Ideas welcome. I’m sure Olly and ISSA will be up for supporting it. Not that I claim to speak for Olly. It’s early ideas stage at moment. Just need to know if there are enough of us interested in doing “something” and then we can talk to their lot about what that something might be.
I think it’s a great idea, after all they chipped in and help with Julie who had no real direct connection with the Vale
DC at the end of the day was our manager and is now there are connections to both. I didnt know until recently that it was his daughter that died. I originally thought it is was nan/granddad or mom or dad. Must be 10 times more difficult when its your daughter
I know he got treated like a dog when he left but think history has shown what he could have done if he had been backed like the Vale have and did not have his legs chopped from beneath him. Could have been us in L1 next season if he had the right backing from El Pomletto
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Regardless of what happened with him here, this transcends rivalries etc. I don’t particularly like the bloke, his managership was a disaster here. Its about compassion (and we need more of that in the world) and the football family. If people don’t want to get involved that’s fine, just need to know if there enough of us up for the idea in principle, if so I’ll start talking to this Vale lad and he can talk to his Gas mate about ideas and we take it from there…
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I’m an insomniac so always awake early, I’m sure when the rest drag themselves out their pit there will be support for the principle and hopefully some more ideas. Walsall ay we. But also football family ay we
Im in Cyprus at the momement so am 2 hours ahead of the Saturday night hangovers enjoyed by most fellow Saddlers
If we are to do something, we need a cause, as we cant just bung DC money. I did found this and may cover part of DC’s experience and others
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I assume you’ve gone round and let all his tyres down if you’re in Cyprus? If not why not 
Nah obviously we cant just bung him money. Was thinking of some sort of memorial, but think that’s best to ask family what they think would be most appropriate. But we ay that far yet
Still at early stage yet, just putting feelers out. Need to speak to Vale and Gas lads and between all 3 fan groups I’m sure we can come up with some ideas. A Vale v Walsall fans match could get messy but open to any ideas lol. Like I say just testing water at moment. Will post progress on here when I’ve spoken to Vale and Gas, in meantime keep ideas flowing on here.
What about a team of fans from all 3 clubs against a team of past players from Walsall, Vale and Brizzle?
My friend organised something similar a few years back, where lads from New Cross played a team of Wolves legends to raise money for a department in the hospital.
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Keep the ideas coming that sounds like a boster 
I sincerely hope that those despicable creatures who took to twitter at the time, or continue to chant about him, take a good long look at themselves now we know what actually happened, and we hear no more of it next season!
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We won’t be there next season. But if we get them in cup or whatever I will deck anyone who even starts. I doubt even our more intellectually challenged fans would dare start any songs like that. If they do I’m sure I won’t be the only one decking them
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I would suggest they already knew about the rumours of exactly what had happened, and there are still comments aimed at DC from yesterday’s game too relating to dogs etc, which I’ve seen. You can’t help some people, and some people will learn when it’s too late.
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There’s actually a link to one already going in her memory online…funds go to RSPCA which obviously was a big passion for her. Vale players donated so will post link to you privately if you want.
Fans game idea is one I like especially involving Bristol Rovers aswell.
Maybe include Salisbury and have a mini tournament.
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I was going to say add Mansfield.
Wasn’t there a five a side tournament a few years ago held at Bilston Towns ground?
Seem to recall Sheffield Wednesday had a team there, based on Owls fans living locally.
They knew full well.
One of the comments specifically mentioned the tragedy. Absolutely moronic and despicable.
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Absolutely tragic to lose a daughter at that age. Darrell and family appear to have some faith and I hope they can find some comfort and peace in that during this difficult time. Anything we do to support him is great
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Always happy to help mate. And. if you need railway pitch. And the clubs. Other facilities. Just shout out pal
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Vale lad sent message saying he’s too hungover to contribute much today, understandable but he’s on the case and will get back to me. Nice one @Dhforever I never doubted it mate but appreciate it. I’ll keep everyone posted. #WalsallFamily #FootballFamily
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You do all realise that we could end up as besties with them 
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Unlikely mate. Just been on Amazon to get some gloves in case we have to shake hands
I’ll always hate Vale, same as I’ll always hate Shrewsbury. That goes for the clubs and any of their mentally challenged fans.Proper fans of both I could have a pint with, they are similar to us. Years of dross, travel everywhere even when they know they’re shite, witnessed years of mismanagement of the club they love etc etc
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