New health update for Newyankee.

[the vicar]

True, I am only a guest now.. mileend81@gmail.com will find me, my mail address is well known so no probs

hi mick my first name is dave i used to be a hooker and winger

[idler]

when you were a hooker did you wear suspenders?

[the vicar]

when you were a hooker did you wear suspenders?

yes do you want to borrow them, they might suite you

[idler]

As long as they are size 8 Dave. 💋

[ballysbackin]

True, I am only a guest now.. mileend81@gmail.com will find me, my mail address is well known so no probs

You should still be able to receive pm's under your old user name.

Thank you Martin

[ballysbackin]

Vicar...try bally1950 for PM

[ballysbackin]

Vicar.. Your wife initial "S" ? if so got you

[the vicar]

size 12 mate

[ballysbackin]

Last night I spoke to Donna about the current position. Derek is not seeing any visitors and is unable to stay aware too long and even Donna is sent packing, which is not Derek but clearly the medication that is being given, I should point out now that Derek is no longer being treated for the Cancer which has spread, he is being kept comfortable and pain free but sadly that means sleep so he cannot feel the pain. (Many of us who have looked after loved ones with this horrible disease will know what I am saying).

He has accessed this thread but I do not know how and he is very well aware of your good wishes and is happy at your concern, Donna too is very grateful, although she has not seen the comments.

This Thursday or Friday a decision will possibly be made to move Derek to a Rehab Centre (Similar to Care Facility )But not a Hospice this must be understood as it has caused concern for the family because of gossip. There is no possibility of that.... and that suggestion is against Derek and Donna's wishes, it will not happen. Derek will receive all the medical care he needs at the facility because Donna does not have the knowledge or expertise to give him the 24 hour care he so badly needs.

As stated Derek is no longer being given medication for his condition and so the hospital have to move him to another facility that can still dispense his pain relief and attend his needs. Donna is older than Derek and would not be able to man handle him if he fell or similar, again a major concern. I am to now speak to Donna on Friday evening to see what has happened. Derek is 

[the vicar]

Vicar.. Your wife initial "S" ? if so got you

you have got it mick

[Wild Rover]

"S" and "L" if memory serves me well.

[ballysbackin]

Vicar.. Your wife initial "S" ? if so got you

you have got it mick

I was hedging my bets, I just could not remember who did Police Rugby First Aid. Hope all going well and hope your old bones do not hurt as much as mine. ha ha

[ZiggerZagger]

Thanks for update on Yankee. Thoughts n prayers mate. 

[RoversAlias]

Yes thanks again Bally, I'm glad Derek has been able to know we're all thinking of him.

[the vicar]

Vicar.. Your wife initial "S" ? if so got you

you have got it mick

I was hedging my bets, I just could not remember who did Police Rugby First Aid. Hope all going well and hope your old bones do not hurt as much as mine. ha ha

they do mick as we are old gits now

[the vicar]

Mick I feel I should know Derek, I seem to know the name but can't put a face to the name though but I hope he gets through this dreadful thing and we see him at one of our games

[ballysbackin]

Mick I feel I should know Derek, I seem to know the name but can't put a face to the name though but I hope he gets through this dreadful thing and we see him at one of our games

You do know him, he was Commercial Manager at The Dons when we took kids to America and played at Wembley. 6'1" ish balding chap, very friendly with all involved with the Kids Rugby

[RobTheRover]

Thanks again for the update,  Mick. Sounds a dire situation for our fellow Rover,  Derek. I hope he doesn't suffer too much discomfort and the lads in red and white continue to give him something to perk his spirits up.

[ctay]

I echo the sentiments and thank Bally for the updates on a fellow Rover.

Derek, we are all rovers till we die. I hope you fight for as long as you feel you want to.

It is a true family isn't it, we bicker we fall out but we care about our own.

[PDX_Rover]

Puts thing into perspective doesn't it. Derek's a great bloke.

[Sammy Chung was King]

Whoever the patron saint of the rovers is, come on help him out. I don't know him but on here he seems a bloke with a lot of knowledge, and a good bloke.
I'm hoping that he beats this for himself, his family and all of us he is one of our clan. Come on Derek

[les@donr]

We are all with you Derek in Rovers spirit.

[ballysbackin]

Message from Donna whilst I was on way home from game, left on voice mail "Derek in Hospice" He has deteriorated rapidly - 3 Days at a push, she was at hospice so will speak later, I wondered why I have not been able to get hold of her all Thurs and Fri.

[the vicar]

"S" and "L" if memory serves me well.

you have a good memory mate dont you

[the vicar]

that is shit news mick it saddens me and todays score pales in to insignificance, tell Donna to stay strong ok mate

[The Red Baron]

Am very sorry to hear that. Thinking of Derek on what has been a very good day to be a Rovers fan. 

[drfchound]

Very sad news about NY.

[RoversAlias]

Awful news, thanks again for the updates Bally.

I hope that somehow, someway Derek can find out that we won 4-1 today. Any small positive.

[Alickismyhero]

That's bad news Bally.

There's not a lot I can say that's not already been said except this season

IS                   THE "DEREK BLACKHAM SEASON"

[idler]

We could  ask the club to make a tannoy announcement as a mark of respect.