HoylandOwl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 You might know him, you might not; but a former OO’er and a really good friend of mine Beastie, has been going through a cancer battle recently and went in for an op after chemo to hopefully rid of the bastard thing. Unfortunately, he’s informed people that it’s spread and was deemed inoperable. Since I started with OO, back in the early noughties, he’s always been someone I’ve been to games with, spoke to about Wednesday and more. Gutted for him, his wife, his family. It absolutely floored me yesterday hearing the news. Fuck cancer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Sad news. I may not like the bloke but wouldn't wish that on anyone. All the best in whatever time you have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlMR Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Sad News met him a few times 10+ years ago, thoughts with him and his family hopefully they can make some nice memories in time he has left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80s Owl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I've had a few run in's with him on social media for differeing opinions but was saddened when I read his Tweet yesterday, devastating new for him and his family and friends, I really feel for them and having just lost a very close relative to that horrible disease I know how they'll be feeling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheat Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Very sad news. Never met him, but he was a prominent poster on here when I first joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canterburyowl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I remember he was always on here when I first joined the site in the Rivals glory days, always seemed ok to me but I also understand he wasn't everyones cup of tea either. Can't remember what happened now to spark the great divide and defection/formation to OwlsAlive and their strange take on the English language. I remember he got me a Wednesday wrist band once and sent it to me, back in the days when Lance Armstrong made them a 'thing'. Sad news gutted for him and his family, Hollie used to post on here also I seem to recall, could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 It was awful to read it yesterday. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Canterburyowl said: I remember he was always on here when I first joined the site in the Rivals glory days, always seemed ok to me but I also understand he wasn't everyones cup of tea either. Can't remember what happened now to spark the great divide and defection/formation to OwlsAlive and their strange take on the English language. I remember he got me a Wednesday wrist band once and sent it to me, back in the days when Lance Armstrong made them a 'thing'. Sad news gutted for him and his family, Hollie used to post on here also I seem to recall, could be wrong. Rupert Murdoch buying Rivals (from Sporting Life) and closing all 92 sites down overnight, with no warning. Some started OwlsAlive and we managed to get OwlsOnline going again in a new format. Some smoggies got another group going, including Wednesday, though that might have been later. Some of us were on that, too, for a while. Fans were all over the place for years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddersTim Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 We were friends for a time, sort of fell out at a bad time in my life over some words he'd clumsily used (but without malice intended) and until now had not ever really made our peace. It's horrible for him and his family and I hope they're able to enjoy whatever time he has left, I reckon knowing him that he'll squeeze everything he can out of what time is remaining. But Yes, fuck cancer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyOwl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Sad news he’s one of our own from the rivals days 💙💙💙 Don’t know him personally but then again I think I’ve only ever met/introduced myself to one person on here anyway. Fuck cancer 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn_owl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimisticOwl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Really sad news this. I met Beastie a few times in the early 'Rivals' days and thought he was a decent bloke. Of course he and Holly are plastered all over the place in photos of fans celebrating at Hillsborough, so it almost feels like we've kept in touch, even though I don't really know him. Saw him after the PO final at Wembley and had a quick chat. I thought he looked a bit unwell/thin at the time, now I know why. If you're reading Steve, All the best mate, enjoy whatever time you have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceups Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Awful news. Met Steve a couple of times. Might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I found him ok and 110% blue and white. Thoughts with him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footlikeatractionengine Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Dreadful news. Was the first person I met from Owlsonline. Was a reserve game at Stocksbridge. Lovely man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellsview Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 My family and me are still good friends with Steve, Janice and Hollie. Steve messaged me when he was first diagnosed with cancer and it absolutely floored me - but knowing how fit and strong he was I was really confident that he’d have the physical and mental strength to beat it. I was absolutely devastated to read Steve’s message yesterday and it left me feeling distraught for him and his family. I’ve not met many people like Steve. He has always been a larger than life character with a genuinely positive outlook on life, and whilst some might not be his biggest fan (and I’ve had my run ins with him as well over the years), a more genuine, helpful and caring bloke you’ll struggle to meet. I just hope he defies the medical professionals and somehow beats what is an absolute utter bastard of a disease, but if he doesn’t then I hope he’s able to enjoy what time he has left and do all the things he wants to do, in the company of his loving family and many friends. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Don't know him but perhaps might have been introduced at an away game. It's a shitter of a disease, the older you get sadly the more you know who battle it or more positively have survived it. Sadly a bit close to home as it got my Mum, the mother in law and the step father in law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffieldblue Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Beastie and me will always have Lawrence of Arabia. If you know you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Terrible news. Didn’t he used to go to games with his daughter? Thoughts for him and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 18 minutes ago, Beaconowl said: Terrible news. Didn’t he used to go to games with his daughter? Thoughts for him and his family Yeah, he does. We sit with them. He hasn't been able to come to the last few games though, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: Yeah, he does. We sit with them. He hasn't been able to come to the last few games though, unfortunately. I thought so, he didn’t sit far from me when I had my season ticket with my lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelters Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thought from the title this was another thread about the Star. But seriously, I have never met him but do recall Beastie as a very prolific poster on previous incarnations of this forum and was a shame he left. Always sad to lose a proper Wednesdayite, hope he fights it as long as he can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I met him a couple of times, very decent guy with a unique sense of fun. Was a firefighter as a career iirc, it seemed he had a lovely bond with Hollie of all things Wednesday, as has been said he's in a lot of media pics, perhaps due to his front of kop seat but more likely his outpouring of love for his club. Fight hard Beastie. UTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billysboy Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Really struggle with this subject, vile disease just wish him the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Like Bellsview me and my mrs and step-daughter have been great friends with Steve and his family for many years now and are finding it hard to take in yesterdays truly awful news Have travelled with him and Hollie or met up with them at many many away games and me and him have been to loads of gigs together An absolutely awful state of affairs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, HarrySpeakup said: Like Bellsview me and my mrs and step-daughter have been great friends with Steve and his family for many years now and are finding it hard to take in yesterdays truly awful news Have travelled with him and Hollie or met up with them at many many away games and me and him have been to loads of gigs together An absolutely awful state of affairs Last time I saw Steve was at a gig in town, Summer last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRA Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Very Sad news .. recall his posts from a long time ago and when he set up the other site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Owl Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Awful news to wake up to yesterday. It only felt like yesterday when I thought I was going to get squashed at Leyton Orient from a giant hug that was let's just say, influenced by the Special Oasis. If you've ever met him and he's on that, you know you'll have some great company for the day. Not just that, bowling nights, golf days and some of the bands he'd discover are a great listen on his radio show. Devastated for him, for Hollie, for Janice and for Charlie. He doesn't deserve to go this way at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pook Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 My first time up to Sheffield, it was Beastie who said, 'get up to the Travs, get a pint in, and we'll show you around'. Hillsborough might've just been another box ticked (like so many other English footy grounds) for me, but sixteen (wow) years on, and I've been back how many times?, and probably got more mates at Wednesday (including Beastie, obvs) than I do at 'my own' club, if I'm honest. All because Beastie won't just leave it at 'hi mate'. He's as 'engaging' a fellow as I've ever met. It's a reyt wrench, this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Great work from all involved, even Stan. The advent calendar during the Rivals days of this site were a yearly highlight. Does anyone have them saved? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) Should have a warning on those Southy. Nearly revisited my toast opening the first one. Edited December 6, 2023 by Reesh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA We've got ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) Edited December 7, 2023 by Southy_SWFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcore Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Good to see Stan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 07/12/2023 at 07:48, tomcore said: Good to see Stan! Maybe to you! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 https://youtu.be/hukCoN69qxw?si=m9gxX8CWva02j2pthttps://youtu.be/_I3FWX8TYSo?si=9OXPkx6YEFbhXXN3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 https://youtu.be/Gc7XSvbJsI0?si=cXJjG2Ui7KxcZ1kh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 https://youtu.be/P0lZouAsn_o?si=B1Npq7FpGbQOTVmG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 This is incredible work from Jeff D. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 https://youtu.be/AkozNpm_OAI?si=keE__PmP7g4_drHg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Proper blast from the past today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 another great blast from the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Good old Tommo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 These are good, Southy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Beaconowl said: These are good, Southy wouldn't go that far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I keep clicking on waiting for video of Reesh in his Elf outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 11/12/2023 at 21:15, Southy_SWFC said: This is incredible work from Jeff D. This is excellent to be fair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Skamp said: This is excellent to be fair My favourite so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 22 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: I keep clicking on waiting for video of Reesh in his Elf outfit. I think he only sends those to your inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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