[NSC] Happy Christmas Dad and to all the other Dad’s that are no longer with us

[The Oldman]

I lost my Dad 40 years ago yet it still hurts particularly at this time.He would just love it at the Amex tomorrow. Here’s to you Pop.

 

[Daddies_Sauce]

18 years since that last time I had Christmas with dad, it will be 19 years in early January on my birthday since his passing, always a bitter sweet time of year, gone physically but never ever forgotten.

 

[Hastings gull]

A truly beautiful thread, well done for posting

Absolutely. My dad died 20 years ago, and it was he who introduced me to the Albion - still got my mum, now aged 92.

 

[twowheelsbest]

I’ll be remembering mine tomorrow, he took me to my first Albion game 60 years ago. He absolutely hated it, so paid for me to go with my mates until I was old enough to do a paper round and pay for myself.

 

[El Presidente]

30 years since my old man passed away. Eight Christmases since I saw my daughter but live in hope.

Family can be a pain at times, but bite your lip, they’re a long time gone.

Peace, love and light NSC.

 

[throbinson]

Lost my dad in October, been hard today but Merry Christmas dad and thanks for the bottle of Whiskey

 

[Hastings gull]

I’ll be remembering mine tomorrow, he took me to my first Albion game 60 years ago. He absolutely hated it, so paid for me to go with my mates until I was old enough to do a paper round and pay for myself.

Strange -my first Albion match was 60 years ago coming up very soon, and whilst my dad loved football, he wasn't quite as keen as I turned out to be on the Albion, but nevertheless took me on that wonderful day, when we beat Bristol City 5-1.

 

[Dave the OAP]

18years last 11th December

Sleep tight dad

 

[Lincolnshire Seagull]

Strange -my first Albion match was 60 years ago coming up very soon, and whilst my dad loved football, he wasn't quite as keen as I turned out to be on the Albion, but nevertheless took me on that wonderful day, when we beat Bristol City 5-1.

Just realised my first game was 60 years ago too. Dad took me, along with my uncle, who was a Bristol Rovers supporter (our opponents that day). Peace was maintained as we drew 1-1. I got sore sitting on the barriers. But it was the start of a lifelong relationship. Thanks dad.

 

[Sirnormangall]

Thanks for starting this thread. Nearly 17 years since my dad passed. Lovely man, still miss him and wish I had spent more time with him - his passing made me focus more on the family. Spend more time with them while you can.

 

[Napier]

Four years ago. When I go to the Amex I usually pop in and say hi to him in Lewes on my way to the game.

 

[PTC Gull]

14 Dec 2017 Dad decided on an an early night and never woke up.
He wouldn’t want us to be sad but to enjoy what we have. Thinking of you. RIP.

 

[The Mole]

First Christmas without my Dad - he passed away in June. But I am lucky that I had 56 Christmases with him.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

First, and probably last, post on this site. One year and two months. Miss you like you wouldn’t believe. Spending Christmas with your beautiful grandchildren.

If you are the real Adrian Owers, then you were great with my kids Stewart and Kevin when they were young and learning about being Albion supporters.
Either way, best wishes to you and your kids and thanks for sharing your memories.

As for mine, I lost him sixty years ago when my mother left him and he died 24 years ago, before I had been able to track him down.

 

[Grombleton]

10 years ago on Halloween. hate that day now.

RIP dad, even if you were a Spurs fan x

 

[Meade's Ball]

A mere 10 Christmases with him until his heart gave way at such a young age. I haven't given it a lot of thought for a couple of decades or more, but, now with mini-Meade at coming up to 1 and a half and joyously lunatic, i wish he was there to share the view.

 

[Norman Potting]

Dad passed away June '17, Mum August this year. Both made 90 and we all miss them,

 

[Questions]

27 years ago last friday................... AND he owed me a fiver