Post by swissyellow on May 26, 2016 12:00:58 GMT
Hello friends- football fan from North Wales brings you greetings, I'm a Wrexhamfc Supporters Trust member and thus a part owner of my football club. I have followed Wrexhamfc through thick thin thin and very thin since around 1968 the year John Evans entered my life as a next door neighbour ( well around 1/4 mile away in the hills above Wrexham) . For the next 8 years or so John and his brother and parents were like a second family to me as I lost my Mum at that time. during our first ever excursion to the FA Cup 6th round John's Dad drove is to the 3rd 0-2 win at Cryst Palace , the 5th round 0-1 win at Southampton. Another mutual friend of mine & John's bought tickets for the mass excursion from North Wales to Bob Lords Burnley for the 6th round - nearly all of Wrexham's double decker buses made the journey to Lancashire for that narrow 1-0 defeat. The 70s when my team became the renowned giant killers years later for Mickey Thomas ''s free kick to beat Arsenal - an 'I was there moment''. As often happens friends go separate ways after shared teenage years, John to Aberystwyth Uni - myself to Manchester , a few meetings in holidays , and occasion in Oxford, then our last meeting at his Dad's funeral around 10years ago. His family was there for me when I needed them so this last Monday with another of our snooker group from John s family farm club I drove and chatted -7hrs return Wrexham to Oxford- to say goodbye to me friend. I was humbled to hear how he has helped Oxford United , as so many others have helped my team in our darkest times in thes last 6-7 years. At the 'wake' in Church Hamborough I was told that those sat in front of me at the funeral service were Kasaams. And to hear of John's campaigns for FOULs and Long Hamborough gave some good news on a sad day. We share our sadness at the loss of a friend, and we give thanks for the life he shared with us , though football, Wrexhamfc, Oxford United, Swansea and Wales. If others have other memories I'd be happy to share with the family. Otherwise congratulations on your promotion, we hope that my beloved Wrexhamfc Can join you again soon . All best Rob.
RIP John my friend
Yes I was at the funeral too and Firoz Kassam was indeed there with his family, it was touching that Snake and Firoz had so much respect for each other even if they didnt always agree!!! but it said a lot that Firoz turned up to pay his respects.