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Jermain Defoe OBE

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  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,640
    1StevieG said:

    Someone gives up their spare time to make a young boys remaining months/years a bit more comfortable is still mocked? Probably does a lot more charity work than we know so respect to him for that. Are folks still bearing a grudge because he left us?

    I don't think anyone is mocking him for what he did but some are a bit surprised at the award of a OBE for it.
    The bearing of a grudge because he left us very young is ridiculous.
  • agim
    agim Posts: 1,135
    In my opinion he made little Bradley's last year or so on earth the happiest time of his life because he was hanging out with his idol, mascot etc. For me that's priceless let alone receiving a OBE.
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    1StevieG said:

    Someone gives up their spare time to make a young boys remaining months/years a bit more comfortable is still mocked? Probably does a lot more charity work than we know so respect to him for that. Are folks still bearing a grudge because he left us?

    1StevieG said:

    Someone gives up their spare time to make a young boys remaining months/years a bit more comfortable is still mocked? Probably does a lot more charity work than we know so respect to him for that. Are folks still bearing a grudge because he left us?

    Yes.
    And quite rightly so.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    I think Scot Parker gave Charlton fans far more of a kick in the bollocks that JD did, and he don't seem to get as much grief. Unless ive missed it....
  • The_Organiser
    The_Organiser Posts: 3,999
    Dubious award.

    What Defoe did for Bradley shows he’s compassionate, caring and a good person and no one would argue with that.

    However he’s got the time and money that most don’t have, to enable him to offer that level of care.

    Besides there are thousands of people around the country doing that in their jobs, on poor wages, working extra time for no extra reward.

    OBE? Not for me.

    But then all of these awards have long been devalued the way they are given out so it’s not a moan at Defoe, but at the process for these awards.

    If Defoe was not a famous footballer he would not be getting the award.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    I don't like awards, but Jermain Defoe was fantastic with Bradley and became friends with him and his parents and gave up his time to bring some joy to the boy's short life.

    Don't mix up the insular world of football and what a 15 year old academy player does compared to a 30 plus mature man in the harsh realities of real life and death.
  • Riviera
    Riviera Posts: 8,167
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    I think Scot Parker gave Charlton fans far more of a kick in the bollocks that JD did, and he don't seem to get as much grief. Unless ive missed it....

    He gets loads still and unjustly in my opinion.
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    I think Scot Parker gave Charlton fans far more of a kick in the bollocks that JD did, and he don't seem to get as much grief. Unless ive missed it....

    Do you mean Sir Scott Parker?
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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,588
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  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,240
    nth london addick said:

    See the fella in a total new light what pleasure he gave to that gorgeous beaming ray of light Bradley I wouldn’t care if he was made sir Jermaine Defoe

    For the last months of that kids days Defoe comforted and ensured that his days were as happy as they could be

    That is being just a good human and something everyone could learn a bit from

    I absolutely agree
  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,548
    Judas
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,000
    cafcsinger said:

    Judas

    That's Judas, OBE, to you.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,344
    edited November 2018
    cafcsinger said:

    Judas

    Does it matter.

    Whatever we think of him as a player it doesnt matter
    Jermain was amazing and such an inspiration, the things he did for Bradley, he took time out of his own life to make Bradley as happy as he could be towards the end of his life.

    He has earned so much respect for what he did.

    And lets be honest when kids are involved does football even matter
  • superclive
    superclive Posts: 1,809
    totally. I used to give him some stick when he came to the valley. but that's a but of fun. all credit to him he's a credit to himself and clearly a great lad. proud he's an x addick
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,970
    Well deserved
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    He's one of our own.
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,824
    He’s become a good guy; fair play to him
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,474
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    I think Scot Parker gave Charlton fans far more of a kick in the bollocks that JD did, and he don't seem to get as much grief. Unless ive missed it....

    Yes......you missed it.
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    Still hate him
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  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,030
    Well done to him
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,474
    Just to say that when we look back on our lives we will most likely cringe with embarrassment and disbelief at some of the stupid and poor decisions we made, especially in our youth.
    People can and do change quite dramatically as they get older and in most cases for the best.
    Incidentally, I believe his larger than life domineering mother had a huge say in his move to Wet Spam.
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    I still think it's disgusting that Defoe got an OBE despite walking out on us, yet Toby Stevenson scored a hat trick on his debut in an 8 (eight)-0 victory and didn't get as much as a mention from her majesty.

    Let's hope HRH recitfies her omission during her Christmas address to the commonwealth
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,442
    To join Rangers on an 18 month loan from Bournemouth.
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/jermain-defoe-to-make-rangers-13808645
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    Still a tw@t.
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,068
    clive said:

    To join Rangers on an 18 month loan from Bournemouth.
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/jermain-defoe-to-make-rangers-13808645

    Could make things very awkward on the username front if he prevents 8 in a row.
  • Daggs
    Daggs Posts: 1,344
    I loved what he did for little Bradley. He has my total admiration for the light he put in to that lad's fading life.
    Was it worth an OBE? Well if it was there are thousands of unsung people doing exactly the same sadly, who also deserve recognition. But won't get it.

    I didn't like the way he left CAFC, but I put the blame for that, more on to 'Arry boy than Defoe.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,804
    smudge7946 said:

    Still a tw@t.

    Good to see some long awaited self awareness :neutral:
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,020
    ricky_otto said:

    Arry Addick said:

    What he did with young Bradley was superb.

    However, does that really warrant an OBE? Doesn't feel right to me.

    Agreed. But then again, I think that honours are handed out too freely anyway.
    Surprised you never got one for your lol count.
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,409
    On 100K a week at Cherries - no wonder they want rid.

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