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Dan Harding Whitehawk player
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Superphil
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Shropshire Seagull
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A little more insight:
Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says the death of his two unborn children was a key factor in dropping out of the Football League at the age of 31.
The left-back's wife Vicky was pregnant with triplets while he was at Forest, but only daughter Lexie survived.
Harding was released by Forest at the end of last season and signed for National League outfit Eastleigh because it would allow him to spend more time with his wife and children after the family tragedy.
"We already had three kids, then my wife found out she was pregnant this time last year when I was at Nottingham Forest," he told the Daily Star.
"We went for a scan and it was twins, then we went for another. Believe it or not it was triplets and unfortunately one had died early on.
"We always knew from the start Millie would never make it but from week ten or 12 we were told she would pass away next week. But she managed to fight on to 26 weeks.
"The problem we had was if Millie had passed away early then it would have brought on a false labour and killed her sister Lexie.
"Thankfully the miracle happened and she lived long enough for her sister to be born healthy, albeit premature.
"Football really helped because it meant I was home every day and going into training and seeing the lads really takes the mind off it.
"Afterwards I wanted to be closer to home after that, and at my age it was more important that family came before football after what happened. That's how I ended up at Eastleigh."
Harding dropped down four divisions to play for Eastleigh, who are fourth in the National League. He rejected a move to Portsmouth because he could not bring himself to play for them as a former Southampton player.
Harding joined Forest from the Saints in 2012 and played 64 times for the club.
Read more at http://www.nottinghampost.com/notti...8473980-detail/story.html#Sdfv5tS5D30G7Q5Y.99
I can relate to this a bit since we lost a daughter at 37 weeks. Difficult for us as would have been our first born - long time ago now but remember that night in Cuckfield Hospital like it was yesterday ....
Former Nottingham Forest defender Dan Harding says the death of his two unborn children was a key factor in dropping out of the Football League at the age of 31.
The left-back's wife Vicky was pregnant with triplets while he was at Forest, but only daughter Lexie survived.
Harding was released by Forest at the end of last season and signed for National League outfit Eastleigh because it would allow him to spend more time with his wife and children after the family tragedy.
"We already had three kids, then my wife found out she was pregnant this time last year when I was at Nottingham Forest," he told the Daily Star.
"We went for a scan and it was twins, then we went for another. Believe it or not it was triplets and unfortunately one had died early on.
"We always knew from the start Millie would never make it but from week ten or 12 we were told she would pass away next week. But she managed to fight on to 26 weeks.
"The problem we had was if Millie had passed away early then it would have brought on a false labour and killed her sister Lexie.
"Thankfully the miracle happened and she lived long enough for her sister to be born healthy, albeit premature.
"Football really helped because it meant I was home every day and going into training and seeing the lads really takes the mind off it.
"Afterwards I wanted to be closer to home after that, and at my age it was more important that family came before football after what happened. That's how I ended up at Eastleigh."
Harding dropped down four divisions to play for Eastleigh, who are fourth in the National League. He rejected a move to Portsmouth because he could not bring himself to play for them as a former Southampton player.
Harding joined Forest from the Saints in 2012 and played 64 times for the club.
Read more at http://www.nottinghampost.com/notti...8473980-detail/story.html#Sdfv5tS5D30G7Q5Y.99
I can relate to this a bit since we lost a daughter at 37 weeks. Difficult for us as would have been our first born - long time ago now but remember that night in Cuckfield Hospital like it was yesterday ....
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I wish the guy, his wife and their children nothing but all the very best for the future.
KARMA? If it's correct that his child has died then this is possibly the worst post ever on this or any forum.
If it's not correct then it's still utterly disgusting as the inference is there earlier in this same thread. You only had to scroll up before posting.
You're a horrible negative prick at the best of times and I'm now more convinced that you're actually a Palace c##t. Have a word with yourself, or just **** off.
You won't though will you?
You vile human being, I hope you never have the utter heartbreak of losing a child
mikeyjh
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I've defended you in the past from perceived bullying but I don't know why, and I don't care how old you are, you're a f*****g prick
Paris
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Someone pull this thread. I'm embarrassed to be an Albion fan reading some of this absolute nonsense.
Condolences to Dan and his family. Nothing else needs to be said on this thread.
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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Thought we'd covered all this a while back? And BG you had a lot to say then and really all you wanted to say on this one was 'I know Eastleigh pay good wages' but as usual you have to spout a load of pointless, heartless bollocks to go with it.
Some things are 100x more important than football - and family and friends, (especially their health) is the main one.
All the best to Dan - wasn't it 'tickle' they used to call him here..? Pretty sure not THAT long ago (maybe 6yrs) Harding came & trained with the Albion for a bit so must be on good terms...
Some things are 100x more important than football - and family and friends, (especially their health) is the main one.
All the best to Dan - wasn't it 'tickle' they used to call him here..? Pretty sure not THAT long ago (maybe 6yrs) Harding came & trained with the Albion for a bit so must be on good terms...
Brightonfan1983
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- Apr 5, 2014
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He'll look at the offers and choose his own fecking team. He'll have his reasons and they'll be centred around what is best for those closest to him and their financial security. At this time in his life, and with recent events, he doesn't need boneheads who seem to think that blind servitude to twenty two men kicking a bag of air around a green field is the most important aspect of a person's existence.
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I'd have him back at this club tomorrow. Good luck Dan.
Captain Sensible
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Seems like a nice guy, awful tragedy in his life...Was a lot of hard feelings over him leaving with the fans and Magoo..football is not real life and the animosity is not personal (I would hope) I think some posters on this thread getting all headmaster need to chill a bit. However back in 2011 I did enjoy him getting substituted as Buckley murdered him and Ricky Lambert being sent off as we beat the Saints 3-0.
Now while worded quite badly, you all know deep down that TMLS wasn't quoting Karma at the fact that Dan Harding had lost two unborn children, and you all know he was really saying it was Karma that Will Buckley made him look pony at the Amex, after his will sign won't sign fiasco !
Offended NSC at its best.
That's how I read it. He was not talking about Dan's personal life just the football side.
LlcoolJ may feel a bit embarrassed now?
