We best win today...

[RoversAlias]

My Grandad, Brian Stubbings, passed away last night after a dreadful albeit swift battle with Alzheimer's.

He was a keen Rovers fan in his younger days and was the first (or one of the first) people to actually tape the matches at Belle Vue. Was a keen photographer all of his life and spent many matches sat in that tiny little shack of a gantry affixed to the top of the Popular Stand. Willie Boyd was my family's next door neighbour in the 1980's and indeed my great Grandfather, Brian's dad, passed away at Belle Vue collapsing at a match in the 80s. Rovers is ingrained within my family for many generations and that will always be the case.

It appears my Dad still wants to go to the game today, and whilst it will be difficult I think it's the best thing. So yes, the Rovers best do us a favour and make a little bit of history by winning through to the 5th Round today!

 

[Darren]

Really sad news mate, i hope the boys will do your Grandad proud today.

[IDM]

Condolences to you and your family..

[RobTheRover]

Condolences to you and the family, Adam.

RIP Brian. 

Come on Rovers. Let's do this today, one more reason why has just been added.

[Campsall rover]

Condolences. Let’s hope the they do it for your Grandad today.

[since-1969]

Really sad news mate, i hope the boys will do your Grandad proud today.

And so says the biggest home crowed of the season !

[normal rules]

 
Sometimes the football itself is transcended by legacy’s we leave for each other and our families.

My dad (70) who has been rovers man and boy, me (49) my brother 45 and my youngest son 21 will all be there together today in the south stand.

Condolences to you at this sad time.

[CottyRover]

Sorry to hear the news. I for one will be thinking about your Grandad during the minutes applause for Sala

[DearneValleyRover]

Condolences RA

[dknward2]

Sorry to hear

Hope we do it you and your family and for everyone else’s who have lost someone in the rovers family

[Alan Southstand]

Condolences Alias.

I know, only too well, what that terrible disease does to a person.

[drfchound]

Come on Rovers.
Win this game today for yourselves, the fans and especially for RAs grandad. 

[Lincoln Rover]

RA Deepest condolences my friend and I will also be thinking of your grandad when we do the minutes applause. RIP.

[Dutch Uncle]

Deepest condolences RA

[richtherover]

My condolences to you and your family Alias. Let's win this one for your grandad.

[PDX_Rover]

All the best to you and your family Adam. A win for your Grandad would be fantastic.

[drfchound]

Enjoy that result RAs grandad.

[Geoff Blakesley]

He'll be swinging his rattle in heaven today !

[RoversAlias]

Enjoy that result RAs grandad.

I'm convinced he had a word in the assistant referee's ear about that handball.

An emotional day but one we have got through and the Rovers came through for us. Proud of the team today. I almost lost it when Whiteman scored the penalty.

Thank you to everyone for the kind words, it means a lot.

[Donnyjim]

I'm sure the old fella is looking down and smiling. Sorry for your loss pal. x

[RedJ]

Enjoy that result RAs grandad.

I'm convinced he had a word in the assistant referee's ear about that handball.

An emotional day but one we have got through and the Rovers came through for us. Proud of the team today. I almost lost it when Whiteman scored the penalty.

Thank you to everyone for the kind words, it means a lot.

The first one without them's always the hardest.

[atick45]

I am so sorry about your grandad I knew him so well,We worked together for many years  and saw him in March at our reunion. please pass on my sympathy . At least he is with your grandma Betty xx

[the vicar]

Very sad news mate my heart goes out to you my dad had it as well but for about 6 years and it was a blessing in disguise when he went, so I feel for you and your family

[RoversAlias]

I am so sorry about your grandad I knew him so well,We worked together for many years  and saw him in March at our reunion. please pass on my sympathy . At least he is with your grandma Betty xx

Thank you so much atick, would I be able to get your name to pass on those condolences? That reunion was the last public event he was able to attend.

Our biggest comfort today has been the thought that he and my Nana are finally together again, it's been so hard for him since she passed.

Thanks to everyone else who has responded here too, it's much appreciated.

[atick45]

I have spoke to your auntie  Adam x

[Drover]

Condolences to you and your family Alias,very sad news.RIP

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Condolences, RA. Hopefully the game took your mind off it. I've only just calmed down.