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I'm surprised - unless, I have missed it - that the passing of Mark Pym hasn't been mentioned on this site.

I didn't know him - although I knew who he was - but was shocked and saddened to read that he had died.

Heard about this late last night, didn't think it was my place to start a thread however. Knew Mark well as many did, often had a chat with him in boots and laces, and occasionally stood with Mark in the ground. Being honest, he wasn't always an easy person to speak to/with, but Mark had a heart of gold and was harmless, he won the upmost respect from fans, for his unrelenting and passionate support for the club, which never waned even after he was well and truly kicked in the nuts, by the security team a few seasons back, who were backed fully by the club, the club only ever sought one side of the story, and never spoke to people like me, who directly witnessed what happened.

I believe the club will be holding a minutes applause for Mark at the next game (read on FB) that's the least they can do, for a very loyal fan.

Genuinely shocked by this news as I knew who Mark was and as forever has already said, he was hard work sometimes but he was 100% Torquay United and he loved walking along the popside saying hello to anyone he vaguely recognised. I remember a few years ago, at Weymouth, he came over on the away terrace and shook my hand and greeted me like a long lost friend. I had no idea who he was at the time but that was typical of the man.

RIP Mark

As above really sad news . A real United fan who will be missed on the pop side
Rest in peace