@AFCLiverpool
Stadium P.A. Announcer and First Honorary Life Member. Survived Hillsborough and Beat Cancer. Love my Wife, Sons and Granddaughter. YNWA. JFT97
Started watching Liverpool F.C. when I was 10 when we were in Div 2. Shanks said we would rule the World one day. Well I'm 68 now and Bill was right - tonight we're World Club Champions and I can't help thinking of Shanks, Bob, Joe and Ronnie in their Boot Room up there! YNWA!
Saw Liverpool win our 1st F.A. Cup aged 13 in 1965 and today at 70 see them win no 8. Same feelings, made myself ill and physically sick with excitement! Been put to bed and told I can't watch MOTD (as if Ha Ha). What a day, Club and time to be alive, Just!! YNWA!
Well Good Morning all. Woken up to a polite "warning" that I should be careful what I say on twitter about PGMOL due to my involvement in the game! DON'T EVER TRY TO KEEP ME QUIET, I'LL SAY WHAT I WANT WHEN I WANT! Off to the golf now, but I'll be back!!
Delighted to confirm that my Cancer Treatment is now complete and I'm now on Three Month Reviews. Seems I've Won!!! I want to Thank all my Social Media friends and all The Football Family for all your support throughout my fight! Could not have done it without you all.
#thankyou
I've been told I cannot publish my Hillsborough Statement as it's a piece of evidence! I politely told the Gentleman from Court that as there's "no case to answer" and case closed my statement once again belongs to me! I seem to have caused some anxiety within the court system!!
Liverpool should demand an explanation and a full enquiry over that game! It was a disgrace to the game and something is very wrong with the game! mr hooper should be dragged in front of the camera's to explain himself.
So after a wonderful weekend with Family and Friends I can now say it:-
I HAVE BEATEN OESOPHAGUS CANCER.
Five yrs ago today they removed the tumour and saved my life. Forever grateful and in debt to our wonderful NHS and Liverpool Royal Hospital. I Never Walked Alone!
I had the most important phone call of my life today with my Surgeon who performed my Cancer surgery in 2018. He told me that I had Beaten my Stage 4 Oesophagus Cancer now that I'm 5 yrs post surgery. Only 1% chance of it returning! I'm tired, emotional but so grateful ...1/2
32 yrs a go today I set off to Sheffield for the FA Cup Semi-Final on a beautiful day like today. I returned Home changed forever! The things I saw and what we had to do haunt me forever! God Bless Them All. The fight for Justice continues and will never end! JFT96 YNWA!
Well time is here for me to take a rest from Twitter for a while as I'm of to Hospital for my Cancer surgery. Operation is on Monday and I remain determined to beat this illness! Thank You for all your support/ encouragement and I take this with me I'll be back Twittering asap!
The things we saw, the things we had to do, the 35 years that followed are always with me! It changed me forever and I'll never forgive those responsible. God bless the 97, their families, my fellow survivors and our great City. We Never Walk Alone! ❤️💔❤️
#JFT97
A day just like today! Sunshine, excitement and hope! I was the driver and we set off to what would become the worst day of our lives. Mike, Steve and Paul have all past away now so thinking of them too today. 34 yrs wow! Thinking of The Families and Survivors as always. JFT97! X
I'm back home from Hospital after 10 days and have had my Tumour removed. I don't always agree with Sir Alex but today 100% agree about my amazing Team of Doctors ,Nurses and Support that has brought me home! Truly amazed at my surgery and now I continue recovery.
#thankyou
Non-League Football will never be the same after todays decision. Clubs will fold, Volunteers and Supporters will question their time and effort' and any good will for the
@FA
has gone. I still think legal action is the next step' and next season will be a farce!
#ShameontheFA
Six yrs ago today I was told I had Oesophagul and Lymph Node Cancer. Fortunately after treatment and surgery I made a complete recovery. If you are fighting a similar battle please take heart and trust our wonderful NHS! "Have Hope in Your Heart, You'll Never Walk Alone". ❤️NHS❤️
Won't be Twittering much this week! As I suspected It's all about Hillsborough. Can't deal with it so better off away this week. To all my fellow survivors who are struggling please make sure talk it through with loved one's, take care!!
#JFT97
I really have no words that describe my thoughts on today's decision by the Court. All of us who were there know exactly were the blame lies! As a survivor I have my statement that has five changes made to it - so it conforms to the Police Story. I intend to publish it - and soon
Goodbye 2023, the only good thing about it was a phone call from my Consultant in July to say I had now beaten Cancer and once again my life changed in a moment. Relief, delight and tears in equal measure. Living every day to the full and wishing you all The Very Best for 2024 👍
Sad day today! My little best mate Teddy made his last visit to the Vet. 15 yrs old and never left my side, but his time was up and now he's at peace without pain and running around up in the Sky with Lass and Bertie! I'll miss you so much! Thank You! RIP Teddy Bx
Thank you for the support Twitter friends! I'm seeking Legal advice about publishing and if I can get everyone to do the same we'll have a book to tell the "Survivors Stories". I have a title :-"The British Judicial System - A Complete and Utter Stranger to The Truth".
#JFT96YNWA
Howard Webb you are a joke! Just as if nothing happened other than a "mistake". No passion, no apology and Michael Owen just giving him an easy ride on the whole thing! What about the consequences? End of story lets move on!! Joke - resign!!!
Second Chemotherapy session starts tomorrow. So my fightback continues as unpleasant as it is it gives me my chance to fight back so I'll take it! Some of my fear has gone having been through it once and I'm ready. Steroids taken and should have early night but I'm bouncing! Ha!
Thank You Twitter for helping me through my 32nd Hillsborough Day. So many kind words of support and a chance meeting with Jugen Klopp, Jordan Henderson and the wonderful Margaret Aspinall will help me once again move forward. God Bless you All! YNWA!
Spent a few hours at Anfield today just sitting at the memorial. Feel a little better having spoken to some of the Family members and other supporters. Together we are strong and we will continue to fight and remember them! God Bless Them All!! JFT96 YNWA!
I was there!
I saw what happened!
I know who's responsible!
I will have my say in court in April!
It is not over!
But for now all my Love to the Families, Survivors and our City!
No more Twitter tonight!
JFT96 VFT96
#Allweneedislove
2 years ago today they found a Tumour in my Oesophagus. Our N.H.S. picked me up gave me the confidence to Fight it and over the next 18 mths treated me, removed the Tumour and brought me back to Health. I am forever in your debt. Thank You - God Bless Our N.H.S.
#MiraclesDaily
Clearly as a Royalist from Liverpool, Twitter is not the place for me today. As a child of the 1950's taught to honour the Queen daily in school or Boy Scouts I've always been grateful to live in a Country where you can openly share your beliefs! Have a great day.
#GodSaveTheKing
Thank you all once again for all the messages and support. Couldn't face putting a picture up yesterday, but here he is, my little Ted now running a mock up in heaven with all his mates!!
Tears in my eyes as I hear of the passing of my favourite Footballer of all time. Ian St John epitomised everything that Shank's Liverpool was all about. Skill, ability together with an indomitable desire to please the fans, made him a hero to many Reds Fans. Thank You RIP Saint.
😂😂😂😂😂 Real Madrid lose 2-1 at Home to Girona - love it!! Ramos is sent off for the 25th time YES 25 for Madrid and the 42nd time in his Career. Yet still the "Crooks" of European Football revere him as a legend. He's just a thug who should be thrown out of Football!!
The
@FA
have underestimated the force of feeling in Steps 3-7 of Non-League. They think this level is run by amateurs as a hoppy! The conversations and actions underway both legally and organisationally will mean a huge split in Non-League. It's about the Clubs not the F.A.
@BrianDurand56
They're obviously worried Brian. Could be an interesting few days all round. But if they come after me I'll be waiting for them. Bring it on!! YNWA!
Reminds me so much of when Shanks walked in front of the Kop on Trophy parade days. The crowd adoration is exactly the same!! Never thought I'd see the like again - I was wrong! I was 14 then, I'm 70 now - How lucky am I. YNWA!
Well there we go "Happy Birthday to me" from the Reds. Five times Liverpool have played on my Birthday, won them all. Thank You Lads! Europe put away until next year effectively, now for the "Bread and Butter" games in the League! YNWA!
Watching the Graeme Souness programme on Viaplay. What a player, THE BEST Midfielder of his generation without a doubt! Had it all, quite Brilliant!! YNWA!
@neilahendry
Neil I'm so happy for you both! She is a beautiful lady who has "Won her Battle". I start my final four sessions of precautionary Chemo on Monday following successful surgery to remove my Tumour. So I hope to join her in the "Winners Circle" soon!! Love to you both!! YNWA!
Early night for me after a very difficult day. Member of my extended family passed away, but got back from Anfield in time to spend some time with him before he passed. RIP Alan. Goodnight all!!
Well back from Hospital, and now been given my 12 month clear by my Consultancy team after a couple of worrying weeks of scans and tests. Thanks as always to The Royal and our wonderful NHS. So as they say "I'm going to live to the full". After all that;s what it;s for!!!
@piersmorgan
@GMB
Ha Ha Ha!! I wonder why that could be? Just face it "THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU, BECAUSE THEY WONT GET THE CHANCE TO REPLY". Just my opinion - might be wrong! Good Luck.
Feeling so bad tonight following the tweets from
@charlhennessy1
and
@loubjft96
what pain and despair comes out of their until now silenced evidence! Wishing them and all The families and fellow survivors strength, Love and Respect. We are all still in this together. Take Care x
It's my 70th Birthday today. Thanks to everyone who got me here, through the good and bad days. Just so sad that Ray Kennedy who was born in the same year 1951 has passed away today Wonderful footballer and a gentleman. RIP Ray!!
Wonderful News that I have waited nearly 30 years to hear! It comes at a time when I'm fighting serious illness but it has lifted my heart and will sustain my spirit in my fight for recovery. Justice and Accountability are closer than ever today!! JFT96 VFT96! God Bless Them YNWA
BREAKING Hillsborough: Judge Sir Peter Openshaw has lifted the "stay," the bar, on prosecuting ex South Yorkshire police Ch Supt David Duckenfield; he will now be tried for 95 counts of manslaughter.
After weeks of Tests, Scans, Camera's and an Operation I'm about to start treatment for my Cancer. Two mths of Chemo and then an Operation to remove the Tumor followed by more Chemo! I'm now starting to fight this and I will beat it! Thank you all for you're support!
#Humbled
Thank you to all the staff at The Linda McCartney Centre in the Royal Liverpool Hospital for looking after me today for my post Cancer Review 14 months after my treatment/surgery. All's well and I am once more in your debt! You are all so special - God Bless our NHS.
#Miracles
Special thoughts tonight are with
@KevinSinfield
. If ever the phrase "A friend in need is a friend indeed" meant anything to me, the friendship between Rob and Kevin surely defined it. You could do no more and my thoughts are with you and your family as well tonight! YNWA
To those guilty of the Unlawful Killing of 97 Liverpool Supporters, and you know who you are! You've avoided judgement to date. Every night you put your head on the pillow is a day nearer to your Judgement day. You like me are old men now but you should be afraid! Tick Toc! JFT97
OMG Tears rolling down my face watching this again! This was my time! Football as it was and should be! Not this pale shadow of a game we have now! What a player Sir Roger was! What a team we had! Such Happy Days growing up in the 60's with Shanks and LFC, YNWA!
Feeling it again today! Remembering my friend Phil Carey who passed away of COVID19. He was at the Madrid game and two weeks later was ill!! I'll be thinking of him during the game later - and the days we had in Paris in 1981 European Cup Final. Lets win it today for him please!
@DaveOCKOP
@BBCRMsport
The lack of respect from their Manager and the Man City Club are reflected in these comments. Man City are what they are and go about their business in an attitude of resentment! Unliked and untrusted this is their legacy. YNWA!
@scousehawkeye
When we get playing Football again Jess I'd like you to come to AFC Liverpool and sing it as the teams come out. Yes you're that good! Take Care!! YNWA!
@LFC
@Liverbird_LFC
Tears today hearing this news! Played with and against David for Liverpool schoolboys at both Football and Cricket. Always knew he'd make his living as a professional sportsman. A great fast bowler could have played County Cricket. So sad!! RIP my Friend.
Three years ago today I had Oesophagul Cancer surgery to remove my tumour. Huge thanks to all at The Royal, Whiston and St Helens Hospitals who saved my life. I can never repay my debt to you for the miracles you perform daily ! God Bless Our NHS who still support me today! ❤️❤️
I wonder which Clubs are going to suffer at the hands of
@FA_PGMOL
this weekend? Been reading about Referees in Europe and Sth America who have "Taken the envelope" and wonder if it could have happened on our "Green and pleasant land". Pause and think of possible examples! 🤦♂️🤦♂️
2/2
28/1/2022 - Had my Cancer review and they're happy with me. Things looking positive and we move on to year 4 of recovery. Thanks to the Upper G.I. Team at the Royal, Liverpool and our wonderful NHS without whom I wouldn't be here. Please get checked asap! It can be beaten!!!
RIP Rob Burrow. Rest well Sir! You fought it well but now it's time to rest. God bless your family a guiding light to us all. Simply the best RL player I've ever seen. Your spirit will live on and be an inspiration to many. RIP Sir!
As always Hillsborough on my mind again today! Spent the afternoon at Sefton CC reminiscing back 50 yrs when I played for them! Great Club and ground. Really helped my "Troubled Mind" reminded me how lucky I am to live the life I do!! Ted (the dog) enjoyed it too! YNWA JRT96
@HillsboroughSu1
Went up to Anfield today and sat alone by the memorial and all the emotions you mention went through my mind! As always tears, anger and frustration came out! Went and had a cuppa in the Club shop and a delightful young lady served me with a smile and kind words and I was back! X
I've said this before - but never has it more appropriate! Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all your Messages of Support tonight. Over 300 and counting. Thanks again to all of you - how can I fail with all your support behind me! "I'm Truly Not Walking Alone".
#humbled
5 years ago today 17/2/2018 at 10.30 a.m. I was told I had a Tumour in my Oesophagus/Stomach. My world changed forever that day, but with help and support from our wonderful NHS my Treatment, Surgery and Recovery is almost complete! To everyone who helped me through THANK YOU XX!
Apparently the PGMOL are making a statement shortly. Hopefully agreeing to the game being re-played. SKY laughing and joking with Spurs and patting them on the back. Ask the questions that need answers for God sake! Do your job!!!
2/2.. to all my family, friends and colleagues both work and wonderful twitter friends who helped and supported me through treatment and recovery. But most of all my heartfelt thanks to The Royal Liverpool Upper GI team who saved my life. God Bless you All - God Bless The NHS x
Just a big thank you to the Lads and Girls who helped check me out last night as I had a fall on the pavement outside Marine F.C. last night. No broken bones just cuts, bruises and a bit shaken! I hadn't had a drink either!! Thank You Again!
#COTNLR
@Carl_M79
That's because the VAR Ref wasn't in the room at the time of the "Goal". Liverpool know this and is part of the reason for the request of tapes etc. This has a long way to go yet and will blow the system to bits!!!
@TimesSport
Ha Ha Ha!!!! Keep saying it all you like. This Liverpool Premier League will be the greatest of them all. Total dominance, every team beaten and 25 points clear! If you don't rate it - no problem - we do! Perhaps next seasons will be better for you!
#AsterixFool
@Ollie_Bayliss
@NonLeagueCrowd
I actually think this decision opens the door to a Legal Challenge Ollie! The F.A. can't have it both ways! If the season didn't happen i.e. Null and Void, the same must apply to the Admin side ! Spoke to a Solicitor friend who said the decision would fail in Court.
#LedByFools
My final thought on this emotional day!Twitter gets a bad rap at times, but it got me through my bad times with thousands of kind people urging me through my treatments and recovery! Once again THANK YOU to you all! Good Night!!
@BBCSport
This man is a Liar and has been for years. Why would anyone believe anything he says> Except the F.A. of course who believed every word he (or Alex Ferguson) said. Even though the evidence proved he was a liar!!!!
17/2/2018 - They found a Tumour in my Oesophagus. Turned out to be Stage 4 Cancer. The most frightening time of my life. 16/7/2018 - Successful 7 hr operation to remove the tumour. More Chemo followed and the recovery continued. Fought with everything I had......... 1/2
My Grandad Mr Robson Roberts then Vice-Chairman of LFC collapsed and Died in the Directors Box at this game. He can be seen in the photo boarding the plane to the game. I was 8 and he bought me my first Football Book that Xmas which I still have. Always remembered. RIP.
THE SHANKLY ERA . (ON THIS DAY 64 YEARS AGO 13/02/1960) . Second Division . Plymouth Argyle 1 Liverpool 1 . Leading Thanks To a Dave Hickson Goal on 32 Minutes, The Reds We’re Pegged Back When Wilf Carter Equalised on 42 Minutes To Give Plymouth Argyle a 1-1 Draw At Home Park .
12 months today I had surgery that saved my life from Oesophacal Cancer. Tumour removed I'm now in recovery and in Hospital tomorrow for checks etc. Once again huge thanks to our wonderful NHS for their care and support. I owe you everything and fund raising starts this month!
The Ref was jailed years later for taking bribes! Remember Shanks talking about how he wanted to hit him! Tommy Smith kicked him as they went off at the end of the game! Disgrace indeed! YNWA!
On this day in 1965, Liverpool lost 3-0 to Internazionale in Milan and failed to qualify to the European Cup final, losing 4-3 on aggregate...
A disgrace, no other words for this.
So today as always on 15/4 I went to Anfield to contemplate and remember! Today I met Jurgen in the memorial garden. Just a smile, good morning and thank you for coming and a nod. Lifted my heart on such a sad day, I love my Club and my City! Together we remember and we all YNWA!
🤝 A huge thank you to the
@MarineAFC
fans who brought a loaf of donations for the 'Fans feeding families' collection we held today - simply brilliant generosity 🙏
It's my 68th Birthday Tomorrow my first one post Cancer (so I'm +1 really) and I'm starting the weekend with a Steve McMahon Sportsman's dinner at Marine with some of my
@AFCLiverpool
friends and colleagues. Tomorrow AFC play away at Garstang a new Club and ground score for me!!!
Wonderful Player and a great Man! Everything that LFC stands for! We will never see another "Cally" for sure! Met him a number of times and is just a Gentleman with time for everyone!! YNWA!
2022/2023.
MANCHEATER C£TY Financial *Cheats*
Will win a Treble of Titles in England/Europe
However it will not be acknowledged outside of Manchester until the verdict and punishments are announced of the 115* charges. It means nothing at all.
With The Isle of Man FC withdrawing from the F.A.Vase on political reasons and inability to host or travel off the Island. Will the F.A. now remove them from the NWCFL were they placed them against the League's advice and place South Liverpool FC in their rightful place?
@Randallskeptic
@1977Maverickk
People saying I'm wrong saying it's a political decision! Home of the free my backside! Freedom of speech is a Human Right!!
@htafcdotcom
Just love this!!! Huddersfield Town are all Liverpool fans 2 nd team!! Have been mine since they gave us Bill Shankly. Come on you Terriers !!!!! YNWA!
First apology letter of the weekend goes too.....WBA! Ref unsighted, 20yrds behind play so guesses and gives B'ham a penalty. Absolute joke. Here we go again, the weekend's here and the talk is Referees not Football.
#IGiveUpAgain
Two years today since the nine hour surgery to remove the oesophical tumour that saved my life! The NHS were Magnificent in there care for me and my subsequent recovery. I'm blessed and continually gratful on this my 2nd "New Birthday". God Bless Our NHS and The Royal Liverpool!
So Dermot Gallagher agrees with me. As soon as Silva gains an advantage with a hand ball it's free kick to Liverpool. TAA's hand ball becomes irrelevant. Having played on City just didn't defend it well enough!
RIP Jack Charlton. A lovely Man who made me laugh at a Sportsman dinner back in 2003 at Burnley. So understated for a man who achieved the ultimate in his career! Shanks wanted him at Liverpool but couldn't agree a fee! Sad Day indeed!
Calling all Liverpool fans - Its National Non-League Day on Saturday so please come down to Marine and watch The Non-League Reds, we'd love to see you and have a big crowd. You'll love it and we'd love to see you all. Footy for £5 Bar open and great footy food from the Cafe. YNWA
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@danwootton
It was your paper that drove her to it!!! More blood on the Daily Liar's hands. Your days are numbered. The whole country will follow Liverpool's lead.
#Shuttheshitedown
Well, less than an hour left of 2018! Thank God for that! Glad to see the back of it and so grateful to our Brilliant NHS at L'pool Royal and St Helens Lilac Centre, for saving my life and getting me to this point in full recovery! Thank You to everyone who supported me! INWA!
@WayneScholes
@NileGardiner
@LFC
Absolutely 100% Wayne! A Tory trying to tell us what we should do! From the most criminal political government ever, who have taken us to war, killed the NHS and broken the law time and again. I look forward to their comeuppance at the general election. YNWA!