| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday 11:11 - May 3 with 3264 views | Zipster |
Please remove if not allowed.
Unfortunately, we lost our Dad (Val Powell) last week, he has been going to matches for over 60 years, some of you may recognise him from Section 5 of the North Stand Lower where he has been ever-present, he was not shy so if you bump into him then you probably got a conversation from him!
We know it's a big ask given the circumstances on Saturday and supporters will have other things on their minds but any involvement would be much appreciated.
My sister (Louise) and niece (Jasmine) will be in his seat (and next to his seat) for anyone who knew him and wants to say hello.
Mum has received so many messages from his footballing family in the North Stand which has been so wonderful, lets give him the send-off he deserves for his dedication to this amazing club with applause on the 81st minute.
If you have been one of those who have sent messages then thank you very much, it is very much appreciated.
Here are a couple of articles with photos:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck7lvp41n8no
https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24294069.ipswich-town-applause-hopes-late-fan |  | | |  |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:14 - May 3 with 3157 views | bazza |
Hope we do it for him on Saturday .!! And Score a goal On the 81st minute too mate . Up the town.!! |  | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:15 - May 3 with 3143 views | PhilTWTD |
Of course allowed. Sorry for your loss.
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:24 - May 3 with 3040 views | Churchman |
Many condolences for your loss.
It is not a big ask at all. Come what may, in the 81st minute I will be showing your dad the respect he richly deserves. |  | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:40 - May 3 with 2952 views | OldFart71 |
Condolences to you and your family. I used to go to PR and away games with my Dad back in the late fifties early sixties. Time is a healer, but you never forget the happy memories. Seems impossible that 15 years have passed since my Dad passed away. Wish you and your family all the best and may your dear dad rest in peace. Hopefully he will hear the roar from Portman Road at the end of the match. |  | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:40 - May 3 with 2952 views | DJR |
I read the Star article in the paper earlier today and was touched by it. I'll certainly be applauding loudly come the 81st minute. [Post edited 3 May 11:41]
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:46 - May 3 with 2896 views | Woolfenthen |
Heart breaking, so sorry for your loss, I'm sure he will be looking and cheering on from the best seat in the house, RIP |  | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:53 - May 3 with 2854 views | Whos_blue |
That sucks.
Very sorry to hear that. |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 12:13 - May 3 with 2755 views | Glory_Hunter |
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
I hope your dad got to take some pleasure from this season and the direction the club he loved is going in. | | | |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 12:49 - May 3 with 2596 views | backwaywhen |
Once a blue always a blue , sorry for your loss and RIP fellow Blue 💙 | | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 12:56 - May 3 with 2561 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Sorry to read of your loss Zipster.
I have read elsewhere about some applause on the 89th minute too but have no link. Maybe somebody else has? |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 12:57 - May 3 with 2559 views | gainsboroughblue |
Always a blue. I'll be joining in at home and raising a glass. |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 13:30 - May 3 with 2448 views | cressi |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 12:57 - May 3 by gainsboroughblue |
Always a blue. I'll be joining in at home and raising a glass. |
Sorry for your loss I'm sure he will be looking down with Sir Bobby ,Beats
,Mariner and my old chap come on Ipswich | | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 14:13 - May 3 with 2313 views | BiGDonnie |
Sorry for your loss, Zipster. I'll be clapping in the 81st minute.
Here's hoping the boys get it done for your dad. |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 15:04 - May 3 with 2147 views | Kropotkin123 |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:14 - May 3 by bazza |
Hope we do it for him on Saturday .!! And Score a goal On the 81st minute too mate . Up the town.!! |
So long as that is our 6th and not first!! |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 19:29 - May 3 with 1653 views | monkeymagic |
Sorry to read of your loss and let’s hope Town and our fans can give you and your family a special occasion tomorrow. 60 + years as a north stander is quite an achievement, I moved to The Churchmans in may late forties for a quieter experience. Get the sense your Dad was a Town legend, and what a cool name too. | | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 19:36 - May 3 with 1636 views | Swansea_Blue |
Sorry for your loss. Great articles and good to hear the club is going to put a message up on the big screen. I hope he gets a rousing send off on 81 mins. |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 20:48 - May 3 with 1543 views | Pendejo |
Condolences on your loss, it is our faithful duty to honour him. |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 20:49 - May 3 with 1540 views | Bluespeed225 |
So Sorry to hear this at what would hopefully have been a very special moment in his long football memory. He, along with another gentleman , 89 , who also passed away this week, will be celebrated in those minutes, so let yourself go, hopefully smile, because I’m sure the team will have done them proud, and those gents will be smiling. Once a Blue.. | | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 00:08 - May 4 with 1340 views | Ohiotractorboy |
Sorry to hear about your Dad |  | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 09:04 - May 4 with 1150 views | WeWereZombies |
Condolences, I heard I had lost a cousin (also 81 years of age) three hours before the Coventry game. Football can temporarily take our mind off bereavement but the weight on us remains, stay strong for those left. |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 10:19 - May 4 with 1075 views | MJallday |
Sorry for your loss
Let’s hope he will be looking down on today with a smile on his face |  |
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| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 10:57 - May 4 with 1042 views | Zipster |
Thank you all for the messages, my niece has got a lovely piece in the program today and thank you to all those in advance who are taking part in the applause, it's now over to town to bring it home! | | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 11:55 - May 4 with 969 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
I hope that the day is all that you as a family wish it to be. | | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 14:43 - May 4 with 836 views | Eireannach_gorm |
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dÃlis.
That would have brought a smile to his face. |  | | |
| Goodbye to Dad on Saturday on 14:51 - May 4 with 809 views | Nutkins_Return |
So sorry for your loss!! That one's for your Dad!
Love to you and your family. | | | |
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