Fernando Ricksen - The Final Battle BBC Scotland Channel

[Wishbone]

According to my TiVo box, this programme is a repeat, was first aired on 15/04/15?

It is and it was.

 

[top_cat]

That's heart breaking

 

[dh1963]

It says on the Sky planner the programme was made in 2017.

Has it been on before?

 

[matelot1965]

Got smoke in my eyes just watching the trailer

 

[Diego Maradona]

I’m dreading watching this. I have to watch it, but I know it’s going to upset me.

 

[Craigie]

It says on the Sky planner the programme was made in 2017.

Has it been on before?

Noticed the date as well but couldn't say if it has been shown previously.

Away to get the hankies looked out in case a bit of grit happens to blow in to my eye as I'm watching.

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

I don’t feel as if I’m ready to watch this it’s a story too close to my heart.

A well known poster on here who is my cousin suffers from this horrible illness, he wouldn’t want his identity posted though I totally respect that, he’s a proud bear like me and you and that’s all that matters for him on here.

No Surrender and rest easy Fernando.

 

[themightyi]

The trailer was a tough enough watch so I don’t know if I’ll make it through the whole programme but I’ll certainly try.

As an aside I really don’t think this thread is the place to be discussing the merits of BBC Scotland showing it.

 

[Thommo2006]

Tough even 5 minutes in

 

[Business_Bear]

Think this has been on Sky before?

 

[Danger Zone]

Jesus Christ I don’t know if I’ll make it to the end.

 

[dt17]

Heartbreaking this.

 

[Family bam]

Sitting in tears already.

A tough watch and what a brave, brave man.

 

[SenoraCuellar]

Not ready to watch this.

 

[rangeral]

Think this has been on Sky before?

No

That was Hard times in 2015?

This is new

Heartbreaking to watch

 

[Skipper08]

I’m really struggling to watch this.

It shows how brave he was. It’s truly heartbreaking.

 

[Paperskin]

Absolutely brutal to see a man suffer like that. What a warrior.

 

[dt17]

Who's his mate Victor Morgan? How did they know each other?

 

[Business_Bear]

No

That was Hard times in 2015?

This is new

Heartbreaking to watch

Cheers mate

 

[SGbanwa]

I think he would us to watch this and as much as it’s breaking me I will for him.

 

[CWOODPIONEER]

This is tough. In tears. What a brave man, his poor wife and daughter.

 

[Danger Zone]

Warmed my heart hearing him say he’d forget he was ill when he was at events with the fans. I’m so happy the club and fans were able to rally and support him and show him how much he was loved.

 

[dt17]

Hard watch this...no real quality of life at all.

 

[ibrox1975]

He’s such a brave brave man

 

[Daviecooperloyal18]

Had to give up after first 5 minutes. Very emotional. Will try and watch another time.

RIP Fernando

 

[im_a_good_bluenose]

Ashamed to say I can’t watch anymore I’m off to bed feel broken just watching this so far

 

[Pioneer]

The Rangers supporters and their love and kindness towards him is making me well up.

 

[camioni]

F me this is such a hard watch, I'm in tears that will only get worse.

God Bless You Fernando...Rest In Peace.

 

[Mview83]

Fernando’s bravery is astonishing to see in this. What a legend.

I don’t think I’ll be able to finish this such a harrowing watch.

 

[GovanDerry]

I tried to watch the Sky documentary that on demand and lasted 5 mins, i’ve got this on record. No way I can watch it yet

 

[Danger Zone]

My heart breaks seeing him stuck in hospital crying

 

[nachoman]

This is so hard to watch. What an awful, awful disease. It must be terrifying having your body shut down but your mind is still alert.

 

[Cooper Forever]

This is difficult to watch....R.I.P. Fernando. a true battler till the end

 

[Gerrard55]

Struggling with this.

What an absolute inspiration Fernando is.

 

[Robocop1960]

Heartbreaking to watch.What a fighter Fernando was right up to the end.

 

[ICA_86]

Brutal viewing this.

Inspirational, but brutal.

 

[Foreverblue85]

I love that being around his fans made him happy as I always worried it would make him feel sad for what he was missing . It’s so sad this so heartbreaking

 

[possilbear2]

Jesus this is hard to watch.feel like crying watching it.

 

[Teddy Casablanca]

Cant watch . Its taking me to a place that I don't want to go

 

[Liviger1984]

When he started crying that really got to me. so sad.

 

[si72]

Couple of mins was enough for me.Just too hard and still raw.Maybe watch it on catch up or iPlayer in few days time.

 

[dt17]

Maradona...what a prick.

 

[Ally’s Golden Boot]

This is heartbreaking.

God bless you #2.

 

[Gerrard55]

Never knew that about Maradona.

What an absolute arsehole

 

[Danger Zone]

Maradona...what a prick.

Wee scumbag, always has been, always will be.

 

[bert]

What an absolute lady's front bottom maradona is

 

[Barry]

Maradona is a grade A prick.

 

[oldblueeyes]

Tough watch
Not many people could understand what he went through
He fought to the very end
Rest easy Fernando

 

[sprally]

I’m 15 mins behind.
Just saw it though.
Maradona the drug cheat is a prick.

 

[Red_White_Blue]

Jesus this is so hard to watch. How did he ever stay so strong. Beggars belief that anyone could sit behind a computer screen and slag this man off.