[Radders]

Just wanted to let people know that Craig Thomas, the editor of 'The Crooked Spireite' for many years, passed away before Christmas. I attended his funeral yesterday and it was a very moving and emotional service. There were a small band of ex CS contributors there so it was nice to catch up. I know that Craig wasn't everyone's cup of tea but I travelled the length and breadth of the country with him - so a sad loss I feel. Just wanted to let people know

[martatcross]

Remember his writing we'll always good to read his opinions RIP Craig

[calvin plummers socks]

That?s sad - I always liked him

[stainlessstephen]

I enjoyed reading the Crooked Spireite back in the day.

If anyone has the book "Get your Writs Out" some editions of the CS in there - including Radders and the "ejection special".

RIP Craig

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[Westbars Spireite]

CS was often the best thing about attending Town games back then. RIP Craig.

[Brimington spireite]

RIP Craig
As posted he wasn't Everybody's favourite person
But he never did me any Harm

[Spireite-Karl]

RIP Craig and what a great fanzine
STID 💙🤍

[Bald magician]

Sad news. I still have a few copies of CS. RIP

[1978blue]

R.I.P Craig , nice chap he was , I remember travelling on Bagshaws back in the late 80s and early 90s and he was usually on there. I loved the Crooked Spireite and still have every copy to this day and also Craig's book. God bless.

[Osborne again]

I would no doubt recognise him, but I didn't know him personally. RIP Craig, commiserations to the family.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Radders, on 17 January 2025 - 12:29 PM, said:

Just wanted to let people know that Craig Thomas, the editor of 'The Crooked Spireite' for many years, passed away before Christmas. I attended his funeral yesterday and it was a very moving and emotional service. There were a small band of ex CS contributors there so it was nice to catch up. I know that Craig wasn't everyone's cup of tea but I travelled the length and breadth of the country with him - so a sad loss I feel. Just wanted to let people know

Blimey Dave, that's really knocked me sideways.

Craig was a terrific person, excellent writer and enthusiastic Tairn fan.

Please give my very, very best to his missus - a Birdholme lass - and family...

[Bankrobber]

Craig used to do some match day comms on the club match videos in the 90s if I remember right as well as the CS fanzine. RIP fellow Spireite.

[Exharboroughspireite]

this has knocked me for 6. he was my teacher for a number of years and a bit of an inspiration to me and others. taught me history and politics and obviously we had the town connection. in fact still got his book in the garage somewhere with his scribble 'hope youre not a duncan fan dave' in it. Managed to grab a few words with him over the years and remember seeing him in the away end at QPR that year - he left before kick off. a real shame and if the family are reading this then pass on my sympathies.

[topsyblue]

This is so sad to hear. I had many a good chat with him when buying The Crooked Spireite and I've still got every edition in binders. R.I.P. Craig. I'll never forget you.

[moondog]

Sad news RIP Craig

[whittman]

RIP Craig the fanzine was a must read back in the day so your legacy will live on

[Scooby Doo]

Really sad news, I knew Craig quite well a nice chap and very knowledgeable on football. RIP Craig. Thoughts are with his family.

[HaslandBlue58]

RIP,true Spireite.Condolences to family and friends.

[Siberian Spireite]

Craig made a huge contribution to Chesterfield FC. Rest in peace.