Thanks Del.....

MKCPFC, TeeJay, Collier Row Eagle, Jelholyoak, were all there, as people I knew. Couldn't move in the chapel, soooo many people.

Defo see you in close season somewhere/some pub

Jamie

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Great work on the wreaths Jamie. They both looked superb.

A very emotional day for all of Alan’s family, friends and work colleagues. The service was beautifully delivered. Some fabulous words from Steve, Tele and Terry.

So many people there, just showing how much Alan was loved, liked, respected. His wife, daughter and son showed tremendous strength and dignity.

This was a sad occasion but also a marvellous celebration of everything that Super Al achieved in his 61 years.

I've spoken myself in recent years at funerals and it's a very difficult and emotional thing to do. 3 friends telling stories of love, friendship and Palace brought many tears and laughter.
Tremendous turnout for a bloody good bloke.

I refuse to believe there are that many people out there that can't spell. Too f**king lazy, that's what I think.

Hi all - please see a message below from Alan's daughter Hannah:

"To the lovely HOL family,
Thank you so very much for all your kind words of love and support. Dad was most loved by everyone he knew and it's been a real comfort to read all of your tributes. We've had a few laughs talking about the amount of time Dad spent on this website - he absolutely loved it.
A huge thank you to Jamie for sorting the lovely flowers for the funeral - we have kept them and they are currently pride of place in the garden. Everyone looked marvelous in their red and blue outfits on the day and playing Glad All Over at the end of the service was so fitting and exactly what Dad would have wanted. It was great to see a few of you there, apologies we couldn't get round to chat to you all. Thank you also to everyone who has given such generous donations for both the flowers and the charity page. As you all know, Palace was Dad's life and we will of course continue to support our beloved CPFC by attending games when we can, so we look forward to seeing you all there and catching up.
All the very best,
Hannah, Susan and family xxx"

Great response from Hannah and family.

Was reading the Shefki Kuqi article yesterday, and it reminded me of Alan's love for the player, and how discussing Shefki's performances made Alan use naughty words (something he very rarely did)

I told Alan how I had seen Shefki walking around Bromley on the morning of a game (the player was injured, allegedly), and Alan became most animated
More naughty words (just one or two)

In fact, shefki was the only thing I have ever heard Alan use bad words to describe. But wasn't Owen Garvan a close second ?

I disengage, I turn the page.