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I went through a very rough time in my own existence a couple of years back. Just over a year ago I went up to stay with Benny for the weekend. I was still fragile. He saw to it that I was made to feel totally at home in his house, he gave his bed to me (and didn't even try to sneak in and join me - sadly) and he made sure that I felt relaxed and safe. I produced a montage image of Robinho and framed it and gave it to him when I went up there. Then we went to watch City v Stoke together and of course, Robinho proceeded to score a hatrick. That was one of the happiest weekends I ever spent and one that had seemed impossible a year before. Remembering how happy Benny was that weekend, particularly when Paddy leapt on a train and came to join us from London, is making me smile now. That is how I will always remember Benny. With a smile.

Cheers, Bud.

Author:	Theres Only One Jimmy Grimble [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:10 pm ]
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Never met the man, but spoke to him a few times on here and always read what he had to say, he came accross as a intelligent and funny man. When I read the thread last night I didn't know what to say and as I am not a regular poster I didn't want to say anything but I felt a great deal of sadness at the loss of a great man and at least he will have the best seat in the house for the city games.

Author:	gibbonicus_andronicus [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:11 pm ]
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Our Tommy wrote: Absolutely. I will drink to all the times he made me smile. if i had a drink for every time he made me smile i'd need a stomach pumping pretty sharpish.

Author:	Emigre [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:11 pm ]
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I went through a very rough time in my own existence a couple of years back. Just over a year ago I went up to stay with Benny for the weekend. I was still fragile. He saw to it that I was made to feel totally at home in his house, he gave his bed to me (and didn't even try to sneak in and join me - sadly) and he made sure that I felt relaxed and safe. I produced a montage image of Robinho and framed it and gave it to him when I went up there. Then we went to watch City v Stoke together and of course, Robinho proceeded to score a hatrick. That was one of the happiest weekends I ever spent and one that had seemed impossible a year before. Remembering how happy Benny was that weekend, particularly when Paddy leapt on a train and came to join us from London, is making me smile now. That is how I will always remember Benny. With a smile. Cheers, Bud.

Author:	Miggs [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:17 pm ]
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Emigre wrote: I went through a very rough time in my own existence a couple of years back. Just over a year ago I went up to stay with Benny for the weekend. I was still fragile. He saw to it that I was made to feel totally at home in his house, he gave his bed to me (and didn't even try to sneak in and join me - sadly) and he made sure that I felt relaxed and safe. I produced a montage image of Robinho and framed it and gave it to him when I went up there. Then we went to watch City v Stoke together and of course, Robinho proceeded to score a hatrick. That was one of the happiest weekends I ever spent and one that had seemed impossible a year before. Remembering how happy Benny was that weekend, particularly when Paddy leapt on a train and came to join us from London, is making me smile now. That is how I will always remember Benny. With a smile. Cheers, Bud.

Author:	Buffbill [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:17 pm ]
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I'm going to stop by the garden of remembrance at Eastlands before Sunday's game. It seems right to remember Benny at the ground. I'm not religious so I won't be saying a prayer, but I'll think about the posts that made me smile.

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Author:	Emigre [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:20 pm ]
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Buffbill wrote: I'm going to stop by the garden of remembrance at Eastlands before Sunday's game. It seems right to remember Benny at the ground. I'm not religious so I won't be saying a prayer, but I'll think about the posts that made me smile. Good idea. Be sure to have a BOAC.

Author:	Miggs [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:20 pm ]
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We should stop using the term "hur hur" and start saying "benny"

Author:	Buffbill [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:22 pm ]
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Emigre wrote: Good idea. Be sure to have a BOAC. I will, mate and I'll have a hearty "hur, hur" as well for good measure.

Author:	Old Ed [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:51 pm ]
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Just read his Linked In page. What a dreadful waste of an obviously brilliant mind. As someone else said, it's odd to miss someone you've never met but strangely, that's the case. I'm not a regular poster either but whenever I spoke of this forum to people and tried to describe the personalities of those here, I always mentioned Benny first. He epitomized all that was great about it. His intellect and humour were remarkable. How very sad.

Author:	Shimmer [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:02 pm ]
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when i first signed up to the forum, Benny was furious about me claiming that i'm a wum. then he wanted me to pm him if i'm serious being a manc fan and when i did that he just said "ok, i believe you. welcome to the forum" and he never said anything bad about me then

Author:	blueinyorkshire [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:12 pm ]
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I have never in all my years as a fan and regular city shirt buyer had a players or my own name on the back of my shirt...I am sure Benny would see the funny side of things if I got his name on the back of my shirt.....it may just happen on Sunday

Author:	VanCity [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:43 pm ]
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Very sad to hear. Wish i could have had the chance to meet you one day Dave, you came across as a top bloke. May you R.I.P.

Author:	kippax_in_my_blood [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:51 pm ]
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I posted this on twatter..but it should be here. Ive just got in from work...Going through the motions is a understatement .. I just want to say. That part....A big part of the reason i became a regular on here was down to benny, and bastard too.. Instantly had a rapport and just a lot of stuff in common, and i felt welcome.. Through a bit of a tough time i had early in the year when two of my brothers were stabbed and one nearly dead, i spoke at length with benny and honestly felt he cared and it helped me more than i can say.. And then when he and bastard turned up at my 40th party in july..Legendary status was achieved, for both of them. I get moaned at by my mrs for being on here too much, and i'd be " But love, im talking to benny..or im talking to bastard". And she took it upon herself to get them secretly to my 40th, i had no idea... But ill tell you all straight up, i felt so honoured that they were there.. I don't have many friends who felt i can be so open with, and accepted for the loon that i am... I wish i could have said more, or done more, but i just hope your in a better place now mate....

Author:	ESM [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:00 pm ]
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What a twat.

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Author:	johnbie1962 [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:03 pm ]
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esm wrote: what a twat. boac

Author:	Emigre [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:05 pm ]
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ESM wrote: What a twat. Tal Benny, it's true.

Author:	Timpblue [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:15 pm ]
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ESM wrote: What a twat. well done

Author:	hogeymack [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:40 pm ]
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http://www.mancityforum.com/forums/group.php?groupid=1 Everyone should join as a tribute