Stephen Darby played 194 times for Bradford he retired in September 2018 at 29 after being diagnosed with MND, he is also married to England captain Steph Houghton
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
It wasn't even promoted heavily locally. I know because I live 3 miles from the ground and knew f all about it until I saw this. A quick chat with a Bradford based plastic scouser says it sold out in hours.
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
Really.
What?
It sold out. It's for a good cause. You want them to do something else. Really.
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
Really.
What?
It sold out. It's for a good cause. You want them to do something else. Really.
Bit of a harsh response. Think you've misinterpreted the sentiment of FA's post.
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
Really.
What?
It sold out. It's for a good cause. You want them to do something else. Really.
Bit of a harsh response. Think you've misinterpreted the sentiment of FA's post.
Stephen Darby picked Liverpool because he is from Liverpool and played for them until he was 24(mainly out on loan) but get what @ForeverAddickted is saying with Rangers and Ricksen
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
Really.
What?
It sold out. It's for a good cause. You want them to do something else. Really.
Bit of a harsh response. Think you've misinterpreted the sentiment of FA's post.
Stephen Darby picked Liverpool because he is from Liverpool and played for them until he was 24(mainly out on loan) but get what @ForeverAddickted is saying with Rangers and Ricksen
It might have been considered but Bradford might not have wanted thousands of drunken jocks in town.
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
Really.
What?
It sold out. It's for a good cause. You want them to do something else. Really.
Bit of a harsh response. Think you've misinterpreted the sentiment of FA's post.
What's our highest gate for a friendly? I think Colin Walsh's testimonial against Spurs and John Robinson's against Porto both broke 10k, maybe Curbs' testimonial against Hearts as well, don't recall ever getting anywhere near 15k or 20k though.
I know its the draw of having the European Champions coming to town but seeing its in aid of MND its a small shame its not against Rangers what with ex-Gers; Fernando Ricksen in the later stage of the illness
Really.
What?
It sold out. It's for a good cause. You want them to do something else. Really.
Oh do one!!... As I said just above my original post; MND is a disease EXTREMELY close to me
I've lost a family member with it and will lose a friend my age (36) with it
Do you seriously think that my post is going to be without any thought what so ever!!!
What's our highest gate for a friendly? I think Colin Walsh's testimonial against Spurs and John Robinson's against Porto both broke 10k, maybe Curbs' testimonial against Hearts as well, don't recall ever getting anywhere near 15k or 20k though.
Stephen Darby picked Liverpool because he is from Liverpool and played for them until he was 24(mainly out on loan) but get what @ForeverAddickted is saying with Rangers and Ricksen
And lets face it the current European Champions are a massive draw. How many "neutrals" would go to a match against Rangers? For that matter how many Rangers fans would go to a match against Bradford!
Stephen Darby picked Liverpool because he is from Liverpool and played for them until he was 24(mainly out on loan) but get what @ForeverAddickted is saying with Rangers and Ricksen
And lets face it the current European Champions are a massive draw. How many "neutrals" would go to a match against Rangers? For that matter how many Rangers fans would go to a match against Bradford!
I think you'd maybe get a sell out if advertised better... As @Cafc43v3r says, its a bit crazy that barely anyone locally knows about it
By having Rangers down it would have been a chance to support two MND foundations, this one of Darby and the one that Ricksen has setup
i.e. 5,000 turned out @ Fleetwood for a Rangers Legends v Fleetwood game in March 2017
What's our highest gate for a friendly? I think Colin Walsh's testimonial against Spurs and John Robinson's against Porto both broke 10k, maybe Curbs' testimonial against Hearts as well, don't recall ever getting anywhere near 15k or 20k though.
If I recall rightly, Keith Peacock had 16k for his and it was the biggest crowd that season. Who’s a got a year book with all the stats that they can check ?
It wasn't even promoted heavily locally. I know because I live 3 miles from the ground and knew f all about it until I saw this. A quick chat with a Bradford based plastic scouser says it sold out in hours.
What's our highest gate for a friendly? I think Colin Walsh's testimonial against Spurs and John Robinson's against Porto both broke 10k, maybe Curbs' testimonial against Hearts as well, don't recall ever getting anywhere near 15k or 20k though.
Mendonca got a few
Then very stupidly blew all the money in the bookies.....silly lad Clive.
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Together they created the DarbyRimmer MND foundation
Not surprised it sold out really as Bradford are well supported anyway.
Not sure how strong a team Liverpool will field though, in normal circumstances they'd send their reserves to a match against a 4th division side
Well done Bradford!!
Really.
I've lost a family member with it and will lose a friend my age (36) with it
Do you seriously think that my post is going to be without any thought what so ever!!!
By having Rangers down it would have been a chance to support two MND foundations, this one of Darby and the one that Ricksen has setup
i.e. 5,000 turned out @ Fleetwood for a Rangers Legends v Fleetwood game in March 2017