Tributes
Debbie Thompson
Gerry Reynolds Fri Apr 23 2004 Calling from: Inverness Message: I was thinking of Micky and I was thinking of his desire to get on the field and make a play. He was everything you wanted in a team mate. Gerry Reynolds Fri Apr 23 2004 Calling from: Inverness Message: Just wanted to say how sad it was to hear about Micky. He wont be forgotten Ramsay (legend) Thu Apr 22 2004 Calling from: Gateshead Message: Great to see the lads again, couldn't know a better group as I'm sure Mickey would have thought. All my best wishes go to Big Mik's family in these hard times (Sunday family included). See you all soon I hope. Kev #7. Jeff Rutter Thu Apr 22 2004 Calling from: Chester-le-st Message: Sorry to hear about Mickey, only found out today through someone at work, good lad with a wicked sense of humour. If there's a team upstairs I'm sure Micks trying out for a place and he will get it, Jeff shaun taylor Thu Apr 22 2004 Calling from: lincoln Message: thanks to all the the ' fraternity ' for all your heartfelt comments and condolences and a big thanks to all those who came to the funeral to pay your respects , the turnout was awesome!! mick was my cousin , but more like a big brother. he was always there for me my entire life , i loooked up to him and and admired him ... he will leave an empty space in my life and in many others..see you on the other side bro x shaun John Hartley Wed Apr 21 2004 Calling from: Bristol Message: Only just heard the news about Mick this Sunday. Has taken me a few days to pass condolences on as like all of us it came as a bit of a shock. I only knew him as a football player and that's how I'll remember him, as a competitor and a great source of changing room banter. Rest in peace "Big Mick" #6 John Hartley. malasana Tue Apr 20 2004 Calling from: west sleekburn Message: A great lad my mate never to be forgotten Roy Davis Mon Apr 19 2004 Calling from: Sunderland Message: Sorry I wasn't at the game yesterday but Big Mik was not forgotten. I was at the Claymores game which wasnt as exciting at the Bulls game sounded and I was approached by various fans expressing their condolences knowing I am a Senator. The thoughts came from Steve McCuster on behalf of the Claymores and from others involved in the game. No doubt several of the Senators wore #6 in tribute and I had my Senator helmet with a large 6 on it on which I wore at Hampden proudly. Humey Mon Apr 19 2004 Calling from: Jarrow Message: Probably the most emotional day of my life yesterday. First of all I'd like to thank the Bulls for the respect they showed during the pre-game silence in honour of Big Mik!! Not exactly the scoreline we wanted but considering we've never beaten the Bulls a 0-0 draw is a positive result. Great job by the 'D' following on from their outstanding performances last season, some good work on special teams also. Still a lot to do though so lets see EVERYONE at training on Sunday. I'm sure the Big Guy was proud of the determination & heart shown by ALL yesterday!! Jay Alexander Mon Apr 19 2004 Calling from: Wolves Message: Guys, just read about the tragic loss of Mickey. All previous banter and nonsense aside, I felt the need to offer my condolences for your loss. I remember Mickey as a guy I always had good banter with in the couple of times we went head to head. He was a solid baller, and came across as an even better person. It's never good when we (the football fraternity) lose one of our own, and something like this puts many other things into perspective. I feel your hurt, and hope my comments aren't seen to be out of turn. I just felt the need to say something, and acknowledge one of the game's truly nice guys. His family and friends are in my prayers, as are you all. Rest in Peace Mickey. Much Love. Darren Cunningham Sun Apr 18 2004 Calling from: Blyth, Northumberland Message: So saddened to hear the news... Mick and I played together with the Tigers. My thoughts are with his wife, family and friends. Rest in Peace mate. Warren Smart Fri Apr 16 2004 Calling from: Sussex Thunder AFC, Brighton Message: To all who knew Mickey. We at the Thunder were shocked to hear the sad news about Mickey. Please accept our best wishes and please pass these on to his family. Warren Smart Head Coach Sussex Thunder AFC John Brown 3M Fri Apr 16 2004 Calling from: Seaton Delaval Message: So sorry to hear the bad news. Mick was a good friend to me. Catch you one day... Edinburgh Wolves Fri Apr 16 2004 Calling from: Edinburgh Message: We were shocked to hear the sad news, specially after the good scrimmage! Would like to pass on the condolences and deep symathies from all Edinburgh Wolves (players & support staff) to Mick's family and the Senators. Doreen& Mali French Fri Apr 16 2004 Calling from: Crudwell, Wiltshire Message: How sad we were to hear of Mickey's very untimely death. We remember him as great fun and a real ball of dynamite on the field. He brought a lot of people in the game much pleasure and earned a lot of respect from the players who were fortunate enough to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mickey's wife, family and friends. He will be very much missed. Doreen and Mali Derek Fri Apr 16 2004 Calling from: Sunderland Message: Words cannot express my sadness when I heard the news about Big Mik. I have not known Mik for as long as others but it still has hit me hard. Nothing I can write can add to the esteem this man was held in his family, friends, colleagues and Sunday Family. I first met Mik when the Senators had a scrimmage with the Presidents; needless to say it wasn't a friendly in the true sense of the word. I remember when I first joined the Senators we discussed this scrimmage, Mik said "I remember you, you looked the part" and left it at that, for a long time I thought Mik didn't like me, it wasn't the case he just didn't respect me, I had shown him nothing on the field of play to earn his respect. I now believe that has changed, the last 2 season we played together I was often greeted with words of praise or a hand shake when I came off the field, it is gestures like that which make a man, you don't need medals or trophies to be a winner, praise from people who play hard, train hard and are real team players mean more to me than anything else. I will play this season as a mark of respect for this great man, I want to leave the field of play after every down, every play and every quarter knowing that had he been watching I would have earned the praise and the welcome hand shake from a man and player I respected. Rest in peace Big Mik David Nimmins Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Whitley Bay Message: Well what can I add to this, from a guy I have known since I was a very young 16yr old playing at Tyneside. I stole most of the big boy's first set of kit. He has been the only person who could ever keep my feet on the ground in football, otherwise he you know. A true genuine guy in every sense. My thoughts go out to his wife Deb and family . You may have gone but you will never be forgotten big lad. I know you will be there with us on Sunday, keeping my feet on the ground. REST IN PEACE BIG MIK #6.... NIMMINS #17 Beef51 Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Nottingham Message: Sorry to hear the sad news. Please send our condolences to all is family and friends. The game has lost a great player. His memory will live on. Adi Giles C#3 Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Nottingham Message: our thoughts are with mik's family, friends and sunday family. he always brought the house when we clashed. respect was always there and always will be. we'll see all the big G on the 13th june to sink a few for #6 John (Buick) Kramer Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Amsterdam Holland Message: My deepest condolences to Mickey's Family, Friends and his teammates. Old player Hilversum Hurricanes (#78) Will Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: I've had to wait a few days to post anything about Mik as I still can't believe the Big Man has gone. I've know Mik since I was a junior and he was always an inspiration and a great model of how to conduct yourself both on and off the field of play. At this sad time my thoughts and prayers are with Debs and the rest of Mik's friends and family. RIP Mik #21 James Oloman Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Gateshead Message: My deepest condolences to BIG MIK'S family and fellow team mates. Eric Bodemeijer Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Almere, Holland Message: My deepest condolences to BIG MIK'S family. RIP BIG MIK, Hilversum Hurricanes #22 Eelco (hurricane#21) Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: amsterdam, holland Message: What a shock that this happened...... I really want to wish you all the best with this horrible news... Condolances.... Eelco Big Will Docherty Thu Apr 15 2004 Calling from: Corby Message: As a player whos been involved in britball for 18 years its always sad when we loose one of the fammily , my wishes to miks fammily , we dont realise how lucky we are that we can still be apart of this great sport Big Will hybrids#79 Roy Davis Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Sunderland Message: My greatest ever block was for Mik. An interception by him and I wiped out an unsuspecting receiver attempting to make the tackle. Mickey ran the ball back for a TD about 80 yards. what celebrations. A little bloke with a big heart #6 RIP once a Senator always a Senator. Ty Spence Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: I am saddened to hear the news about Mick, he was a great bloke who will be missed by all. Always up for a laugh and played his heart out every week. An enduring memory will always be Mick and Kaney doing the shoop shoop song on the microphone coming back from Fyfe after we got trounced (just one of many good memories from our days in pads and cleats). My deepest sympathy and best wishes go out to Debs and his family in these hardest of times. Merseyside Nighthawk Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Liverpool Message: In our game, each Team sticks together through thick and thin, through the good and the bad. At the moment this must be a bad. Although I didn't know Mik, I am sure he was a good player and a good friend. When you played us, and beat us convincingly, you showed how the game should be played. Fairly, with passion and commitment. You have now gone up a Division, so we won't be playing you this season. Just play the game the Senators way, and dedicate your season to Mik. Sorry fellas and good luck. Gary bear Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Gateshead Message: I think I speak for everyone who ever played football or even knew BIG MIK when I say that deep down inside we all wished we could play the game with only a fraction of the heart he did, I know whenever he was around I and others would always try to play that little bit harder I guess because you didn't want to look soft in front of the smallest man on the pitch. I think when we play our next game we should all take a bit of Mik's attitude with us. "NO ONE RUNS OVER BIG MIK" that's the lasting memory I have of him cos they are the words we all heard him mutter whenever he walked past a player he had just decked. Rest in peace Mik. Bear Jason Spence Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: I have just found about the sad loss of a very dear friend. I am numb and speechless. I had the honour of playing along side him, and knowing him personally. Mick was an amazing person in and outside of football. The small lad with the BIG heart, and always made me smile. My heart goes out to Debbie and the family at this sad time, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Big Love Jay, Paula & kids Jason Whitfield Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Ashington Message: Having known Mick for about 8 years it is only the last 3 that I really got to know the guy. He has been working at Rake Lane Hospital doing his O.D.P training. He was certainly one of the biggest hearted people I have known. Always there for you when you needed a lift and a laugh! Biggest shock ever... Miss you Mick. You will never be forgotten. Thinking of his family at this difficult time. Keep the ol' chess set warm bonny lad! Jase Paul Kane Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Cramlington Message: Hello to you all and thank you for all the kind words. I'll make Debbie aware of all your messages and as for myself, thanks. It means so much and helps a lot at this sad time to know how well liked Mik was. Mik always pushed me and hounded me to play and I thank him for that as my time with my Sunday family was some of the best of my life, and if it wasn't for Mik I would have missed out on so much. So thanks Mik, you may have been an aggravating wind-up merchant but you were my BEST FRIEND, sadly missed but never, ever forgotten. Kaney P.S. I have spoken to Debbie and she has the same feelings as me regarding Sunday's match. Mik would have wanted you all to play so play and WIN this one for the BIG Fella. Thanks. Kaney Gary Thompson Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Gateshead Message: Words cannot express the loss or the feeling that goes out from one Thompson family to another. Mik, you were a star on the field and you will be there every time the 'Sunday Family' play the game we all love. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. God bless you big guy. GazT Eric Walker Wed Apr 14 2004 Calling from: Low Fell Message: My deepest condolences to "Big Mik's" Family and friends -- One of the True ''Geordies'' I've ever met - Tough, Dedicated, Hardworking, Friendly and Funny were a few of his traits - it has been a great pleasure to have played with him and to have known him. He was a person to look up to. I came out of retirement for 1 reason, I am now dedicating this season to Him - my friend Mik Love ya Mik wimmie Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: My deepest condolences to BIG MIK'S family. It was a big honour playing on the same team as the biggest man I ever knew. You will be missed but I will never forget you. RIP #23 Duncan French Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Connecticut, USA Message: At times like this it's hard to find the right words. Mickey was a true friend. He brought out the best in us all. We have lost a very special person. I will always remember him for his huge heart, his positive outlook on life, and the laughs he used to bring to us all. A true character. My thoughts are with Mick's family at such a difficult time. Mickey, you will be sadly missed by so many who had the pleasure to know you. You are gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace big fella. Dunc Pete Scorah Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Hull Message: Condolences to all Mik's family and the Guys. Never met Mik but it hits us all as hard when we lose one of our own. RIP Mark Lindsey Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: To all who knew him 'Big Mik' stood for many great things, attitude, commitment, desire, over- coming the odds. A guy who always stood his ground and never backed down. 110% in every thing he did, a real TEAM player on both sides of the ball. You'll be sorely missed 'Big Man' by all who had the pleasure to take the field with you.......rest in peace mate. Mark 27# Mikey Rumney Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Darlington Message: Big Mik. You are loved and will be missed but never forgotten. Family Always. RIP mate. Marsh Mokhtari Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Hollywood, CA, USA Message: My deepest sympathy is extended to Mik's family, friends and Sunday family - I had the fortune to play with Big Mik for several seasons from 94 to 97. He taught me that size doesn't mean ****. He has a huge heart and was a colossal player on the field...He will be sadly missed. Marsh, (#80 WR) Dave Williams Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Slough, Berkshire Message: On behalf of myself and my new team, Chiltern Cheetahs, I wish to pass on deepset sympathy and condolonces to the Thompson and 'Sunday' family. I had great pleasure in being a teammate of his for both the Tigers and Sens' and have yet to meet anybody with as much commitment as he showed week in week out. God bless Mik and his family. John Doneghan Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: South Shields Message: Deepest sympathies to Mick's family. I had the pleasure of knowing him through American Football when I was officiating, always polite even when he disagreed with a call. Rest in Peace Ian Smith Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: East Kilbride Message: From myself, and on behalf of everyone at the Pirates, please pass on my deepest sympathies and condolences to the Thompson family, Friends and team-mates at this tragic and difficult time. I was greatly saddened to read about this tragic event. My best wishes too for the future to Mik's Family and those who knew him. Pirates #52, Ian Smith. Scott #32 Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Nottingham Message: On behalf of all the Nottingham Caesars, I'd like to send our deepest sympathies to Mickey's Family and to All at the Big 'G'. The 'C' will be thinking of you. Do Mickey Proud this year boys and play the game just how HE did. Scott Messom #32 Nottingham Caesars Dave Cloke Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: Until February I had the pleasure of working with Mick in orthopaedics at Wansbeck. He worked like he played - often nearly pulling patients off the operating table when assisting!! Amongst everything else, I'll never forget that Mick was the man who caught my only touchdown pass, as well as breaking my leg! Mick's boundless enthusiasm for everything he did was a true inspiration to all of us who knew him, at work and play. He will be sorely missed by all of us. Gary McNey Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Glasgow Message: Would like to offer my condolences to Mik's family, friends and fellow team mates. The wee man had a heart of gold and will always be remembered by myself and anyone else who had the privilege to come up against him on the field. Baggy Ian Storey Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Gateshead Message: My deepest condolences to Mik's family and friends. A tremendous player, teammate and friend who will be a great loss to the senator family. Sincs Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: My deepest condolences to Mik's Family and Friends. I only had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times and he always offered his hand to help me be a better player. I have no doubt that you will be sorely missed! Mark Sloan Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Preston Message: I was one of the lucky ones that got to know Mickey Thompson as not only a team mate but also as a good friend. One of the biggest little guys I have ever known. I'll miss you Big Mik. RIP Terry Treloar Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Gateshead Message: Please pass my deepest sympathy to Mickey's family on the sad news. I met Mickey during his time with both the Senators and Tynside Tigers one thing always apparent was he always gave 110% in anything he did and his love for the game was always on view. Terry T Bafra Recruitment Officer Moses Tomas #92 Knights Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Salisbury Message: My deepest sympathy goes out to Mickey Thompson and his family. Being on a football team more than any other type of sport is like being in a big family. I never knew 'Big Mik' but my prayers are with him, his family, and the Senators. Humey Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Newcastle Message: Definitely the hardest thing I've ever had to write. Michael 'Big Mik' Thompson a little guy with a big heart who gave 100%, 100% of time. He didn't fear or back down from anyone whether it was on the field (or in the pub!!) every time he got knocked down he'd get up and go twice has hard!! A true family member who will be greatly missed as a team mate & as a friend. We will always know who you are!! #62 Lee Durman - Mustangs #50 Tue Apr 13 2004 Calling from: Sheffield Message: Just like to offer my condolences to Mick's family, his teammates and the whole Senators set-up on behalf of the Doncaster Mustangs. Stand up and be counted for your teammate this season fellas, make him proud. Good luck. |