A poignant tribute. Ten years ago I remember writing a similar post through a haze of alcohol and teary eyes the day my Dad passed away. It's strange how a post to complete strangers on a football forum helped - like you the football brought back memories of him. That's the thing about following a club like Argyle that the 'plastics' will never understand. It's much more than just football ....it's all the shared memories that actually attending matches with friends & loved ones brings. Sorry for your loss.Lousy_Pint":3w01ig2q said:My dear Father, Don Herring, passed away on Saturday evening.
Aged 88, he had been going to Home Park since games recommenced after the war. He probably went to nearly every home game until a couple of years ago, when dementia spoiled his enjoyment considerably.
He started taking me in the early 60's, making me a stool to stand on in the Spion Kop corner. It was fitting then, that our last game together (2-2 v Oldham in September) we were sat in that same corner.
I fondly remember the few away games we went to together, including the Billy Bingham encounter at Plainmoor, the nightmare at Elm Park and a visit to the Old Den - which we lost fortunately!
He never had a PC or used his mobile, so was spared the 'delights' of Pasoti.
I hope you understand that I am really struggling to write this, so I'll just say Dad was a True Green. God bless you!!
Pete H":pvckcpcy said:That OP could be written by me and brought a tear to my eye. My dad was in the navy from 1938 until the 60s so he couldnt go to many games. When he was away at sea he said they always "pipped" the Argyle score and Pompey scores first as soon as they got them which was usually on a Sunday morning. Once he was out he hardly missed a match and living in Seagrave Rd he couldnt hide it from me when they were home, same as you in the Spion Kop down the front, I didnt have a clue what was going on but at about 5 years of age I loved it ! Been going ever since all down to my dear old dad. He passed away a few years ago so I know exactly how you feel, next home game im sure you will shed a tear, and nowt wrong with that at all mate.
R.I.P. Pilgrim