knabby crackers Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [size=4]It is with great regret I announce the passing of John Richardson who was one of Derby County's greatest fans, John died last night.[/size] [size=4]He started supporting the Rams from a very early age, possibly aged 1 day old as his mother was a fervent Rams supporter, many will have come across him on the DET, SSA and DLF sites, usually under the pseudonym of 'The Ram', he was at the forefront of the action as the Rams Protest Group helped oust the Parasitic Trio and I was proud to stand alongside him.[/size] [size=4]My thoughts are with Maggie and his daughters at this sad time.[/size] [size=4]R.I.P. John, you were a good friend and I'm missing you already.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nookiebear Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Oh thats terrible, I'm very sorry to hear that! Read his posts on the SSA and before that on the DET, a very passionate Ram indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 RIP John. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Never knew him, but it's sad news. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 He was a lovely chap, funny and a massive Rams fan, met him during the Rams Protest Group days and remained friends since then, will be missed by all who knew him :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 He will be sadly missed bless him....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 RIP to the guy, i'm sure I spoke to him on the DET once or twice, poor fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearam Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Very sad news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 RIP, a sad passing, thought's to his family xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Our "Drunk thread" is named after The Ram's drinking exploits in Chapel St. Leonard's last year!!! The Ram had some legendary stories of the old days to tell, RIP big fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 That boy made the rest of us look like Ale amateurs........here's one of his famous posts..... [size=3]Posted 30 June 2011 - 11:00 PM[/size] [size=4]Now i/m geettting phissed been on the Hawksridge cider from Asda only £1.43 per 2 litre bottle - just dunked down 2x2 litres 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> and that was on top of 4 cans of Tetleys bitter 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> - calcluulcolated that I have now had 23.2 units - appraently you arent even surpossed to do that in a day and I'bve done ther fecker in 3 hours as I was well thirsty Gotta go now as at work in 7 hours and Mrs Ram needs servicing as well...[/size] [size=4]Legend 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 After going back through the drunk thread it's comes as no surprise that he's fell off the perch, some comedy gold in that thread from him. Whoever banned him, hang your head in shame, a forum legend was denied the right to tell us how he pissed he was. Enjoyed reading his posts, sad times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 RIP John, I remember his posts, good craic. Must've only been in his mid to late 50's if I remember correctly, condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knabby crackers Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 There was much more to John than just the inebriated ramblings about the merits of ale/cider and Bubbles Massage Parlour, he helped to organise the pre-match parading of the Big Flag when the YKW cocked up, he had a BBC TV [East Midlands] interview in his house when the RPG were upping the efforts to oust the Parasitic Trio, he was a proud father of three daughters who were taught that supporting Derby County was a part of their lives, his youngest, Katie, and I were privileged to be asked to lay the symbolic wreath at the base of the Pride Park flagmast on behalf of the RPG. When in his company the talk often got round to his exploits in the DLF, the running battles with the DYS, Millwall and those inferior beings from the other end of Brian Clough Way, he also had one of the finest collections of vinyl albums I have ever seen and his love for music was evident when he took the microphone at karaoke sessions and delighted many with his singing ability. The chanting of his name on Saturday would be a tribute to a true Rams fan, there was ONLY ONE BIG JOHN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG2Ram Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Such sad news! "Richo" was a Top Bloke. I often travelled with him to away games back in the Eighties. The one game that sticks in my mind was the Plymouth Cup Tie in 1984, John had mislaid his scarf so he took one of his 1971-2 League Champions commerative tea towels instead which he kept waving at passing Plymouth fans from the back of the Atwal Van Hire mini-bus we were travelling in!!! RIP Big Man, I will be raising a glass to your memory before the game on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Never met him but I think I've got a photo of that lot coming up Malcolm St. somewhere, I'll see if i can find it if you want KC? R.I.P The Ram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Such sad news! "Richo" was a Top Bloke. I often travelled with him to away games back in the Eighties. The one game that sticks in my mind was the Plymouth Cup Tie in 1984, John had mislaid his scarf so he took one of his 1971-2 League Champions commerative tea towels instead which he kept waving at passing Plymouth fans from the back of the Atwal Van Hire mini-bus we were travelling in!!! RIP Big Man, I will be raising a glass to your memory before the game on Saturday This one? Derby lads at Plymouth... http://i50.tinypic.com/28jhduw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dambuster Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I misunderstood the thread title when I saw this I thought it was refering to John Richardson who played left back for the Rams in the 1960's, still sad to hear though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I remember him from here. Liked his posts. R.I.P. The Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Such sad news! "Richo" was a Top Bloke. I often travelled with him to away games back in the Eighties. The one game that sticks in my mind was the Plymouth Cup Tie in 1984, John had mislaid his scarf so he took one of his 1971-2 League Champions commerative tea towels instead which he kept waving at passing Plymouth fans from the back of the Atwal Van Hire mini-bus we were travelling in!!! RIP Big Man, I will be raising a glass to your memory before the game on Saturday Glad to know I was on an away terrace with the fella 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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