ClaretandHugh Facebook member and site follower Andrew Reardon has provided perhaps the most poignant Boleyn memory ever and we are delighted to give him a permanent reminder of a wonderful if hugely sad moment in the life ofhis family.
The Bolyn is more than a footballing arena as this story shows – it has provided some of the greatest moments in people’s lives – it is part of our lives and souls.
Andrew told us: My best memorie of was back in 1991/92 and the FA Cup game against Aldershot Town.
My older brother Robbie was mascot for the match and was dying of a brain tumour and had to be carried on the pitch by Tony Gale.
“I remember who he asked to put him down so he could walk on the pitch on his own feet. He is still the only non player to be on the front of a match programme apart from the Queen as far as I know.”
ClaretandHugh contacted Galey on the family’s behalf and the former Irons central defender remembered the day clearly saying: “The little lad passed away soon afterwards and myself and Ian Bishopattended the funeral. He was a lovely little chap.
“I recall he had the various wires etc in his nose and thought at the time that he was around the same age as my two kids and how lucky I was.
“I remember him walking across the turf and then I put him on my shoulders and carried him back to the side. Please pass on my best wishes to the family. These things stay in your mind forever. He was a great little chap.”