surrifox Posted 16 November 2009 Posted 16 November 2009 Very sad news- 55 is no age at all to leave us. Thanks for the memories.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 16 November 2009 Posted 16 November 2009 Very sad news indeed. He was a real gutsy player who gave his all, when playing. R.I.P., Bobby.
Wycombe Fox Posted 16 November 2009 Posted 16 November 2009 BBC 606 thread now removed. Maybe he hasn't passed away
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 16 November 2009 Posted 16 November 2009 Sad news, I remember Bobby well, it could be my memory but didnt he play RB for a time? Bobby was playing at the time when I started watching the city under Jock Wallace alongside fellow scots Wilson, Macdonald, Melrose and Alan Young (least I think he was a scot) happy memories for me through my childish eyes. Thanks Bobby.
davieG Posted 16 November 2009 Posted 16 November 2009 Reports of his death are premature it would seem as he starts his chemo this week apparently. Best of luck with that Bobby.
hibeeleicester Posted 17 November 2009 Author Posted 17 November 2009 This has just been posted on hibs.net Hi guys, I'm mates with both of bobby's sons and his oldest son Murray has asked me to post the following....'On behalf of my dad and the whole family, I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words, wishes and fond memories. It's been a shock for all of us but we are thinking positive and fighting this as a family. My dad has NOT been given a 'timescale' therefore we will wait and see how the treatment goes and as I said earlier, fight this with a positive attitude while remaining aware of the situation. Anyone who knows my dad would know that he would have wanted to write this himself but computers are not his strong point. Thank you all again. It is greatly appreciated by my dad, my mum, my brother, myself and the rest of the Smith family.' :chant: Stay strong bobby!!
surrifox Posted 17 November 2009 Posted 17 November 2009 Sad that BBC 606 feel no compulsion to check their facts before reporting someone's death. Good luck Bobby - keep strong
Craig Posted 17 November 2009 Posted 17 November 2009 Sad that BBC 606 feel no compulsion to check their facts before reporting someone's death.Good luck Bobby - keep strong It's a forum isn't it? I guess it was just someone posting a rumour?
bluefox9er Posted 22 November 2009 Posted 22 November 2009 Bobby Smith was a huge part of my growing up as a city fan and I am devestated to hear such sad news. I will always remember him for not only his tenacity on the pitch, but one time he was mobbed for autographs and I was right at the back and he moved everyone out of the way to sign my programme. Truley one of Jock Wallace's aces, and the sad thing is, no one ' up stairs' at the club has any connection to this sort of thing whatsoever, and just fans old enough to remmeber such greats will ultimatley feel what a colossal part they are in the fabric of our club. prayers for bobby and his family, and so many thanks for so many great memories.
foxhound Posted 22 November 2009 Posted 22 November 2009 Terrible news. Bobby was a true fighter on the pitch. I hope his fighting sprit sees him through this new battle.
Webbo Posted 1 December 2009 Posted 1 December 2009 OS Show Your Support To Bobby SmithPosted on: Tue 01 Dec 2009 Former Leicester City first team captain Bobby Smith has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The midfielder turned defender made nearly 200 appearances during his eight years with us. Joining Leicester in 1978, he also captained The Foxes and continued his career in the Scottish league with Hibernian after 1986. Bobby was a very popular player who made his debut alongside Gary Lineker on New Year's Day in 1979 against Oldham Athletic, scoring in his first game. He played a central role in our 1980 and 1983 promotions to the premier division. "I've spoken to Bobby and he is facing up to reality with his usual chirpy nature," legend Alan Birchenall told us. "He is undergoing chemotherapy. Knowing Bobby, he has never shied away from a challenge, but this will be the toughest challenge of his life. I would encourage all Foxes fans to send our former captain Bobby messages of support to help him in the tough battle with his illness." If you would like to show your support to Bobby Smith, please do so by emailing [email protected], writing 'Bobby Smith' on the subject field. Alan Birchenall will pass your messages on to Bobby. Alternatively, send your letters to: Fanzone, Walkers Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL.
hibeeleicester Posted 29 January 2010 Author Posted 29 January 2010 I hate to be the bearer of bad news but , Bobby's in hospital,sadly he has now lost all feeling from the waist down, other than that just a slow decline. If I'm told anymore I will let you all know. HL
Wycombe Fox Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 I hate to be the bearer of bad news but , Bobby's in hospital,sadly he has now lost all feeling from the waist down, other than that just a slow decline.If I'm told anymore I will let you all know. HL Very sad news but thanks for the update.
MPH Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 Bobby, you are a fighter. you always have been... You will always be a Hero to me. But more importantly You will always be a Hero to your children too.
Rich Fox Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 My thoughts are with Bobby and all his family and loved ones at this time, terrible news I grew up watching Bobby in Jock Wollaces team.
Liamlcfc1 Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 very sad news was a great player just hope and pray he wont suffer and wish him all the best
Thracian Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 Reports of his death are premature it would seem as he starts his chemo this week apparently. That'll be a waste of time. It just makes me sad. So many young and middle-aged lives being remorsely lost to this vile and seemingly unstoppable disease.
leftsideoverhere Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 That'll be a waste of time. It just makes me sad. So many young and middle-aged lives being remorsely lost to this vile and seemingly unstoppable disease. You know more people survive cancer these days than ever before, right? Writing off chemo as "a waste of time" is a pretty ignorant thing to write, even on this forum.
Thracian Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 You know more people survive cancer these days than ever before, right? Writing off chemo as "a waste of time" is a pretty ignorant thing to write, even on this forum. Deliver your words of comfort by all means. I've been surrounded by family and friends who've had cancer these last couple of years and their chemotherapy was a total waste of time. Just a stack of suffering which may or may not have bought a little mostly miserable extra time at best. All involved died within 18 months, with their ages ranging from 40-58. If everyone you've known has been miraculously cured I'm pleased for you. I don't know about more people surviving cancer. I do know that more people seem to be getting it. Enormous numbers at that. Be useful to know the reasons why cos then we might start to best know what to do about it. Meanwhile the following from cancerresearchinformation.com makes interesting reading: "Here's a startling fact regarding oncologists, the so-called cancer specialists of conventional medicine, and chemotherapy, one of their main and favorite cancer-fighting weapons. "This was obtained from a McGill Cancer Center survey which was cited in the book “Reclaiming Our Health”, written by John Robbins. "75% of Americans diagnosed with cancer are said to receive chemotherapy treatment, which is of course suggested (and prescribed) by their oncologists. "BUT… "75% of oncologists also said that if they had cancer, they themselves would NOT use chemotherapy treatment. Why? Because of its “ineffectiveness and its unacceptable toxicity”. http://www.healingdaily.com/conditions/con...-treatments.htm
MC Prussian Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 Deliver your words of comfort by all means. I've been surrounded by family and friends who've had cancer these last couple of years and their chemotherapy was a total waste of time. Just a stack of suffering which may or may not have bought a little mostly miserable extra time at best.All involved died 18 months, with their ages ranging from 40-58. If everyone you've known has been miraculously cured I'm pleased for you. I don't know about more people surviving cancer. I do know that more people seem to be getting it. Enormous numbers at that. Be useful to know the reasons why cos then we might start to best know what to do about it. Meanwhile the following from cancerresearchinformation.com makes interesting reading: "Here's a startling fact regarding oncologists, the so-called cancer specialists of conventional medicine, and chemotherapy, one of their main and favorite cancer-fighting weapons. "This was obtained from a McGill Cancer Center survey which was cited in the book "Reclaiming Our Health", written by John Robbins. "75% of Americans diagnosed with cancer are said to receive chemotherapy treatment, which is of course suggested (and prescribed) by their oncologists. "BUT… "75% of oncologists also said that if they had cancer, they themselves would NOT use chemotherapy treatment. Why? Because of its "ineffectiveness and its unacceptable toxicity". Have you been on the bottle again lately, Mr. T? a) Your negativity is appalling b) You're quoting Americans - they're mostly stoopid c) Not everyone diagnosed with Cancer also dies from it - in fact, they usually die from another, much less dangerous disease d) Your medical knowledge is also appalling As a consequence, I've just diagnosed you with having an obvious online sort of cancer. It normally attacks the dead brain cells, making them believe they're still thinking effectively, when in reality, they're dead. You know, in my spare time, I'm a doctor, too.
gosfox Posted 29 January 2010 Posted 29 January 2010 a) Your negativity is appallingb) You're quoting Americans - they're mostly stoopid c) Not everyone diagnosed with Cancer also dies from it - in fact, they usually die from another, usually less dangerous disease d) Your medical knowledge is also appalling As a consequence, I've just diagnosed you with having an obvious online sort of cancer. It usually attacks the dead brain cells, making them believe they're still thinking effectively, when in reality, they're dead. You know, in my spare time, I'm a doctor, too. Probably not the best place to have an online spat!!! eh chaps
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