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It is my sad duty to announce that my father Mick Crampin (known on these forums as theicenian) passed away suddenly on the morning of Friday July 8th. An official notice will appear in the Evening Telegraph later in the week.
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Extremely sorry to hear that Icenian was an extremely valued contributor and supporter of GTFC. My thoughts are with his family.
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Shocking and distressing news.
I will sadly miss your imput to this site Mick and all things GTFC
R.I.P
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I am truly saddened by this news. My sincere condolences to your family. Mick was a lovely, genuine man. He introduced himself to me a couple of years ago whilst I was collecting money for Help 4 Heroes. He was very generous, respectful, highly regarded and respected on this site.
Very, very sad news. RIP Icey.
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I am shocked !!!!!
Icey was a real gent, I have never met him but I could tell from our PM'S and posts on here that he was a real nice man,
RIP Micheal.
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So sorry to read that news. I didn't know Mick but always enjoyed his contributions and valued his vast knowledge about all things Grimsby (not just football). Please accept my condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
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What very sad news. Always enjoyed his posts on the site. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Sad news indeed , I and many others will miss your contributions.....
RIP Icey...... I never met you , but knew you so well as a good cyber friend...
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Very sad news. I'm sure he'll be enjoying all those Mariners in the Sky. Condolences to all your family including the legendary Icenian Senior. Up The Mariners Icy RIP.
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Rest in peace Icey......the fishy has lost a good one.
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Very sad news. Although I'm only an occassional reader here, you could tell the fella knew what he was talking about and was respected. RIP.
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This is horrible news, and like everyone else I am shocked and saddened by it, R.I.P Icey, and my condolences and sympathy to the family. This board will miss him greatly.
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R.I.P The Icenian a true gent your posts will be missed by all
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RIP the most regular, and one of the most courteous and interesting posters on the Fishy. He will be missed. Condolensces to the family. If there is a specific charity that he was associated with, or close to his heart I'm sure there are plenty of Fishy members who would be glad to contribute to a collection in his memory.
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sad and surprised to hear this news
RIP
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Really sorry to hear this sad news. We have lost one of our own.
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Sorry to hear the sad news, my thoughts to you and your family. The Fishy won't be the same without Icey's contributions to the forums.
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Always sad to hear of a true supporter passing away - didn't know the gentleman, but his reputation from previous posts by others about him on this thread shows that many people respected him.
RIP, Icey !
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Really sad news. Condolences to your family. Didn't know him personally but it definitely won't be the same here without him. RIP.
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Never had the priveledge of meeting him, but I always enjoyed his contibutions on this forum.
RIP Icey, condolences to his family and friends
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Sad news. The fishy and GTFC will be poorer for the loss.
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My heart goes out to his family and friends at this time,have to say i really enjoyed sparring with him over many years and he was without doubt one of my favourite posters on here and this site will be much poorer for his loss.RIP ICEY
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Really sorry to hear this sad news. We have lost one of our own.
I echo that. My sympathies go to his family. He was always a font of knowledge and of great opinion. When I say that this board will be a lesser place without him it is no understatement. I never knew him other than on his posts here but it is still a great shock. I'm sure many will agree when I say we have lost a great friend.
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Wow. Horrible news. RIP. Deepest sympathies.
He was only here posting away the night before! Didn't always agree with his views on here but he seemed about as passionate as it came about the club and a loyal fan of the club. As mentioned, lost one of our own.
Shocked by this.
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Only knew the gent through his posting but a sad day and a true loss RIP Icey
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Only met icey once at cambridge away and am so glad a did, what a gent. Thefishy has lost a brilliant poster and a true gent. RIP Icey thoughts are with your family
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very sad and shocking news. Wasn't iceythe user with the most posts?
RIP.
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RIP Icey. I've never met Icey in person but have always enjoyed his posts on here. Condolences to all his family.
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Only knew icey through posting,seemed a great bloke,condolences to his family RIP Icey
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RIP icey shocked by the news,ill have a tom wood for you tonight even though never met you ,hope the mariners can perform this season for you as a memory of contribution of your support to GTFC
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Sad news. Condolencies to his nearest and dearest. Always a fair minded poster that will be sadly missed.
RIP.
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RIP icey shocked by the news,ill have a tom wood for you tonight even though never met you ,hope the mariners can perform this season for you as a memory of contribution of your support to GTFC
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Bloody Hell, I am well and truly shocked after reading this thread.
I have always respected Icys insight and always loved reading his posts, Mainly putting people straight and probably only one of a few that used his common sense, he will be extremely missed on this forum by me and I'm sure by everyone else, he seemed a top bloke very Knowledgeable and a great servant to GTFC of which his love for the Mariners, brought us to meet on this forum and although I have never met Mick I will always remember him from this forum, very sad news Indeed, condolences to his family, RIP ICEY x
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A font of knowledge, and droll wit in the extreme always made his posts stand out from the rest. No doubt he gained a lot out of his later life by being able to contribute to the Fishy. How about a special section dedicated to the man?
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Really really sad news. He was a great poster on here and seemed a very fair-minded gent. Sympathies to his family and GTFC will be the poorer for his loss.
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Sorry to hear and read this.
RIP fellow Mariner
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Very sad to hear - R.I.P.
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I'm really shocked at this news, numb, actually. My sincerest condolences to your family. Keep a watching eye Icey, we miss you already.
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Jesus that is awful, I was only discussing goalkeepers of past etc on this site on the Thursday evening with him, even though i didn't know him personally i always respected his knowledge and posts, sometimes in agreement , sometimes not in total agreement, this site will be the much the worse for his absence. My thoughts are for his family and all i can say is RIP Icenian, a GTFC man for decades.
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R.I.P. Icenian and Condolences to Icenian tribe.
Icey was a true gent and his posts will be deeply missed.
We should have a hall of fame for fishy posters that are taken from us, a place to remember those like Icey and meggiesbeergut.
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Very sad news, the Fishy will not be the same.
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Immensely saddened by the news - my condolences to his family & many friends.
I didn't know Icey personally, but I knew from reading his witty and educated posts that I would have liked the gentleman a lot. The Fishy has lost a class act.
He passed away with optimism in his heart for the forthcoming season, which is as it should be. RIP, Sir.
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My sincere condolences to the whole Icenian clan, I as many posters have said always enjoyed his participation and banter on here, his posts will be sadly missed.
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What sad sad news this is. I didn't know the Icey, but like others, always enjoyed reading his posts. One of the very best & respected on The Fishy. I hope you rest in peace.
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Totally shocked, a true gentleman, witty and informed RIP Icey!
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This is a great loss, Icey was a poster you could rely on for a well thought out and well written post and for a knowledge going back decades. What I liked about him too was that he wasn't afraid to admit if he was wrong and that's a rare quality especially on a football forum.
RIP - condolences to the family and the Mariners have lost a genuine good 'un.
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Terrible news. I didn't know Icey personally but it was like I did as we had plenty of banter on here.
Thoughts with Icey's family and friends at this sad time
RIP Icey, you will be missed.
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Didn't know the man personally, but felt we were on the same wavelength about nearly all things. I feel that if I had met him it certainly wouldn't have felt like meeting a stranger! Truly hope it was painless and I'm sure his energy will live on long after his passing. Stunned; as Icey was such a fixture of my daily life without realising it, and I'm fighting back the tears.
Condolences to his family and all who were close him.
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sad news, but also heartwarming to read all the tributes about one of the most genuine posters on the fishy
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Very sad news to hear indeed. I never knew the guy but enjoyed his posts and he seemed a very nice guy a true gent. My 4ts go to his family. Rip Icey.
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Immensely saddened by the news - my condolences to his family & many friends.
I didn't know Icey personally, but I knew from reading his witty and educated posts that I would have liked the gentleman a lot. The Fishy has lost a class act.
He passed away with optimism in his heart for the forthcoming season, which is as it should be. RIP, Sir.
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My God! This is truly dreadful news. Like most others on here I never met Icey and I must confess didn't know his name was Michael. Like most people on here I respected his opinions and the even handedness contained in ALL of his posts.
This board will be infinitely poorer for his passing.
My thoughts are with the whole family..particularly Icenian senior and Leicsmariner.
Rest in Peace fella!
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Shocked at this news, a well respected poster who`s comments will be missed by all on here RIP brother Mariner
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Shocking, awful news. As with many, I never met the bloke. He sounded like a true gent and a pure Mariner. Young Mariners should look up to this fella. Will be extremely missed, I think we should have some sort of page in his memory. RIP Michael.
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Woah did that come as a shock reading that. Did not expect that when I clicked on this thread.
RIP icey and thoughts are with your friends & family. I never met the man but he was always a gentleman in posting on here, never resorting to name-calling when disagreed with or anything like that.
Hope you can get a good view up there to see Town climb back up the leagues (actually, try and pull a few strings if you can).
RIP. UTM. Tommy.
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Totally shocked ! The Icenian is a legend on the Fishy and greatly respected.We had our differences but that is what the Fishy is all about! My very greatest sympathy to his family and friends.Rest in peace old boy !
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Rob: We need a fitting tribute...perhaps name the board after him for a period of mourning?
Yes, absolutely so. He won't be forgotten and we should show as much.
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A minutes silence is absolutely in order - don't you all think ?
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A minutes silence is absolutely in order - don't you all think ?
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Shocked. Really shocked.
I'd echo the comments of most other people. Words that spring to mind when thinking of Icey: gentleman, knowledgeable, level-headed, warm-hearted, witty, loyal supporter. A big loss to this board.
Sorry to hear of yours and your family's loss Leicmariner. Sincere condolences.
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Woah did that come as a shock reading that. Did not expect that when I clicked on this thread.
RIP icey and thoughts are with your friends & family. I never met the man but he was always a gentleman in posting on here, never resorting to name-calling when disagreed with or anything like that.
Hope you can get a good view up there to see Town climb back up the leagues (actually, try and pull a few strings if you can).
RIP. UTM. Tommy.
Great post Tommy.... Icey see what you can do up there.....
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Really sorry to hear this, never met him but always looked out for his posts. RIP and my sincere condolences.
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Deeply saddened by the news.
RIP Icey!
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Rest in Peace, good fellow. You were one of the main reasons i kept returning to this community. I will miss but also remember your wisdom. May your heaven be black and white and full of glory. God bless
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Can't really add to what has already been said. I never knew him personally but will miss his posts, so my condolences to all friends and family.
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Completely shocked, stunned can't believe it in the slightest. Could always rely on his knowledge and wit to bring the standard of any post up, he will be truely missed on this board, RIP Icey one of the Fishys greatest and can never be replaced
The man ended on 11,167 posts on the fishy no one else is close to him Rob is it possible to make it when you reach this number of post that you become Icey instead of a drink?
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Deeply saddened by this news .. My thoughts go out to all who knew him personally and all who did not .. What a legend on this forum and an extremely knowledgeable fella .. Rip old boy
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Very sad news.
Probably the most trusted individual to ever grace the fishy and one of best humoured. A fountain of knowledge and wisdom, a top notch debator, just a special individual.
The football doesn't seem so important now but I hope there's a special GTFC seat reserved for him up there.
RIP icey, you'll be missed but never forgotten.
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Very shocked and sad to read this. RIP Icy and condolences to his family.
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RIP Icey, a sad loss, condolences to all of the family.
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Very sad news.
Will be missed by the Fishy community.
Sincere condolences to his family.
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Very sad news ! R I P ICEY
a huge loss to the fishy!
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Very sad. He will be sorely missed on here and it will be a long time before anyone posts as many messages as he did.
The Mariners will have another supporter in the ether, and I'd like to think he'll be keeping an eye on the Fishy from the afterlife.
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Must admit that came as an absolutely shocking piece of news and am very sorry, not because I knew him as an individual which I suppose most didn't, but because all of that knowledge/wit/humour etc has gone with this sad passing and it can't ever be replaced.
The main thing I'll remember about this chap is that his contributions were always pretty much, well, let's say educated, to say the least.
There aren't too many you can add that to in respect to football forums the world over and from that point of view I'm sure that most will miss his valuable, respected and very numerous views on the game.
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Agreeing with all the sentiment on here. Rest in peace squire - hope you finally get to see the GTFC revival from up where you are x
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Shocked and saddened. Without ever meeting in person, for me the personality came through from his posts - sharp, witty, charming, knowledgeable and full of life. A great loss and RIP.
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Very sad to read this,my father also passed away thursday evening at 1715hrs, so not been on the fishy over the last few days.
R.I.P to my dad and icey
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Very sad to read this,my father also passed away thursday evening at 1715hrs, so not been on the fishy over the last few days.
R.I.P to my dad and icey
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Echo all the above, didn't know Icenian personally, and we often had differing views on here, but he was passionate in his support of the club and it's a sad loss, condolences to his family and friends, RIP...I hope the Mariners do him proud this season.
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Terribly sad news. He was a really well balanced and informative poster.
Condolences to his family.
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I'm truly sorry Icey is a huge loss to us all and will be sorely missed by all of us.
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Will miss you Icey. RIP and condolences to your family
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RIP Icey, truly a great poster and came across a total gentleman, condolences to the Icenian clan. The fishy simply won't be the same, we've lost a brilliant poster, and a fountain of knowledge.
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I echo that. My sympathies go to his family. He was always a font of knowledge and of great opinion. When I say that this board will be a lesser place without him it is no understatement. I never knew him other than on his posts here but it is still a great shock. I'm sure many will agree when I say we have lost a great friend.
oh yes echo reading his posts made me want to join the fishy we have indeed lost a great friend rip icenian
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Very sad news, let's hope Town will do him proud this season. RIP Icey.
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Such sad news, seemed a very nice bloke.
R.I.P
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Very sad to hear that the Fishy community has lost it's most level headed and interesting poster.As others have said,i never met the man but knew i would have liked him if i did.Feel like i've lost a friend.
A sage and a gent.
RIP Icey.
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So sorry to hear the sad news. A fishy legend. R.I.P. Condolences to leicmariner and family.
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Very shocked to read this, Great poster on here and seemed very passionate about Town.
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Very saddened to hear this news, our thoughts go out to Icey's family. RIP Mick
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Very sad news, my thoughts and condolences to the family. RIP.
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RIP Icey, truly a great poster and came across a total gentleman, condolences to the Icenian clan. The fishy simply won't be the same, we've lost a brilliant poster, and a fountain of knowledge.
Thanks for the text by the way. Just arrived home from weekend in York to this tragic news. He will be sadly missed by everyone. R.I.P. Icey
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Very sad to hear that the Fishy community has lost it's most level headed and interesting poster.As others have said,i never met the man but knew i would have liked him if i did.Feel like i've lost a friend.
A sage and a gent.
RIP Icey.
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R.I.P Icey! Very sad news! Condolences to his family and friends.
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Sincere condolences CMc. Must be a difficult time.
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Very sorry to hear this,he was a great poster on here.
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R.I.P
it is very sad day when we lose a member of the GTFC and fishy family.
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Sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family. RIP.
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Farewell to a true Fishy legend, condolences to the Icenian clan. RIP Iceman.
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RIP Icey, the fishy has lost a credible poster and a true gent!
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Very sad to read this,my father also passed away thursday evening at 1715hrs, so not been on the fishy over the last few days.
R.I.P to my dad and icey
Sorry to hear that. It leaves a big gap in my experience. Irreplaceabe.
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Sorry to hear that. It leaves a big gap in my experience. Irreplaceabe.
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Such sad news. My condolences to Icey's family and friends.
You know, Icey's posts represents all that could be good about the internet. When I first found the Fishy (quite by accident), it was Icey's intelligent, witty, and insightful posts that really stood out for me and made me want to keep coming back. Living in southern California and being so far removed from Gy makes it pretty tough to be a Town fan, but in a way Icey's posts helped strengthen my bond with GTFC.
Thanks for everything, Icey, and RIP. You've got the best seat in the house now, and I hope Town gives you plenty to smile about.
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Such sad news. My condolences to Icey's family and friends.
You know, Icey's posts represents all that could be good about the internet. When I first found the Fishy (quite by accident), it was Icey's intelligent, witty, and insightful posts that really stood out for me and made me want to keep coming back. Living in southern California and being so far removed from Gy makes it pretty tough to be a Town fan, but in a way Icey's posts helped strengthen my bond with GTFC.
Thanks for everything, Icey, and RIP. You've got the best seat in the house now, and I hope Town gives you plenty to smile about.
Dont worry he will soon be sticking toffee wrappers down the back of said seat.
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How about a collection at the home friendlies and using the cash raised to sponsor one or more youth team players ? Ideas?
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I can only echo the sentiments made, such as shame RIP.
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How about a collection at the home friendlies and using the cash raised to sponsor one or more youth team players ? Ideas?
Could we not give a player of the season award in his name ??
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RIP Icey, the fishy just won't be the same without your posts. The Fishy has lost a great contributor and I hope that town will do him proud in the upcoming season.
9 pages on this thread already, just shows how many people he reached with his insightful posts.
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Sorry to hear this news. I have never met the gentlemen, but I have always looked out for his posts and respected his opinions. My thoughts and best wishes go out to his family. RIP.
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Sad news like this reminds one that human beings lie behind words on a screen. Bless the man behind the Icenian name. Rest in peace.
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didn't really know you personally Icey and such a shame you was taken from us so suddenly, rest in peace mate...
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Truly shocked to just find out about this...just saw a post on the GO which led me here
I never met Icey but his contribution to this forum has been immense and he will be missed so much by so many....
His love of the club was so clear for all to see and whilst the passing of any Mariner is sad the loss of a true fan is always hard to take
My thoughts especially go to Icey senior...their father and son bond has also been really evident and so makes this news even sadder
And to you too Leicmariner...losing your father is devastating but you can take great comfort in knowing your dad has left a great impression on so many
RIP
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Sad to hear.
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thank you for all the lovely comments. The fishy was a massive part of his life and the reason I joined (I could check he was ok) I will always have an enduring memory of him sat in his chair using 2 fingers to type checking the dictionary. Me, my brother and sister would often be interrupted from watching tv as he chuckled at something written or called you all maniacs.
All messages are being passed to icey snr
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RIP to a very regular poster. My thoughts are with you LeicMariner, and everyone else connected. Hope the team do him proud this coming season.
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Wow, ermmm I'm kind of gutted and I never meet the bloke. A true gent and like most have said one of the best, if not the best member on this board. He was the 1 person I'd never stop midway through what he posted, true gent R.I.P Icey x
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awful news, this board will be poorer in his absence, rip
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Didn't know him but enjoyed reading his posts. Will be missed. My condolences to his family
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Really sad and shocking news. RIP and my condolences to all family and friends.
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Truly shocked to just find out about this...just saw a post on the GO which led me here
I never met Icey but his contribution to this forum has been immense and he will be missed so much by so many....
His love of the club was so clear for all to see and whilst the passing of any Mariner is sad the loss of a true fan is always hard to take
My thoughts especially go to Icey senior...their father and son bond has also been really evident and so makes this news even sadder
And to you too Leicmariner...losing your father is devastating but you can take great comfort in knowing your dad has left a great impression on so many
RIP
I echo these sentiments - well expressed. Very saddened to read this news - I enjoyed the debates with icey on this board, his knowledge, balanced opinions and love of GTFC were very evident and ensured much respect. My condolences to all his family.
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Rest in peace old fella, you will be sadly missed. Condolences to your family and friends in this deeply upsetting time.
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RIP the most regular, and one of the most courteous and interesting posters on the Fishy. He will be missed. Condolensces to the family. If there is a specific charity that he was associated with, or close to his heart I'm sure there are plenty of Fishy members who would be glad to contribute to a collection in his memory.
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terribly sad news and a real loss. whenever The Icenian had posted you knew you would get a sensible, thought out post and as a result he became something of a voice of reason on this site. for that alone he will be missed. my sincerest condolences to all his family and friends.
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didnt know the man personally but its always sad when a fellow mariner passes away especially with the club being in this current position, RIP utm
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Shocked and saddened by the news... Didn't know Icey personally but always enjoyed reading his posts. My thoughts go out to his friends and family!!!
R.I.P Pal.
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RIP Icey.
Really enjoyed his witty posts, often sharing nostalgia from long before many of us were born. The forum won't be the same.
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Sorry to hear about this RIP Icenian.
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Shocking. Just got back from a weekend away, logged onto the Fishy and almost subconsciously expected to be met by at least a couple of Icy posts. How very sad. Always enjoyed his gentle, almost nod and a wink poking of fun at the younger fans who knew little of the older days of GTFC. This place will never be quite the same.
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Like everyone, very shocked and saddened to read this. He was a gentleman.
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My favourite Icenian moment was when he revealed to the world that he was in the habit of nipping out the back of the Main Stand during games for a 'half-time homosexual'. He claimed it was all the fault of the swear filter...
I think the remarkable thing about him was that, despite being the most prolific poster on the forum, I never once recall him getting into any of the juvenile, name-calling spats that sadly are part and parcel of daily life on the Fishy. Whenever anyone did try to goad him (and this was a rare event in itself), he simply rose above it. He had class. There's not many like him around, and now there's one less. RIP.
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I don't think a more reasoned or level headed poster has ever graced these boards, always enjoyed his tales of icenian senior and the family too. My best wishes to you all.
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I'd like to echo Fishoutofwaters post too. I didn't know Icey either and in the last year or so of posting on here i've instantly recognised his knowledge and respectability. Whether you agree with him or not, you respect his opinion and he rarely if ever lost his cool in response. From my short time in comparison to his 11000 odd, i know two things for sure.
A. He knew his Grimsby, both town and club.
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B. This forum has lost one of the foundations on which it prides itself.
RIP Icey, condolences to your family, my thoughts are with you Leicmariner and Icey senior.
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I knew Icy when i was growing up in my early teens, in fact i knew the whole family for a while. I can only say that Mick was the same in life as he was on here, well respected, well educated, well manered and well liked by all. My thoughts are with his wife and children at this time. It really is a sad loss to all.
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It is my sad duty to announce that my father Mick Crampin (known on these forums as theicenian) passed away suddenly on the morning of Friday July 8th. An official notice will appear in the Evening Telegraph later in the week.
That is so sad. He was always entertaining, reasoned and a joy to read. He was a gentleman on here and he will be much missed.
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Rest in peace Icey......the fishy has lost a good one.
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I don't come on the fishy as much as i used to and to be honest when I opened this thread I was so shocked I felt sick. Icey and I used to have some good old chats in private messages about family etc. I went through a very difficult period in my life a couple of years ago and Icey used to regularly message me to see how my family and I were doing, such a true gentleman. I last caught up with him on May 6th, I have just read the message he sent me, he knew I was due to get married and he actually asked me if the lucky man was Biccys haha.
totally gutted but so pleased we had our chats, will miss them.
RIP Icey xx
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Rest in peace you old campaigner, really enjoyed your banter.
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Very shocked to just learn of this.
Always recognisable through your clarity of thought, knowledge and wit - you will be greatly missed by all on TheFishy.
R.I.P. theicenian
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very sad news our thoughts are with the family .. all on the fishy will miss him greatly ..
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its only just really hitting me, thefishy feels different. I miss iceys posts incredibly,I miss him over a internet message bored cant imagine what his friends and family feel like and can only offer my deepest thoughts to them , sleep well Icey. TheFishy legend and true gent. Bradz x
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its only just really hitting me, thefishy feels different. I miss iceys posts incredibly,I miss him over a internet message bored cant imagine what his friends and family feel like and can only offer my deepest thoughts to them , sleep well Icey. TheFishy legend and true gent. Bradz x
Great post Bradz.
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It is a bit of a shocker isn't it. One day he's his usual self. The next day he's gone. Amazing how someone you've never met can leave a hole.
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RIP the most regular, and one of the most courteous and interesting posters on the Fishy. He will be missed. Condolensces to the family. If there is a specific charity that he was associated with, or close to his heart I'm sure there are plenty of Fishy members who would be glad to contribute to a collection in his memory.
CRAMPIN Michael Stephen Wesney Suddenly on the 8th July 2011 at home, Mick aged 65 years of Thornton Curtis. Devoted father to Tim, Jec and Will, loving grandfather to Ava, Arthur and Frank, beloved son of Wes (Bill) and the late Marjorie, brother to Georgina and brother-in-law to Edgar. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service at the Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday July 20th at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations to the "British Heart Foundation" may be sent to Fred S Machin Funeral Director, 1 Brigg Road, Barton-on-Humber DN18 5DH No mourning by request linky form another icey thread. just putting a cheque in the post....
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Any Idea as to whether there will be a minutes silence or applause on Saturday??
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RIP Icey, can't believe I only just read through the posts to find this. Missing your banter and comments already.
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Any Idea as to whether there will be a minutes silence or applause on Saturday??
This would be great if one could be organised.
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Very shocked and surprised. I hope Icey senior can still get to BP somehow?
Deepest condolences to the family. A thoroughly decent man
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This would be great if one could be organised.
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I would just like to add my condolences.
A great Fishy poster who will be missed.
RIP.
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Any Idea as to whether there will be a minutes silence or applause on Saturday??
As a mark of respect i believe the mainstand will be observing a season of silence in memory of Icey Heaven will be filled with the sound of rustling humbug wrappers forever more. He came to mind as i picked up my mints for this afternoons game, the little things.
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Any Idea as to whether there will be a minutes silence or applause on Saturday??
Just wondering if anyone has arranged this,if so it would be brilliant,RIP Icey
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This is very sad news and many condolences to Mick's family. He was a voice of common sense and will be sadly missed.
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Not been on much latley .....wow ......gutted ......the man spoke sense which is some times rare on here
he was polite .....which is often lacking on here
he was knowledgable ....which is unique
i will miss his post
the fishy will miss his presence
His Family will miss him most
sorry for your loss
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UTM! Fine Wine Drinker
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RIP Icey - we have lost a great supporter. Condolences to his family.
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