Philip Chevron, June 17 1957 to October 8 2013

[paddy garcia808]

RIP Phil

[Kilmichael]

Rest in Peace Philip, a true gentleman, outstanding musician and songwriter, and friend to all on this forum.
"May the angels bright watch you tonight, and keep you while you sleep."
You'll never walk alone...

[Funkfuzzi]

Earlier today, Phil Chevron, the guitarist with The Pogues, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Phil was from Dublin but was introduced to Nottingham Forest Football Club by The Pogues' bass player, Daryl Hunt, who is also a fan. Phil eventually relocated to West Bridgeford so he could be near to the club. Recently, when it became apparent that Phil was gravely ill, I wrote to the club and requested that in tribute to him we desist from playing the Fratellis' Chelsea Dagger when Forest score a goal and we replace it with a snippet from 'Fiesta' by The Pogues. The snippet to be played would be obvious to anyone who has heard the song but to the uninitiated it kicks in after about 32 seconds. It is a really raucous piece and would be absolutely brilliant to jig about too once Forest have netted! Try and find it on the internet and see what you think.
Anyway, I haven't received a reply yet and it is now, sadly, too late for Phil. However, it is not too late for us. Could I ask that if anyone agrees with me they write to the club and echo my request. Playing the snippet would be a fitting tribute for one of our own and would give just a little bit back to the fans. I'm sure Phil would be very proud and if he gets the chance to speak to The Man Upstairs (Cloughie, not God!) it might just help with our promotion push, which would be the most fitting tribute of all.
Thanks for reading this.
RIP Phil Chevron (Musician and Red)"

Good idea!

Wrote via Facebook:

"Please play FIESTA in honour of the late Philip Chevron whenever a goal is scored. PLEASE! It's more than well deserved!

Cheers from Germany,

Robin"

https://www.facebook.com/officialnffc

[BoyfromTyrone]

Thanks for the tunes Phil. RIP.

[skeeper]

so saddened too hear this. rip in phillip and thank you for all the happy moments you and the fellows inspired.

[mick molloy2]

Thanks for everything Phil. Sleep well

[leadshoes]

Philip playing Thousands in the record store he worked at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M0h_nPTq2k

[leadshoes]

"F**k dis paper money, I'm off t' the big smoke t' dig for gold"

[DaveG]

Awful news which although we knew was coming you hoped never would. All of us on this forum know how great it was to interact with one of our favourite band. Philip was always ready to help, answer a question or just pass the time of day. He made me smile ear to ear many times. Thanks for everything Philip and rest in peace.

[mario belgium]

so sorry we love you man

[Guest]

Fuck cancer.

[NatasjaNL]

Words fail me so I hope a simple RIP will do.

[moose]

A great great man, your words and your songs will live on forever RIP Philip

[TNN]

Thank you for so much.

[AudeeSpicey]

Good night and God bless, Philip Chevron. You gave us much music, and for that, your fans will be forever grateful.