Hero - Manfred Stanislawski

[hannahcafc]

Nearly two weeks ago, long standing Carshalton supporter Manfred Stanislawski lost his long (16 month) and brave battle. If any of you knew him, you'll appreciate what a legend the man was. A big bloke with an even bigger personality and heart of gold.

Anyway, just thought i'd mention that it was his funeral today and unsurprisingly, there was a massive turnout and we sent the big man off in style. So, i'd just like to raise a glass to the legend, Manfred Stanislawski...gone but never ever forgotten!

On a side note..."You'll never walk alone" should be banned from funerals...not a single dry eye left after that...poxy song!

[ambersalamander]

What did he die of?

[hannahcafc]

Cancer i think. He had kidneys removed and was on dialysis and i think it was the cancer that caused the kidney removal, so he didn't have it easy Other people on here might be in a better position to comment.

[votp]

I believe it was renal (kidney) cancer; dialysis was merely palliative. Couldn't make today, ironically because of working for a leading cancer charity. RIP big fella, will miss your strolls round the ground.

[ambersalamander]

Bless him. Don't think I ever knew him, but I feel for you guys. We lost 2 of our lot last season, and it really wasn't easy walking in expecting them to be on the terraces, especially Andrew who was only 23 and died very suddenly. I still miss his happy face.