I'm relatively new on here so not sure if I'd interacted with Grandpops but sorry to hear of his departure.
Such sad news. Cracking poster with an unbelievable sense of humour. Thoughts go out to all the family. RIP
R.I.P. Grandpops you have been, and will be a huge miss on this board. Thoughts go out to his family.
Gutted to hear . Always enjoyed our occasional post exchanges.. A big loss to this board as well as to his family and friends. RIP pal.
I was just thinking about him yesterday.. My mother in law is in the Houghton rehab centre where I went to visit him.. He was a smashing bloke who I loved to listen too.
This is really **** and sad news. Such a class, dry and subtle sense of humour. He was young at 72, relatively, same age as my old man when he swanned off. RIP Pops, commiserations to you and the family mate. Lets hope the lads stuff Rovers tonight for him.
Sorry guys, only just seen this. Gutted, grandpops was always the perfect gent, will miss him, top bloke when ever I spoke to him. Sad to see you go pops RIP
Being a newbie i never interacted with him but it's always sad to lose a lads fan. Condolences to the family, RIP
Gutted to hear the news mate, he will be certainly strumming a few chords up there. One of the best ever to be a part of the Sunderland board, naturally funny but a man with a good heart. I'll miss him for sure and my condolences to you all, may pops rest in peace, he will be missed.. Thoughts and love are with you bro..
So sorry to hear this news. Enjoyed my interactions with grandpops .... always a gentleman & peacemaker. A credit to your board & your club. R.I.P.
Post mortem is on Friday as it is classed as a sudden death, I’ll let you know the funeral arrangements once I can get it all sorted mate hope your mother in law is ok aswell
Gutted to hear this news, my thoughts are with you and the family mate. He was one of the best, and you’re blessed to have been raised, educated and loved by such a kind, caring and funny man. RIP Big Poppa