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Westwardprogs
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:03 pm
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As a relatively new dealer, I always found Ian to be very friendly and helpful.
The news has come as a great shock.
This kindly man will be sorely missed by all who came into contact with him.
RIP
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Maidonian
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:13 pm
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I am so sad to hear this news-the hobby has lost a great guy who will not be replaced.
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What a dreadful shock and Leslie's comment says it all.
I first met Ian in the Horsham FC Club Shop in September 1977 when Maidenhead visited Queen Street and he was incredibly helpful and extremely kind every time I dealt with him over the years. RIP |
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Goalsandwickets
Joined: 12 May 2012 Posts: 264 Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:17 pm
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I did not know Ian although I recognise him from the photo in the newspaper link above.
Indeed, this is very sad news.
RIP. |
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PompeyPhil
Joined: 24 May 2014 Posts: 327
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:28 pm
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Very sad news and a great loss to the hobby. Met Ian on many occasions and can honestly say a large percentage of my collection passed through his hands. I know the quote "He was a true gentleman" is thrown out like confetti these days.....but in Ian's case he certainly was......my thoughts go out to his family and friends at this very difficult time. RIP Ian. |
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bigearl79
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:36 pm
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Met Ian just the once when we played at Crawley in 2014. Nice guy and very knowledgeable. Good chat with him pre match. A dying breed that is now one less. |
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mgmbarside
Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 45 Location: weeley heath
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:53 pm
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my god this is horrible , knew him well from doing fairs with david stacey , marilyn my wife and myself always found him a true gent and so reminded me of my late father ,that sussex humour , really can not believe it , for once i am lost for words , our deepest and most sincere thoughts are with his family , a truly great loss to programme collecting , always loved his stories ..
michael and marilyn middleton |
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Posh1959
Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Posts: 1218
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:00 pm
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I can only repeat what every one else has said, Ian was the most genuine down to earth guy one could possibly meet. I cant recall the first time I met him but must have been over 30 years ago. He will be sadly missed by all in the hobby. RIP Ian |
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littlewiggy
Joined: 07 Apr 2013 Posts: 1801 Location: Newport
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:29 pm
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Very sad news.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Ian personally, but like any collector I had a number of dealings with him over the years and always found him a perfect gentleman.
RIP mate. |
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Flackwell Lad
Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 491 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:05 pm
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Wow!...Just woke up and saw the news, very shocked and saddened to read of Ian's passing. I bought a few nice Wycombe Wanderers pieces from him in last couple of years, and like everyone else I found him to be an honest and very helpful man, a really top bloke, he will be truly missed.
R.I.P IAN |
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colchestersid
Joined: 08 Mar 2009 Posts: 680
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:43 pm
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Very sad news, been buying off Ian for well over 20 years, always immaculate in his dealings and a lovely guy as well.
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upthecounty
Joined: 21 Nov 2008 Posts: 188
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:38 am
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I can only echeo everyone elses comments, I had the pleasure of meeting Ian on many occasions over the years mostly at the London faires. What a kind, considerate and fair man, the world of football programme collecting has certainly lost a true corner stone of our wondeful hobby.
RIP Ian |
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CCFC Tractor Boy
Joined: 03 Jun 2016 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:35 pm
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I had a call from a friend of Ian's on Wednesday morning to let me know the sad news. I'm another who'd been dealing with Ian for over 20 years getting a great variety of Canterbury City items from him. Such an easy person to talk football with and I remember spending hours doing just that at Orpington, Ashford, Folkestone programme/collector's fairs.
Won an eBay item from him on Sunday and have just signed for it from the postman. Had a quiet moments reflection when opening the envelope and seeing Ian's brief note dated 31/5/16. As many have said - he will be greatly missed. |
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thfcbasil
Joined: 23 Feb 2013 Posts: 304
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 3:38 pm
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I have never meet Ian or bought from him but the comments made by those who have speak volumes about the honesty and integrity of the man. He sounded a genuine nice guy and another loss to the hobby. RIP |
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pafcprogs
Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 992 Location: Westerham Kent
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:14 pm
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I have sent a link to tohis thread to Crawley Town and asked if they will be doing anything to commemorate Ian next season.
One thought is we could perhaps club together and sponsor a matchball or some such in his memory on behalf of the Forum.
Peter _________________ Currently disposing of my collection so please email any wants lists to [email protected].
Most Plymouth post 1959 but plenty of others including reserves, friendlies, Cup Finals Internationals and Club issues, handbooks and other sports. |
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Wullie
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:27 pm
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All the bad news the last few weeks and now we lose a genuine honest gentleman. No justice in the world. RIP Ian |
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handsyjnr
Joined: 03 Jun 2016 Posts: 1
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 5:55 pm
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On behalf of my father's family ( ian Hands ).
I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and tributes, the loos of our dad has come as a massive shock as it was so sudden . We have taken great comfort in the knowledge that he was so respected in a community he had such a passion for.
We do not know the exact date of the funeral just yet but I will update the site when we know.
Crawley Town have kindly offered to host the wake.
Again I will update.
Many thanks
Steve Hands ( no2 son ) |
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