Ian Hudspeth

[Common Villager]

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, but I have just seen that Ian Hudspeth (former leader of Oxfordshire County Council) has passed away. I didn't have any personal dealings with him, but I'm pretty sure he was an OUFC fan (at the very least I know he used to attend quite a few games).

RIP

 

[Carpy]

He did a lot to try and support us.

RIP

 

[OUFCGav]

Didn't agree with all his politics, but he was a local politician to be respected. Oxfordshire needs more like him.

 

[Golden Dr Otto]

Loyal season ticket holder and critical to our new stadium journey, so sad that he’ll never see it. Apparently fought hard against cancer over the last 12 months.

Rip ian and thank you

 

[Morris Oxford]

Genuine OUFC supporter unlike some other local politicians who jump on the bandwagon when it suits them.

Thank you Ian, you will be missed. RIP.

 

[Basham Wonderland]

Didn't agree with all his politics, but he was a local politician to be respected. Oxfordshire needs more like him.

This was a local bloke, simply doing his best for his community over many years, dedicated a massive part of his life to public service, never harmed anyone, and to put the cherry on the cake he supported his local football club.

Leave the caveats at the door mate, this isn't about you.

 

[OUFCGav]

This was a local bloke, simply doing his best for his community over many years, dedicated a massive part of his life to public service, never harmed anyone, and to put the cherry on the cake he supported his local football club.

Leave the caveats at the door mate, this isn't about you.

I think the caveat actually means something in this case. He reached beyond his base which too few do. He would work across differences which many could learn from.

 

[Ox4Eva]

Never met him, but he stood up for us, and there are very few local politicians who are genuine U's fans!

God bless

 

[A320-Ox]

A true gentleman and public servant. If more in public office were like him this country and the world would be a far better place. I didn't always agree with his politics but he was a good, hard working man who always played the ball and not the man. On a personal level he was a kind hearted and fun man. Rest in peace, Ian.

 

[Colin B]

For anyone who hasn't seen it, here's what I posted on the stadium thread yesterday:

I was both shocked and saddened when I heard this yesterday.

Make no mistake, Ian was a huge help in the early days of our search for a new stadium. He was head of the County Council when I first dealt with him, and couldn't have been more helpful. I'm not a Conservative, but that didn't matter, all he wanted was what was best for Oxford United. After he lost his seat he still continued to help however he could.

As others have said, it's such a shame he won't get to see us play there, partially due to the delaying tactics of the anti stadium brigade. He was a staunch supporter of the club, a genuine fan who wasn't in it for political gain, and he hated Middleton, so one of the good guys.

RIP Ian, have a red wine up there with the Bald Eagle.

 

[greatunclekip]

In my opinion, a really good councillor, in it for the right reasons, who did a lot to help the club he supported.

RIP Ian.

 

[Thecorner]

Wow just seen this, bit of a shock he was a really nice person. I did alot of work at his house a few years, got to know him really well. Lovely family and a pleasure to work for. Very sad to hear this.
RIP Ian