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« Reply #2730 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:28:53 » |
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The ex BBC presenter Mark O'Donnell after a short fight with cancer, a man I am so glad to have called my friend for so long.
I missed my chance to say goodbye to him only 2 weeks ago.
RIP my old friend you will be missed by me and almost every Swindon fan who has ever listened to you in the old days on match days.
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« Reply #2731 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:31:54 » |
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That's a sad one, the originator of half time ska time (and hip hop half times the season after). One to bring out in the matchday thread today in tribute.
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« Reply #2732 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:32:17 » |
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RIP Mark. Best stfc site in the radio during his time.
condolences to you PV, and all his friends/family.
keep the half time ska time coming FH
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« Reply #2733 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:36:27 » |
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That's a shocker...I used to enjoy listening to Mark...this is what I will always remember...
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« Reply #2734 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:36:59 » |
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Sat here in tears, such a gentleman and a good friend.
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« Reply #2735 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:51:56 » |
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Blimey that's a shock - thought he did the best radio coverage at the time. RIP
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“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” ― Marcus Aurelius
When somebody shouts STOP! I never know if it's in the name of love, if it's HAMMER TIME, or if I should collaborate and listen...
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« Reply #2736 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:52:51 » |
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Oh no. That is sad.
Today's half time ska will be dedictated to Mark.
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« Reply #2737 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 14:55:48 » |
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Oh I'm very sad to hear that John, loved his contributions to Saturday afternoons.
Gone too soon.
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« Reply #2738 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 16:13:53 » |
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I'm sure he has an account on here.
He was a Tefer, albeit an inactive one.
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« Reply #2739 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 16:38:15 » |
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That's a real shame. I always really enjoyed listening when he was hosting.
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« Reply #2740 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 19:00:21 » |
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The ex BBC presenter Mark O'Donnell after a short fight with cancer, a man I am so glad to have called my friend for so long.
I missed my chance to say goodbye to him only 2 weeks ago.
RIP my old friend you will be missed by me and almost every Swindon fan who has ever listened to you in the old days on match days.
Oh no!  Mark showed how good local radio could be, when it was done right, with soul, wit and a genuine love for the community it serves. Gutted to hear this |
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« Reply #2741 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 19:46:39 » |
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Mark made the Brunel FM matchdays when BBC Wiltshire lost the matchday rights a lot of fun. It didn't seem to matter what the result was and he got how fans felt.
He was also a massive Palace fan and worshipped The Don as much as any Swindon fan.
Sent from my SM-G960F
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« Reply #2742 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 19:48:53 » |
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« Reply #2743 on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, 20:03:29 » |
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I think the Mess Around should be reserved for if/when we go up.
It would be cool if the club acknowledged this in one way or another. I'm sure some of their minions must be on the TEF...
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« Reply #2744 on: Monday, December 16, 2019, 03:21:51 » |
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Fuck man. Used to have a pint with mark back in the day when he'd finished his radio show. He was good at coming into the old prince of whales before it shut down.
Absolutley gutted to be honest. Would see him about and we'd say hello. Didn't realise he was ill.
Remember a great time when were having a pised up bbq at fred eliots house. Think it was Fred, me, maybe samdy and sipie?. Nearly got Marie to read out "Cunt Flaps" live on air. "Sounds a bit like cat flaps" Then I think Mark almost doubled down.
I'm really gutted.
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