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Post by mossie on Nov 7, 2022 21:50:59 GMT
Hi guys,
Kevin McCoy has been in contact with me with some more bad news tonight as Alastair Baird has passed away. Alastair done a power of work with the club before he had other work commitments and having some health issues.
Alastair from what I remember did a lot with trust, the club shop, the programme amongst other things.
Alastair passed away on the 2nd of November.
Funeral arrangements will be posted in due course.
I pass on my condolences at this very sad time to his friends and family.
RIP Alastair
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Post by jordancampbell on Nov 7, 2022 22:05:41 GMT
Awful news.
Alastair was a lovely man - keen on fishing, railways, and his beloved Rovers. Shared many a memorable away trip with him and fondly recall his love of a dram, too.
Heartfelt condolences to his family & all who knew him.
Another huge loss that will be felt acutely amongst our small support.
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Post by bucky on Nov 7, 2022 22:30:30 GMT
Such sad news Alastair was a lovely guy. I used to bump into him at Corsewall Street.
Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
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Post by mildrover on Nov 7, 2022 22:43:54 GMT
Very sad news. Alastair was a mainstay of the Supporters Trust for a number of years. Condolences to Alastair’s family.
Ronnie
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Post by chris on Nov 7, 2022 22:59:13 GMT
I had some good away days with Alastair, I remember he went to the toilet in the 20th minute away to Berwick, only to fall asleep on the pan and be woken up by a goal in the 94th minute
I'm sure he represented Scotland in fishing competitions
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Nov 7, 2022 23:21:31 GMT
I'm shocked to hear this sad sad news. I soent some time with him at trust meetings and a few non Rovers games too. As above fishing, trains, Rovers and a tipple although not necessarily in that order were his things!
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Post by Prof on Nov 8, 2022 8:28:47 GMT
Very sad news indeed. A really nice guy. Condolences to Alastair's family.
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Post by teekasule on Nov 8, 2022 9:21:21 GMT
awful news. Spent many an hour chatting to him - liked his good music and the Rovers.
Condolences to Alastair's family. RIP.
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Post by cliftonbill on Nov 8, 2022 15:03:01 GMT
I first met Alastair when I spotted him reading the Rovers programme on the train back to Glasgow from Coatdyke one Saturday many years ago, when I was between Billmobiles. As the other chaps have said, Alastair was a lovely guy, a real Rovers man, sadly missed at Cliftonhill in recent years and gone far too soon. RIP, Mr B.
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Post by alasdair1946 on Nov 8, 2022 18:32:55 GMT
I'm so sorry to know this. I got to know Alastair at Rovers matches, home & away, from more than 20 years ago. I had lived in Bishopbriggs for over 7 years long before meeting him but we shared a lot in common through that and his love of Rovers. I do remember he was involved with the Supporters trust, the club shop & the programmes, as Mossie has said. A lovely guy, I had many pleasant conversations with him but had missed him in recent years. Yes, far too young to go. My deepest sympathy to his family. RIP Alastair.
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Post by marmiteman on Nov 8, 2022 19:36:24 GMT
RIP 🙏🙏🙏
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Post by mossie on Nov 8, 2022 20:50:18 GMT
Little update from Alastairs brother Cammy
Hi all ..I'm Alastairs brother, sorry bout the sad news ...he had a lot of ongoing health issues which sadly proved too much for him .He passed peacefully which as the main thing. Staff were brilliant up at monklands..
A cool brother, uncle and friend.💔
Still to be confirmed but pretty certain to be.
Our final goodbye will be on Friday 18th November, 11.30 Daldowie crematorium.. wear anything you want ,football colours 💛❤️🏴, welcome . yes even old firm ones👍 . Afterwards still not confirmed..will let you know. ..X cam
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Post by DH on Nov 9, 2022 0:17:58 GMT
AW man, that's terrible news. Got many good memories of Al, both at games and behind the scenes. Great fella.
Deepest condolences to his family. RIP Al, we'll miss you.
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Nov 18, 2022 12:35:06 GMT
It was good to see a few Rovers folk in attendance at this funeral this morning, must say felt odd at first turning up wearing my Rovers scarf to a funeral.
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Post by mildrover on Nov 19, 2022 9:55:36 GMT
I believe there will be a minute’s applause/ silence for Alastair before the game today.
Ronnie
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