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Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:07 am
by Big D
Awful awful news.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50395820
I remember in 2002 when I played for Fife up in Dundee this quiet wee guy spent an hour talking to every one of our team. Half them didn't even realise the quiet guy was a Lion.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:24 am
by Banquo
Big D wrote:Awful awful news.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50395820
I remember in 2002 when I played for Fife up in Dundee this quiet wee guy spent an hour talking to every one of our team. Half them didn't even realise the quiet fellas was a Lion.
That's so sad. Top banana, fantastic player. Hopefully he gets as much time as possible with his family.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:57 am
by Donny osmond
One of my favourite players from yesteryear, you couldn't find a better example of quiet understated strength and determination. This is horrible news to wake up to.
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Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:51 am
by Chunks Baws
Terrible news
He was some player.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 9:53 am
by General Zod
Shocker. All strength to him and his family. Quality player and nice bloke by the sounds of it.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:40 pm
by Stom
Always felt an affinity for Tom Smith beyond sharing a name.
A true gent and class act and I sincerely hope he can enjoy his time with his family to the full.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:54 pm
by ARM
That's shit news.
Not that it is in any way important in the circumstances but he's still the last Scot to start a Lions Test match.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 6:49 pm
by Galfon
Top player for what seemed an age - results speak for themselves.More than held his own against much bigger players.Sounds like he did the usual tough-nut bloke thing and tried to shake something off - hopefully modern treatments can help nail this for him.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:40 am
by NorthWestRugby
I dont want to be too brutal about this, but a snippet from the beeb doesnt sound good:
It's in his colon, and it's spread to his brain and liver. He's having painful, intrusive treatment with the aim of extending his time with his family for as long as possible.
Sounds to me as if its terminal and they're just trying to extend his time.
Horrible news, always one of those players you couldnt help but like. Growing up watching 'living with the lions' on VHS as a kid I kind of felt a little bit of an affinity with him as a prop who wasnt the biggest, yet watching all the social stuff and in the changing room, i dont think you see or hear him talking once.
It's absolutely devastating news for him and his family and I just hope their is some chance of a full recovery for him.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:02 pm
by Big D
He only had like 4 caps before that Lions tour. Remarkable really that he did what he did on that tour.
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:28 am
by Stones of granite
Big D wrote:Awful awful news.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50395820
I remember in 2002 when I played for Fife up in Dundee this quiet wee guy spent an hour talking to every one of our team. Half them didn't even realise the quiet guy was a Lion.
He played for the Edinburgh Borderers a few times at our club, and I have to echo what you say here. Truly shocking news
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:37 am
by Digby
Appalling news, and seemingly typical of the man he's turning it around to simply encourage others to ensure they do get checked for any problems.
Any news on possible donations being requested toward a specific fund raising aim?
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:40 am
by Which Tyler
Terribly sad
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 1:01 pm
by septic 9
Digby wrote:
Any news on possible donations being requested toward a specific fund raising aim?
http://www.tomsmithrugby.co.uk/
there is some info there about Tom and his condition and treatment and a link to a justgiving page
Re: Tom Smith - Stage 4 Cancer
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 4:41 pm
by Digby
septic 9 wrote:Digby wrote:
Any news on possible donations being requested toward a specific fund raising aim?
http://www.tomsmithrugby.co.uk/
there is some info there about Tom and his condition and treatment and a link to a justgiving page
Many thanks