Comments on: After All The Fuss About The Poppies… http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/ a Manchester United blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:23:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Norton http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112476 Norton Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:27:47 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112476 Giles Oakley: Thank you for the info. Online there are many fakes, bravado boys and outright abusive no-marks. Plus, no matter how hard we try not to, we all embellish what we truly are to some degree; it's a human thing. On rare occasions on this medium you encounter folk who possess all the qualities a proper bloke and decent human being must have to be so; your instincts tell you this. You're one of those rarities, Mr GO. Best wishes for the future from me. Giles Oakley: Thank you for the info. Online there are many fakes, bravado boys and outright abusive no-marks. Plus, no matter how hard we try not to, we all embellish what we truly are to some degree; it’s a human thing.
On rare occasions on this medium you encounter folk who possess all the qualities a proper bloke and decent human being must have to be so; your instincts tell you this.
You’re one of those rarities, Mr GO. Best wishes for the future from me.

]]> By: Giles Oakley http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112446 Giles Oakley Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:52:20 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112446 Thanks for the kind comments guys. To answer Norton, I was diagnosed in March, when the first stage of treatment started. With hindsight I should have been tested earlier, which is why I keep banging on to everyone. One possible early symptom manifested itself as what I thought was a groin strain picked up playing football the previous September. Despite intensive physiotherapy that has never cleared up and I broke down on my comeback in January. When I was first diagnosed as having cancer soon afterwards the consultant certainly thought the pain was from the tumour, but the one I'm seeing now is not so sure. When I've finished the radio therapy maybe we'll find out for certain, one way or the other. I keep doing my exercises in the faint hope of making my comeback as a player, Owen Hargreaves-style. I don't half miss playing, that's for sure. So many good mates, who've been terrific over the last few months, including City fans, Scousers, Chelsea rentboys, Gooners, Spurs , some Fulham folks and an ever-hopeful QPR supporter.Plus, of course, some genuine Reds. One final bit of advice to you all: if you can still play, do so, until they carry you off in a box. Apart from the fun and the friendships, it actually helps you keep fit and healthy. All my doctors say that my excellent fitness and general good health gives me a much better chance of surviving this latest little difficulty. Thanks for the kind comments guys. To answer Norton, I was diagnosed in March, when the first stage of treatment started. With hindsight I should have been tested earlier, which is why I keep banging on to everyone. One possible early symptom manifested itself as what I thought was a groin strain picked up playing football the previous September. Despite intensive physiotherapy that has never cleared up and I broke down on my comeback in January. When I was first diagnosed as having cancer soon afterwards the consultant certainly thought the pain was from the tumour, but the one I’m seeing now is not so sure. When I’ve finished the radio therapy maybe we’ll find out for certain, one way or the other. I keep doing my exercises in the faint hope of making my comeback as a player, Owen Hargreaves-style. I don’t half miss playing, that’s for sure. So many good mates, who’ve been terrific over the last few months, including City fans, Scousers, Chelsea rentboys, Gooners, Spurs , some Fulham folks and an ever-hopeful QPR supporter.Plus, of course, some genuine Reds. One final bit of advice to you all: if you can still play, do so, until they carry you off in a box. Apart from the fun and the friendships, it actually helps you keep fit and healthy. All my doctors say that my excellent fitness and general good health gives me a much better chance of surviving this latest little difficulty.

]]> By: Redbeard http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112361 Redbeard Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:08:57 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112361 Giles, As roadkill said, no need for apologies, mate. Your honesty and courage here is genuinely admirable and puts a lot of the petty arguments we have into real perspective. Here's hoping for a quick return to full health! Giles,

As roadkill said, no need for apologies, mate.

Your honesty and courage here is genuinely admirable and puts a lot of the petty arguments we have into real perspective. Here’s hoping for a quick return to full health!

]]> By: Norton http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112356 Norton Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:09:18 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112356 Yep, best of luck, Giles Oakley. Just gotta admire your genuine courage and inherent modesty. Can I ask how long you've been ill? Yep, best of luck, Giles Oakley. Just gotta admire your genuine courage and inherent modesty.
Can I ask how long you’ve been ill?

]]> By: Laos Red http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112347 Laos Red Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:26:53 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112347 Giles, best of luck to you mate.... Wish you will be up and kickin real soon and give us young supporters a story or two!!!! Giles, best of luck to you mate…. Wish you will be up and kickin real soon and give us young supporters a story or two!!!!

]]> By: weeeeldrinkadrinkadrink http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112339 weeeeldrinkadrinkadrink Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:25:42 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112339 Giles, I have to admire the positive way you are facing your illness,here's to a full recovery.Hopefully you'll be cheering on Fletcher and co from the stands rather than the armchair in the not too distant future. Giles,
I have to admire the positive way you are facing your illness,here’s to a full recovery.Hopefully you’ll be cheering on Fletcher and co from the stands rather than the armchair in the not too distant future.

]]> By: roadkill4u http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112338 roadkill4u Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:07:16 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112338 Giles, You have no need to make apologies to any of us. Especially in the light that you are giving all of us guys on the site valuable information. Gents, If you are over the age of 40, go see your GP, get blood drawn to check your PSA and bend over, grab you knees and bear a moment of discomfort. IN the meantime, say a few prayers for Giles and a successful treatment. Giles,
You have no need to make apologies to any of us. Especially in the light that you are giving all of us guys on the site valuable information.

Gents,
If you are over the age of 40, go see your GP, get blood drawn to check your PSA and bend over, grab you knees and bear a moment of discomfort. IN the meantime, say a few prayers for Giles and a successful treatment.

]]> By: Giles Oakley http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112334 Giles Oakley Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:56 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112334 Great comment from weeeeeldrinkadrink which got me laughing. Fze123, I have Advanced Prostate Cancer, unfortunately. I'm happy to tell all and sundry about it as it's important that people know about the disease. As I've said on this site before, early detection is vital. It is a strange cancer, both one of the most treatable but also one of the most lethal. Classic symptoms include a sudden increase in the number of times you go for a piss, especially at night, or needing to go suddenly. There's a simple blood test (PSA) which your GP can do for you, which isn't completely conclusive but gives a strong indication. There are various follow ups if your PSA score is too high, which will give a definitive answer. Then there are numerous treatment options, depending on all sorts of factors, such as whether it has already spread, as it has to a certain extent in my case. I have had hormone therapy for the last 7 months to help weaken the tumour and now I have started this experimental form of Radio Therapy which will carry on till Xmas. There are all sorts of side effects of both, unfortunately, including constant tiredness, but it's better than the alternative.I am delighted that Fergie and United have taken up the cancer issue generally , partly because Fergie's brother Martin had prostate cancer, as did Denis Law and Brian Kidd. I make no apology for going on again about this non-football subject, as I want to take every opportunity to tell men of all ages: If in Doubt, Check it Out. And that applies especially to United supporters. Great comment from weeeeeldrinkadrink which got me laughing.

Fze123, I have Advanced Prostate Cancer, unfortunately. I’m happy to tell all and sundry about it as it’s important that people know about the disease. As I’ve said on this site before, early detection is vital. It is a strange cancer, both one of the most treatable but also one of the most lethal. Classic symptoms include a sudden increase in the number of times you go for a piss, especially at night, or needing to go suddenly. There’s a simple blood test (PSA) which your GP can do for you, which isn’t completely conclusive but gives a strong indication. There are various follow ups if your PSA score is too high, which will give a definitive answer. Then there are numerous treatment options, depending on all sorts of factors, such as whether it has already spread, as it has to a certain extent in my case. I have had hormone therapy for the last 7 months to help weaken the tumour and now I have started this experimental form of Radio Therapy which will carry on till Xmas. There are all sorts of side effects of both, unfortunately, including constant tiredness, but it’s better than the alternative.I am delighted that Fergie and United have taken up the cancer issue generally , partly because Fergie’s brother Martin had prostate cancer, as did Denis Law and Brian Kidd. I make no apology for going on again about this non-football subject, as I want to take every opportunity to tell men of all ages: If in Doubt, Check it Out. And that applies especially to United supporters.

]]> By: weeeeldrinkadrinkadrink http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112324 weeeeldrinkadrinkadrink Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:29:50 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112324 Was the tramp John Terry one of the soldiers?He seemed very keen on serving for his beloved Engurland in recent interviews,oh no sorry he's too busy making other sacrifices like donating sperm to foolish drunk girls. Was the tramp John Terry one of the soldiers?He seemed very keen on serving for his beloved Engurland in recent interviews,oh no sorry he’s too busy making other sacrifices like donating sperm to foolish drunk girls.

]]> By: Kings http://therepublikofmancunia.com/after-all-the-fuss-about-the-poppies/comment-page-1/#comment-112317 Kings Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:11 +0000 http://therepublikofmancunia.com/?p=15709#comment-112317 Typical media cunts overreacting without knowing what goes on behind the scenes. The Daily Mail is a Nazi newspaper anyway, bunch of fucking cunts. As for John Terry, he's a bottler and a total wanker. Typical media cunts overreacting without knowing what goes on behind the scenes. The Daily Mail is a Nazi newspaper anyway, bunch of fucking cunts. As for John Terry, he’s a bottler and a total wanker.

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