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Nov
23
In response to the post on bluemoon here
Hi Everyone,
It’s Ash here, Steve’s son. I’m overwhelmed by the response to this post. Obviously city was my dad’s life (and has always been mine, as my newly converted girlfriend will vouch for) and it’s amazing to see how many people have either spent some time with him, spoken to him during a game over the past 15 years, or have been touched by his labour of love, mcfcstats.com.
I’ve been involved with the site from the start, but nowhere near the level of commitment as him, and will be continuing it in his memory. I’m hoping to completely overhaul the site to get it to a level my dad would be proud of (and a level I’ve been telling him I’d get to for years!). I don’t think this can be done on my own - I can provide all design/and user experience development (that’s my day job) but know of a project that’s being developed by a few like minded statto’s to build the ultimate stats site, so I’ll be in touch with them to see if we can make this a community project… for the fans, by the fans… and secure my dad’s legacy.
Obviously the true statto was my dad, he meticulously compiled and researched stats in most of his free time, with much help from friends and fellow statto’s - in total I think there are over 1500+ hours of his free time spent building this resource… he never wanted the site to be a money maker, just wanted it to be a complete stats resource for blues everywhere…
He passed away peacefully and pain free at Oldham hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning with all his family around him. He’d battled with skin cancer for close to three years, with the illness only really affecting his ability to get to the games in the last few weeks… I guess that’s ultimate dedication, and gives true meaning to the words we use all the time CTID… 
The funeral isn’t fully confirmed yet, but is likely to be next Tuesday morning. I know it’s difficult to contact everyone who knew him, but through bluemoon and his own blog (blog.mcfcstats.com) hopefully those who want to be there will know. I’ll post a note tomorrow when everything is confirmed… I know dad would’ve wanted everyone to be there.
Obviously for anyone who knew him, the funeral is at the stadium and will be a celebration of his life, family and passion for MCFC. It’s a relaxed dress code, football shirts of any colour welcome ;-)… He’s already got his 2001/2002 championship winning shirt on and will arrive in his city adorned carriage…
Thankyou all again for your kind words, I knew he was special and loved him a lot, but really didn’t realise he’d touched so many people.
Love and of course… CTID,
Ash
Sad to hear of his passing.
A great website and by the sounds of it a great blue, and a great bloke.
Thoughts with you and the family.
Ash
I’m truly saddened by the news
I knew your dad very well for many years and I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time
Sincerely
Bob Aitken
Hi Ash
On behalf of all OSC members please accept our deepest sympathy. I got to know your dad quite well whilst I was at the box office and he was (and always will be of course) a true blue.
Sincerely
Kevin Parker
Dear Ash,
So sorry to hear this sad news. I met Steve many times and often used to chat to him before and after matches outside the stadium. His commitment and dedication to all things City were without comparison and his knowledge and understanding of the game were truly impressive. Steve will be missed by many, many people. He was as much a City legend as many of the great players and will not be forgotten. Best of luck to you with the website. I am delighted that you intend to continue with his legacy and build a site worthy of his memory.
All the very best to you and the family, with deepest sympathy to you all.
Howard Cohen
So sad to hear of Steve Kay’s passing. Only knew him through the ‘Net as I am in Canada.
A True Blue, Best Wishes to your family Ash.
Very sad news indeed.
I really will miss my stat chats with Steve.
RIP Steve and condolances to all your friends and Family.
I think I said it all on that original thread and elsewhere. Just wanted to commend your generosity in including all the people who truly admired your dad’s work, Ash, and send you moral support at this awful time.
Cuddles too.
Anji - X
Ash,
Noel Bayley rang me last night with the sad news. I knew your dad through the old fanzine Electric Blue and even went on a few away trips with him in his car. He was a great bloke with a calm and amiable mannerism you couldn’t help but admire.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Worthy.
I met your dad a few times at away games, and I though he was a true gent, with an obvious passion for all things City.
However at these times it really does put football into perspective, the loss of your Dad is immensely sad. My thoughts to you and all your family.
RIP Steve.
G00D OLD STEVE A MAN I KNEW FOR MANY YEARS BOTH IN BUSINESS AND PLEASURE, BUT HIS FIRST LOVE WAS HIS BELOVED CITY, DAY AND NIGHT HE WAS ON THIS MACHINE TYPING AWAY ALL ABOUT HOME AND AWAY GAMES STATS AND NEWS WHICH MADE YOU FEEL BETTER. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, AND HOPE ASH WILL TAKE OVER FROM HIS OLD MAN, SURE HE WILL. GOD BLESS SLEEP WELL jOHN BOY.
Ash
The thoughts of all my fellow City fans out here in Israel are with you and your family at this sad time/
MCFCStats was / is a very valuable site that I spent many an hour perusing and using to jog my memory about my 30+ years following the Blues, your father will not be forgotton.