Neil Young

Dyed Petya said:
SWSB said:
Just heard from Alex Channon that Neil has terminal cancer and with treatment may have 6-12 months to live and his left leg may have to be amputated.Just awful to hear the very sad news.He never did get the testimonial he deserved.
Met him once about a year or two ago when he gave the prizes out at the PL 5 a side.Such a great guy and will be sadly missed.
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Only just looked at this thread now. Very sad news. My auntie died of lung cancer just over a year ago - wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Too young to have seen him play, but there's no doubting his contribution to the best era in our history. Top scorer in the promotion season under Mercer and Allison, and in the league championship season. Notched the winner in the FA Cup final and scored a goal and won a penalty in the ECWC final. Definitely one of our legends, and shamefully screwed over by the old regime at the club.

I just wish him all the best and hope that his pain and suffering in these last few months can be reduced to the maximum degree possible.
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Absolutely devastating news.
I was lucky enough that my dad used to take me as a young lad to watch that special team, I can still remember a goal that Neil scored against United from what seemed to be nearly out on the wing at the Platt Lane end.

This summer I started a thread saying that the club should give Neil a testimonial or some other form of recognition, ( if he would want one )
Please Please Please someone at the club do something
 
My dad went to school with Neil and played footie with him.

My middle name is Neil because of him.

I cannot say how sad I am to hear that news and I don't relish telling my dad as he will be truly devastated.

And although this might not be the thread to say it I just feel that Neil's name is the missing bit of the jigsaw of the last 30 years. If it wasnt for people like my dad and the older folks of Bluemoon Youngie would likely be almost forgotten.

But thank fuck he isnt.

All the best Neil and I hope to see you at COMS a many,many times yet.
 
Gutted to read this. I thought it was going to be an update on the testimonial thread.

I was one of the lucky ones having seen him play when I was a kid. Really sad to read this news.

Met Neil in the shop when the they did the legends signing before the carling cup semi earlier this year. Finally got his autograph after all these years. And he surprised me with being such a funny guy.

Best wishes Neil, to you and your family.
 
Horrible news. I hope we can secure the three points tomorrow just to try and cheer him and us fans up.
 
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