Win the league City ... for my Mum!

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

My Mum wasn't a City fan. She was a fan of me being a passionate City fan.

She bought me my first City kit when I was 4. She bought me my first scarf. She bought me my first (and only) City mug. She got me my first City calendar ... Signed.

She followed every result so she could congratulate me or console me. Sadly it was the latter more often than the former. In fact, she would say "my son has been a lifelong City fan through thin and thinner".

My Mum was a Blackpool fan. I remember, when i was younger, being freezing cold at numerous Blackpool home games with my Mum, a couple of thick blankets for our laps and two small flasks of hot imitation bovril. On one occasion I remember the new manager, Alan Ball, being unveiled and spending, what seemed like, 10 seconds waving at the crowd after which my Mum astutely said "Is that it?" which also rang true of his impact at the club.

My Mum was not a City fan but she gave birth to one.

Today she sadly passed away. I'm numb with shock and deeply upset. I don't really know why I am posting a thread on here but in some way I guess it means I get to share with the Internet a few reasons why I loved my mum and why she loved me being a City fan. She would have loved seeing me even more as a City fan celebrating winning the league.

I will miss her terribly.

Rest in peace Mum.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Sorry to hear that mate. My heart goes out to you.

 

[Trevor morleys tash]

very moving story mate,i dont post much on here but that moved me, rip to your mum,she,l be looking down on you in may with a smile

 

[Why Always Ste]

Your Mum knew how much you loved her, and she will always be with you.

 

[BlueMo']

Jeez fella i wasn't expecting the sad, sad news at the end.
I really am so sorry, you have my deepest sympathy.
May your Mother Rest in peace.

 

[stony]

You have my condolences Blue. R.I.P your mum.

 

[salford blue 62]

fuck me blue,i am so sorry.my mum died thirty years ago tomorow and i have been thinking about her all day.a day doesnt go by without me thinking about her.i promise you mate eventually it will get easier,but you only have one mum (and one city) take care blue.

 

[gaudinho's stolen car]

Sorry to hear that mate you've always got people to speak to on here if you need to.

 

[Sky Blue]

Sorry for your loss....R.I.P to your mum.

 

[Mantel]

I don't really know what to post in threads like this one, I always think I'm not able to find the right words or someone may get them wrong, because english is not my first language. I hope you have said everything that should have been said to your mum and that you have lots of good memories to remember her and one day you will smile while you are thinking of her. My thoughts are with you blue.