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Tintowner · Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 294

Not sure if many of you are aware, but Auchinleckian (John H) was taken into hospital a couple of nights ago and had emergency heart surgery.

He is still in a very poorly condition.

John is well known in the programme and memorabilia circles. He was part owner of RJS Programmes that had premises at Grimsby's Blundell Park during the late 80s / early 90s.

He moved up to Scotland and is heavily involved with Auchinleck Talbot.

John is a great character and I am sure that this will help pull him through this situation.

Up the Mariners and the Bot John!

Paul Johnson · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:14 pm Post subject:

fingers crossed for him and hope he makes a speedy recovery

holtie96 · Joined: 30 May 2009 Posts: 2312

Sorry to hear that please pass on our best wishes,

pastpirate · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:38 pm Post subject:

This was posted on the Auchinleck Talbot forum concerning John.

"Hi folks. In case you haven't heard John Holroyd was rushed to hospital in Glasgow yesterday and underwent 7 hour operation on three aortic tears. He took unwell while shopping in Dumfries but managed to get to the local hospital and they immediately sent him to Glasgow. As you know John does so much work in getting funds in for his beloved Bot and I am sure everyone will send him good vibes and wishes for a speedy recovery. On a personal level John is a very dear friend of mine and I have had some wonderful times visiting him and Nanette in Thornhill and I have been left stunned with the news. My thoughts are with him, Nanette and son Shaun at this difficult time. John is a fighter and that will help with his recovery and he will be back to Beechwood some day to man the programme hut and cheer on the Bot"

I'll update where I can.
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pastpirate · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:40 pm Post subject:

Hoping for a speedy and complete recovery for you John.
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albion99 · Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 243 Location: Peterborough UK

Although I don't know you personally John, you have always been an absolute pleasure to exchange views with on this forum, and I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Regards to you and your family.

Con Baker

Leigh Treymaine · Joined: 02 Aug 2011 Posts: 249

In my prayers John.

colchestersid · Joined: 08 Mar 2009 Posts: 719

Stay strong John, you epitomise the best of this forum and the hobby as a whole - I'm sure you are getting the best possible care

Dorking · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 2469

Get well soon John, keep fighting.

kenners46 · Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 744

Get well soon.

Pete’s Picture Palace · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:34 pm Post subject:

Be strong John, you're in the best of hands and you have everyone's support here, we'll all miss you till you're back fighting fit on your keyboard. And I'm sure the Bot won't be the same place without you. With every good wish.

Pete

derby1884 · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:51 pm Post subject:

All the very best, John. It's a scare but you're in good hands.

Having gone through 7 hour heart surgery myself three years ago, I know for a fact the care and attention you receive will be second-to-none.

The surgeons and nursing staff in the cardiac units are, well, I don't have enough superlatives for them.
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martino · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:58 pm Post subject:

All the best, John. Get well soon.

The Forum needs you.

Karb · Joined: 21 Jan 2015 Posts: 462

Wishing you all the best for a speedy, but more importantly, full, recovery John

Rocky · Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 1536

Can the news get any worse? Like Derby 1884, I also underwent an 8hr session of heart surgery and came back fighting fit. As said, the care and after-care for this type of surgery is second to none. Thoughts are with you John and sending a ‘smoggy’ rendition of Eeka Peeka Pukka Po
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Tynie Topics · Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Posts: 3548

Get well soon John Thumbs Up

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Steam pig · Joined: 16 Dec 2012 Posts: 24

All the best mate for a speedy recovery.

slugger · Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 342

Thinking of you John.

Best wishes for a full recovery.

John [/quote]

Pacey Winger · Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 197

Just want to echo the sentiments on this thread.

All the very best John. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for you.

Jim

Footyfan · Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 499

Sad to hear this news about John who is a true gentleman. I have dealt with John several times over the years.
Here's hoping for a speedy recovery, Hopefully, this thread will be updated regularly on John's progress.