Homeless City fan near Asda

I've spoken to him a few times about City and gave him one of my tops a few years ago. He loves the club and will always give you a score prediction - during the treble season he was incredibly accurate! There are two other guys who sit either side of the bridge before games - I always try to stop for chat. They are always grateful for any change, food or clothing.
 
moggymoz said:
Instead of 'dropping a few bob in his cup'* buy him a sandwich/hot drink.

*will use it for drugs, alcohol.
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We have a couple outside Marks and another on the retail park. There always out begging I don’t pick and chose who I will help, for me if someone buys booze or drugs it will make them happy for half an hour. Life is hard on the streets without me trying to teach an old alcoholic how to lead my idea of a model citizen.

But if they are young say teenage, no I give nothing because that’s encouraging a lifetimes habit
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
Last winter, got speaking to a young girl called Lisa who was freezing whilst begging outside Sainsbury's in Sale.

Clearly had a drug problem but was so vulnerable.

Not sure why, but asked her if she wanted something to eat from Greggs and she asked for two steak bakes and a large hot chocolate.

Brought them back and she was so grateful. I went back inside Sainsbury's and bought her a tent, socks, couple of jumpers and some T-shirts.

Cost me a couple hundred and she started crying and asking me why, and I just said why not?
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Reminds me of the homeless guy I saw today. I'd walked past him once then turned round and gave him the $1.50 I had in my pocket. Started to say sorry that's all I have on me but his face lit up and he poured out thanks for going back and noticing him, the money wouldn't have done him much good.
Yes life is rough on the streets and it's not just for want of money or food, a bit later I saw a guy standing by a wall and peeing, he was facing away from people and pulling his coat over his face for the shame of having to do that.
 
Lwood said:
What’s the story with the guy who sits near Asda on match days singing manchini will do it again?
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He's called Patrick and has just turned 55 (or about to). We have the big brown bus always parked nearby, good few of us drop cash in his pot and we bunged him a decent chunk of money at Christmas. He was beaten up a couple of years ago, heartbreaking to think someone can do that for a bit of change. He's a good lad at heart, he'll always chat with you, he'd have made a great salesman.
 
mexico1970 said:
Give what you can, times have been hard since he has been undercut by Roma gypsies selling the big issue.

I always drop him a few quid if I pass Asda on matchdays, seems a decent sort.
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Is this a thing? I've noticed a few ladies who could pass as Roma gypsies selling the Big Issue. They are always very pleasant. They also look well fed and are in warm clothes.

I prefer giving to Big Issue vendors than general beggars because at least they are making an effort to provide for themselves. I hear stories of other beggars in say Altrincham, who travel home to nice houses after spending the day sitting on the footpath beside Greggs. They also look as though they consume far too many Greggs products each day.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
To be fair, unlikely to be saving up for a mortgage is he?

If drugs and alcohol get them through the long, cold night, I consider it none of my business, as long as they aren't thieving it or hurting anybody else?

I tend to give someone who is civil and clearly down on their luck a few pennies and also some food?

Last winter, got speaking to a young girl called Lisa who was freezing whilst begging outside Sainsbury's in Sale.

Clearly had a drug problem but was so vulnerable.

Not sure why, but asked her if she wanted something to eat from Greggs and she asked for two steak bakes and a large hot chocolate.

Brought them back and she was so grateful. I went back inside Sainsbury's and bought her a tent, socks, couple of jumpers and some T-shirts.

Cost me a couple hundred and she started crying and asking me why, and I just said why not?

I have kids of my own and you never know how life will go, I'd hope if they were ever in trouble, someone would stop and try to help them.

Not a pop at you or anyone else, but I seem to be getting less judgemental of things since turning 50!!
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That’s happened to me to as I’ve got older. We talk to the one outside the old gas tower bottom of Briscoe lane, he always chats to our lad and remembers him and asks where he he is if not with me.

Couple of quid is fuck all to most of us on here but a blessing to them.

Well played on your generosity.
 
I always drop him cash, the odd sausage roll and I’ve taken him clothes and even a pair of trainers (his were ripped to shreds and letting in water)
On my Birthday I’d been given cash off a few people, not a lot but I didn’t need it so I gave it him. The difference it could make to his life was infinitely more than what it could do to mine. Even if it was food and drink for a day or two.
Nobody knows what someone’s back story is and any of us could end up in that situation. There has recently been a thread on here about ‘sliding doors moments’. That goes for life too, a wrong turn, bad decision, it could be any of us.
Hopefully if any of us are in that situation, someone will stop for us too.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
To be fair, unlikely to be saving up for a mortgage is he?

If drugs and alcohol get them through the long, cold night, I consider it none of my business, as long as they aren't thieving it or hurting anybody else?

I tend to give someone who is civil and clearly down on their luck a few pennies and also some food?

Last winter, got speaking to a young girl called Lisa who was freezing whilst begging outside Sainsbury's in Sale.

Clearly had a drug problem but was so vulnerable.

Not sure why, but asked her if she wanted something to eat from Greggs and she asked for two steak bakes and a large hot chocolate.

Brought them back and she was so grateful. I went back inside Sainsbury's and bought her a tent, socks, couple of jumpers and some T-shirts.

Cost me a couple hundred and she started crying and asking me why, and I just said why not?

I have kids of my own and you never know how life will go, I'd hope if they were ever in trouble, someone would stop and try to help them.

Not a pop at you or anyone else, but I seem to be getting less judgemental of things since turning 50!!
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Speechless I’ve read some great posts on here but… that’s in the top ten . Got the girls and mum around me at moment ( it’s me birthday) but really made me sit up and think.
BM is a good place at times.
 
eastmanc said:
He definitely is homeless. We get him a bite to eat and a drink when we see him, he's very grateful unlike the bloke outside lidl in Openshaw who turns his nose up at food if its offered to him, cheeky gi
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Hes homeless Im sure.
I was going back to the stadium 2 or 3 times to try and catch a stray kitten me and one of my lads had seen match night, never did catch it.
This guy was there everytime I went back.
I always drop money in his pot.
I know it should be food so if time I get him a sarnie but as others have said even if he uses £ to get other stuff I wouldnt blame him in this weather.
 
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