[John6253]

Shocking news I worked with him at Ireland Colliery, realy nice bloke.

[Sammy Spireite]

Shadrack Blue, on 25 January 2018 - 09:03 PM, said:

So shocking!
Such a lovely bloke (lovley spireite) always said hello and always had a smile on his face
R.I.P pal

Would love to see a minute applause on Saturday for him

There is already one planned for Saturday for Rodney Fern but recognition for him from the club would be greatly received by the fans, I'm sure.

This post has been edited by Sammy Spireite: 25 January 2018 - 09:19 PM

[Middle East]

moondog, on 25 January 2018 - 08:26 PM, said:

I'm sure many will recognise him

Jesus Christ that has rocked me to my core....

I saw him at many away games for years over the years (well let's be honest there aren't that many of us) but never said a word to him. Then when we moved to the new ground and he sat near me in the east stand I chatted to him virtually every game for 5 years without ever knowing his name and he never knew mine....

He was a smashing fella, town was his life and when I saw the RIP thread and realised it was him....well I am still struggling to believe it, as he was fit as a fiddle!

All I can say is keep a space in that Spireite Valhalla for me Bones!!!

This post has been edited by Middle East: 25 January 2018 - 09:49 PM

[Shadrack Blue]

Sammy Spireite, on 25 January 2018 - 09:17 PM, said:

There is already one planned for Saturday for Rodney Fern but recognition for him from the club would be greatly received by the fans, I'm sure.

O cheers pal, I didn’t know about Rodney’s applause, but rightly so, obviously, hope ‘bones’ gets a mention as well then if it’s possible

[The Peoples Champion]

spireitenag, on 25 January 2018 - 08:03 PM, said:

Shocked to hear via facebook that "Bones" Steve Wilson from Brimington has sadly passed away.

A regular home and away for as long as I can remember,usually travelling with the Bridge Inn in the last few years.

Always good company either for a quick chat at the match or a few pints.

RIP mate.

Absolutely devastated to here this news

Bonehead used to come down to hollingwood with some of the Brim lads in the eighties and usually join in and have a game of football. He was about six years older than me but also about five foot taller well thats whatbit seemed. He always made a beeline for me called me Irish and other things and although he was huge I never felt threatened.

A true gentle giant and an absolute loyal supporter of CFC. This news has left me very very sad tonight.

God bless you bonehead a lovely lovely bloke x

[fishini]

John6253, on 25 January 2018 - 09:13 PM, said:

Shocking news I worked with him at Ireland Colliery, realy nice bloke.

Not hijackingthe thread You worked at Ireland Colliery? So did I

[Benno Spire]

Recognise him but didn’t know him. RIP

[WarwickshireSpireite]

Really shocking news, he sat immediately behind us in the East Stand.
RIP “Fellow Spireite”

[s43spire]

fishini, on 25 January 2018 - 09:50 PM, said:

Not hijackingthe thread You worked at Ireland Colliery? So did I

And me that’s were I knew bones from

RIP bones

[Middle East]

Middle East, on 25 January 2018 - 09:23 PM, said:

Jesus Christ that has rocked me to my core....

I saw him at many away games for years over the years (well let's be honest there aren't that many of us) but never said a word to him. Then when we moved to the new ground and he sat near me in the east stand I chatted to him virtually every game for 5 years without ever knowing his name and he never knew mine....

He was a smashing fella, town was his life and when I saw the RIP thread and realised it was him....well I am still still struggling to believe it, as he was fit as a fiddle!

All I can say is keep a space in that Spireite Valhalla for me Bones!!!

[Westbars Spireite]

Sadly he's not the only Spireite taken too soon this week. Some of you may have known Richard Roddis.

He played both football and cricket locally for many years and worked as a business manager for banks locally until his illness took hold.

A good bloke who will be missed.

This post has been edited by Westbars Spireite: 25 January 2018 - 10:50 PM

[SpireRam]

Don’t know him personally but saw him many of times at games home and away. A true blue. RIP mate x

[Bankrobber]

I certainly do recognise him.

RIP fellow Blue

[tedspireite]

Prawn Sandwich, on 25 January 2018 - 08:54 PM, said:

Just seen the picture , he sat about 6 seats from us in the east stand, RIP .

Yes sat few seats from us in east stand.nice bloke allways up for a chat.RIP

[BodieUK]

Really sad news when I read it on Facebook earlier tonight.

As a regular away traveller on the Bridge I became really good friends with Bones especially over the last couple of years. A Spireite through and through. Heart of gold and a great sense of humour.

RIP mate

[Rodney's Moustache]

Shocked. Spoke to him before in Brimington and saw him very recently passing our house on his window cleaning rounds.RIP

[erniemossity]

RIP Bonehead. Brim and Town games will be poorer places without you. Sad day.

[Barrel Inn Away Travel]

There are a lot of heartfelt messages on Facebook and here tonight about the tragic, and far too early loss of Steve Wilson, Steven to his Mum and Bones to his friends.

From a personal point of view Bones became an extremely good friend who we spent a lot of time with on our away travels. Kimberley and myself will miss him dearly, he was a real character and extremely funny with his very dry humour and occasional cutting remark.

As a traveller with the Bridge Inn he had become a part of the furniture. He had been a bit of a lad back in the day but he was a pleasure to travel with and second to none in his reliability.

For someone who never used a mobile phone he was as good as anyone, and better than a lot, about communicating regarding his bookings. He never let us down once and I think that is true of all his friendships.

On Saturday he said to Kimberley "don't take Andy Cox off the Torquay weekend trip, he's improving every day and he may well be there". Sadly Bones you won't be there, however you will be greatly missed and remembered with love and fondness by everyone for years to come.

We will miss you no end Bones, God bless you love Paul and Kimberley xx.

[Rich5]

RIP Bones, so sad.

[Spireite-Karl]

Same as most Spireites that did't know Bones personally I recognise him in the picture. Sad news on both passing's.

RIP Bones & Richard.