I found him on Facebook and unfortunately it seems as if he's died.. There's a post from I think his daughter dated 11th February.

"cannot even believe i am having to write this post - unfortunately my dad Ray passed away yesterday morning. i am absolutely devastated and this has come and such a huge shock to my family and I. Everyone who knew my dad loved him and knows he had such a great sense of humour and was still always cracking jokes even when he has been in pain. He was the kindest most generous and loving person i have ever met and i feel so privileged to have been blessed with him as my father. He has always been there for me and i honestly dont know what i am going to do without him. My best friend and hero. RIP Ray 1964-2020" Ray Clune"

Freo ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:28:48)

That is awful news if true ..RIP mate! #.

Chelsea London (20/02/2020 at 21:31:46)

Ahh no way!!! #.

MHL13 (20/02/2020 at 21:31:58)

I've checked and I'm 100% sure it's him unfortunately. I'll post above too as. the old boy deserves a new thread.

Freo ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:35:39)

FFS so sad he really had a great sense of humour and took the. arthur bliss out of himself when we was all having banter with him.

RIP Bish and KTBFFH

Papa Elf (20/02/2020 at 21:36:15)

RIP the Bishop of Sligo. aka Ray Clune.. I'm really quite upset for the old boy. I spoke to him a couple of times a few years ago and as we all know he was quite a character.

Freo ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:37:04)

It's fakkin awful news. Loved ol Bish. Seemed he was sort of getting things. together not that you'd really know.

25 Blue Caravans (20/02/2020 at 21:39:07)

Very sad news indeed.. RIP Bish

Papa Elf (20/02/2020 at 21:39:11)

R.i.p #.

Care3 (20/02/2020 at 21:40:12)

Really sorry to read that. He will be missed. #.

MattNY (20/02/2020 at 21:41:05)

Oh no. when did he pass away
So sad

Ablueforever (20/02/2020 at 21:41:30)

RIP BISH .....Condolences to his family his good humour should be a lesson to us all. #.

Chelsea London (20/02/2020 at 21:42:51)

So sorry.RIP #.

STALWART (20/02/2020 at 21:43:07)

Ahh that's so sad. RIP to a CC legend. Rest easy Bish .

pinkfloydblue (20/02/2020 at 21:44:25)

R.I.P. and condolences to friends and relatives. #.

moschops (20/02/2020 at 21:47:03)

RIP bish I'll always remember your sincerity . Mate god bless:(

Mickey greenways army (20/02/2020 at 21:47:07)

That is truly sad news. Such a good man: kind funny and brave.... I only met him once or twice but that sense of humour and stoicism made him a special character. So sad for his family.

Avanti (20/02/2020 at 21:47:09)

Very sad he was a lovely chap RIP Bish #.

Dingbat (20/02/2020 at 21:47:45)

Just saw it on FB. Poor bloke had no luck with his health at all. Lovely post by. his daughter. RIP Bish you were quite the character.

BullfrogBlues ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:47:54)

Rest in peace Bish you will be sorely missed by many on Chelsea Chat even though. many never met you.

Sir Les Patterson (20/02/2020 at 21:49:21)

Truly sad news. Thank you for taking the time to have a look for him. May he rest in peace and finally not be in pain. He seemed in such good spirits since his recent house move.

Absolutely gutted

Farnham Blue (20/02/2020 at 21:49:41)

Awful awful news. A great character who will be sorely missed around here

My deepest sympathies to his family

Sex Robot From The Future (20/02/2020 at 21:49:41)

RIP Bish. #.

Ted Rogers (20/02/2020 at 21:49:41)

Oh no. I genuinely felt like I knew him. #.

Better Call Saul (20/02/2020 at 21:49:59)

Oh no that hurts. RIP Bish #.

Neil (20/02/2020 at 21:51:29)

Very sad news. A much loved character on here who . had a great sense of humour despite his suffering with 'stumpy' and other ailments.
He was saying how much he loved the new flat he's moved into only a few weeks ago.
Only knew him from on here but will miss the fella.
Sincerest condolences to his family :-(

MHL13 (20/02/2020 at 21:52:23)

Maybe you could post a general message from all on CC to his daughters FB page? #.

BullfrogBlues ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:52:27)

RIP Bish. You will be missed. #.

KevD★nn (20/02/2020 at 21:52:48)

Agreed very funny fella. #.

moschops (20/02/2020 at 21:53:18)

That hit me like a paving slab :( #.

Mickey greenways army (20/02/2020 at 21:53:21)

Oh dear. Another chat legend gone too soon. RIP #.

Mr Parkers Dogbite ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:53:42)

Genuinely upsetting. RIP Bish - you'll be missed on here mate #.

Rotter (20/02/2020 at 21:54:37)

That's such a shame. The 8-1 scoreline is retired in his honour. #.

Chelsea2020 (20/02/2020 at 21:55:41)

Certainly will. Yet another top chatter bites the dust. Very very sad #.

25 Blue Caravans (20/02/2020 at 21:56:40)

Legendary! #.

Chelsea London (20/02/2020 at 21:56:48)

RIP Bish. God bless yer. #.

Gad is Great (20/02/2020 at 21:57:04)

What incredibly sad news. Condolences to all his loved ones. Will be a big loss. to this place. He was one of the more light hearted of posters despite all his health issues. I always enjoyed reading his input and wit. RIP Bish. Forever a Blue.

Persil (20/02/2020 at 21:58:04)

Nice idea. He was truly loved by all on here #.

Mr Parkers Dogbite ★ (20/02/2020 at 21:58:49)

Leg-end-ary as we would joke :) #.

Chelsea2020 (20/02/2020 at 21:58:53)

Good call! Another chat legend gone too soon.. Sad news sad times.

geordiegirl (20/02/2020 at 21:59:22)

Very sad. The Bish always made for an interesting post. #.

Flywheel (20/02/2020 at 21:59:47)

Oh that's awful news. RIP. Thoughts with your friends and family. #.

BlueRattled (20/02/2020 at 21:59:51)

RIP.. Sad sad news

Fascione (20/02/2020 at 22:00:03)

....and Bish would still greet that with an ARF! #.

Chelsea London (20/02/2020 at 22:00:04)

awful news. R.I.P. Bish #.

Erlands Army (20/02/2020 at 22:00:18)

I sent the Bish's daughter a message of condolences and she responded thus. Thanks very much Ian much appreciated. He was always talking about chelsea chat and the conversations he had on there. All the best to you!



Sir Les Patterson (20/02/2020 at 22:00:41)

I'm flabbergasted RIP Bish . Condolence to the family.
One of the great characters on here.

chelseaboyo (20/02/2020 at 22:00:44)

That's awful RIP Bish. #.

Culto De El Guapo (20/02/2020 at 22:01:05)

Oh God no. I was only asking about him yesterday. RIP #.

Mickey Thomas (20/02/2020 at 22:01:36)

Wow that's terrible news thoughts with his family RIP Bish you were. CC legend. #.

Oldgopher (20/02/2020 at 22:02:55)

RIP Bish another CC great taken from us far too soon. #.

★ Far Cry Toff (20/02/2020 at 22:03:08)

Yep. True blue
One of our own

Ablueforever (20/02/2020 at 22:03:09)

That's awful news. It has been noticed he's been. missing for a week or so.

RIP Bish :-((

V R Lee (20/02/2020 at 22:03:38)

I am genuinely saddened and felt that his daughter would appreciate the fact. that so many who had never met him were still grieving at the news. Stereolab's wife phones me every Christmas and said that it comforts her to know that som many still remember him

Sir Les Patterson (20/02/2020 at 22:04:17)

RIP Bish - he'll leave a big hole on here :(. Always good to chat with

God Is ODJ (20/02/2020 at 22:04:24)

top man. moving in to his new flat recently seemed to have really cheered him too.

RIP mate KTBFFH

Carefree Blue (20/02/2020 at 22:05:57)

Bish was definitely one of the good ones/. Thats really nice about stereolabs wife. Well done.

Culto De El Guapo (20/02/2020 at 22:06:38)

Awful news. RIP Bish. #.

oldgeezer (20/02/2020 at 22:07:53)

R.I.P Bish you WILL be missed #.

little guitars (20/02/2020 at 22:09:11)

Sad news #.

evesdad (20/02/2020 at 22:09:32)

Oh no how sad. RIP Bish. #.

JimmyFloydBottleBank (20/02/2020 at 22:10:27)

RIP Bish. Thoughts with his family.

Chris25 (20/02/2020 at 22:10:30)

Puts everything else into perspective .... RIP Bish #.

Big Ron Manager ★ (20/02/2020 at 22:11:03)

Ffs that's just horrendous. :-( #.

V R Lee (20/02/2020 at 22:11:27)

I am fukkin desolate RIP Bish you silly bastid #.

Bluemonday (20/02/2020 at 22:11:58)

The poster off this site?? Jesus that is so sad if so.. I know he suffered a alot with health but was always positive on here.

mgta (20/02/2020 at 22:12:00)

He seemed a very content man despite his ailments. #.

Culto De El Guapo (20/02/2020 at 22:12:53)

We were only joking that he was on the waiting list for corona the other day :-( #.

Ricardinho (20/02/2020 at 22:12:58)

Sad news . Condolences to his family

Hertsblue (20/02/2020 at 22:13:15)

Our lives are so fragile - and precious. What a tragic thing to happen #.

Avanti (20/02/2020 at 22:13:40)

Very sorry to hear this sad news.. He made light of serious illness and was an inspiration to others in a similar situation.
My condolences to his daughter and all his family and friends.
Rest in Peace Bish.

MunsterBlues (20/02/2020 at 22:15:01)

He would be laughing at that that's the fun character he was. #.

Papa Elf (20/02/2020 at 22:15:23)

It's so tragically sad #.

pinkfloydblue (20/02/2020 at 22:16:08)

It does and it burns that such a sound guy has gone so soon. #.

pinkfloydblue (20/02/2020 at 22:16:42)

Seems a few people are posting now. Bish's name was Ray Clune and . his daughter is Grace Clune. Their timeline's are not hidden.

Freo ★ (20/02/2020 at 22:19:09)

OMG really? That is so sad RIP Bish.
I could never quite take in nor keep up with all the various ailments he used to post about but he was always so positive about it all and was a real star character of the site.



Thoughts with his family and friends.


KTBFFH

stick ★ (20/02/2020 at 22:19:19)

Very sad news I dont post often myself but read the page everyday and he was a legend.... RIP to a chat site legend and condolences to all his family and friends.
KTBFFH

Dave Lino Mitchell (20/02/2020 at 22:21:52)

RIP condolences to his family and mates. #.

rossyblue (20/02/2020 at 22:26:33)

Nooooooo. For cattle trucks sake. Bish was a top top fella that is so sad #.

bumstead (20/02/2020 at 22:26:42)

Blimey so so sad RIP Bish have a Chelsea chat in heaven with my dad another Chelsea . Legend from Dublin .. condolences to all the bishops family sad news .

Carefree since 1972 (20/02/2020 at 22:27:03)

Hold up I've just got in has Bish passed away? #.

Wazzab★1982 (20/02/2020 at 22:27:21)

Disaster. No age either. .

bumstead (20/02/2020 at 22:28:57)

He was no age the poor fellah What awful news. RIP to a real card. who seemed a genuinely nice fellah. Really seemed to hit one obstacle after another :-(

tapas (20/02/2020 at 22:29:57)

Damn RIP Bish such a genuine bloke. #.

Wazzab★1982 (20/02/2020 at 22:30:09)

Oh no... RIP. Bish never lost his sense. of humour even with all the trouble he had.

Hellsinki blue (20/02/2020 at 22:30:43)

:( RIP #.

The Glory Hunter (20/02/2020 at 22:30:43)

A legendary chatter who bore his ill fate with his humour RIP Bish #.

billblue (20/02/2020 at 22:31:57)

His mate on FB said he has not been well for 25 years. . How cruel life can be.

pinkfloydblue (20/02/2020 at 22:32:46)

RIP Bish genuinely gutted you are no longer with us. Enjoyed reading your posts #.

The Liquidator (20/02/2020 at 22:35:25)

Nope I won't believe it Bish will pop up and say it was a wind up any minute now.. Such a character always positive in any given situation I can't think of many who has had to deal with what he has.Well I'm about to have a drink(I don't usually drink)this ones for you Bish RIP mate.

Wazzab★1982 (20/02/2020 at 22:35:33)

same age as me :-( #.

Bluemonday (20/02/2020 at 22:36:07)

He seemed a nice fella hell be missed on here! #.

Dorkingblueridesagain (20/02/2020 at 22:37:09)

Likewise just logged in - very sad news #.

Krakovian (20/02/2020 at 22:37:12)

Shows how much of a character he was to stay so positive. Fair play to him.. He will be missed on here no doubt.

mgta (20/02/2020 at 22:37:57)

It seems like I was only chatting with him a couple of days ago yet his. profile says he was last on here nearly two weeks back. The poor guy had so many ailments that he handled with humour. But one of his last posts spoke of 'stents' and I was a little worried. 56 years old too? ffs. RIP Bish.

bovis messroom (20/02/2020 at 22:40:40)

Sad news RIP :( #.

Blue Room (20/02/2020 at 22:42:18)

RIP Bish brave gets used a lot but he really was always had his chin up. #.

Silicon Steve (20/02/2020 at 22:43:01)

FFS ARE YOU SURE IT's BISH????? Please say no #.

London is only Blue (20/02/2020 at 22:43:22)

Absolutely gutted one of the best on here taken so young. #.

Wazzab★1982 (20/02/2020 at 22:45:03)

FFS BISH I'm so gutted even though i never met you but through here Whoever. knows any part of his family please forward my condolences and BISH RIP MATEY

London is only Blue (20/02/2020 at 22:46:56)

And to his poor daughter to lose her old man so young. Bless her :-( #.

tapas (20/02/2020 at 22:47:31)

Same here never knew the guy but that is sad news. #.

Raspberry (20/02/2020 at 22:51:36)

Gut wrenching ews that...... Tried so many a time to get him to come out for a drink when I worked in Harlow a few years back..
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Gutting to hear that.

southbucksblue (20/02/2020 at 22:52:37)

When I saw the thread title my first thought was "I really hope he's talking. about the ACTUAL Bishop of Sligo and not our Bish"

I'm still having trouble processing the terrible news

Sex Robot From The Future (20/02/2020 at 22:55:20)

It's knocked me for six #.

Neil (20/02/2020 at 22:59:14)

Fair play. Good to see Karn has sent her cc version of a book of condolances.. Hopefully she may draw a morsel of comfort at this time in how loved he was by all.

tapas (20/02/2020 at 23:01:53)

Only knew him on here over the last 9 years but he will he sadly missed. . Great sense of humour. Came across as a lovely bloke. Despite all his health problems seemed to accept each and every one with a joke. My condolences go to his family.

fan54 (20/02/2020 at 23:03:40)

RIP Bish! #.

NoHasselJimmy (20/02/2020 at 23:15:03)

That is just so sad. Deepest condolences to his family... and also to. all the mad bar stewards on here... we'll miss him. Very sad.

Otis B Driftwood (20/02/2020 at 23:25:59)

Gutted!!! Someone just asked about him couple of hrs ago...... So sad to here about this. RIP Bish

BornAtwatBlue (20/02/2020 at 23:40:00)

I own one but I've never worn it for pretty obvious reasons... #.

Sex Robot From The Future (20/02/2020 at 23:40:13)

RIP and condolences to his daughter. #.

House of Blues (20/02/2020 at 23:46:21)

RIP Bish #.

Big Ears (20/02/2020 at 23:52:10)

Never met Bish but felt like I knew him...So sorry. Condolences to all. his Family. It was difficult not to feel close to Bish as his posts though always cheerful usually included his battle with ill health.
Such ad news RIP mate.

bluelinc (20/02/2020 at 23:52:10)

Never knowingly met anyone on here but in some strange way we are all . friends.
Just logged on and seen the news.
RIP Bish and sincere condolences to his family and friends on here that knew him.


Mr Fied (20/02/2020 at 23:56:30)

It just goes to show win lose or draw it's not that important really Chelsea is just a . vehicle for our passion for the club and all that entails. Family and friends are what's important and love for football and CFC is a fantastic diversion.
RIP Bish.

bumstead (20/02/2020 at 23:56:52)

I spent best part of 17 years chatting to the guy.. Don't think. I ever met him in real life but chatted to him sometimes every day for weeks on end. He went though so much and yet still made us all smile. So sad that you have left us Bish. So proud to say that you were a part of my life. I dont think I ever posted on here without seeing you reply...... "spoons?" You always made me ;-)x

geordiegirl (21/02/2020 at 00:06:22)

Sad news a man who bore his considerable problems with much grace #.

Black Bull (21/02/2020 at 00:16:42)

Too young to leave us.... So sad :-( #.

geordiegirl (21/02/2020 at 00:18:45)

Maybe someone can forward your message to his family I'm sure they would love seeing. how much we cared for him on here

Neil (21/02/2020 at 00:18:51)

Just home from work and seen the news about Bish :-( Thoughts are with . his family especially his "nipper".

I know that Bish has had many many medical issues over the years - but he dealt with it all - rarely grumbling.

Wicked sense of humour.

Rest in Peace Bish-babes. May the next life be free of carb counting insulin jabs and leaky stumps!

bairns (21/02/2020 at 00:31:18)

Was only in his 50's such a genuine bloke you just couldn't . Dislike him.At least he is no longer in pain but I bet he's still cracking jokes up there in CC heaven knowing him he's probably gutted because he only just got that bed a couple of weeks back.

Wazzab★1982 (21/02/2020 at 01:11:34)

Never met Bish but he always came across as a cheerful and positive individual.. I'm gutted. RIP Bish.

In The True Blue Blood (21/02/2020 at 01:17:17)

Those were Bish's words. I'm going to miss him. Top bloke. #.

In The True Blue Blood (21/02/2020 at 01:18:40)

The Bishop of Sligo (chatter ) RIP. In a modern cyber connected age where we build relationships over social media with out every actually meeting people in the real form its strange how we say we know someone or we know a little about some one. We define posters by their comments their wit and their involvement on this public forum.

Chelsea Chat is one of the longest if not the longest club chat pages in existence starting some way back in the 1990's when cyber land was just forming up. " Bish" as many affectionally knew him was like one of those bricks in the shed wall and to make well over 18 000 posts says he's made some lasting impression over the years. One would check in to see what happening or any news of the day and likely more or less your'd find something from "Bish" on the wall bit like have a morning cuppa you or the set break at 11am in the office you knew it would be there almost everyday just like "Bish".

So how do you pay tribute to a fella who in reality you know just a tiny bit about whilst his family friends and loved ones have lost a giant of a person in their lives?.... Well "Bish" was worth a read worth clicking on his comments for someone who had been through monumental aggravation and life dealt him some real curve balls his positivity and optimism to keep getting up time and time again after what would have floored most of us took some balls of courage each time his wit cheeky comments and straight talking gave a touch of reality to life and what is important.

Its obvious he cared and loved Chelsea some of his exchanges on here would have made more than a mild titter to a full on belly laugh he was popular without being an attention seeker he was just "Bish" someone that we all knew as part of this community.

I shall miss his posts that strong character of taking on life head on and all it throws at us then he just shrugs off the pony and trap and carrys on with the topics of the day.

The phrase " Keep Calm and Carry On" was Bish all over.... some great stuff over the years..... where ever you are now "Bish" just keep on being just the same. Rest in peace fella

Voltaire returns (21/02/2020 at 02:23:46)

Hey volt. Sad news indeed but well put. Sums that guy up perfectly.. Like most on here I'm gonna miss his posts.

" stumpy's giving me trouble today" or " got an appointment finally for with the eye clinic"
He had the lot and still laughed about it...
RIP Bish. Keep calm and carry on.

southbucksblue (21/02/2020 at 03:16:10)

Just popped in to add my dismay at the passing of Bish. RIP fella. and condolences to his loved ones.

Flange (21/02/2020 at 03:26:17)

RIP Bish see you on the other side bro #.

Njchelsea (21/02/2020 at 03:28:27)

Your lengthy posts are always something I take time to read.. Really lovely words mate was just such awful news about Bish. People had noticed his absence on here (before Freo's post).

If he had this effect on here with so many people who probably never met him or knew him that well then I can only imagine the impact he had on those closest to him - like family and friends. Thoughts are with them right now as he will have left a huge hole in their lives. But I'm sure it's a hole that overtime will be filled with all the great memories he will have left them with over the years.

RIP Bish.

BlueRattled (21/02/2020 at 04:35:33)

Well.... This is quite disrepectful to one of the best DCMs to ever grace the sport and I hope it sheds more light on why players would think solely of themselves as a fan's loyalty to one player is only as consistent as the wind.

In as much as a PSG exists he can go for more though. However I'd rather include him in a deal (if the club ever considers his sale) for another worldie in order to evade the temptation of putting a price on him - his passion hardwork and loyalty is arguably 2nd to none.

What are the options? Why?

PSG (for Mbappe) - cos he's Parisian and he may relish the chance to go back home + he'd be paid well most likely.

Inter Milan (for Martinez) - cos Italy's the best place to retire for a footballer and I don't think Conte would turn him down.

All these are of course dependent on the other player's willingness to come here and us securing a UCL spot.

West End Blue (21/02/2020 at 04:58:01)

Didn't know Bish personally but his posts were required reading at the academy. .... RIP

Big Ron Manager ★ (21/02/2020 at 05:37:33)

Just logged on and saw the news about Bish. I am in total shock regarding this.. He seemed to be doing so well and enjoying his new surroundings. RIP bish!!

the blue one (21/02/2020 at 05:45:35)

Well said. RIP Bish. #.

In The True Blue Blood (21/02/2020 at 06:20:46)

Sad news. Spot on post. He stood out on. these pages alongside Trizia. Legends. May they both gather the other side and continue the banter. May their souls rest in perfect peace.

Dirosky (21/02/2020 at 06:27:34)

A fine tribute to a top lad. Well said. #.

Otis B Driftwood (21/02/2020 at 06:28:35)

Absolutely Devastated - RIP Bish Legend of CC #.

Middle of the Shed (21/02/2020 at 06:32:56)

Nice one mate #.

Middle of the Shed (21/02/2020 at 06:35:27)

Very sad news. Didn't know him personally only as a fellow chatter.. But seemed a real character and a decent human being. RIP.

Wolfie (21/02/2020 at 06:35:52)

nice words and very true #.

ossieisgod (21/02/2020 at 06:43:35)

RIP Bish always loved reading your post. . KTBFFH up there.

Fulham Broadway (21/02/2020 at 06:49:57)

RIP Bish. #.

gnome of zurich (21/02/2020 at 06:57:16)

Many early morning FPOTD chats back in the day #.

gnome of zurich (21/02/2020 at 06:58:06)

Sod it. I declare today the Bishop of Sligo Day and I'm having the day off.. The old boy's passing has really got to me. Life is too short and can be a right bugger at times.

Freo ★ (21/02/2020 at 06:59:49)

Yeah good memories mate feel a little numb to be honest so sad #.

Middle of the Shed (21/02/2020 at 07:00:38)

Hear hear - today is officially Bishday #.

stick ★ (21/02/2020 at 07:01:37)

Well said. RIP Bish. #.

Eric the Half Bee (21/02/2020 at 07:09:43)

RIP Bish. Terrible news. #.

Fitzchiv (21/02/2020 at 07:13:00)

Beautifully put: those things mean so much #.

Avanti (21/02/2020 at 07:16:10)

15 years seeing Bish's posts. CC Hall of famer. RIP fella it's been fun. #.

Chucky Lampard (21/02/2020 at 07:21:13)

Rip. Terrible news not even sixty. #.

Soames (21/02/2020 at 07:22:25)

A perfect tribute to one of us. Beautifully written thank you. #.

oldgeezer (21/02/2020 at 07:22:53)

This shook me this morning the news about The Bishop of Sligo. Rip. #.

Soames (21/02/2020 at 07:23:39)

RIP Bish we'll all mish you. I it's sensirive but What finally got him? :0(

Blue aye ★ (21/02/2020 at 07:26:25)

Well said Voltaire. Lovely words well deserved by Bish. Rip. #.

Soames (21/02/2020 at 07:26:49)

Good man. #.

Soames (21/02/2020 at 07:29:06)

So so sad RIP Bish x #.

blondie (21/02/2020 at 07:30:16)

Adios Bish HOF poster #.

Carefreefook (21/02/2020 at 07:31:58)

RIP Bish #.

B90 (21/02/2020 at 07:32:26)

Very sad news to read about the Bish his posts were required reading.. Its seems strange to feel this sad about someone I'd never met. RIP KTBFFH

Dorset Blue (21/02/2020 at 07:33:04)

Like many I only knew him from here and had no real insight about all of his medical. issues - but we knew enough about his struggles and to be able to use the way he dealt with them and kept his sense of humour through an obvious uphill battle for many years. I know this morning I'm leaving the house a little more thankful for what I have in terms of health for me and my family with the reminder it can all go in a flash. RIP Bish

Rotter (21/02/2020 at 07:34:15)

Nice one Volts #.

25 Blue Caravans (21/02/2020 at 07:34:43)

RIP Bish. Too young. #.

Choppers Studs (21/02/2020 at 07:35:33)

He's be on the front and back pages of the Chelsea rag if there was one.. Sad when the site loses good contributory posters like people like Triza they can't be replaced like for like you just hope that someone picks up that type of mantle and carries it on in their own vein.

Voltaire returns (21/02/2020 at 07:38:10)

Almost daily since 97/98..he was one of the best. Rip Bish. #.

Tucker (21/02/2020 at 07:43:19)

The Bish- too soon. RIP. #.

JuanLano (21/02/2020 at 07:54:21)

Just seen the sad news about The Bishop of Sligo - always a very witty. fella and I gather from his many friends on here a very brave and decent bloke. RIP Bish .

BlueHayes (21/02/2020 at 07:55:18)

Terrible shame about the Bishop of Sligo...Never met him seemed like a decent . chap...His profile picture makes me laugh...The one with half his foot missing...He took whatever life threw at him very well it would seem....

Helen kellers eyes (21/02/2020 at 07:58:05)

RIP Bish quality chatter; always so sad - but uplifting to see one of our own remembered. So fondly.
He never let life get him too down despite some trying times; and he constantly shared - which is of massive importance to those who feel less able to.

He'll be a big miss to this place and much more importantly to his family and friends.

My dream remains that one day when the new Bridge is built CFC will ask for names of important fans through the years to inscribe on a few bricks on the new shed wall; Bish and Triz and all those we've lost can stand pride of place forever part of the club.

★lexcoates13 (21/02/2020 at 08:03:37)

Nice words and fully agree. Meanwhile an in memory page would be good Jax. #.

Freo ★ (21/02/2020 at 08:09:42)

Regarding Bish. It was summed up perfectly by someone earlier.. In a cyber world where we hardly ever meet in person you strangely get to "know" some people on here. It feels like a family and people find solace in coming on here.
He was a legend on here and will be missed.
Also it's never known who is on their own or is struggling and just come on here for some kind of contact or conversation.
As the saying goes...
If you can't be anything be kind.
Have a good day everyone

evesdad (21/02/2020 at 08:25:44)

RIP Bish. It's probably been said before but is anyone in a position to . direct his family to this page so that they can see the tributes?



Suffolk Blue (21/02/2020 at 08:27:49)

Rest easy bish #.

Sir BBBs twitter feed (21/02/2020 at 08:28:31)

RIP Bish can't believe we've lost a chat legend and too soon also :-(. So sad.

TheShedEndPigeon (21/02/2020 at 08:35:11)

Sad news to see.... Bish has passed away life is a rollocksx at times. He had just moved into his new flat and was seemingly on the up.

Used humour to hide life's woes and he was clearly dealt a poor hand health wise but he cracked on regardless.

His daily updates will be missed RIP young man.

His name is Tommy Baldwin (21/02/2020 at 08:36:09)

RIP Ray great poster no age sadly missed. Thinking of his family. #.

nipper ★ (21/02/2020 at 08:36:44)

RIP Ray had many a conversation on here over the years another. taken too soon very sad.

FOCUS BLUE ★ (21/02/2020 at 08:40:07)

Im not a regular poster on here . But enjoy reading the banter on here when I have time Bish was a great part of that banter with yourselves and will be a great miss to the chat page.. My condolences to his family loved ones and his many friends on here... RIP

honeybadger (21/02/2020 at 08:40:25)

Heavens got a Blue Angel. RIP Bish

zolasson (21/02/2020 at 08:42:51)

Sad day. RIP Bish. #.

Bars open (21/02/2020 at 08:54:48)

Bishop of Sligo what an inspiration.. I loved and admired the Bishops attitude to health. He made light of serious illnesses faced up to each challenge and laughed them away one-by-one.
What a wonderful wonderful character.
Bless you Bish.

MunsterBlues (21/02/2020 at 08:57:25)

I did tell him that Vegan nonsense would end in tears!! #.

His name is Tommy Baldwin (21/02/2020 at 08:59:32)

Arf. poor sod. #.

Culto De El Guapo (21/02/2020 at 09:01:19)

From a 'lurker' . Like someone else said below I don't post here but I'm forever logging in to see what people are saying and love it here. On behalf of myself and hopefully many other lurkers Bish was always a favourite poster always positive and kind and will be much missed. He's someone I'd always read when his name appeared. RIP

The Mungulator (21/02/2020 at 09:03:10)

I'll be forever reminded of you when reading how the pound is getting on against them . dollar.

Rotter (21/02/2020 at 09:08:13)

Not been on since yesterday but just seen the news about Bish.. Never met him in person but he was a mainstay around these parts.

Sad sad news. Thoughts go out to his loved ones.

KTBFFH Bish.

Younger (21/02/2020 at 09:09:33)

For those of you that knew Bish and for his family and our beloved club to . know how he was regarded by CC is there a way to get the club to acknowledge him?

I know sometimes clubs display the name of a passed fan in remembrance on screens in the ground?

Not sure if it can be arranged in time for tomorrow but some sort of acknowledgement would be great!

Younger (21/02/2020 at 09:17:55)

You could try for tomorrow not sure who you need to ask. Or maybe try and get in next available programme

RIP Bish never let his ailments/illness get him down

Truly an inspiration to all of us

chelsea1970a (21/02/2020 at 09:21:30)

I think the 8th of January should be the Bishop of Sligo Day ;) #.

GinGa (21/02/2020 at 09:23:09)

Very sad news about the Bishop. My thoughts are with his family... #.

The Man in the Blue Flannel Suit (21/02/2020 at 09:34:16)

RIP Bish bet he's well hacked off he'd only. just bought a new bed
We could all take a few pointers from him on how to handle real adversity

superscaniav8 (21/02/2020 at 09:37:32)

unbelievable it was a couple of days ago he posted something and he replied to me. He's going to be a miss that Bish. KTBFFH just for him

London is only Blue (21/02/2020 at 09:56:57)

RIP Bishop of Sligor. You shall be greatly missed. #.

Smogup (21/02/2020 at 10:02:35)

Just looking back on the Bishop's final Chelsea Chat posts on 8th February. This one sticks out in particular...

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Man about the house. Paula Wilcox sitting on the edge of Richard O'Sullivan's bath blowing away the bubbles from his nether regions.

I would have pulled her into the bath without hesitation.

Dirty mare.

posted by TheBishopOfSligo - 08/02/2020 at 14:20:10

Mr Parkers Dogbite ★ (21/02/2020 at 10:26:48)

A great post to end with. What a sense of humour! A big loss to all of us. who post on here. Go well Bish

blueintheface (21/02/2020 at 10:39:13)

R.I.P Bish...Your CC family will surely miss you!. A friend I never met but felt!

BornAtwatBlue (21/02/2020 at 10:56:55)

Blimey. Have just seen the news :-(. Terrible truly awful. A very sad day.

RIP Ray.

Topper (21/02/2020 at 10:57:20)

Just logged on and seen that one of our own has sadly passed; one . of the few top posters on here. RIP Bish and condolences to his family....This place won't be the same without you mate.

Exiled Blue ★ (21/02/2020 at 10:59:42)

He's a great example of what makes this place :( #.

God Is ODJ (21/02/2020 at 11:01:02)

Yeah he was a daft old bar steward at times and very funny. . It won't be the same. I gave this place a break for a few years but it was characters like him who drew me back in. I think there are many people who will very much miss him and even if they just knew him from here will feel a loss. One of the posters that have held this place together and contributed massively.

Topper (21/02/2020 at 11:31:39)

Agreed mate I loved his sense of humour there is a Bish shaped hole in CC. #.

Bluemonday (21/02/2020 at 11:37:02)

Very sad to hear about Bish . My condolences to his family and friends seemed a very strong man with everything hes had to put up with health wise RIP.

Mr McGraw (21/02/2020 at 11:50:46)

He went through a lot always seemed to do. It with a brave face and a joke.

Always looked on the bright side of life despite what fate throw at him.

The Melancholy Blue (21/02/2020 at 11:53:22)

RIP never knew him personally but . abiding memory of his great humour and positivity in the face of many health challenges .
Condolences to his family

leftbackcoady (21/02/2020 at 11:55:10)

Easy in hindsight but looking through his last chat posts he sounds. at times like he'd had enough :o(

And yet he ended his chat time perving over Paula Wilcox! ;o)

God Is ODJ (21/02/2020 at 11:57:09)

Sad day indeed. My condolences to the Bish's family Family. For all who are going through health challenges May God give you strength.


Mario stanic (21/02/2020 at 11:57:23)

In memory of the Bish I predict us to win 8-0. #.

Jacques Oeuf (21/02/2020 at 12:10:13)

I'm still so shocked at him passing away. I know we all took the pizz about . his various ailments but you just never expected that he would pass away!

Life can be so bloody cruel and unfair.

bairns (21/02/2020 at 12:28:25)

A very funny man was Chief Ironside! #.

Blue Rocker (21/02/2020 at 12:29:15)

:-(( Has he gone? Just logged on the poor bloke he seemed 'happy'. to have his new place...

Blue Rocker (21/02/2020 at 12:31:20)

Discovered him back in 2004 whilst in Oz. Me and the Mrs both thought he was very funny. Mate of mine in Canada is a big fan too. I think he has a couple of stand ups on Netflix. Oh and he's in that new Mandalorian too.

steviek (21/02/2020 at 12:32:00)

Did he pass on his sense of humour? #.

Bluemonday (21/02/2020 at 12:34:08)

RIP Bish one of the good guys :-( #.

bezz (21/02/2020 at 12:36:04)

Oh dear just got to England logged on here and read the oh so sad news. I . really enjoyed his post and his positive attitude Ill miss him

Grew up in Royston Claire (21/02/2020 at 12:37:06)

RIP Bish thanks for the memories and... ...the laughs. This place will be the poorer without your presence. Onwards and upwards and join those who have departed this forum over the years.

Blue on Wheels ★ (21/02/2020 at 12:37:59)

How about a tab alongside settings profiles etc for a wall of. remembrance. Where chatters and ex players who are no longer with us could be side by side?
Any chatters who unfortunately pass it would be a place for external influences ie family or friends could post to.

evesdad (21/02/2020 at 12:49:15)

Nicely put mate I've met many chatters but never met Bish unfortunately. . So shocked to hear the news I'm feeling really sad today.

JimmyFloydBottleBank (21/02/2020 at 12:51:45)

Yes that worked here your post sums most of us up ODJ those of us who hadn't met him. yet somehow knew him.

Also he looked pretty much how I pictured him from his posts which isn't always the case when you meet someone from here.

Carefree Blue (21/02/2020 at 12:52:41)

RIP very sad news #.

davecfc ★ (21/02/2020 at 12:54:49)

RIP Bish thanks for lightening my days with your posts. #.

Peter Houseman (21/02/2020 at 12:59:22)

Rip Bish. The last post I can recall was about the delivery of his bed. Well Bish you can . rest easy now Bud. God speed.

Soames (21/02/2020 at 13:01:48)

The Bishop of Sligo - a true LEGEND. I do not post much but a regular lurker since 2008. Always enjoyed the posts from The Bish a true CC legend. Be it his culinary adventures or his latest encounter with an ailment or his search for a new home - he managed to take us along in his journey through all his posts.

He seemed to be one person who never gave up and accepted everything with a twist of humour and was never afraid to share. This made many of us like me feel that we know him even without meeting him or having much interaction with him.

The fact that so many of us is heartbroken and posting messages for him is a testament in itself to the inspiring legacy he has left behind. Goodbye 'The Bish' and hope we can channel at least fraction of the same strength and humour that you have always shown. Rest in Peace in the Blue Sky!

BlueRaven (21/02/2020 at 13:02:16)

Life Death and Chelsea Chat.... Ive been using this forum for the best part of 20 years now (how I wish I couldve said 23) and in that time Ive come into contact with countless fellow chatters. Some just to acknowledge in a pub before a game others to buy or sell tickets from and a lot who have become proper friends in real life. Bish fell into another category those that Ive never met but have interacted with on this site and feel that I know. Actually Bish and I did sort of meet about 14 or 15 years ago at an away game but it wasnt until after the game that the young lady I was with said "oh by the way that chap at half time was The Bishop of Sligo".

But whether weve met others or just chatted on here its always a shock and feels deeply personal when we lose somebody. That was especially the case with Bish because hed been on here so long and shared his good and bad moments with us all. Something you only do if you think you are among friends you can trust and hopefully thats how he felt about the rest of us.

We are shocked and upset but for his family it will be complete devastation. I hope in the future they can look back and smile at their personal memories of him as we will look back and smile at our cyber memories.

I wont dwell on his many trials and tribulations health wise we all knew of them and he shared in our jokes about them. If hes still reading this forum somewhere Im sure hes thinking "come on then whos gonna be the first to be brave enough to crack a joke this time?" You know itll happen and you know hed have laughed.

Those of us working class types who grew up with the Daily Mirror on the kitchen table will remember the strip cartoon The Perishers and if you remember them youll probably also recall Dirty McSquirty the dirtiest boy in town who always had a cloud of flies buzzing round his head. Dirty had a cousin an unseen character known as Cousin Worsoff the proverbial "person who is always worse off than you". That was our Bish.

Ive no idea if anybody from here will be at the funeral but being Bish Im sure the hearse will run over a black cat as it enters the crematorium and the pallbearers will slip and drop the coffin. Hed laugh at that too.

Times like this make us all more aware of our own mortality especially those of us with a lot more years and miles on the clock than Bish had. Perhaps today just for one day we could all be a little bit nicer to and more tolerant to each other.

RIP Bish



Montys Tackle (21/02/2020 at 12:40:15)