud over last 2 performances 

[Sheaf Saint]

I'll wait for someone else to do Minsk proud and work it all out properly, but I have a stange inkling that our head-to-head might have got a bit of a positive boost today!

[Colinjb]

Absolute condolences to Minsk's daughter and the rest of his family. No words will really suffice.