[Albion] RIP seagullwedgee

[Brian Fantana]

It's with real sadness that I share the news that Andy (@seagullwedgee) passed away this week, following a battle with mental illness.

He'd been following the Albion for over 50 years and has been a regular both home and away for a lot of that time.

For those of us who knew him personally, he was the greatest of friends and the kindest of men. Always going out of his way to support others when they were struggling or going through difficulties.

As well as being kind and caring, he was terrific company and some of my greatest memories following the Albion have him at the core.

Rest easy, mate. I hope you've the found the peace we've all desperately tried to help you with over the last couple of years.

Mental illness continues to be a bastard. Tell your friends and family you love them. You never know when you won't get the chance to say it anymore.

We all found out the news yesterday, so for us to win 4-0 against a team at the bottom of the league (something we know the Albion struggle with so much) AND score a rare set piece goal definitely makes me think we need to put his name in the assist column.

 

[Questions]

Very sorry for your loss. RIP seagullwedgee

 

[LANGDON SEAGULL]

What awful news. RIP fellow seagull

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Very sad news. Thank you for letting us know.

 

[spence]

RIP Andy.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Really sad to hear that. RIP.

 

[Machiavelli]

I also knew Wedge, and his loss has touched many. Rest easy after too much torment.

 

[portslade seagull]

RIP Seagullwedgee, keep on cheering from up above

 

[Weststander]

Very sorry to all his loved ones. RIP fella.

Loved his anecdotes from various Albion away days over the years, a true Albion supporter.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Dreadful news, enjoyed his posts

RIP

 

[Mancgull]

Very sad news. RIP

 

[El Turi]

RIP Andy.

 

[The Clamp]

Very sad to read. Best wishes to you and his loved ones.

 

[Kosh]

Really sad to read/hear.

My thoughts are with his loved ones and friends.

 

[Zeberdi]

Very sad - just goes to show that many of us don’t always know what people are struggling with privately. Not specifically relating to Andy but it’s every reason to be kinder to people we come across online even if we disagree with them and most importantly avoid the temptation to mock or bully those that seem ‘different’.

RIP fellow fan and fellow NSCer.

 

[Han Solo]

Sad to hear that. Sorry for your loss, especially those of you who knew him ofc.
Rest in peace.

 

[Eeyore]

Very sad news. Thank you for sharing this @Brian Fantana and the exhortation to spend time with those closest. So true. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with you and those close to Andy.

RIP

 

[Seagull58]

RIP Seagullwedgee

 

[willalbion]

So sorry to read this news, RIP

 

[Gabbafella]

Condolences to his friends and family.