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Post by BrightonGas on Oct 27, 2017 13:26:12 GMT
"As we have previously announced, we will be paying tribute to our former Chairman Geoff Dunford prior to, and during, our match against MK Dons and we thought that supporters would appreciate a timetable of the format those tributes will take in the build-up to the match. The tributes begin at 2.40pm when there will be a 12/15 minute pre-recorded tribute played over the PA System, using audio tributes from supporters, Ian Holloway, Gerry Francis and other VIP’s. At 2.53pm the teams and match officials will enter the pitch and line up in front of the Lancer Scott Stand. At 2.54pm the club’s current owners, Chairman, Directors and club dignitaries will form a guard of honour in front of the tunnel and then members of Geoff’s immediate family will enter the pitch through the guard of honour and walk towards the teams. The players will shake hands, break away to their half of the pitch and the referee will gather the team captains for the coin coss, photos, etc. At 2.56pm the family will be escorted to the centre circle and both teams and match officials will then gather at the centre circle. At 2.57pm Nick Day will offer some words of tribute and at 2.58pm the referee will blow his whistle to signal the start of a one minute’s applause. The family will then leave the pitch and the game will kick off at the schedule4d time of 3.00pm At 3.30pm there will be a one minute’s applause to commemorate Geoff’s 30 years’ service4 to Bristol Rovers " www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2017/october/27.10.17---geoff-dunford-tribute/Well done....full Gas honours |
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Post by abbeygas on Oct 27, 2017 13:53:55 GMT
Its gonna be a right old tear jerker, I got a lump in my throat just reading that.
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Post by whoblue on Oct 27, 2017 14:34:03 GMT
looks like a very fitting tribute not just to Geoff, but the whole family. As it should be.
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Post by countygroundhotel on Oct 27, 2017 14:54:33 GMT
Got to hand it to whoever has put that together as it's the most organised I can remember anything at Rovers
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Oct 27, 2017 15:13:05 GMT
Excellent from all concerned. Very classy and very appropriate. What was the tribute like when his Dad died, out of interest?
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Post by Iliveinbidefordgas on Oct 27, 2017 15:16:51 GMT
Can’t be there Saturday unfortunately But I will still be joining in for minute appaluse RIP Geoff top GASHEAD
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2017 15:44:48 GMT
Excellent from all concerned. Very classy and very appropriate. What was the tribute like when his Dad died, out of interest? From memory Geoff and family etc came out to the touchline for a minutes silence /applause cannot remember which one and Nick Day read out a very touching short tribute. |
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Post by scoobydoogas on Oct 27, 2017 15:49:20 GMT
Let's hope all the latecomers can get in the ground early on Sat to take part. The pubs will still be open after the game and this tribute will only happen once.
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Post by Severncider on Oct 27, 2017 15:58:54 GMT
I wish I could attend but cannot arrange transport to get to The Mem from Weston-Super-Mare as I am not yet ready to drive again.
I'll make every effort to attend his funeral to pay my respects.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2017 16:39:54 GMT
Excellent well deserved GD gas through and through
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Post by gasandelectricity on Oct 27, 2017 20:04:04 GMT
I wish I could attend but cannot arrange transport to get to The Mem from Weston-Super-Mare as I am not yet ready to drive again.
I'll make every effort to attend his funeral to pay my respects.
Someone get this man a lift! I would offer but have life admin that needs seeing to after being out of the UK for a couple of weeks. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 27, 2017 21:22:59 GMT
This seems a fitting tribute to GD, I know we give SH some stick on here but you have to say well done to him if he's help put this together.
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Post by curlywurly on Oct 27, 2017 23:12:41 GMT
Excellent from all concerned. Very classy and very appropriate. What was the tribute like when his Dad died, out of interest? From memory Geoff and family etc came out to the touchline for a minutes silence /applause cannot remember which one and Nick Day read out a very touching short tribute. Was before the Villa FA Cup game on 12th Jan 2012. We get used to a minutes silence/ applause throughout the seasons, but that was particularly emotional. I sense it will be the same tomorrow. |
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Post by blackthorngas on Oct 28, 2017 6:35:16 GMT
Really hope the PA system can be heard today. It has been atrocious in the blackthorn this season.
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Post by BrightonGas on Oct 28, 2017 7:21:38 GMT
Full honours for Geoff, but Topper et al would rather discuss DC out now!
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Post by Severncider on Oct 28, 2017 10:48:04 GMT
I wish I could attend but cannot arrange transport to get to The Mem from Weston-Super-Mare as I am not yet ready to drive again.
I'll make every effort to attend his funeral to pay my respects.
Someone get this man a lift! I would offer but have life admin that needs seeing to after being out of the UK for a couple of weeks. I was originally told the funeral was on Monday 6th November, a date I could not arrange transport, but am now told that it is on Wednesday 8th November at 1pm, a date and time I can make. |
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Post by midlandgas213 on Oct 29, 2017 8:26:44 GMT
I would have thought that the team would have worn black armbands for yesterday's game anyone know any reason why they did not
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Post by alant1 on Oct 29, 2017 8:31:07 GMT
Out of interest was Wael or any members of the family at the match yesterday?
I did not see them and I thought they would be represented on this occasion. Apologies if I missed them.
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Post by fatherbrown on Oct 29, 2017 8:55:27 GMT
I am the verger at St John's, we are expecting the church to be full to overflowing, which says so much about Geoff, we can get about 300 seated, 450 standing, please if you can, arrive early, the left and right pews you will get restricted views. Blessings to all gasheads.
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Post by LJG on Oct 29, 2017 9:06:20 GMT
I am the verger at St John's, we are expecting the church to be full to overflowing, which says so much about Geoff, we can get about 300 seated, 450 standing, please if you can, arrive early, the left and right pews you will get restricted views. Blessings to all gasheads. Is it all ticket? |
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