hugh Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 TijuanaTim has asked for this to be posted here, as he can't post at the moment. News is not good from New Mexico, however this time it concerns bad health news not about Ron, but about his wife Chris. Chris Davies has been a fantastic resource as well as wife to Ron through these difficult times. After we directed her what to do to assure that Ron got the best surgery and from the best orthopedic surgeon and at minimal cost. She diligently did everything required to make sure it all happened and also at a fraction of the cost you can pay out here. She telephoned and sat on hold for hours, she stood in line and knocked down administrators doors to get this taken care of. Now she finds herself in dire straights and Big Ron is distraught. Chris was taken into emergency two weeks ago and has been there deteriorating since. She is suffering from what seems like a partial renal failure and the prospects are very grim, I lost my sister the same way in her 30s and remember the circumstances. I have just spoken at length with Ron who tells me she is not responding to any treatment now, she is in and out of consciousness and even lucidity. Ron thought he was going to lose her last night and it seems that only a miracle will turn this situation around. Ron always asks me about his friends (what he calls the fans) and how the Saints are doing. Ron was every bit as vital to our first spell and initial survival in the top div as MLT was more recently. He scored four goals in games at Old Trafford not long after they were crowned European champs and also four against Chelsea and Villa...what would he be worth today?? Two things, someone please cut 'n' paste this update and I'll ensure Ron gets any of your positive feed back. Please remember that Ron has to maintain realistic expectations, he needs to feel our love, especially for all the joy he has given so many of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isla Wight Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 That really is awful news about Chris. My thoughts are with Ron at this time and I hope that despite the gloomy prognosis, Chris pulls through OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 God Bless your wife Ron. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 I Hope for the best, remember Ron's playing for Saints very well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy Bottom Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Get well soon Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 I hope and pray that Chris pulls through. My thoughts are with you both at this difficult time. Stay strong and positive and hope for the very best . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Truly sad news. Here's hoping for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowllyd Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Sad news indeed, and I hope Chris will come through this - she'll have Ron beside her all the way, supporting her as she's done for him. My thoughts with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 All best wishes and hope Chris pulls through , it ain't over till its over. As with others my thoughts are with you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjay77 Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 All of our thoughts are with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Get well soon Chris.....my thoughts and prayers are with you Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carljack Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 God bless you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 hopeing chris pulls threw for a fantastic guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Very bad news my thoughts are with Chris & Ron lets hope she pulls through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Get well soon Chris, Our thought's are with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 All the best to Big Ron - he was a huge part of our early spell in the top league & an idol to many. Hope all works out with his wife - may their god go with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO5 4BW Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 I saw my first game in 1968 and Ron was THE hero to anybody in the area who was a Saints-mad kid at that time Ron - the thoughts of all Saints fans are with you and Chris, as they were with your own illness a while ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 All my thoughts and prayers are with Ron and Chris. God Bless, hope they both get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 All our loving thoughts and prayers are with you both from all your football family at St. Marys xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Get well soon Chris, my thoughts are with you both. I lost somebody this way (sh was also saints fan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 to a legend at saints from all the saints family ron,we are thinking of you at this time and hope chris pulls through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Ron was before my time but I still recognise what a legend he is and my thoughts, and all our thoughts, are with him and his wife at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbattigger Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Thoughts and prayers are with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint peach Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Get well soon Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Thoughts with you both, best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 sorry to hear this sad news, thoughts go out to you both and hope for a speedy recovery be great if we could get a chant for ron going round st mary's tonight to show our support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Thinking of you both, may God give you both strength at this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Probably the best attacking header of a ball of all time. Certainly the most lethal striker in the world in his prime. Hang in there, while there is life there is hope. May God be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 As others have said fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. A nice little victory tonight would be a tonic for Ron and Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Sad News. Thinking of you both. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Sad news, thinking of you both..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Here's hoping for a recovery. Very best and warm wishes to Ron and Chris at this troubled time. Stay strong Ron...you'll always be the hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StInky Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 (edited) Errrrr, what? Hopefully referring to Greenridge's comment, but you never know with some of the twits on this forum. Edited 29 September, 2009 by StInky poor spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StInky Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Quite possibly not though, given that it's been wiped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 His wife kept him going in the darkest hours and now we are all praying for a miracle to help her. Our thoughts go with you at this time Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Ron and Chris you are in our thoughts, especially Chris at this time. God bless and protect you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 Just in case anyone has forgotten or hasn't had the opportunity to see the greatest ever heading centre forward...here y'go (below). Sincere thanks everyone for your thoughts, I will print/send and Ron will read them all and believe me they need all the love and encouragement from you their 'friends' they can get right now. Respect. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9024836154390592659&q=ron+davies# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 god bless you chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TijuanaTim Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 Just got off the phone with Ron, he is a little more upbeat today and Chris has showed a slight improvement, he really appreciates all the good will. The doctors are encouraging Chris to try and eat and to show more fight. Ron is by himself at night so after hearing what is happening I then steer the subject towards happier times for him. He reminisced about the old days, singing the praises of some old teammates. He loved playing with Chivers, thought Sydy was unstoppable on his day and also told me John had the same right boot his whole career ;-). Ron said that Brian O'Neill is the best player he ever saw in muddy conditions. He rated Leeds as easily the best opponent. Funny thing, Big Ron said that between Ted Bates, Ian St John and Tommy Docherty there was no strategy or tactics, just relying on the players being in the right positions and knowing what to do???? Can you imagine that today? He also said he always thought the World of Gabriel, Fisher and Stokes. Saints fans ain't his 'fans', they are his 'friends'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthemanfairoak Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 Just got off the phone with Ron, he is a little more upbeat today and Chris has showed a slight improvement, he really appreciates all the good will. The doctors are encouraging Chris to try and eat and to show more fight. Ron is by himself at night so after hearing what is happening I then steer the subject towards happier times for him. He reminisced about the old days, singing the praises of some old teammates. He loved playing with Chivers, thought Sydy was unstoppable on his day and also told me John had the same right boot his whole career ;-). Ron said that Brian O'Neill is the best player he ever saw in muddy conditions. He rated Leeds as easily the best opponent. Funny thing, Big Ron said that between Ted Bates, Ian St John and Tommy Docherty there was no strategy or tactics, just relying on the players being in the right positions and knowing what to do???? Can you imagine that today? He also said he always thought the World of Gabriel, Fisher and Stokes. Saints fans ain't his 'fans', they are his 'friends'. ta tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 so many memories of watching Ron play. Especially the season that he single-handedly destroyed a " soon-to-be-relegated " Aston Villa side at The Dell. Ron scored FOUR (two headers, two with his feet) ..hit the bar and had another disallowed. We forget how good his ground skills were, as when he waltzed through the Villa defence and slotted home from an almost impossible angle. Great stuff ! Good luck Ron... we'll pray for Chris' prompt recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshie72 Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 Get well soon Chris My thoughts and prayers are with you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 Wish you both the best You were always my hero when everyone else at school was wearing 'Mick Channon sideburns' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSparky Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 Best wishes to both Chris and Ron, my thoughts are with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker Walker6 Posted 30 September, 2009 Share Posted 30 September, 2009 Big Ron best centre forward I have seen to wear the Red and White Sripes. God bless Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_RLY Posted 1 October, 2009 Share Posted 1 October, 2009 Best wishes to them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StInky Posted 1 October, 2009 Share Posted 1 October, 2009 Thinking of you both. Get well soon Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcjmcsfc16 Posted 1 October, 2009 Share Posted 1 October, 2009 Best Wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron saint Posted 1 October, 2009 Share Posted 1 October, 2009 get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StInky Posted 2 October, 2009 Share Posted 2 October, 2009 Any further news Tim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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