| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column 17:02 - Aug 24 with 12848 views | Northernr |
Some of you may remember at the end of last season our regular poster Robith lost his father to cancer. I had a conversation with him at the time about the 'going back to Loftus Road' bit of the grieving process that so many of us have been through.
A few weeks later he got in touch with this piece, which he said had been cathartic to write in tribute to Terry, and it is absolutely my privilege to publish for him today.
You R's.
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:16 - Aug 24 with 6473 views | Jeff |
F*ck me, i'm in absolute floods here.
A wonderful, moving, and dare say it inspiring piece of writing. Both a joy and torment to read at the same time.
brings back some painful and all to real memories of my step father passing away in similar circumstances a few years ago.
Well done for writing that. I hope it was cathartic x |  |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:19 - Aug 24 with 6444 views | robith |
I would really like to thank Clive for taking the time to talk about moving on, taking the time to read it and giving it a place to live. I'm really really grateful to both him and this community we have on here for all your kind words at the time |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:20 - Aug 24 with 6437 views | robith |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:16 - Aug 24 by Jeff |
F*ck me, i'm in absolute floods here.
A wonderful, moving, and dare say it inspiring piece of writing. Both a joy and torment to read at the same time.
brings back some painful and all to real memories of my step father passing away in similar circumstances a few years ago.
Well done for writing that. I hope it was cathartic x |
I'm sorry that you've also been through that my friend. And it feels weird to say it, but it was. Writing this really brought me a lot of peace | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:20 - Aug 24 with 6432 views | StreathamRanger |
What a lovely tribute to your dad, Robith. My dad turns 90 this year and has not been for a while as he's a bit frail and lacking in confidence. Reading about your memories with your dad has made me more determined to get him down to Loftus Road at least once this season. |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:29 - Aug 24 with 6368 views | terryb |
Wow! 
Thank you Rob, it was an absolute privilege to read & I'm so pleased that you found it cathartic.
From one Terry to another, you have a son to be proud of. | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:38 - Aug 24 with 6307 views | switchingcode |
Wonderful sad and funny sad read that many of an age like myself bring back memories of the passing of their dads.How proud your dad will be reading that up there good luck to you and hopefully as life goes on you will mostly smile when you think back to your times with Dad.I do and although 8 years have past i think about him every day. | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:39 - Aug 24 with 6316 views | Harbour |
Thanks for sharing Robith your Dad sounds like a wonderful Dad and your a credit to him. Had a tear in my eye your Dad trying to get on the pitch … | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:43 - Aug 24 with 6299 views | TeddRanger |
Beautiful and moving. | | | |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:51 - Aug 24 with 6258 views | soops |
What a beautiful piece and lovely tribute to your Dad. |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:54 - Aug 24 with 6244 views | BrianWilson |
Lovely tribute.. |  |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:57 - Aug 24 with 6218 views | essextaxiboy |
That was sad and uplifting in one . What a brilliant dad RIP |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 18:31 - Aug 24 with 6102 views | qprd |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 17:19 - Aug 24 by robith |
I would really like to thank Clive for taking the time to talk about moving on, taking the time to read it and giving it a place to live. I'm really really grateful to both him and this community we have on here for all your kind words at the time |
RIP to your father
What a beautiful piece
Wishing you all the best mate | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 18:40 - Aug 24 with 6062 views | paulparker |
Your dad sounds a fighter and an old school kind of guy
Fair play to him for fighting it so long and with dignity
Your post around the sheff Utd game left a mark on me as I had just finished treatment for a brain tumor and was in a bit of a state physically & mentally, I echo your comments about sorting out your affairs before our numbers are called (get it done people)
Hope things are getting easier for you , time is a great healer |  |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 18:53 - Aug 24 with 6005 views | larsricchi |
Robert, thank you for sharing with the LFW family. A beautiful story, beautifully written. I'm an editor by trade, with some talented writers on my team, and this is on par with anything I've read in recent memory. Cheers. |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 18:53 - Aug 24 with 5998 views | Phildo |
My goodness that was lovely-and heartbreaking - to read. Thank you for sharing that. It is why the silly game means so much. We lost my uncle in the summer who was the reason the whole family support the club as he had been there since the early sixties and my cousin his daughter has not been able to be face going back just yet and look at that seat in the lower loft next to her. There is indeed more that unites us…… |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:04 - Aug 24 with 5920 views | qpr_1968 |
fantastic write up, and rip to your father robith.
when i read these pieces my mind wanders and its almost like reading about my own father, who died in very different circumstances, but this was a very powerful read and it just drew me in.....emotional to say the least.
thanks for posting that north..... | |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:10 - Aug 24 with 5884 views | Paddyhoops |
Beautiful piece Robert and very timely.
My own dad is receiving palliative care back in Ireland at the moment so for me it very poignant.
I’ve been back and forth to Ireland on a regular basis in the last few weeks and I am dreading the call to say his time is nearly up.
Same as you my love of sport came from him and coming a from a small county (Roscommon) who punched above their weight at GAA and and still do , QPR was a perfect fit.
My “ould fella” never really had a team . As an immigrant here in the fifties and sixties and living in Boston Manor he went to as many George best games as he could fit in and he still insists he was at Brentford and Preston Knob end the night I was born in Chiswick maternity hospital.
It was the mid sixties so none of that staying with your partner malarkey.
Love your story and I love the fact Rangers that has Irish running through a vast swathe of its supporters.
Love your Dads. | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:14 - Aug 24 with 5851 views | essextaxiboy |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 18:40 - Aug 24 by paulparker |
Your dad sounds a fighter and an old school kind of guy
Fair play to him for fighting it so long and with dignity
Your post around the sheff Utd game left a mark on me as I had just finished treatment for a brain tumor and was in a bit of a state physically & mentally, I echo your comments about sorting out your affairs before our numbers are called (get it done people)
Hope things are getting easier for you , time is a great healer |
Hope you are ok mate ? | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:14 - Aug 24 with 5850 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Gorgeous writing, Robith.
A beautiful tribute to your Ol' Man. He sounds like he was a Gent of the highest order.
Ar dheis Dé. And much love to you. |  |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:18 - Aug 24 with 5826 views | Hugey |
Beautiful and poignant, thanks so much for sharing it.
Your dad almost going on the pitch after Charlie's West Brom winner had me laughing and crying all at once.
U Rs. | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:24 - Aug 24 with 5786 views | PunteR |
Ah man.. that was an emotional read.
A beautiful piece of writing and a good reminder to look out for each other and our loved ones. Life is precious.
Take care Rob x |  |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:38 - Aug 24 with 5740 views | daveB |
That was absolutely beautiful, I was hoping he’d make the West Brom game when i started reading it and the story was just so sad but beautiful.
For him to have been there for that Austin goal was great and must have been an incredible day for you both. It’s amazing the connection we all feel with the club and big part it plays in our lives.
It’s sad how quick I got away from being desperate to get to a game during covid to being fed up of it all again because we lost a few games. This story has woken me up a bit from that trance
I think most of us can relate to the story as well, going to games with family and friends and that fear of what will happen when they are not there anymore.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this |  | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:43 - Aug 24 with 5712 views | JamieNaz |
Hey Rob, very dusty in here.
Lovely lovely piece.
Cheers
Jamie (from DiS)
I'll message you next time I'm down to see if you fancy a beer | | | |
| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:47 - Aug 24 with 5683 views | Mick_S |
Beautifully put, Rob. All the best to you and your people. |  |
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| Me, The Auld Fella and Charlie Austin — Column on 19:48 - Aug 24 with 5676 views | Toast_R |
A beautifully written tribute to your dad. RIP Terry
Thanks for sharing your story. |  | | |
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