"brian budgie budd"

**Lucky Strike** · 06-12-2008, 11:16 AM

Sad to hear, no more high-scoring predictions at every match.

RIP

**simon** · 06-12-2008, 11:32 AM

I'm going to miss listening to his storys at the Britannia Pub on a Sunday afternoon.

**Jamaicanadian** · 06-12-2008, 11:46 AM

Holy Fack!!!
Our kids used to share a practice field last year so I'd see him on occasion.
The guy was absolutely the same character you'd see on TV...Great guy...Great sense of humour...

As a matter of fact a couple of weeks ago I bumped into him by chance (during a youth soccer tourney in Woodbridge) at a restaurant. We talked about TFC, the National squad and his kids...The guy was funny, friendly and larger than life...He will be missed...

**pimpslapt** · 06-12-2008, 12:13 PM

legend, will miss his analysis and character

**Mark in Ottawa** · 06-12-2008, 12:25 PM

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/stor...rian-budd.html

Gone before his time.

**Kooper** · 06-12-2008, 12:29 PM

I did make fun of his delivery and the way he covered the game but I did really enjoy watching him on the show. He will be missed.

**Miss Jones** · 06-12-2008, 01:00 PM

Very sad news.
We met him in our local pub. What a great character. He chatted to you like he knew you. Full of soccer information.
A great loss to the "soccer family".

**maninb** · 06-12-2008, 01:21 PM

Had the pleasure of playing indoor footie against him many times in the old days..He was a great lad! Cheers Budgie..Rest in peace!

**Puskas** · 06-12-2008, 01:32 PM

Truly sad day. He was a great character. Canadian soccer could use more like him.

There should be a banner in his honour at the next TFC game.

RIP BUDGIE

**ExiledRed** · 06-12-2008, 01:58 PM

Im an ignorant englishman, I never grew up with this guy and don't really know who he is, although I'm sure I'd recognise him, if he was a presenter on the score.

Having read a lot about him this last hour, I am convinced that this Toronto character, and football legend deserves some kind of tribute on Saturday, not unlike the kind of tribute Tommy Burns got around the UK (and here) recently.

Is there no image of the man on the entire web?

**RPB_RED_NATION_RPB** · 06-12-2008, 02:29 PM

[quote=ExiledRed;45122]Im an ignorant englishman, I never grew up with this guy and don't really know who he is, although I'm sure I'd recognise him, if he was a presenter on the score.

Having read a lot about him this last hour, I am convinced that this Toronto character, and football legend deserves some kind of tribute on Saturday, not unlike the kind of tribute Tommy Burns got around the UK (and here) recently.

Is there no image of the man on the entire web?[/quote]

here ya go red

**ExiledRed** · 06-12-2008, 02:36 PM

ah shit.....

I liked that guy.

Armbands on Saturday please, Paul.

**Boschmeister** · 06-12-2008, 02:41 PM

RIP Budgie, I definitely think some type of tribute is in order.

**smeghead** · 06-12-2008, 02:42 PM

Truly a loss. RIP Bud. You will be missed.

**TFC07** · 06-12-2008, 03:02 PM

May god bless his soul!

**Roogsy** · 06-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by ExiledRed

ah shit.....

I liked that guy.

Armbands on Saturday please, Paul.

Armbands are a great idea. I hope MLSinToronto is reading this thread.

**andyc** · 06-12-2008, 03:54 PM

Yes I agree for sure. Armbands would be a real class touch.

**tfc_4_ever** · 06-12-2008, 03:56 PM

Arm bands is a must. Brian was a Canadian soccer icon. I think we(rpb) have to help usector or make or own banner for budgie.

RIP... A very sad day.

**zeelaw** · 06-12-2008, 04:12 PM

I thought this guys opinions were utter shit, but he was a member of the community. And did amazing things for Canadian soccer

R.I.P

**Akasha** · 06-12-2008, 04:15 PM

I recommend that we do something to commemorate him at the next game - anyone with a contact at TFC should see if we can coordiante something.
Anyone who watches the sport in this country knew him - Rest in Peace -you will be missed.

**NateDoGG** · 06-12-2008, 04:25 PM

its really sad. im gonna miss him, i loved him on thescore
so shocking too, he was only 55

**Kayed** · 06-12-2008, 04:29 PM

Disheartening, I loved Budgie.
RIP, will be missed.

**justin** · 06-12-2008, 04:38 PM

score link, with a tribute video

http://www.thescore.ca/blogs/footy/i...dgie.html#more

**tfc_4_ever** · 06-12-2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by justin

score link, with a tribute video

http://www.thescore.ca/blogs/footy/i...dgie.html#more

I am watching the video now...

**rocker** · 06-12-2008, 04:50 PM

nice video tribute.

great stories of him and the clips from superstar.

**mighty_torontofc_2008** · 06-12-2008, 04:54 PM

Shocking.....a great guy and former memeber of the Nats and Toronto Blizzard,nasl

canadian footie could use more of him.....RIP BB

**brad** · 06-12-2008, 04:58 PM

Hope they do a minutes silence before the match on Saturday.

olegunnar · 06-12-2008, 05:03 PM

Didn't he broadcast from the bunker during last years Houston game?

**NoNameboys** · 06-12-2008, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by bgnewf

I'm stunned. I remember having a brew with him at Scally's late last year watching England and Macedonia draw in Euro qualifying. He made a painful game fun to watch. He was a hell of a lot of fun to be around. He was a good lad and I want to wish his family, friends, and colleagues at the Score my condolences.

You will be missed Budgie!

I also had the chance to have a brew with him. Was at a sports pub on Yonge st. N of Wellesly about 5-6 months ago with my girlfriend when he walks in. I'm like telling my GF who he is, he walks by, i stick my hand out, I'm like "Budgie" he stops shakes my hand and sits at my table. Has a drink with us talking footie the whole time. Nice guy. I'm shocked, so young.

**Roogsy** · 06-12-2008, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by justin

score link, with a tribute video

http://www.thescore.ca/blogs/footy/i...dgie.html#more

Great tribute. Tough to watch near the end when Paul James gets choked up.

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