Mod. Notice Vale Grand Uncle Horace

[Ticky009]

It is with great sadness that I announce our Grand Uncle Horace has left us. He had been ill for some time and this battle was one he could not argue with... Well, he probably did - Uncle could and would argue with anyone about just about anything, but some debates cannot be won.

He was passionate about a great many things and would defend that which he loved long and loud. One of which was his beloved Bloods. An olde Souths Man to his very core he would often regal us with stories of watching South Melbourne greats at Lakeside Oval.

I caught up with Uncle a number of times over the years and recall when we convinced him to come to the G when instead of going home after drinks. Ben Ronke

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kicked 7. A great time was had I can tell you - Uncle gave the Hawk lads hell throughout the game.

There was never a moniker Uncle couldn't provide to a team that didn't defy linguistic interpretation - anything but their actual name. Especially Saints & North He introduced me to words like: flogstradamus, Citizen Kane and comments like: This is less an advertisement for the game and more a tax deduction.

And god help the player he got a set on. He was diabolical.

He was active across a great many boards on BF. Sweet FA and Paddocks & Plates

Uncle - was at times an eloquent passionate pain in the arse but you were ours and we loved you for it. Fly high Uncle and we'll see you next time around.

Given his admiration of the great Ron Clegg and it seems appropriate that we add Ron here for one last conversation.

 

[Nool Carpenna]

He used to be Bloodied52 until a few years ago.

Ah yes, I knew it. Thank you Phil

 

[Orange crush]

I’d just like to add that his greatest virtue was a cold contempt for Steve Waugh …. I’ll miss the bugger

 

[Ocha905]

It’s beautiful to read all the tributes to Horrie from such a variety of posters. A wonderful microcosm of the impact he’s had to so many. He leaves quite a legacy on this site. His fierce qualities have been well documented but I’d like to add that he was incredibly kind to me despite being a dreaded Norf supporter. Hopefully his beloved Bloods salute for him this year. Thanks for the memories Grand Uncle Horace.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Rest in peace my friend. Had some great times together at the Wonders, always loved his banter.

 

[MF]

Really saddened by this news. I was thinking about him the other day when I was in the Hayward thread and thought it had been a while since he'd dropped by to put the boots in

Obviously really passionate about the club and seemed a genuinely good guy. RIP GUH. I'm sure you had many frustrating years following your beloved Swans so I'm glad you got to go out while we were on top.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

I'd imagine his reputation from the North board was rather legendary

He used to post some total tripe to get a reaction from North fans and I'd let the immediate fury subside, give him a laugh react and wait for the inevitable PM. Weird to think I only knew the bloke 5 years, could easily be double. He's gonna be missed for sure.

As an aside we've had such a unity between the Sweet FA and the Swans board over the last few months having lost Horry and miggs, i know whispers have started (I'm a whisperer) on a potential crossover charity Qooty game later in the year if your board will kindly host us.

 

[blackshadow]

I hated his anti-North vendetta but will miss the opportunity to put him in his place.

Condolences to his family and friends, will be missed on Bigfooty.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

I may have to pick up the anti-Norf stuff from Horry going by one of their fans annoying me in the SFA. May have to do him proud

 

[the avoca drover]

I’m very sad to hear this.
I enjoyed his occasional ventures into Bay13 where he kept a few in line, always got a chuckle out of his posts.
Vale

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Just found out this devastating news..

Uncle Horace was always one of my favourite posters on BF, we always had a laugh with each other on SFA and esp Bay 13.

I am actually close to tears, he was such a lovable crank and will be sorely missed.

My deepest condolences and healing thoughts to GUH's family, friends and The Swans board.

Big Footy will never be the same.

 

[zackah]

Horrible news really sad to hear this. As others have said I always had great banter with GUH and he will be missed greatly. Condolences to family and friends.

RIP old man

 

[DarkPhoenix]

The main board just got about 30% easier to read for North supporters, so was Horrie's contempt for us.

RIP Big Fella.

Said on the North board, he was basically part of the furniture around BF... that chair that no one ever sits on, but furniture none the less.

His character, knowledge, and passion will be missed by many.

Condolences to his friends and family.

 

[frggr]

My condolences to all of his friends, family, loved ones, and assorted flogs he got the better of over the years here.

A great wit, meting out cosmic justice from a keyboard.

 

[Mofra]

Vale. Was always up for some banter and a few laughs. Sad to hear.

 

[TheMase]

Sad news. GUH didn’t always see eye to eye but I always valued his contributions. He will be missed

 

[U2tigers]

Very sad news indeed, he was such a great personality.

Will miss his great banter a lot.

 

[caveman72]

R.I.P. lost for words

 

[kelpie_X]

Terribly sad news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. Thanks for the laughs GUH!

 

[The Mares Leg]

Condolences to all those who enjoyed his banter and his company.

 

[ashep]

Awful news. One of the great characters of the board.

Hope Rowy shoves it down your throat and wins the normie on grand final day old mate. You'll probably still try to convince us he's a b-grader at best

 

[Ticky009]

He used to post some total tripe to get a reaction from North fans and I'd let the immediate fury subside, give him a laugh react and wait for the inevitable PM. Weird to think I only knew the bloke 5 years, could easily be double. He's gonna be missed for sure.

As an aside we've had such a unity between the Sweet FA and the Swans board over the last few months having lost Horry and miggs, i know whispers have started (I'm a whisperer) on a potential crossover charity Qooty game later in the year if your board will kindly host us.

That sounds like a fabulous idea FW. PM me & the other mods and we'll have a chat.

 

[Ticky009]

I may have to pick up the anti-Norf stuff from Horry going by one of their fans annoying me in the SFA. May have to do him proud

Pass the baton!

 

[BEaston]

RIP Horry, a bigfooty icon.

 

[Kennedy Parker]

Saddening to learn that Bloodied52/GUH had passed

Didn’t agree with him on much, he was a great adversary who gave as good as he got. In the SFA, publicly he loved lambasting me for incompetency and throwing the ‘Easter island statue’ jibe while privately being the first the offer a helping hand even from a hospital bed. An irreplaceable personality.

Regrettably, I was never able to convince him to come around to the point that Dean Towers

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was a footballing superstar.

RIP Horace

 

[Cold Sober]

The volume of posts shows how much he was liked /respected.
Was one of my favorites.
Come sunday at 3 20 I'll black tape an arm and my toast will be to a man I've never met but, always liked.
Cheers old mate from a mate you never knew.