30 years or so ago, Shep gave me many lifts to distant venues. I got to know him quite well and liked him. We were mates for years and then we went 20 years without seeing each other.
Bumped into a guy in Boots near ground about ten months ago. Not easy to recognise.
He was physically worn and told me his bad news.
Hoped to see him at least one more time – but no.
RIP Shep.
Blessings on his family at this awful time.