[1978blue]

Was told the sad news this morning that Mick Bamford a West Stand regular and massive Town fan sadly lost his battle with cancer late last night. Mick was a true Spireite and also had a love for Manchester United , he was a great friend of mine and to many others. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his wife Linda and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Mick and thankyou for being a great and loyal friend I will miss our chats in general and of course about football! God bless you💙

[Painted Wagon]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend 1978blue. Many condolences. The sky is blue, the clouds are white…….

[lindave]

Can't say much tonight Mick, i'm gutted, no one could have wished for a best mate as good as you have been for 50 odd years. Your at peace now having struggled with kidney and brain cancer. You never gave up over the past few years. Such a brave bloke who loved and cared for Linda (his life), Ben and Chelsea, even when he was struggling. God Bless and Comfort the whole Family. Rest in peace Mick.

[lindave]

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This post has been edited by lindave: 17 January 2024 - 08:44 PM

[clarevoyant.]

lindave, on 17 January 2024 - 08:32 PM, said:

Can't say much tonight Mick, i'm gutted, no one could have wished for a best mate as good as you have been for 50 odd years. Your at peace now having struggled with kidney and brain cancer. You never gave up over the past few years. Such a brave bloke who loved and cared for Linda (his life), Ben and Chelsea, even when he was struggling. God Bless and Comfort the whole Family. Rest in peace Mick.

Very good, appropriate words Dave he clearly meant alot to many. RIP fellow Spireite.

[metallilad]

He was my son's teaching assistant at college, we would always make a point of having a chat with him. Thoroughly lovely bloke. So sad to hear about his passing. Rest in peace Mick.

[Security66]

1978blue, on 17 January 2024 - 08:02 PM, said:

Was told the sad news this morning that Mick Bamford a West Stand regular and massive Town fan sadly lost his battle with cancer late last night. Mick was a true Spireite and also had a love for Manchester United , he was a great friend of mine and to many others. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his wife Linda and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Mick and thankyou for being a great and loyal friend I will miss our chats in general and of course about football! God bless you💙

First got to know Mick queueing up for the Green ‘Un on Derby Road.
Always had time for a chat about all things Town.
RIP Mick.

[Humpalumpa]

Known Mick for many years, a massive Spireite, a regular at town games both home and away also visits to OT.

Was told that he'd passed away this morning in Ashgate Hospice after losing his battle.

Thoughts and condolences to Linda and the family along with his regular group in the West Stand.

RIP Mick, finally at peace & State 11

Just a shame Mick won't be able to see his beloved Spireites back in the football league next season although I bet he'll be watching from above cheering them on ⚽️🔵⚪️

This post has been edited by Humpalumpa: 17 January 2024 - 09:12 PM

[tomjoad]

RIP Mick.

[HaslandBlue58]

RIP Spireite

[spireitenag]

Absolutely heartbroken.
Met Mick when we both started at William Rhodes 57 years ago.
We became best friends and remained so forever.
You couldn't wish to meet a more decent person.
There's not going to be much sleep tonight/
RIP my good friend, no more pain.
My thoughts are with all your family and friends.
See you in blue heaven.
Nigel.

[Fit as a Nelson]

A proper top bloke. RIP Mick.

[Jbspire]

Terrible news.

I’ve sat a couple of seats down from Mick since we moved to this stadium and known him almost 30 years. A top top bloke who always had time to chat, he always made a point of talking to my kids when at the game. I look back to earlier last year when he grabbed me by the arm and told me life is short and make the most of it. There were probably 7000 people in the stadium that day but he chose to share that private moment with me. Those words got me then and they are definitely getting me now :-( RIP Mick and love to your family and friends xxx

[Osborne again]

RIP Mick, sadly another Spireite gone from our blue and white family.

[DIFH]

I guess I know the lad by sight, any picture guys.

[spireitenag]

A fairly recent one nicked from facebook.

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[trickytrevsfanclub]

I met Mick when we joined Derbyshire Police on the same day 32 years ago. Went through training with him and bonded over our mutual love of the Spireites. So sad to hear of his passing. Lovely bloke, another good un taken far too young.

[Mr Mercury]

spireitenag, on 18 January 2024 - 05:34 PM, said:

A fairly recent one nicked from facebook.

Recognise him from years supporting us home and away but didn’t know the bloke.
Sympathy to all family and friends.
RIP

[lindave]

spireitenag, on 18 January 2024 - 05:34 PM, said:

A fairly recent one nicked from facebook.

We were at Halifax for the play off win we had a great night. I am on the other side of the photo he had his hand on my shoulder. In latter months he battled and struggled to get to his seat behind Cooky's dug out, but he made it. He never gave up. God Bless Him. Boy I will miss him.

[DIFH]

spireitenag, on 18 January 2024 - 05:34 PM, said:

A fairly recent one nicked from facebook.

Thanx for the picture, at sad times like these we take the good memories on our journey… rip my friend and condolences to friends and family.