holyfox Posted 19 April 2016 Share Posted 19 April 2016 RIP Tony. Prayers and condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted 19 April 2016 Share Posted 19 April 2016 Just want to add a few words and echo what everyone else has said really. Such a brave life comes to such a sad end, just a few weeks before big Wes lifts the trophy. I was inspired by Tony's story and it really does put everything into perspective. Life is short and life is precious. Be kind to people. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalRobboFOX Posted 19 April 2016 Share Posted 19 April 2016 Ah Jesus what terrible news. So so sad. RIP Tony - see us over the line from up there won't you pal. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Glenelgfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterx Posted 19 April 2016 Share Posted 19 April 2016 God bless you Tony I hope that at the end of the season you can enjoy in heaven the victory of your team! Rip I'll be rooting for your team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonFox01 Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 Thank you for your continuing messages of condolences, it really does mean a huge amount and makes me even prouder to be from Leicester. To say again, I will make sure that Tony's wife Donna and his family get to read them all when the time is right for them. I am sure that Donna will not mind in the slightest if I post here her message from Facebook written just a few hours after Tony's passing. I am not on FB myself, so this is a copy of her words: "It is with great sadness that I have to let you all know that my husband, an amazing man, Tony Skeffington has just passed peacefully at home with his family beside him. He was more than just a man, he was an inspiration to everyone he met. He had the benefit of having his closest friends and family with him during the day whether it be in person or via message. He passed of his own accord and in his own unique way, without suffering. He spent his last valuable hours with his children watching his mighty Leicester City Foxes and he will now be above them cheering them on to win the Premiership. Thank you to everyone that has been a Facebook friend in one way or another and to all for their support and ongoing messages of encouragement. I will keep his FB open and advise everyone of his funeral service details. I ask that you not reply to this post (nb: on Facebook) but allow us some time to grieve, however you are welcome to message me on FB if necessary. We, as a family wish to acknowledge the many friends that he has been lucky to have known and shared stories and life experiences with on his page and to those that were lifelong friends. I apologise to those that are notified via this post instead of directly, but this is only due to the insurmountable numbers I would have to contact personally, please do not be offended. I want to thank personally all the Leicester City supporters whom have welcomed Tony Skeffington into their hearts, it certainly was humbling to know that he touched many people’s lives on the other side of the World. In closing, I add to North Adelaide Roosters – Cheers, Beers and Tears! – and he was certainly “Leicester ‘til he died”. Sincerely, Donna Skeffington." I would ask that you respect Donna's wishes of not replying on her FB post and obviously, despite his page being left active, that you do not make 'friend' requests to Tony - I think it's best to keep our thoughts, condolences and well-wishing here on this thread. Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymour Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 Been following this. Very sad news. My sincere condolences to Tony's family. RIP Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyBlue Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 RIP Tony - the lads will win this for you and for all of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmaw676 Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 I am not a regular poster on FT but read it religiously, I, like many others have followed Tony's story through here and I'm very saddened to hear he has lost his battle. RIP Tony Thoughts go out to his family and friends xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 Followed your story and sad that you didn't make it to the end of the season. Hope you've got the best seat in the sky to watch us in the Champions League Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpendenfox Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 What a wonderful note from his wife. A life well lived. Well played Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merging Cultures Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 Sad to read this. Anyone fancy clubbing together to send the family some flowers or LCFC memorabilia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyfox Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 Is there any plan, official or otherwise to mark Tony's passing at the match on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 20 April 2016 Author Share Posted 20 April 2016 Is there any plan, official or otherwise to mark Tony's passing at the match on Sunday? "He's one of our own, he's one of our own, he's Tony Skeffington, he's one of our own". Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyfox Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 "He's one of our own, he's one of our own, he's Tony Skeffington, he's one of our own". Maybe? I'm normally in the "against" camp regarding minutes applause for random people but this seems like it mat be appropriate? Would need to get some publicity to gain traction though? Do you think the club would be persuaded to get on board with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 20 April 2016 Author Share Posted 20 April 2016 I'm normally in the "against" camp regarding minutes applause for random people but this seems like it mat be appropriate? Would need to get some publicity to gain traction though? Do you think the club would be persuaded to get on board with it? I'd like us to definitely do something..... I just wonder if a simple chant every now and then would be more to his and his families liking.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Llama Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 No words. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bournemouth Blue Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 Thank you Tony, sharing your excitement with us helped bring home to me just how big this season's is. Glad you enjoyed as much of it as you were able. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmo666 Posted 20 April 2016 Share Posted 20 April 2016 just read that glenelgfox lost his battle with the big c, rest in peace and you will be in our thoughts over the coming weeks...and longer RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxhateram Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 I have followed Tony's story from the start and it is clear that Leicester City was a huge passion for him. What an amazing message from his wife! Glad he was able to do things 'his way' as his lovely wife puts it. Rest in peace up there chap. Enjoy the rest of the season from the best seats in the house. And if you find the right person to ask, ask for better refs in the remaining games of the season. Best wishes to family and friends. FHR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Away Move Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 Sad, sad news..... There's a lot of love on this thread for Tony and we now send it to his loved ones and keep them in our thoughts. I'm so glad he got to see this season and his body left this world with Leicester City Football Club at the top of the Premier League and already guaranteed Champion's League. Each of us on here would want to pass on seeing that. He'll be with us in spirit if we win it. No doubt about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfoxes Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 RIP Glenelgfox may you Rest in peace amongst the Angels and witness all our dreams come true ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleronnie Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 I'd like us to definitely do something..... I just wonder if a simple chant every now and then would be more to his and his families liking.. Given that there will be some Tifo for this game, it would be great to see a few 2 sticks with his name on it, be nice to send his wife the pictures to show were thinking about her and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxed Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 I'm glad he could watch his beloved team do so well in his final days, not to mention the wishes he saw from everyone on here. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 RIP Tony Thoughts are with you and your loved ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamlcfc1 Posted 21 April 2016 Share Posted 21 April 2016 RIP Tony RIP Tony RIP Tony RIP Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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