[consilio]

Shocking and sad news Steve. Hope the family are bearing up ok.

A true Wednesdayite, one of the best.

Don't stop fighting.

[Maddix]

I read this post 3 minutes after you put it up and was completely stunned. I've been back at work this afternoon and been able to think of nothing else. I'm still at a loss for words now. Heartfelt sorrow for you and your family is all I can add to the many previous posts.

[El Car]

Madsteve, that's very sad news even though I've probably only spoken to you on quiz threads. I've got a lot of cancer issues going on with people around me right now so I know how difficult all the explorations and the scans and the treatment and the seemingly constant bad news can be. Obviously the most important thing is family and I hope you're able to do everything you want to before the end.

[peiowl]

I'm shocked and terribly sad to hear your news MS. So many friends here on PEI and back in blighty that have this rotten disease right now. You'll be missed deeply and my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I hope you'll have some quality time left. best wishes, buddy.

[Southeyowl]

Steve, I'm lost for words! I cant comprehend what you and your family must be going through! My thoughts are with you and your family and if you ever need anything just ask, I'm sure myself and others on here who are local will offer help if we can! WAWAW!

[Owlshighgreen]

God bless Steve so so sorry.

[Towinjustonce]

Oh my god, not what I was expecting to read. Like others so sorry and shocked to hear of your news MS. My thoughts are with you and your family. I have always looked forward to your match reports and stats and will do so for as long as you are willing and able. You are a fountain of sporting knowledge and from what I can see a true gent.

[Stairs]

Steve. This is terribly sad news.

My heart goes out to you and your family. It's not something you expect or think about when creating a football community like this. Both Mark and myself send you our best wishes and hope that you have time to do the things you need to do.

Family first, best wishes.

[talkSAFT]

I'd love it....love it....if Wednesday could give you the big smile in May, and you got to watch them in the Prem, where you belong.

[dubaiowl]

I do a lot of lurking here and not a lot of posting but my thoughts go out to you and your family. Its things like this that make you think about what you have got, appreciate it and grab life with both hands. You could have posted this yesterday and id have left work early and watched the first half. I still snuck out and watched the second but this would have changed my perspective.

Anyhow I thought id write something to make you feel better but what can I say but ill try anyway. This quote is attributed to John Lennon but being the statto of knowledge you are, you probably know its debatable whether he said it or not.

 "it will be ok in the end. If its not ok, its not the end"

So even in death just think up in heaven what a cracking 11 of Wednesday players you will watch. While we are slumming it with the likes of old journeymen and the likes of Frannie Jeffers. You will be propping up the bar watching Jonny Fatham breaking the net and Springett at the other end.

Im sure you have had up and downs with Wednesday but in heaven Mad Steves rules apply and Wednesday batter the pigs every week and Man U beg to loan our reserve cast offs. Leeds have gone belly up as they don't let sh*t in heaven and the village and Bolton play pit football with roveram and the dingles.

Apparently Heaven aint it all cracked up to be tho. God does miracles but England winning the world cup again "no chance". At least there is hendos and stones tho and none of this southern crap.

Take care, keep smiling and keep watching. Up the OWLS

Hopefully we will get promoted this season for you.