Admin Announcement Fred, long time BigFooty Admin, passed away on Saturday night. Funeral Sunday 30th at 1pm.

[Leon]

That's really sad news.

Hadn't seen him on the site for ages, but I always used to enjoy his posts and his dry sense of humour.

RIP Fred

 

[St Neil]

Really sad to hear about Fred.

His posting was terrific. A frugal economy with words but nailing the effectiveness of the post.

When those mighty Saints eventually lift the Premiership cup I'm sure he'll be looking down proud as punch.

RIP.

 

[Bee]

So sad. Started on BigFooty almost exactly the same time as me. I think this place was like an online family for him and gave him a sense of purpose.

Had many discussions with Fred over the years. An absolute BigFooty Titan in terms of what he contributed to the BigFooty we know today.

RIP Fred

Yep, Fred started on Bigfooty the same time as I did. We had many great conversations, didn't always agree on somethings, but we always respected each others opinions. Some of our PM's were hilarious. As you know, I don't get on BigFooty much these days but when I saw the news about Fred I just had to add my condolences. Fred was one of the good guys. Sweet dreams "Freddles".

 

[jerry springer]

RIP mate

 

[TimmeT]

Rest in peace. campaignercer sucks s**t.

 

[Doss]

He was old enough to have seen 66 right?

I seem to recall he had a good innings, condolences to the family

He was 71 I believe, so yes he saw '66.

That said 71 is pretty young these days. Taken far too soon.

 

[ZoBlitz]

RIP

 

[ClintEastwood]

My goodness. Rest in Peace, Fred.

Always a fair and hard-working admin.

To his family, if they are reading - I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[vanders]

Rest In peace Fred xx

 

[tugga]

I was a mod for a few years and Fred was always a pleasure to deal with.
RIP Ian. genuinely nice fella. I'm gutted.
* cancer.

 

[catscratchfever]

RIP

 

[Chicago1]

I am so sorry to read the news. Fred was a fantastic person. We would often PM each other back in the old days, about 16 years ago after I joined BF. He was not only a Saints fan, but just about a saint himself. And he was one of the few BF members older than me! Memory eternal.

 

[Chief]

Ian's sister passed this on:

The funeral for Ian will be a graveside service at Echuca Cemetery on Sunday April 30 at 1pm.

Anyone from the Bigfooty community will be most welcome.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Very sad news, RIP mate.

 

[gringo2011]

Condolences to his family, he was a great admin and always fair and reasonable. Sad news.

 

[POBT]

RIP Fred.

 

[Number37]

Vale Fred.

 

[The_Reaper]

Very sad to hear this.

Fred came across as a good bloke during my interactions with him over the years.

RIP

 

[Freofalcon]

Had some interaction with him in the SFA.

Condolences to his family

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

I've just caught up.
Sad news.
Rest In Peace and condolences to the family.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

terrible news condolonces to his family and friends and all those who knew him on here rip

 

[LeverPuller]

RIP Fred, always sad to hear.

 

[ep2018]

Sorry to hear. Fred was a top admin.

 

[FlyingSledghamer]

Thats bullshit. **** cancer
RIP Fred.

 

[Stiubhart]

RIP Fred , sincere condolences to his family and friends , also to the wider BF community (those who knew him personally / or through the boards). My only interaction with Fred was through the SFA all too briefly , Fred's 400th and he kicked 7 on me . Reading many of the more experienced posters messages here go to show Fred must have been one of life's really true gentlemen.

RIP ,

Stuart.