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Tributes from the Fans
Mr Andrew Jarvis |
Throughout the history of CFC, there have always been players who have suumed up the spirit of the club - Dave Blakey, Albert Holmes - players who would run through brick walls for the club. Steve is in that category - a man whose obvious honesty and integrity shine through. That is epitomised for me by his behaviour at away games. I live in London so only manage to see the team at Orient, Brentford etc. At the end of the match it was always Steve who made a real effort to come down to the Away end to say thank you. Brilliant - and you could see he meant it. Thank you for that - a gesture which was noticeably lacking last season without his leadership. So thank you Steve - you are a Chesterfield Hero - and you will always be one of my all-time greats of Saltergate.
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Miss Alison Cook |
blathers u av bin our hero 4 so many years. u av bin our saviour, we all love U!!!! We aint gonna get no no.5, like u ever again! your the BIZ. |
Sir Danny Brooks |
Hi blathers
You will be missed greatly at chesterfield as you are an outstanding centre back. we all know you suffered your injurys and we hope that your injurys dont affect your futuer job as a personal trainer. i hope your sons win their football league and i hope that they become great footballers like you.
your sincerly
Danny Brooks
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Miss Shelley Adams |
Im sure that everyone who supported chesterfield and nottingham forest will miss you greatly.i know for sure that me(shelley adams) and my mum(angie adams) will miss you but we will always remember the times that we have watched you play. Finally i would just like to wish you good luck for your coaching and good luck for the future I also hope that your sons football team will win their league for you as a manager i know how hard it is to try and win a league as i play for chesterfield ladies. Good luck for the future.
Shelley Adams
P.S sorry to hear about the injury problems that you've suffered.
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Miss Lesley Frisby |
I would like to thank you for everything youve brought to our club. Your what being a spireite is all about. I hope we continue to see your face around saltergate. And i hope when we move to the new ground we could have the Steve Blatherwick stand! Thanks Again Lesley x x
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Miss Sharon Bull (NSPCC Volunteer) |
Steve,
Just to say all my best wishes and good fortune in your future plans, you truly
deserve all the best!
A true legend at Chesterfield Football Club and a superb
role model for the
beautiful game of football!
A very big thank you for all your support and help with the NSPCC Golf Days, it
would not have happened without all your help!!
Look forward to supporting your testimonial!
Sharon (NSPCC Volunteer)
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Gary Gorman |
You are one of the all time greats and are already being sorely missed.My memories
are of your 'barnstorming'runs from the back under Nicky Law,your fully deserved
Man of the Match awards (there was a time when you seemed to win it every week),
your never-say-die attitude and your weekly acknowledgement of the fans at the end
of the game irrespective of the result. I wish you all the best for the future wherever
that may be. From the reception you got prior to the West Ham game, I'm sure you
know that you will always have a special place in the hearts of all true Spireites.
All the best.
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Gareth Fisher |
Thanks for everything Blathers, you have been a fantastic playing servant to our football club and you will always be well remembered as one of the best players of your generation at CFC. All the best for the future.
Gareth Fisher
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Adele Hall |
Hi Blathers,
Just wanted to wish you all the best for the future.You will be sorely missed mate.
My favourite player of all times & I shed a few tears when you had to retire. It's a
long time since I saw a player with so much passion for the club as you. You were
what Chesterfield Football Club is all about - strength, passion, pride. 110% every
game & although you used to play for a crap 'not famous any more' club, I still
believe that you would bleed blue & white. The fact that you took a pay cut during
the DB era amazes me, I can't imagine many players during that no matter how much
they loved their club, and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Miss you tons mate. You were one of the great ones & you can never be replaced.
Sir Steve Blatherwick, I salute you!
Always keep smiling.
Adele Hall X
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Dave Wager |
Blathers, you are a top man and were always outstanding throughout your time at
Saltergate. The club has still not (& in my humble opinion never will)find a suitable
replacement for you. How do you replace a legend who falls into the same mould as
the other loyal Spireite icon, Dave Blakey. All the very best for whatever direction you
chose for your future career.
Dave Wager (Newarkblue)
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Meltards |
what a waste of talent when you had to "retire" you say you would like to stay in the game in some way what about becoming the next manager of the spireites we need some one like you with all your fire and passion.
Best Regards Steve
Mel
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David Ede |
Legend’ is the word. You are sorely, sorely missed (not least when defending in-swinging corners).
You say “most of all I miss heading the ball! Yes strange, I know, but that feeling of jumping and beating my opponent to “bosh” the ball is something I really miss” – I certainly miss seeing a trademark header slap off your forehead. I also miss those forward runs of yours, not to mention the occasional ‘discussion’ with a fellow centre half – you and Evo always enjoyed a chat after a defensive mix-up.
I sincerely wish you all the best for the future, after your years of loyalty, hard work and determination.
David Ede
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Craig Heeley |
Blathers,
Just thought I would send you a message to say thanks for all your efforts as a Spireites
player over the years. It was such a shame you had to retire prematurely and I feel
that we wouldn't be in the mess we are now if you'd still have been there commanding
the back four!
One of my best memories was the header you scored in the 3-3 draw at Cardiff when
we were on our way to promotion in Division Three - it was one of the most intimidating
atmospheres I've ever experienced as a fan, and that goal will always stick in my head
as it silenced the majority at Ninian Park!
In mine and many other Spireites' eyes you are a true Chesterfield F.C. legend, and I
hope Saltergate is packed to capacity when we play Forest at your tribute game.
Thanks for the memories Blathers,
Craig Heeley
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RogueSaga |
Alright Blathers, just look at the state of things here without you, How's about getting in touch with Mr Hubbard about coaching our current back 4. Downsy tries but he aint ever gonna be a patch on you.
Good luck for the future and hope to see you back at Saltergate (whittington) very soon.
We the fans will hopefully be able to repay a little of our debt to you come testamonial week.
Cheers Big man
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Steve Lee |
I would be grateful if you would pass on my best wishes to Steve Blatherwick following the sad news of his retirement. For the past eight years his professionalism, determination, dominance and sheer presence at the heart of the defence has made him my all-time favourite player at our Club and one who will be sorely missed. I am sure we will all miss his excellent heading ability (defence and attack) and those crunching 150% tackles which always won a cheer from the Kop. His enthusiasm and commitment could never be questioned right to the final whistle, and I sincerely hope we can replace him with a similar character and personality who will die for the cause.
Very best wishes to Steve and his family for a healthy, happy and successful future in whatever path he takes and thank you to him for the last eight years.
Yours Sincerely,
Steve Lee – Preston Spireite.
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Duncan Fletcher |
Hi Steve
Absolutely amazing the best, most committed player i've ever seen at Saltergate "You Are Truly A Spireite Legend!!!!!" thanks for some amazing memories but i just wish you were still fit & could have got us out of relegation this season!!! Maybe one day you will come back as our manager & get us back where we belong, i think you would be amazing at motivating the players, like you were when you was playing!!! Thanks again for playing for our team, you are a legend, well done!!! I'll certainly be attending your testimonial you deserve it!!!!
Cheers Blathers & Good Luck for the future!!!
Duncan Fletcher
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David Adam |
hi i am a big fan of blathers and a cfc steward all i can say is that blathers u will have have been missed on the pitch and i wish u all the luck in ur new job carnt wait to go to the game as it will be a good game and ur chance to give all the fans the chance to give u a proper farewell as u righly deserve u was a great player.i have a large pic of u and i was woundering if u would sign it for me on the forest game.and to all the people who do things i would like a dvd of all steves best moments if that would be possable.once again steve i wish u all the luck in the world
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Carl Taylor |
I wish you all the best in your future Steve, many people use the word legend, upon looking it up in the dictionary I see it says an unauthorised story a myth, something that possibly didn,t exist ?
then I found collossus, a gigantic person, much bigger than lifesize, an imperial power personified.
Much more befitting Steve Blatherwick! as a footballer.
Then again, I prefer gentleman,gave as good as he got and always gave 200% Good luck
Carl Taylor
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Bill Wheatcroft |
Blathers you are a true Spireite legend, I too miss you heading the ball, take care and have an equally great future in your new proffession. Thanks for all the commitment you gave to us and all the memories.
Bill Wheatcroft
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Philip Skinner |
Steve
Thanks for your loyal service. A true pro who always gave 100% for the club that I will always love.
Blathers the Legend.
Kind Regards
Phil Skinner
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Simon Haywood |
Lord Blathers, I must confess that news of your enforced retirement was a sad day for me.. Its no coincidence the team has struggled without your presence. You were immense during our promotion winning season, despite all the troubles, and I was worried you would jump ship like many did. Your commitment to our club and your 110% performances week in, week out make you the Spireite legend that you are... My guess is your still drinking cans of Worthingtons from all those Man of the Match performances! (One having come on as a sub for 20 minutes home to Wigan!)
Been as pleasure to watch Lord Blathers of Saltergate over the years.... and a pleasure to sponsor your boots!
All the best for the future,
Simon Haywood (aka Marlons Curtains) |
Aidy Riggott |
TOP MAN.Warmly remembered and greatly missed. Wouldn't miss your testimonial for the world. Good luck for the future.
Cheers
M23 Spire (Aidy & Sarah Jane
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Terrafirmaderby |
Blathers you were are a chesterfield legend , sorley missed all the best for the future in your new career.
Pride of place on my wall is a signed no 5 blathers shirt... |
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