The win on Saturday was the most important for me in my life! The reason being my Dad has been diagnosed with a very aggressive terminal brain tumour. In a matter of weeks we have gone from looking forward to the new PL season to my Dad being unable to walk and now completely unable to take up his familiar season ticket seat in W4. He was adamant that I went to the match on Saturday though and it was of course my job to text him updates. So to be able to send the message that City won and speak enthusiastically with him about the performance afterwards was such a positive note at an awful time - the best timed win possible. Therefore I am so thankful to the team for doing that for my Dad, for me, (and of course all supporters). We do have tickets for Man City away - just a couple of weeks ago it was still a possibility but the progression of the tumour has been so quick that it's now impossible for my Dad to go. It's only a short train ride away for me but I don't know if I have the heart to go on my own. Who knows what this season will bring for the club or my Dad, (a lifelong City supporter for over 60 years). But just for now, thanks for Saturday! (Apologies if this is a little self-indulgent but it is something I really needed to say).
Wow, highlights how fragile we all are and how life's too short sometimes. Unfortunately I'll be missing the Man C game, family gathering, which until I read what you wrote, was slightly annoying, now I think I might just appreciate the day a little more. Anyone else going that would be prepared to keep Dids company and give him someone to chat to at the game?
no need to apologise, glad you both received a bit of relief saturday from what is obviously a very trying in time. I lost my father prior to the second season in the prem like yours he was into 60 years as a tiger. Hope things turn out ok
Really sorry to hear about your dad mate. I still go to home games with mine,he's 80 now,very slow on his feet and his sight is very poor,which makes watching the games difficult for him. I suggested we didn't get a pass this season,but he was having none of it,City till i die and all that... I know what your saying about not having the heart to go to Man city,as i have wondered if when the time comes,i will be able to go without him. But i think we both know what our dads would say to that. Be strong mate x
Good luck to you and your Dad mate. Personally I think it's great that you want to share how important football and "City" have been in your relationship. This forum ought to - at least sometimes - be about the things that unite us.
I feel for you ....Really sorry to hear that mate ... There's nothing more important than family (to me anyway) as for the Man City game do what you heart tells you. I hope your dad witnesses many more Hull City win's. It put's many things into perspective doesn't it though? Very best of wishes in the future mate.
Best wishes to you and your dad Didsbury. Hopefully the team will give another good effort in at Man City.
It was great that the team could come up with the win you craved for, I am sure that meant a lot to you both. I know it is a very difficult time, and I am sure all on this forum wish you all the best.
This weekend was difficult for me. During the close season me Mam moved out of the house that had been my family home for 54 years. It was the first time that I have ever come up and not gone "home". My Dad died last September, he beat cancer of the tongue, but couldn't beat emphyseyma. Would I go to Man City, too right, I would have gone a real bollocking if I said I wasn't. Best of luck.
Sometimes someone posts something on here that puts everything into perspective. You're an absolute credit to your dad Didsbury Tiger and I really hope things work out well for you both.
Like I expect is the case with an awful lot of people, my Dad is the whole reason I support City. My Dad was born and brought up in Barton and was taken to Grimsby (in the top division at the time) as well as BP but decided that the Tigers were going to be his team. He joined the Army (Boy's Service) at 16 and spent the next 16 years on foreign soil. He did come home on leave of course and on one occasion had to walk home from New Holland, after a night match, when there was no train to meet the ferry. When he came back to England, with family in tow, settling in Pocklington, one of the first things he did was take me, aged eight, to BP. Bearing in mind we'd just spent the last three years in America and the previous five split between Germany and Aden, I knew virtually nothing about football but was hooked immediately. We went together for the next forty years and fortunately it was one of many things we had in common, which all added up to him being my best friend as well as my Dad. Like most father/son football relationships, it started with him taking me but later on switched the other way around. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with cancer about 10 years ago and although they managed to keep it at bay for quite a few years he eventually lost his battle with it in January 2009. He was, therefore, aware that we'd finally made it to the top level but was unfortunately already too ill to get to any games but like your Dad, was thrilled to bits to get a full verbal replay of all the action, especially the Wembley win (Dad was an Insurance Broker and used to do quite a bit of work for the City players at one time including Deano, so was chuffed to bits that he scored the winner at Wembley). In my case, my now second wife started to come with me once my Dad wasn't able to anymore but I have absolutely no doubt that I would have kept going anyway. He wouldn't have wanted anything else. Now all of my thoughts of my Dad are always positive, as generally I think of him when ever I'm doing anything that we both shared a common interest in and there is nothing else that even comes close to our shared love of Hull City AFC! I'm sorry to hear you and especially your Dad are going through such a tough time and my thoughts, like many others are with you.
So sorry to hear about your Dad's Didsbury and Summer. I can relate as I had eight hours of open heart surgery on July 7th to repair an aortic aneurysm and it was touch and go that I'd survive to see the new season. Fortunately a great surgeon pulled me through and I'll be enjoying every game thanks to the new NBC contract over here. I'm 74 and started going to Hull City games 65 years ago so the Tigers have been a big part of my life like both of your Dads. I was fortunate to see us gain promotion at Wembley a few years ago and watch my DVDs of that game and Deanos historic goal whenever i need a lift. I dont think I'll see another live game at the KC but I'll be there in spirit . My thoughts are with you and your Dad Didsbury. I hope he gets to see or hear about many more Tigers games. We old guys are pretty tough. Lets hope he proves the medical prognoses wrong.
Sorry to hear Didsbury. My dad is the main reason I support City, even though he supports TWS. Sorry to hear about your dad as well, Summer.
Sorry to hear your news, I hope you use this board as much as you feel you need to. Thoughts are with you and your family
Family is so important Didsbury, i really do hope your Dad is able to receive plenty of news from you regarding the Tigers for a long time yet. He as brought you up to follow football and will have had so many enjoyable days out taking you to the games over the years. My dad as also followed City forever in my eyes but since he had a stroke a few years back he doesn't go quite so often it as really slowed him down plus the cold weather affects him more. He took me and now i take him and like you and your dad we have so many great days together. Its because of our dads we have our passion and we will always follow Hull City i have even got my daughter going now who is showing the signs of passion that's in our family. In one way its like our duty to carry it on forever through family members supporting Hull City trying to get them to go even the wife, mother and sister sometimes go and that's all because of one person my Dad. Best wishes to you both
Thanks for all the support and encouragement guys. I think you've made my mind up for me and I will go on Saturday! The empty seat next to me will be upsetting but I guess I'll just have to support the team twice as loudly as normal! The only reason I support City so passionately is because of my Dad - I was born in Leeds but he showed me the right way from an early age. Family connections were far stronger than my geographical place of birth.
Thoughts are with you Didsbury Tiger. Your dad sounds like a top bloke, you being born in Leeds but brought up to support City. Best wishes buddy. Enjoy the match Saturday as I'm sure your dad will want you to xxx
