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I met Matt at the one of the Trust functions. I told him that he was my all time hero and that my bank account password was matttees. Without blinking an eye he said, “Can I have your account number and Sort Code”!! A true gentleman and as other have already said a Town legend. I agree with so many others that have suggested the Trust get involved to see if there is anything the family needs. And whilst I’m here how about the same regarding Chris Nichol. We’re all part of the GTFC family. My thoughts are with both families.
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1mickylyons |
November 14, 2017, 7:04am |
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I got to watch this on the excellent BBC I player last night and have to say since he has been presenting that`s the first time Shearer has really impressed me.Moving programme and being a fan of a Club who had 2 ex players featured I hope we can do something to raise money and awareness for those affected.
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friskneymariner |
November 14, 2017, 11:57am |
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I met Matt at the one of the Trust functions. I told him that he was my all time hero and that my bank account password was matttees. Without blinking an eye he said, “Can I have your account number and Sort Code”!! A true gentleman and as other have already said a Town legend. I agree with so many others that have suggested the Trust get involved to see if there is anything the family needs. And whilst I’m here how about the same regarding Chris Nichol. We’re all part of the GTFC family. My thoughts are with both families.
My old bank account with a Grimsby bank was Matt Tees ,the cashier said she never heard of him,needless to say I remedied that shortfall in her knowledge.
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KingstonMariner |
November 14, 2017, 1:20pm |
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Years ago I was waiting at my daughter's primary school gate in Kingston, in my CA Matt Tees-shirt thinking no one in that middle class area of a SW London suburb would have a clue. Then a mature Scots guy turned to me and said 'how the hell do you know about him?'
Actually thinking about it, maybe they should relaunch the Matt Tees-shirt in some sort of tie in with Swin's suggestion/Sporting Memories thing.
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cannylad68 |
November 14, 2017, 6:46pm |
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What about a statue of Sir Matt at Blundell Park. Other clubs have done this, Bobby Moore, Bobby Robson etc. Funding to be raised by the supporters and the Trust. It wouldn't cost JF a penny.
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cannylad68 |
November 14, 2017, 7:14pm |
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Forgot to mention, I have a friend who lived in Luton at the time, and he tells me Sir Matt was just as popular as he was at the other clubs. If my memory is correct, the photo of Sir Matt in his book, hanging in the air, is in a Luton Town shirt.
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Ipswin |
November 14, 2017, 8:14pm |
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What about a statue of Sir Matt at Blundell Park. Other clubs have done this, Bobby Moore, Bobby Robson etc. Funding to be raised by the supporters and the Trust. It wouldn't cost JF a penny.
C'mon guys its all getting a bit out of hand here. I merely suggested that the club should, via the Trust or an old team mate of Sir Matt's, simply let Matt's wife and family know that help in any way will be forthcoming SHOULD THEY NEED IT otherwise just to let them know that they and the great man himself has not been forgotten and is in our thoughts.
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Teesknees |
November 14, 2017, 8:37pm |
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C'mon guys its all getting a bit out of hand here.
I merely suggested that the club should, via the Trust or an old team mate of Sir Matt's, simply let Matt's wife and family know that help in any way will be forthcoming SHOULD THEY NEED IT otherwise just to let them know that they and the great man himself has not been forgotten and is in our thoughts.
Other people have other ideas, what's wrong with that!
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Cambs Mariner |
November 14, 2017, 8:45pm |
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Why not just name one of the stands in his honour at Blundell Park and then name one of the stands at the new stadium after him, if it ever gets built?
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Ipswin |
November 14, 2017, 9:08pm |
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Other people have other ideas, what's wrong with that!
For fuckssake! It may have escaped your notice that all the ex-players etc he mentioned who have statues are dead - enough said? Statues, stands, fund raising its all over the top and not what was intended when this subject was raised. Showing, and (only) IF requested by Matt's family, lending support, will I am sure count for a lot.
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