THE BOG END

Steve, as most of you will know, has pretty much single handedly edited both the club matchday programme and the web site for well over a decade. As he finally lays down his keyboard I thinks it's the right time to say a big THANK YOU and to pay tribute to his huge contribution to T&MUFC.

Generally found in the top right hand corner of any stand surrounded by thick fog, Steve has become one of the unseen victims of the smoking ban. Now, having been forced onto the terraces, where danger lurks at every corner, he feels that it is time to end his personal battle between pencil, camera, tobacco and bog-enders.

I've know Steve for a good number of years and can honestly say that I've been amazed at how he has managed to sustain such a constant level of enthusiasm. Always receptive to new ideas and innovations he has always been prepared to listen to suggestions from fellow supporters (occasionally when exits have been both visible and attainable).

His greatest triumph was winning the award for best non-league web site. No, I'm not wisecracking on that one, as it's a feat that's unlikely to be repeated - Respect!

Finally, I offered the faithful the opportunity to add their own tributes. I've filtered out the illiterate ones (apart from Bill Hill, who is bigger than me!).

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I AM USING CAPITALS COZ I AM SHOUTING.

RESPECT TO STEVE

NOT ONLY ONE OF THE BEST WEBSITES BUT ALSO THE PROGRAMME AT TIMES WITH VIRTUALY NO FUNDING AND VERY LITTLE SUPPORT.

CLUBS LIKE OURS NEED THE STEVES OF THIS WORLD.

ALL THE BEST MATE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT GAMES NEXT SEASON.

Bill H also known as Bill Hill ( 2 matches 07-08, by the way - see you at games next season - that's a laugh)

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From everyone at Tooting and Mitcham United Juniors FC I'd like to express our thanks and appreciation to Steve in producing this wonderful web site and giving the Juniors extensive exposure.
Steve always went out of his way to help and publicise our activities and he will be sorely missed by us as well as the senior club.

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I would like to say a big thank you, your web site and forum is the only place to get information about TAMUFC and you have kept it up to date so very well ............ lets hope the club look at the work over many years you have done and relise they need to take the internet side of TAMUFC to the next level ..........!!!!!!

hollaway

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The site has really helped me keep in touch while I have been based overseas. Many thanks for all your hard work over the years.

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Its given us as fans everything we've needed over the years. Its always been about the most up to date website in the league, with all the latest info about fixture changes etc, including youth & ressies. And all the up to date stats that some of us like to peruse from time to time.

End of the Lane

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Steve, may I be the first to thank you for all your help and the work you have put not only into this web site, but in to the club as a whole.

I dont think many people have a clue of the amount of work you have put in over the years, and I for one will miss YOUR web site as it has been a source of knowledge to me for many many years.

Do not be a stranger, we hope to see you at Imperial Fields as often as you want to come.

Have a happy retirement, and best wishes.

Gary Hutton

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A bad day for the club. Its a major shame, because for a long time this was one of the best non league websites around. Still is in fact.

One of the main plus points has been its unofficial status. Despite obvious collaboration with the club, there was also autonomy.

There have been many cases where the "official club websites" become very dictatorial and censor any anti-club sentiments. I hope any new website doesn't go down that route.

Thanks for the last 11 years Steve

Speedy Atkins

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PS: Steve is still alive and well (as well -as can be expected) and is happy to receive visitors. Just look for the blue smoke at most games!

Steve added life to his site through pictures. He was an early adopter of digital photography, long before the likes of Nigel Wood appeared with their fancy 'zoom' lenses and 'mega' pixeled contraptions. Here are a few of my favourites:


An action packed scene from Ashford (This season)	Met Police - first game 06/7	And of course, the classic Molesey (just before Kingo's howler)