sheffield exile1 RIP

[Donnywolf]

Well put Cc3 - and RIP Ian and sincere condolences to family & friends at this sad time

[robchester]

RIP

[Swifty62]

RIP Ian I will miss our chats

[SydneyRover]

RIP to sheffield exile1 and condolences to those that knew him

[Alexdrfc]

Really sad news. I was travelling to an away game in the conference days from Sheffield by myself and Ian let me join them. RIP

[drfchound]

Well, that's terrible news. Terrible. I never met Ian, but I always enjoyed, and respected, his posts. This getting older business really is the pits.

BobG

Bob, getting older is good mate.
It is the alternative that is the pits.
I’m happy to keep on getting older.

[idler]

R.I.P Ian.
I talked to him in the pub at Burton the other year and a couple of times in the Corn Dolly in Bradford when we were playing City.
Another Rovers stalwart gone.

Idler.
I think we might have met without realising it in the Corn Dolly last time we played at Valley Parade. Ian insisted on making a bee line for there as soon as the train pulled in.

We maybe did Billy. I think the last time we were sat near him. We moved a bit so there was more room for him. There was a group of us including my late son, granddaughter, sons-in-law. Martin, Dearne Valley Rover was sat with us as well. A hot sunny day and we won as well, 1-0.
We might be there again next season the way things are going. Happy to buy you a pint if you go in there. It's always a good pint and plenty of choice. A lot of mates who support City go in there as well so always a great atmosphere.

[Lincoln Rover]

God bless you Sheffield Exile. Deepest condolences to family & friends.

[Jimmydee]

Condolences to his family and friends, similar to the other posters, I must have crossed his path or maybe talked to him on our travels over the years

[MachoMadness]

RIP. A real shock considering I saw him posting just a few days ago. Thoughts with his friends and family.

[RedRover45]

We had many a chat about our Rovers programmes collection. RIP mate

[Sprotyrover]

Rest in peace mate

[hamiltonrover]

Really sorry to hear this and condolences to his family.
I met Ian through collecting programmes although I knew his face from the terraces prior to that.
At the start of lock down he bought a fair amount of programmes off me and we engaged subsequently on some of the rarer Rovers programmes as we both strived to fill some elusive gaps in our collections.

A real sad loss

RIP Ian

[rover-n-out]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend BST, my condolences to you and his family, and all who knew him. R.I.P. Ian.

[Donnyjim]

Really sad news. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

[scawsby steve]

God bless him and his family.

[Lesonthewest]

Sad news, sincerest condolences to family & friends. RIP.

[i_ateallthepies]

Sad news.  Condolences to you Billy and other friends and family.

[DRNaith]

Sad news. My best wishes joins those others above.

[donnievic]

RIP another fan gone,thoughts to his family and friends,didn’t know him by name but like a lot would do by face

[Upton Rover]

Poor bloke was active on here just two days ago. It just shows you never know what's around the corner, and makes you wonder why we spend much of our lives arguing and moaning with and at each other, especially in trivial things like football.

Sad news. RIP sheffield exile 1.

well said, I am sure a lot of the moaning is just trivial banter.
RIP

[retford rover]

RIP Ian,
Such a big shock the other day when i heard
Travelled up and down country with Ian in the late 70's and early 80@s
Ian helped run the Conisborough Branch  of the Supporters Club, alongside Lucy and George Gwatkin, Peter Kay, Flake, Alex,,  had some good times with the inter branch games and quizes.
Gone far to early.
RIP Ian
. condolences to all the family and friends  from all at Doncaster Rovers  Supporters Club.

[Donny Exile in York]

Rest in peace Sheffield. Very sad news.

[Jonathan]

Really sad news. I didn’t know Ian personally, but it’s always sad to hear news like this and condolences to all his family and friends. We lost another member of the Rovers family yesterday (not a forum poster) but it’s a hard time.

There’s a growing gathering of good souls up there that will be looking over Rovers’ and cheering us on from above.

[redbrez]

Sad news RIP Ian

[Filo]

Really sad news. I didn’t know Ian personally, but it’s always sad to hear news like this and condolences to all his family and friends. We lost another member of the Rovers family yesterday (not a forum poster) but it’s a hard time.

There’s a growing gathering of good souls up there that will be looking over Rovers’ and cheering us on from above.

Yes, I know who you mean, his Son informed me yesterday, sat with them both all the time at the stadium and previous to that stood with them both at BV

[Jonathan]

Really sad news. I didn’t know Ian personally, but it’s always sad to hear news like this and condolences to all his family and friends. We lost another member of the Rovers family yesterday (not a forum poster) but it’s a hard time.

There’s a growing gathering of good souls up there that will be looking over Rovers’ and cheering us on from above.

Yes, I know who you mean, his Son informed me yesterday, sat with them both all the time at the stadium and previous to that stood with them both at BV

Yeah, Brian was a lovely guy and part of the furniture at the Keepmoat and at Belle Vue. I remember your spot on the old mainstand terrace. Funnily enough at both venues my dad and I would be just behind to your right.

[Drover]

Sad news,RIP sheffield exile 1