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[AltyTunnelSteward]

I am saddened to hear this.
An occasionally grumpy but also witty chap who was a proper Altrincham Fan
Never seemed the same after the sad demise of his late wife I seem to recall

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

Always sad to lose one of the Alty family.

RIP

[Scottie]

An excellent tribute Cult and one I think the great man would have approved of.

I sat with John for many years at the back of the main stand listening to 'ROUTE 1' being bellowed out several times each game.

One of the funniest times was when he kept throwing up which didn't stop his outbursts. A quick loud berating of the manager and then being sick again. This lasted for a full first half of the game.

I found his straight talking and often controversial views amusing and we shared many a fag at the side of the community hall at half time;  talking about how the manager should make changes to improve the match we happened to be watching.

I will miss him very much. Rest in Peace John.

[hsmith1]

sad news indeed,another alty fan gone to moss lane in the sky,
RIP john.

[Steve from Sale]

I had many disputes with V of D on this forum, he was Glass Half Empty, and I was Glass Half Full; so we were bound to clash on here.

Nevertheless, I knew he had Alty close to his heart and I am very sorry we have lost another of our fans. That was what the forum is supposed to be about, conflicting views of the games. Many interesting discussions on this forum.

So sad to read this thread, my deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. Give my fondest regards to all our other friends in heaven John!

[Hale Alty]

Never knew John's name but passed comments with him a couple of times over the years, and latterly sat not far from him in the stands. Loyal supporter home and away.

[Alty Dave]

RIP John (VoD), condolence's to his family and friends.

[MarpleAlty]

Very sad news indeed, best wishes to John's family and friends.

[beaker141]

I used to sit 2 rows in front of him and have a few memories - the sickness one was quite vivid - it was either boxing day or New Years Day i'm sure.

As well as the comments shouted, which always amused my kids,  I recall Nicky Clee coming and sitting in the stand at some point and John quizzing him about whats on the clipboard that the manager is showing the player before subbing them - "What are they reading - the bloody menu !"

He always bought a hot dog too - thats 1 less I'll sell next season (hopefully no connection to the sickness incident years ago!)

RIP John