Tom Hosie Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Was so saddened to learn of Ricky's passing this morning. There's many, many people associated with Thistle that knew Ricky much better than I did. People who had the pleasure of working with him on a daily basis. He was, however, alongside the much missed Chico a near constant during my time with the Club. He was the heart and soul of the place. It's hard to find words to adequately describe just how much he will be missed. It will be hard not seeing him at the game tonight. I take comfort from knowing that he's now reunited with his wife and, of course, Chico. The double act is back together. RIP http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/may_2016/ricky_roughan Edited May 10, 2016 by Tom Hosie 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry gaz Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Well said Tom R.I.P. Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCjag Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Big loss in every way. Huge character and never one to take himself - or anyone else for that matter - too seriously. Always liked telling opposition fans he & Chico were our fitness coaches and, sometimes, it looked as though that was true! The double act resumes elsewhere - hope the Almighty can take a joke! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north stander Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 As with Chico, terribly sad news. Echo what Tom and CC have said. RIP Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 The posting on the Club website says it all. There's nothing to add but of course a legion of stories surrounding Ricky (and no doubt Chico). Some will remain I'm sure untold. RIP Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscat Jag Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Gosh, that is a shock. Was thinking when watching the highlights of the Killie game that it was great to see Ricky still in the dugout. My sympathy to all his family and many friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 RIP Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 The posting on the Club website says it all. There's nothing to add but of course a legion of stories surrounding Ricky (and no doubt Chico). Some will remain I'm sure untold. RIP Ricky this ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagsman Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 front page of times online when loaded it up aswell http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/partick_thistle/14482347.Partick_Thistle_family_in_mourning_at_sudden_passing_of_kitman_Ricky_Roughan/ rip ricky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsoul Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Dreadful news. Ricky and Chico's influence and presence they brought around the place is the type of thing money can't buy. We were lucky to have them involved in our Club. RIP Ricky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy davie Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Always sad to hear about the passing of one of our own. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 From only from the thistle documentary over a decade ago you can see what a great character he must have been around the club. RIP wee man X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 The posting on the Club website says it all. There's nothing to add but of course a legion of stories surrounding Ricky (and no doubt Chico). Some will remain I'm sure untold. RIP Ricky Dreadful news. Ricky and Chico's influence and presence they brought around the place is the type of thing money can't buy. We were lucky to have them involved in our Club. RIP Ricky. ^^^^^ these RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow & Redneck Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 It just goes to show that a football club is far more than just a supporter, a player or a manager. It is the legends like Ricky and Chico who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and brought so much enjoyment and happiness to legions of players and managers over the years. It is devastating to lose people who were the one constant in Firhill over the past 25 years. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.D Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Knew him well from Secondary Juvenile Football, Small in stature but even then a massive character.. R.I.P. Limpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 very sad news RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulful_jag Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Gosh, that is a shock. Was thinking when watching the highlights of the Killie game that it was great to see Ricky still in the dugout. My sympathy to all his family and many friends. Just thinking that myself. Didn't know them personally, but Ricky & Chico will forever be fondly remembered at Firhill. Sad news indeed. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbath Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Unbelievable, saw him on the bench on saturday, to say its the end of an era has got to be the understatement of the year. RIP our kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Very sad news. Thoughts go to his family at this very sad time RIP Ricky - a true Partick Thistle legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Sad news for all at Firhill. Condolences to Ricky's family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Some nice tributes I thought from Archie and Frans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Some nice tributes I thought from Archie and Frans. Indeed. For those not on twitter there has been countless tributes paid by past and present players and club employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Surely two candidates for a future Hall of Fame event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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