Ricky Hatton RIP

[i kne albert davy]

What can you say that's not already been said, watched us when we were crap (like a lot on here) promoted us on the world stage. Alas he's walked the path we all must walk far to soon such a waste. Once a blue always a blue.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Looked a great turnout.

Bez is looking old now.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Got a bit emotional looking at all the pics from today. Talk about "once a blue, always a blue".

 

[1961_vintage]

Magnificent eulogy from Adam Smith.

 

[I'm Blue]

On such a sad day I thought I’d share a picture that always made me smile…
As Ricky once said ‘I’m the one on the right btw’

 

[blueandy1mac]

An therein lies our problem as human beings. Not Tyson, but all those insulting him.

Ricky had mental health issues which, allegedly, resulted in his untimely demise.

Tyson has mental heath issues, which on a number of occasions have almost resulted in his timely demise.

He's either worn the suit as last bit of banter with his old friend, or to make a statement that he has been saved and is still with us.

Whatever the reason, we all know Tyson has struggled over the years and has made some bad decisions, like Ricky did, we should try and understand and support, not add to their struggles.

We've already lost one legend way too early, let's not lose another.

Think you meant untimely demise, in an otherwise excellent post.

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

Can we rename the north stand after him?

 

[pride in battle]

Can we rename the north stand after him?

Love Ricky but no, not a chance.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Adam Smith's eulogy was absolutely outstanding. How he held it together I've no Idea and by the end of it I was choked up

 

[manclad]

On such a sad day I thought I’d share a picture that always made me smile… View attachment 171932
As Ricky once said ‘I’m the one on the right btw’

Bernards house on Mainway, Alkrington ??

 

[horlock_was_super]

Our Mancunian weather did its Mancunian thing for a Mancunian who typified our spirit, our humour and our generosity - a typically grey day for a man who was a riot of all of the colours of the rainbow.
Just seemed like even nature wanted to honour him today.
I spent the afternoon in the Beach Cabin bar in Tenerife 4/10/24 watching our beloved City win and he held the place in his thrall before, during and after the game.

He took the piss, took the piss take replies with a laugh and had a moment with everyone.

I have a picture with him from that day and it hurts to think that less than a year later he was gone.

R.I.P. our kid.

 

[I'm Blue]

Bernards house on Mainway, Alkrington ??

Yep.

 

[manclad]

Yep.

My Dad used to live at the top of Mainway,just behind the shops.
So I know that area well.

 

[mancityvstoke]

One of their more recent posts says otherwise.
No big deal anyway.

There’s not a blue in Manchester hadn’t heard of the stone roses or the film Jimmy Grimble.

 

[I'm Blue]

My Dad used to live at the top of Mainway,just behind the shops.
So I know that area well.

Used to see Bernard all the time when I was younger.
We lived in Slattocks in Middleton and Bernard always used to drive through to go to Smiths bakery in Castleton.
He’d stop at the petrol station sometimes and always was down to earth and make us laugh.
I remember one of his City jokes..
‘Manchester City have just built a new stand, the only problem is it’s facing the fucking pitch’ : )

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

There’s not a blue in Manchester hadn’t heard of the stone roses or the film Jimmy Grimble.

Great film

 

[mancityvstoke]

Great film

Hiya boss . Was it you I had a chat with today ?

 

[manclad]

Used to see Bernard all the time when I was younger.
We lived in Slattocks in Middleton and Bernard always used to drive through to go to Smiths bakery in Castleton.
He’d stop at the petrol station sometimes and always was down to earth and make us laugh.
I remember one of his City jokes..
‘Manchester City have just built a new stand, the only problem is it’s facing the fucking pitch’ : )

My younger brother used to play football for The Minders Arms in Middleton Junction and they used to sell tickets for The Embassy Cub to raise funds for the team.
We had many a fun evening in there, all the team players with wives and partners.
Bernard was funny as fuck, used to take the piss out of United as well.
Great times.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Tough and honest watch from a man who knew the score - There's only one Ricky Hatton - tear jerker

 

[55yr old teenager]

Is this the right time to argue for no reason.
You've proved your point you say you don't know him .
Give over now

Having reviewed the last few pages and seen your post about the stone roses. Yes i have heard of them of course. If I had been given a proper answer that he was a member of the group the last few posts between myself and mancityvstoke would not have occurred. I'm not blaming you mate.