BLAZE RIP

[Witneyjack]

I very rarely post on any of the forums but do read them often. I'm absolutely shocked to read the news. I saw a post on X by you Darran, but didn't realise who it was about. As others have said, I didn't meet Blaze but enjoyed some of his stories about his away trips on the old J.A. When you read his posts, there was no malice towards anyone. He always came across as a lovely fella and I am sure will be missed by all. Sincere condolences to his family. I hope he is at peace.

 

[Darran]

I’m not taking the glory for this it was ECB’s idea I just emailed the show.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1964767915213050059

 

[Yoshi]

Hi guys,

None of you will know/remember me, but me and James were together on and off from 2007 for a few years. He used to drag me to every swans game (I secretly enjoyed) including a trip to Spain in 2009. I knew as soon as I found out the news last week that there would be a thread about him on a Swans forum, and here it is. It’s been so lovely to read all of these comments and I’m sure they have been a great comfort to his wonderful family. I didn’t realise my heart could break because of him again, and I bet he’s having a right old laugh about it somewhere the sod

 

[mldug]

I’m not taking the glory for this it was ECB’s idea I just emailed the show.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1964767915213050059

This is really lovely Darren. Thanks x

 

[Darran]

Hi guys,

None of you will know/remember me, but me and James were together on and off from 2007 for a few years. He used to drag me to every swans game (I secretly enjoyed) including a trip to Spain in 2009. I knew as soon as I found out the news last week that there would be a thread about him on a Swans forum, and here it is. It’s been so lovely to read all of these comments and I’m sure they have been a great comfort to his wonderful family. I didn’t realise my heart could break because of him again, and I bet he’s having a right old laugh about it somewhere the sod

Are you from Neath?

 

[Yoshi]

Are you from Neath?

I am

 

[Darran]

I am

Have you ever been in a church?

 

[CygnusX1]

I’m not taking the glory for this it was ECB’s idea I just emailed the show.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1964767915213050059

Great stuff. Well done Dar & ECB

 

[Yoshi]

Have you ever been in a church?

My Dads a vicar so a fair few times yes

 

[Darran]

My Dads a vicar so a fair few times yes

I’ve met you.

 

[Swanjaxs]

I’m not taking the glory for this it was ECB’s idea I just emailed the show.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1964767915213050059

Not fussed on this loud music malarkey but that was class. A fine tribute to a JA.net legend

 

[Neath_Jack]

A vicars daughter from Neath.

Things you don’t expect to read on. Swans football forum

 

[Swanjaxs]

Hi guys,

None of you will know/remember me, but me and James were together on and off from 2007 for a few years. He used to drag me to every swans game (I secretly enjoyed) including a trip to Spain in 2009. I knew as soon as I found out the news last week that there would be a thread about him on a Swans forum, and here it is. It’s been so lovely to read all of these comments and I’m sure they have been a great comfort to his wonderful family. I didn’t realise my heart could break because of him again, and I bet he’s having a right old laugh about it somewhere the sod

Welcome Yoshi, Blaze was an institution on here, someone who's posts you would never skip and always take the time to read. We all feel your loss

 

[Yougle]

Hi guys,

It's been a while since I used the username Yougle, but for the sake of recognition I decided to bring it back. (For those who don't remember, I am Dutch Jack)

The news of James' passing has hit me real hard.

When I first started following the Swans from late 2006, James was one of the first local fans I met through social media.
He took me me to my first game in November of 2008. Both his family as well as @Yoshi 's made me feel welcome.

James, wherever you are now, I will never forget the good times we shared..

 

[PSumbler]

As is often the case, sad occasions like this allow for names/people from the past to meet up and share memories. It is exceptionally touching to see so many previous usernames back on here to pay their own tributes.

Don't be strangers guys, life really is too short.