Waldo Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Robert Jarvie, aka Big Jaffa, known to many on here. A Motherwell man who took many to Dortmund; Stiff Little Fingers fan, and organiser of the slightly bonkers Dalziel Arms Bus, sadly passed way last night. I'll miss you big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML1 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Only proper that this is on Club Chat as well. At the going down of the sun and in the morning ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Will be sadly missed,rip big Jaffa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvTotherwell Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 RIP thoughts with Jaquie and the Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn_Broomfield Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 RIP Big Man. My condolences go out to his family at this tough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Shocking news - RIP - a real Motherwell man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcancallmejohn Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 god bless you big man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I think i might know this guy. Did he work with Chemical Underground records? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tid Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Gutted to hear about the big man this morning. Some of the best times of my life following the 'Well were shared with Jaffa & the rest of the troops on the Dalziel bus throughout the 90's as well as some amazing nights at the SLF gigs at the Barra's. The trip to Dortmund was something that will live forever in my memory too. Can only repeat what's already been said previously. RIP big man. You'll be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernist Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 RIP Jaffa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Went to many games on the Dalziel Arms Bus, it was epic .....with me being quite possibly the quietest guy on it. Robert had presence yet great patience, having time for everyone and always with a smile on his face despite being tested by those who wanted one last slurp of the Buckie on the railway bridge. Gutted that Jaffa will miss his beloved team make their Champions League debut, but I'm sure many of us will raise a glass to the man beit in Istanbull, Greece, Moscow, Ukraine or Braga. Rest in Peace big fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Echo all of that, plenty good times with the big man, he'll be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I think i might know this guy. Did he work with Chemical Underground records? His brother I think. Barely knew him but was on his bus to Dortmund many years ago. Seemed like a decent fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 There's no' many of us, and I never knew you at all Jaffa mate, but it's always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow 'Well fan! RIP Jaffa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap19 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 The only Jaffa I know is from camby.. Is it the same guy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanhutton Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 The only Jaffa I know is from camby.. Is it the same guy?? No,different Jaffa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Was slightly wary of adding more than the normal RIP you would wish to any departed 'Well fan, because I know of two or three Jaffa's without actually knowing any of them but I think I've just clicked who it is. I remember Jaffa from the association meetings of the early 90's and the impression he left me with from those Thursday nights in the Centenary Suite was indeed, as Special says, a guy who always had a big smile on his face. Impressive stuff at those meetings when so often they got bogged down in trivialities. I mind his contributions were always valued as he came with a different attitude to most. It was all about the troops going to the game and having a laugh. If in doing that they stayed within the boundaries of the association rules, great, if not, ahh well a smile and a laugh it was all in the past now anyway and on to the next time. Sorry to hear of his passing and thoughts are with his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 My sympathy goes to the family. He'll be missed by many. Pin no heroes medals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Really sad news!! I used to live next to his Granny up the Clyde Valley and as a kid i spent many a Summers night playing Headers,Flicks and Volleys with him and his brother!! Great Motherwell fan and a top guy!!! Thoughts go to his family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigColin08 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I Didn't know Jaffa but I'm sure my Dad did and was on the Dortmund bus with him. Always sad to hear Thoughts are with his family R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I never knew the guy but it’s always sad to hear of any Well fans passing. The only other Jaffa I knew was from the Lanark area, as like me he travelled on the Forth / Lanark supporters bus in the 70s / 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I didn't know the guy, but it's sad to hear, especially when it's one of our own. Thoughts go out to his family & friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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