Tommy Muir RIP : Funeral details P15

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Just heard the devastating news of Tommy Muirs passing. A bigger blue you will not meet.

Met him at 17 when he ran the kenny in cheadle hulme , played for the footy team there with him and then me and my pals followed him to the george and dragon (following a landlord from pub to pub seemed a thing back then).

The george was THE city pub back then. We all played for the football team and was our local for years , until tommy left and we stopped going in.

Many an away game with tommy. Head of the cheadle blues

A hard man, a fair man, a loyal man, ex soldier, huge blue, RIP Tommy
 
Devastated.

I got to know Tommy when I joined the Cheadle Supporters branch.

Tommy loved being branch secretary. He was absolutely dedicated to his position as branch secretary.(alongside Pete)

The branch meetings were serious affairs, getting through what had to be discussed, but in-between was humour and laughter brought about by Tommy.

Tommy had a huge sense of humour, and his one liners were famous amongst the branch members, which would have everyone laughing throughout the meetings

The coach trips to the away games were never dull. They were always full of cheer, drinking, laughter, and City songs.

Keep on watching your beloved City from above.

Rest in peace Tommy.
 
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Bluesince1979 said:
Just heard the devastating news of Tommy Muirs passing. A bigger blue you will not meet.

Met him at 17 when he ran the kenny in cheadle hulme , played for the footy team there with him and then me and my pals followed him to the george and dragon (following a landlord from pub to pub seemed a thing back then).

The george was THE city pub back then. We all played for the football team and was our local for years , until tommy left and we stopped going in.

Many an away game with tommy. Head of the cheadle blues

A hard man, a fair man, a loyal man, ex soldier, huge blue, RIP Tommy
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RIP Tommy. A great Blue.

The OSC are organising a feature in a programme for an upcoming game. I don’t know which match. If you have good photos of Tommy that you wish to see included in the tribute, please forward to Kevin Parker. (Obviously, I can’t guarantee what will / won’t be included in the tribute).
 
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A bigger blue you could not meet. Travelled for years with the Cheadle branch and what memories were made, a special time to be a blue. Myself and Jenni are devastated but somehow relieved that Tommy is now at peace. I can still hear the songs....Little Ol' Wine Drinker, The Gambler. RIP Tommy and very best wishes to his family, very many people will be thinking of you all today.
 
Two incidents that immediately spring to mind:

April 2003 (the same day that City won at Anfield)
I was at Nurnberg v Munich 1860 and a home fan approached after spotting my City shirt.
"DO YOU KNOW TOMMY MUIR FROM CHEADLE?"
it transpired that 4 Nurnberg fans had recently stayed at the George in Cheadle and despite both games being sold out Tommy had somehow acquired extra tickets for Fulham and West Brom at Maine Road. He'd also allowed them on the match minibus and refused any payment.

Feb 2024
I was out walking the dog when Tommy phoned:
"DO YOU STILL NEED A BOURNEMOUTH TICKET?"
We arranged to meet at the Etihad in front of the Memorial Gardens (which I didn't even know existed until Tommy's suggestion)

There was Tommy in his wheelchair and a glint in his eye, especially as it transpired that he'd somehow intercepted Kovacic's spare complimentary on its return journey to the ticket office

That was Tommy
Everyone knew him, and even better ( when you were desperate for a ticket) he knew everyone

City Royalty
The Godfather of City support

RIP Tommy
 
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Rest in peace Tommy
Thanks for the help you have given me over the years and for the great chats we had whilst waiting to collect our tickets at the ground.
Your dedication to Cheadle supporters club will never be forgotten by all its members and from all other City supporters who have known you.
God bless
Clarky xx
 
Never met him, but definitely know his face, and from the posts I've already read, it's clear he was a massive Blue with a great personality.
I lost my dad to the same condition 8 years ago, so this really hits home.

RIP Tommy.
 
Ran a great pub, didn't take any messing either. Went back to the George after Gillingham at Wembley and the party was in full swing. The scene of many a happy night (and day) out in my younger years, back when Cheadle used to be THE place to go to warm up for a night out on the town.

Condolences to his family.
 
I didn't know him but sounds a proper character. Passed from the same disease that took my mum, pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating illness that has no cure, it stops sufferers walking a few yards before getting well out of breath.

RIP Tommy, you can't suffer anymore.
 
Always sad news to hear of any blue passing away didn't know the lad but sounds a great lad, condolences to his family and friends
 
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