Thompson720
Well-known member
I've only been part of NSC for a little over a year, but I understand how important BG meant to the forum.
RIP
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[Misc] Ben's Grandad Has Passed Away
- Thread starter arfer guinness
- Start date
What a measure of the man that his passing is deeply felt, mourned and being remarked upon by contributors from across the entire globe. From Sussex to Australia and every point in between, BG was an absolute legend.
We’ll never see his like again on here.
We’ll never see his like again on here.
Grombleton
Surrounded by <div>s
- Dec 31, 2011
- 7,356
Well, thats not the news i expected to read when logging on this morning.
RIP BG, we didn't always agree, but you were an NSC Legend. RIP and my thoughts to his family and friends.
RIP BG, we didn't always agree, but you were an NSC Legend. RIP and my thoughts to his family and friends.
Moshe Gariani
Well-known member
- Mar 10, 2005
- 12,203
RIP BG. I always enjoyed his contributions to threads and the way he could invariably spark further interesting discussion.
I didn’t exactly know that he had been an active fan for 70 years but I always respected his obviously deep love of the Albion and all things Sussex. He will be very sadly missed by NSC. I hope Brian’s family and friends will become aware of the extraordinary reach of his impact on here.
I didn’t exactly know that he had been an active fan for 70 years but I always respected his obviously deep love of the Albion and all things Sussex. He will be very sadly missed by NSC. I hope Brian’s family and friends will become aware of the extraordinary reach of his impact on here.
Many, many people have sadly passed away since I first registered on NSC all those years ago, but I didn't know any of them personally and I therefore didn't feel moved to post in relation to their passing, sad though it obviously was for their respective friends and family.
I didn't personally know Ben's Grandad either, but as others have said on here, through his regular contributions I feel as though I did actually know him.
This news has absolutely shocked and distressed me, and for the very first time as a poster I genuinely want to pass on my sincere condolences to his family.
I'm just pleased that NSC must have given him so much pleasure during his lifetime. You don't post nearly 75,000 times on a message board if you're getting no pleasure from doing it!
This place definitely won't be quite the same from now on, Brian's musings will be sorely missed, and there can be no doubt whatsoever that he truly earned the 'Legend' status being attributed to him.
How many others ... on any message board, not just this one ... are instantly recognised simply from the first letters of their user name?
RIP BG, you will be missed.
Agreed. I never met BG either, but like you (and others) I felt I 'knew' him because of his posts (a bit like when a famous person dies and you 'know' them through their work). Reading all these other tributes I don't mind admitting I'm sitting here at work hiding my eyes and pretending I've got a cold.
basque seagull
Active member
- Oct 21, 2012
- 378
RIP, he will be missed. :-( His contributions were always lively and interesting.
Perry Milkins
Just a quiet guy.
bluenitsuj
Listen to me!!!
Many, many people have sadly passed away since I first registered on NSC all those years ago, but I didn't know any of them personally and I therefore didn't feel moved to post in relation to their passing, sad though it obviously was for their respective friends and family.
I didn't personally know Ben's Grandad either, but as others have said on here, through his regular contributions I feel as though I did actually know him.
This news has absolutely shocked and distressed me, and for the very first time as a poster I genuinely want to pass on my sincere condolences to his family.
I'm just pleased that NSC must have given him so much pleasure during his lifetime. You don't post nearly 75,000 times on a message board if you're getting no pleasure from doing it!
This place definitely won't be quite the same from now on, Brian's musings will be sorely missed, and there can be no doubt whatsoever that he truly earned the 'Legend' status being attributed to him.
How many others ... on any message board, not just this one ... are instantly recognised simply from the first letters of their user name?
RIP BG, you will be missed.
I could not have put it better myself.
RIP Ben's Grandad and condolences to all his family and friends.
maltaseagull
Well-known member
My condolences to you and the rest of the family.
Very sad news.
He will be missed for his enormous contribution to the various debates and especially the ongoing search for a suitable left back.
A real character and would loved to have met him face to face.
Very sad news.
He will be missed for his enormous contribution to the various debates and especially the ongoing search for a suitable left back.
A real character and would loved to have met him face to face.
I think a worldy from Bernardo, Burn, March or whoever plays left back would be even more fitting, it was his position of particular expertise [emoji846]
Silverhatch
Well-known member
70,000+ posts. Still posting the day before his death. Went out with his NSC Boots On.
RIP BG
(Not a bad side that)
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
76.
Saladpack Seagull
Just Shut Up and Paddle
Only heard about BG's passing this morning when my daughter told me. So sad but some great tributes from the NSC family. The transfer rumour mill has lost a vital cog and with it one of the most entertaining posters we'll ever have. Thanks for your input, BG; it really won't be the same without your insights and the reactions they provoked! Thoughts with family and friends of this wonderful character. The best tribute on Saturday would be a win against Palace. RIP BG,