Homeless City fan near Asda

[ninjamonkey]

Makes more noise outside the ground than a large portion of our fans do inside it. If anybody ever has a spare ticket that would otherwise go unused, I'd suggest they think about offering it him, no idea whether he'd be interested or not but it would get him psrtially out of the shit weather for a bit and give him a chance to see a game and he'd add to the atmosphere.

 

[Franny 1234]

I saw him on Tuesday at 7pm but not on Saturday at about 2.40pm. Good to hear that someone saw him on Saturday though.

I spoke with him Tuesday around 7pm and Saturday 2.30pm.
I heard him after the match although I was on opposite side of Ashton new road so didn't see him.
He's got to be Mancini biggest fan.

 

[blueandwhite]

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!

 

[blueandwhite]

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!!

Mate, that is a great post. Not only did it have me in tears, but it’s made me reevaluate my priorities.

I knew a chap called Wayne who used to sit outside the Sainsburys in Maidstone. I would always slip him a few quid and bring him something to eat and drink from inside the shop.

He was always super grateful and I ended up chatting to him more and more, getting to know his life story. It got to the point where I would go out of my way to see him, to make sure he was ok.

One time, about 4 years back, I was going through a bad patch with the wife, and I ended up sitting next to him on the floor in floods of tears. He had his arms round me and despite all of his problems he found the decency and time to console me. I’ll never forget that day.

Wayne disappeared about six months after that and I never saw him again. The chap who took over his patch told me that Wayne had died from an aggressive form of cancer that he had kept hidden from everyone. Knowing him, I imagine he didn’t share this because he wouldn’t have wanted to be a burden on anyone.

Life is full of lessons and surprises, and I shall never go out again without a few quid in cash. No matter how annoying or desperate these people sometimes seem, I will never turn my back on them!

 

[Theblueguy]

Someone was handing him a pair of new boots on Saturday when I was dropping some change in his cup.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Mate, that is a great post. Not only did it have me in tears, but it’s made me reevaluate my priorities.

I knew a chap called Wayne who used to sit outside the Sainsburys in Maidstone. I would always slip him a few quid and bring him something to eat and drink from inside the shop.

He was always super grateful and I ended up chatting to him more and more, getting to know his life story. It got to the point where I would go out of my way to see him, to make sure he was ok.

One time, about 4 years back, I was going through a bad patch with the wife, and I ended up sitting next to him on the floor in floods of tears. He had his arms round me and despite all of his problems he found the decency and time to console me. I’ll never forget that day.

Wayne disappeared about six months after that and I never saw him again. The chap who took over his patch told me that Wayne had died from an aggressive form of cancer that he had kept hidden from everyone. Knowing him, I imagine he didn’t share this because he wouldn’t have wanted to be a burden on anyone.

Life is full of lessons and surprises, and I shall never go out again without a few quid in cash. No matter how annoying or desperate these people sometimes seem, I will never turn my back on them!

Good for you mate, the most important currency we have in life is time.

Whether it be to our kids, ourselves or just a stranger down on their luck.

 

[blue cigar]

Even if you can't spare a couple of quid at least say hello to him, someone being nice can make your day. If anyone from the club does read this then I'm sure one of those spare seats would be most welcome from Patrick.

 

[HelloCity]

What about a bluemoon fund to take him to a game?

 

[Franny 1234]

Are we certain he would want to attend a game. ?

 

[eastmanc]

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 git.

Not seen him for a while.

 

[Lwood]

Not seen him for a while.

He was there Saturday before the game about 2.20

 

[eastmanc]

He was there Saturday before the game about 2.20

Good. Me and my missus always look out for him when we're in Asda to get him a butty and a drink.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Be nice if he picks a few pounds up tomorrow help him through Christmas, I'll be looking for him when we get off the tram.

 

[oldhamblue]

I was at Stalybridge Tesco and had no pound coin for a trolley. The homeless lad came over and gave me a token that fitted in the slot. He said all I ask is you give it me back when you're done so I can help someone else. I asked him if he wanted any food or drink from the store but he said no thanks.

So when I came out I give him the token back and a tenner. I said to him you better be spending it on drink or drugs not wasting it on nonsense like food

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

Patrick on top form again today.
Predicted a 3-0 win.
Dropped him off a card, some Christmas presents and a festive tenner.
He’s so appreciative of all of you that help him.
His life is tough but he knows he has blues in his corner, willing him on to a better life.
Roberto Mancini he’s done it again.
God bless him.

 

[Lwood]

Patrick on top form again today.
Predicted a 3-0 win.
Dropped him off a card, some Christmas presents and a festive tenner.
He’s so appreciative of all of you that help him.
His life is tough but he knows he has blues in his corner, willing him on to a better life.
Roberto Mancini he’s done it again.
God bless him.

Nice one mate, yes I dropped him some money , a new city badge and a chocolate orange] before the match on the way to the townley , didn’t see him after the game tbh

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

Anyone who knows Patrick, as you do, knows he’s not in the greatest of health.
He told me his chest pains are gone but he’s tired and really feels the cold.
Whilst I was with him he was blessed with loads of blues gifting him money and wishes of good health.
He told me he was desperate for a cig or two so hopefully he packed up early, given how cold it was, and he’s managed to avail himself of his very few vices.
I told him to keep healthy and we’d all see him in the New Year, I sincerely hope we do.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Patrick on top form again today.
Predicted a 3-0 win.
Dropped him off a card, some Christmas presents and a festive tenner.
He’s so appreciative of all of you that help him.
His life is tough but he knows he has blues in his corner, willing him on to a better life.
Roberto Mancini he’s done it again.
God bless him.

Brilliant

 

[Crumpsall abroad]

So many people are just one or two paydays away from being in the same boat. Any of us can be dealt a bad hand at any moment. I try to put between £5-£10 worth of extra groceries in my trolley for the food bank every time I shop (which is every other day atm!). I hear of people that used to do the same who now have to use the food bank themselves.

The guy at Asda is a lovely lad. You’d have to be a special type of cynical to believe that’s the position he wants to be in. I don’t really talk to him. I see far better people than me chatting with him, giving him warm clothing and food. It genuinely gladdens my heart to see these acts in a shitty world. Makes me feel quite inadequate dropping a few quid in his cup and scurrying away quickly. Being part of the wage slave system isn’t easy. Being homeless certainly isn’t easy. I guess we’re all just trying to muddle through this existence the best way we can.

Spot on. And some very decent stories and responses. Its a difficult topic , no easy answers. The city centre has got an obvious homelessness problem. Not every person struggling is a spice or beak head . Sleeping in a doorway off Spring Gardens, or on Deansgate in the pissing rain and cold is not a lifestyle choice. There's a group who donate food and drink in St Annes' Square amongst other spots . Its a mixture of 'customers' and some of them have real addiction problems. Not everyone though.
On a lighter note , how many offers of 'meal deals' can a person take ! And there is the issue that there's a lot of us dont carry cash. My daughter used to live at the bottom of Rochdale Road towards town , at the back of Angel Meadow. There's a CO OP store there . There was a homeless girl by the entrance, good as gold .
My daughter would see see her regularly . She never asked her for food or money , just feminine products such as sanitary towels or deodorants etc. . One woman to another.

 

[Tbilisi]

Patrick on top form again today.
Predicted a 3-0 win.
Dropped him off a card, some Christmas presents and a festive tenner.
He’s so appreciative of all of you that help him.
His life is tough but he knows he has blues in his corner, willing him on to a better life.
Roberto Mancini he’s done it again.
God bless him.

I have stopped posting on here due to so many posters thinking that others give a shit about their political opinions (just log on for tickets nowadays) but I just had to reply to your post.

I dropped him a fiver pre West Ham and he was singing that Mancini song.

Dortmund was on Nov 5th and fireworks were going off and he shouts " The Germans will think WW3 has started" which I thought was hilarious and told him so.

He did ok after the derby win, my brother was leathered and put £20 in.

Only thing I worry about is that sometimes these guys can get attacked by others for money, its a harsh world.