| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech 21:48 - Dec 30 with 2915 views | Pendejo |
I have just been advised by Met Police that our fellow town fan, Martin Czech aka Pimball Wizard was discovered deceased after I had asked for a Welfare Check to be carried out. The coroner to determine cause of death.
For many of our "Glory Years" 2010 - 2020 Martin was a season ticket holder home (Block Y, in what will always be The Pioneer Stand to me) & away.
He continued to be a ST holder to the end of 24/25 season, however, increasingly poor ill health meant he could no longer handle the travel from Staines, Surrey to PR.
He had something which affected his balance that would make him appear drunk when all he'd drunk was water, though for many years we used to joke about who was going to be his carer as he liked a good drink, think Spoons breakfast washed down with 1664.
I first met him after posting on here offering a lift to FA Cup game at Southampton in 2010 when he'd just retired from BA and over the years travelled all over the EFL with him & the odd European friendly often doing weekenders for long haul away games (Swansea, Blackpool (more than once), Newcastle & Sunderland to name a few)
He was one of the attendees at Kempies funeral being a fellow in RATS - Regular Away Town Supporter
Our 23/24 season saw me use his ST multiple times, to the extent that I almost missed out on Huddersfield because I didn't have the purchases thru my membership (even though he had to declare it when transferring the ticket & paying the extra fee).
Not sure how many games he attended last season as the moving of the press box made getting to his seat more difficult & his ill health certainly got in the way.
Funny thing is, he wasn't a born Ipswich fan, he was Chelsea growing up in Hillingdon, Middlesex (or West London as it's called these days), his parents retired to Hadleigh & when visiting them at weekends would go to PR to take the monotony out of the visits and replacing it with the slow decay that was Marcus Evans' tenure, then not being well enough to truly enjoy the back to back seasons.
He was also a big fan of Derek & Clive, rock music (fav radio station Planet Rock) and stamp collecting. Oh & that surname, bit Eastern European, yep his father escaped Poland and the Nazis, working for RAF during WWII.
I would say raise a glass to him, but it appears alcoholism may have been part of his end.
I work one day a week close to where he lives and would regularly visit him, but as he dived deeper into alcohol he'd ask (sorry, tell) me not to visit.
I've already WhatsApp messaged many that knew him, but there are friends of his out there who are not in my contacts & hey this is a cathartic exercise.
R.I.P. Czechy
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 21:53 - Dec 30 with 2800 views | GlasgowBlue |
So sorry to read this.
R.I.P. Martin (Pimball Wizard) [Post edited 30 Dec 2025 23:17]
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 21:55 - Dec 30 with 2774 views | J2BLUE |
Very sorry to read this.
RIP. |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 21:57 - Dec 30 with 2755 views | IndependentlyBlue |
Always sad to hear of the passing of a Blue. Sounds a great character. Well done for being a good friend. RIP |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 21:59 - Dec 30 with 2735 views | SitfcB |
Ah balls, RIP Martin.
Shared a few train journeys with him amongst others. |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:10 - Dec 30 with 2642 views | PhilTWTD |
Very sorry to hear that, a very long-time poster on here. RIP. |  | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:18 - Dec 30 with 2567 views | backwaywhen |
Fine words for your friend and fellow Blue ….RIP Fella. |  | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:20 - Dec 30 with 2545 views | Illinoisblue |
RIP Blue. 💙 |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:20 - Dec 30 with 2540 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
RIP
Once a blue, always a blue |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:20 - Dec 30 with 2539 views | WestSussexBlue |
RIP Fellow Blue 💙 | | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:23 - Dec 30 with 2508 views | Dubtractor |
RIP Martin.
Not someone I'd met, but remember as a poster on here for a fair while. |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 22:38 - Dec 30 with 2361 views | Plums |
Very sad to hear, may he rest in peace.
Once a Blue, always a Blue. |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 23:48 - Dec 30 with 2178 views | StevieH |
That’s a shame. I loved to spend time with Czechy and he made me laugh a great deal.
I will always remember our trip to Eindhoven for the SBR match and the funny little jokes and messages he would send me.
Silly away days in Blackpool, Watford, Leeds, Hull and various other locations. Meeting up with you and Czechy was very much part of my routine for several seasons when the football was not so good but the banter and friendship was excellent.
I totally lost touch with him in the last few years but have a lot of fond memories. A generous man with a great sense of humour, who I enjoyed being around.
You have been a very loyal and decent friend to him too. When we spoke at Coventry about Czechy on Monday I sensed the worst without really wanting to admit it.
RIP Martin. Thanks for the memories pal x [Post edited 31 Dec 2025 0:03]
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 06:50 - Dec 31 with 1855 views | Keno |
So sad to read this, was certainly a long time poster
Thanks for sharing an£ for all you did for him |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 09:23 - Dec 31 with 1579 views | EdwardStone |
Thank you for these words Mr P.
I shall always remember Martin as a kind hearted, warm and humorous fella
R I P |  | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 10:24 - Dec 31 with 1405 views | Whos_blue |
Very sad to hear.
Didn't know Martin at all but do recognise his forum name.
Thoughts with all that knew him. |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 10:49 - Dec 31 with 1305 views | Churchman |
Thank you for posting this.
RIP Martin. Once a Blue always a Blue |  | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 11:47 - Dec 31 with 1194 views | Mullet |
Really sorry to hear this, remember him well on here.
Condolences to you and those who knew him |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 16:21 - Jan 3 with 813 views | Johnny_Boy |
Very sad news indeed.
Went to many an Away game with him (and yourself) over the years. |  | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 16:35 - Jan 3 with 735 views | Coastalblue |
Sad news and thanks for sharing. I only had the pleasure of knowing Martin for a brief time but it was always an enjoyable journey to and from games, very saddened to learn about his passing. |  |
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| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 16:46 - Jan 3 with 672 views | SouthfieldsBlue |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 16:35 - Jan 3 by Coastalblue |
Sad news and thanks for sharing. I only had the pleasure of knowing Martin for a brief time but it was always an enjoyable journey to and from games, very saddened to learn about his passing. |
Similarly met him through a few lifts to PR with your kind self. Saddened to hear this, as he was a lovely chap to share those journeys with. | | | |
| Pimball Wizard aka Martin Czech on 17:42 - Jan 3 with 520 views | MK1 |
Been to many an away game with you both. Such sad news. Martin was a very funny individual, always trying to see the best of every situation and person. A great loss to our club. Condolences to Family and Friends.
R.I.P Martin |  |
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