Author Topic: What a gesture (Read 5279 times)

kopitekop1 · « **on:** April 21, 2008, 04:46:24 PM »

Not sure if this is in the right place....

As we all know Liam Harker is a very seriously ill young man.
His story has touched many people on here and there are some others who like my family and i who know how Liam's poor family feel.
My brother Ian has lung and brain cancer and although not as poorly as Liam is not in great shakes.
Some people on here have IM me some lovely messages and have also emailed Newcastle United (god knows why he supports them) asking if they can sort something out.
Well today i received a phone call from them inviting Ian and 3 others up to their last home game v Chelsea and after to meet the players and manager Kevin Keegan. I was stunned and completely overwhelmed that Ian will enjoy such a wonderful day and 1 he and us will never forget.
What a fantastic gesture from Newcastle United and thank-you to everyone who has been in touch and helped.

YNWA

Stuart

Learpholl · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:50:09 PM »

That's lovely, I hope he has a great day. Love hearing about clubs doing that

Daranoza · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:56:16 PM »

We will eagerly await those pictures of your brother even if they *are* backdropped by St James’ Park

I expect he will be photographed with Mickey Owen. That, at least, makes it a little bit Liverpoolish!

Garstonite · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:57:35 PM »

Tell him to practice booing now.

pinkdragon · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:58:00 PM »

That is wonderful. I hope the day goes well for him and everyone. And yes. Photos please. Would be really nice to see it.

figgy12 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:58:24 PM »

That's fantastic mate.

Hope your brother has an amazing day.

RedBoywonder · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:58:40 PM »

Hope your brother has a day to remember.

figgy12 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:59:01 PM »

Quote from: Garstonite on April 21, 2008, 04:57:35 PM

Tell him to practice booing now.

Learpholl · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2008, 04:59:05 PM »

Quote from: Daranoza on April 21, 2008, 04:56:16 PM

We will eagerly await those pictures of your brother even if they *are* backdropped by St James’ Park I expect he will be photographed with Mickey Owen. That, at least, makes it a little bit Liverpoolish!

Don't forget Liverpool's favourite son................Joey Barton....

mbroon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2008, 05:03:31 PM »

Nice gesture, hope you all enjoy it.

Rafa The Gaffer · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2008, 05:04:38 PM »

Great to hear the Toon helping out.

No coincidence that their manager is an ex-red, their captain is an ex-red, and quite a few of their staff over the last few years are ex-reds. (Dalglish, Souness, McDermott, Keegan first time round).

They know what football is all about. It's about making people happy as the saying goes!

Respect to Newcastle.

Endoe · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2008, 05:06:07 PM »

Make sure he has a good time.

Well done Newcastle

Manav · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2008, 05:13:43 PM »

Superb! I hope your brother has a great time.

Rotation · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2008, 05:16:38 PM »

Good for your brother, and hope he this makes him feel a little better.

Lopez10 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2008, 06:55:34 PM »

I hope your bro has a great time, St James Park is a quality stadium - He'll love it!

rosie · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2008, 06:57:17 PM »

lovely to hear that news kopitekop1, all the best to your brother.

Soldier of Solidarity · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2008, 11:20:39 PM »

Wishing your kid all the best mate. I'll say a prayer for him.

The geordies' aren't my favorites, but fair play to them for sorting that out.

Nice gesture.

scoreinaminute · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2008, 11:39:39 PM »

Nice gesture from the Goerdies, good on them...I knew there was room left in football for some compassion and not just money...hope your bro has a great day out and they get him a win to remember!

felix. · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2008, 11:41:27 PM »

That's very nice. I've always had Newcastle in the 'not c*nts' group.

Redned · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2008, 11:45:03 PM »

lovely gesture by Newcastle

hope the day goes really well for you all

Papey · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:02:38 AM »

Big well done to Newcastle.

Hope your brother has a good one.

minusone · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2008, 02:20:25 AM »

Congrats to the club for being so considerate.
Hope he has a great day at St James'.

coolbyrne · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2008, 02:43:17 AM »

Good for Ian, and good for Newcastle. They're a team I've always followed and despite their regular Keystone Cops routine both on and off the pitch, I've always thought they were quality. Nice to see any team look beyond the dollar sign and see where the real heart of the game is.

I echo those who ask for pictures. I'd love to see a great big grin from Ian!

Red_in_Holland · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2008, 02:59:22 AM »

All the best for your brother, hope he has a lovely day.

RiH

justarslan · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2008, 03:47:27 AM »

I hope your brother enjoy the day and all the best to him.

kopitekop1 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:23:38 AM »

Thanks everyone your comments are well appreciated.
Best thing is Ian does not have a clue and wont until we get to the station on the day and even then he wont know he is to meet the players and Kevin Keegan until the final whistle.
I might also sneak in my 1977 European shirt for him to sign!

Thanks
Stuart

LFCDore · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:28:47 AM »

Hope your brother has a good time.

Well done to Newcastle.

OCAMPIONI · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:33:50 AM »

That is Fantastic I hope he has an Amazing Day that he will always remember!!!

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:49:24 AM »

One of the nice things about football - hope he has a great day!

P MAN · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:10:48 AM »

Great gesture from the club. Hope he has a fantastic day stu.

rocco · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:15:14 AM »

Hope its the best day of his life so far and many more to come

HAPPY DAYS.

rafasredangel · « **Reply #31 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:44:20 AM »

Well done Newcastle,

Hope your brother has a great day.

groundhog · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:26:26 AM »

Hope your brother has a fantastic day.

NickoH · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:36:29 AM »

Well done Newcastle

James B · « **Reply #34 on:** April 22, 2008, 10:38:52 AM »

A great gesture.

Good luck to your brother from me.

M25Andy · « **Reply #35 on:** April 22, 2008, 03:03:25 PM »

I am praying for Liam Harker, i believe when everyone has failed, it's only God who can take control. He will never walk alone. i am grateful for all the fans who are organising the flags,etc. LIverpool spirit!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrew
The Netherlands

scouselad69 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 22, 2008, 03:33:19 PM »

Well Done Newcastle!and All the Very Best to your Brother,I hope he has a really Great Day!

sabbathfan · « **Reply #37 on:** April 22, 2008, 04:24:37 PM »

Awesome gesture that. Let us know what happens and how he enjoys it, with pics too.

TK · « **Reply #38 on:** April 22, 2008, 04:33:18 PM »

This is awesome mate, hope your brother has a wonderful day - please keep us posted and how he gets on - some pics would be nice.

God Bless.

YNWA

RJH · « **Reply #39 on:** April 22, 2008, 05:24:56 PM »

Great gesture by Newcastle. Hope your brother has a fantastic day.