R.I.P Ian McKechnie

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balkan tiger said:
They could and should have announced a minutes silence immediatley, other things could have been added later.
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To be honest I think the board, or whoever is in charge of these things, had organised a pre match tribute to Omar first and it was the HCOSC who apply a little pressure and had my father included also. That's maybe why it took a little time for them to announce things like a minutes silence.
Please don't take that as gospel though, as I'm only basing that on conversations I've had with my Stepbrother and Mother the other day (both of whom are just so grateful it's impossible to put into words, they literary feel like going round and hugging everyone to show their appreciation).

May I also take this opportunity to say, on behalf of the family, a massive thanks to you all. We are completely blown away by all the lovely comments, tributes and fond memories that have been shared both here and threw other forums.
Honestly it's more than any of us had ever imagined possible, thank you, thank you all...
 
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Malcolm McKechnie said:
To be honest I think the board, or whoever is in charge of these things, had organised a pre match tribute to Omar first and it was the HCOSC who apply a little pressure and had my father included also. That's maybe why it took a little time for them to announce things like a minutes silence.
Please don't take that as gospel though, as I'm only basing that on conversations I've had with my Stepbrother and Mother the other day (both of whom are just so grateful it's impossible to put into words, they literary feel like going round and hugging everyone to show their appreciation).

May I also take this opportunity to say, on behalf of the family, a massive thanks to you all. We are completely blown away by all the lovely comments, tributes and fond memories that have been shared both here and threw other forums.
Honestly it's more than any of us had ever imagined possible, thank you, thank you all...
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I think it's us that owe the thanks to Ian and the family.

Your comments on here do you all proud, and reinforce the dignity and respect for Ian, and the memories he's left us with.

I'm not sure that 'enjoy' is the right choice of word, but I hope today helps you all in dealing with Ian's passing.
 
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The Omega Man said:
I was not impressed by the steward in the South Stand end. Jobs worth.
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I saw him. He practically ran straight on to start picking them up, then realised nobody else had joined him and he didn't know what to do next. He slowly carried on picking up one or two more until the applause ended and he was helped by other stewards.
 
I was going to bring an orange but was scared I would kill someone with it, me being in row Z an all, I did spot who I think was Ian's son, launch an orange towards the North stand goal, he then applauded all the fans.

I'm sure it was a special moment for the family.
 
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steverico said:
I was going to bring an orange but was scared I would kill someone with it, me being in row Z an all, I did spot who I think was Ian's son, launch an orange towards the North stand goal, he then applauded all the fans.

I'm sure it was a special moment for the family.
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I sure hope it was, I'd ask them (Fraser & Elliott), to throw one for me, but like you, was concerned over possible head injuries as they had seats in the Directors box LOL...

It was truly special, even for those of us who sadly couldn't make it. I cant wait to talk to them later and share their experience a little.

What was also special was the 2-0 win! With an Arsenal connection too, nice when you think my Dad started his football career with them...
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Malcolm McKechnie said:
I sure hope it was, I'd ask them (Fraser & Elliott), to throw one for me, but like you, was concerned over possible head injuries as they had seats in the Directors box LOL...

It was truly special, even for those of us who sadly couldn't make it. I cant wait to talk to them later and share their experience a little.

What was also special was the 2-0 win! With an Arsenal connection too, nice when you think my Dad started his football career with them...
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Great thread about your dad but what still puzzles me, even after all these years, is how on earth did he start out as a winger? Come on he was a big bloke and even accounting for the fact we were all younger and slimmer I may add (lol) in those days I cannot see him flying down the wing like George Best. But there again it was Hull City's gain as we got a charismatic goalkeeper and bloke, bet you're sick of the sight of oranges though lol.
 
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Malcolm McKechnie said:
To be honest I think the board, or whoever is in charge of these things, had organised a pre match tribute to Omar first and it was the HCOSC who apply a little pressure and had my father included also. That's maybe why it took a little time for them to announce things like a minutes silence.
Please don't take that as gospel though, as I'm only basing that on conversations I've had with my Stepbrother and Mother the other day (both of whom are just so grateful it's impossible to put into words, they literary feel like going round and hugging everyone to show their appreciation).

May I also take this opportunity to say, on behalf of the family, a massive thanks to you all. We are completely blown away by all the lovely comments, tributes and fond memories that have been shared both here and threw other forums.
Honestly it's more than any of us had ever imagined possible, thank you, thank you all...
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I have to add my thanks for some great memories. Ian was a great character and it is so sad to see another one of 'my heroes' pass away. Thank you Ian.
 
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C'mon ref said:
Great thread about your dad but what still puzzles me, even after all these years, is how on earth did he start out as a winger? Come on he was a big bloke and even accounting for the fact we were all younger and slimmer I may add (lol) in those days I cannot see him flying down the wing like George Best. But there again it was Hull City's gain as we got a charismatic goalkeeper and bloke, bet you're sick of the sigjt of orranges though lol.
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I'm sure I remember him playing on the wing for his testimonial match so that he could score a goal.
 
Must admit to fighting back a tear when the applause grew to a crescendo at the end of the minute - especially seeing Ian's family's reactions. Fair play to the Huddersfield fans too who largely kept going to the end.
 
C'mon ref said:
Great thread about your dad but what still puzzles me, even after all these years, is how on earth did he start out as a winger? Come on he was a big bloke and even accounting for the fact we were all younger and slimmer I may add (lol) in those days I cannot see him flying down the wing like George Best. But there again it was Hull City's gain as we got a charismatic goalkeeper and bloke, bet you're sick of the sigjt of orranges though lol.
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LOL, my Uncle Jim sent me a couple of pictures of my Dad from his school days and to be honest he was a scrawny kid LOL, must have been my Grans potato soup that built him up.
In fairness though, not many could fly down the wing like Best

Jim, if you read this forgive me for the attachment but I love it and it make me laugh every time I read, "I enjoy eating"...
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Mr Hatem said:
I'm sure I remember him playing on the wing for his testimonial match so that he could score a goal.
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He did play on the left wing during the second half of Chris Chilton's testimonial Leeds Utd, May 3rd 1971 (ish) Over 27,000 at the game, a record for a testimonial in this city by a country mile.
Cannot remember if he scored but he probably did because the game ended up 7-6 to City.
 
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