heathxxx Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 It is my sad duty to inform regular readers and contributors in the Tactics & Training Forum, that Steven John Fraser, known to everyone here as SFraser, tragically and suddenly died on Sunday July 3rd 2011, aged 27. On behalf of the forum moderators and everyone at SI Games, we would like to express our sincerest condolences to Steven's family. Steven was a prolific and valued contributor to our forums, often providing superb and detailed guides, which no doubt have helped countless forum members enjoy Football Manager as much as we all know he did. The official family announcement can be found here - http://familyannouncements.ajl.co.uk/home/view/328939/fraser On a more personal note, I would just like to say that I always enjoyed discussing tactics with Steven. We shared a love for Manchester United and often shared both similar conclusions, as well as conflicting ones, about the best ways to play as the Red Devils in Football Manager. I often tried hard to get him to play a lower league save, but could never quite tear him away from his beloved Manchester United! I will miss his great contributions and discussions, as I'm sure many others here will too. RIP mate. Heath Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stace Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thank you so much for your kind words about steven my brother was football mad and loved nothing better than a good debate....I miss my big bro more and more everyday but reading his posts and knowing how highly he was thought of is a great comfort to me and my family. Thank you Stacie xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikester Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP SFraser I'm a lazy guy, but I always read your threads as they were very interesting reads. You will be missed. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimness Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 May he rest in peace. I was wondering why he isn't around the forums lately and this shocked me. I hope, for the sake of the family, that reports about tragedy aren't accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousuk Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks for all your inspiration and insightful threads on both FM and, more importantly, on football. You have made a huge impact to many people here on these forums and will be sorely missed. You always approached topics with wit, enthusiasm and cheek and this is sad news indeed. My thoughts go out to Stacie and the rest of the family and friends. Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stace Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Reports regarding my brothers death are very much NOT accurate......6 weeks have passed and we still know nothing,we cannot bury him yet Iam taking great comfort in reading his posts however much i dont understand them!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagullfan Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 SFraser was my FM Guru and I learnt so much from his posts not least his approach to the game. I can't remember feeling so much sadness over somebody I have never even met or spoken to. Thank you for your contributions, you will be sadly missed. Segullfan a.k.a Kevin Firth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikester Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'am from Lossiemouth and I did read this on the news. Cannot believe it to be honest! Also I never knew how close to home SFraser was. Again my thoughts go out to Stacie and family Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_guitarist Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP SFraser. Your guides were of great interest, especially the one for developing youngsters. Thoughts to your family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Neil Brock Posted August 15, 2011 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2011 On behalf of everyone at SI we're very saddened to hear this news. He was a very opinionated user who was always willing to engage in discussion with other users, especially over the tactical side of FM. He was clearly very passionate about Football and of course Football Manager and will be sorely missed. My condolences to his friends and family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Button Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Ah man, bad news. Never interacted with him on the forums or spoke to him by other means, but his posts were always very informitive, insightful and interesting. Certainly learnt a lot from them. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ori Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What the f*ck?! im shocked and sad to hear he is dead. May he rest in peace... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTC Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Top bloke who was very knowledgeable and fun to chat to. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty2 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP, never really ventured round these parts but when I did he was always first to respond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham_aka_stam Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 SFraser's posts in Tactics and Training always included an incredible amount of detail and showed the amount of careful thought he put into football and Football Manager. He dedicated time to helping others and made a name for himself in this part of the forum for explaining his thought processes when playing football manager, and producing guides for those who needed help. In the (real life) Football Forum he seemed to enjoy debating with people who didn't share his view (including myself) as much as he did discussing things with those who did, and whilst this may have led to some debates getting heated, I don't once remember him lowering himself to the sorts of name-calling which internet debaters (let alone football ones) usually end up resorting to, which is something that even his greatest critics will commend him for. He'll be greatly missed, and my thoughts are with you Stacie, and the rest of the family. RIP SFraser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield Sunday Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Oh God! Only just seen this as I've not logged on enough over here recently. Shocked to read about Steven's death at such a young age. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Tragic, absolutely tragic. Always enjoyed reading his posts, and he was extremely knowledgeable and a mature individual. Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meneltin II Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sad to hear this. Through the years, SFrasier's post have helped me greatly in understanding the tactical part of the game. I've always read his long, detailed and well throught through posts with great enthousiasm, sometimes printing them out in order to study them further in the train. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehanson Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 So, so sad. I enjoyed immensly reading his posts and topics, would be one of the first names I would look for when I logged into the Tactical forum as I knew it would be a quality post. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. Is there any kind of donation/collection for a charity or simlar being organised by anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio MVP Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 He was top poster and by far the best tactician over here. I'm lost for words TBH, so can't say much. RIP Steven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I was shocked when I heard of this a few days ago. I used to speak to him a lot on here and spent several hundreds hours discussing the game with him. He was one of the only people I actually got advice from and knocked ideas back and forth all night long. He always read my guides and gave me his personal opinons before I posted them. Without a doubt he was the best poster in this forum by miles. I will miss him, RIP mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozza800 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Really enjoyed reading his posts. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faramir Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Very sad news and a loss of a terrific voice in the discussion on here. RIP and my condolences to Stace and the rest of the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad123 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP Steven, you taught me next to everything I knew about FM. You were and still are a true inspiration to the community and you'll be sadly missed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurkingwithintent Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Learned nearly everything I know about the tactical side from him, devastating news. RIP Steven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sorry to hear this news. RIP Steven. Thoughts are with his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenko_EFC Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Absolutely terrible news. He was so passionate about the game and Football in general. I feel awful, such a young age to die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0ca Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 My sincerest condolences to Steven's family. I don't think I've ever been fortunate enough to discuss the beautiful game with someone as passionate as Steven. Rest in Peace Sir. Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorsmen Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I never knew him personally but his posts on here have always made a cracking read, my deepest sympathies to all his friends and family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 This was a big shock, and I hope your loose ends are tied up soon, Stacie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Horrible news, my thoughts are with his family. He knew his stuff when it came to FM, he knew the way FM worked much better than most the SI lot! Will be greatly missed on the forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam NBH Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 very sad news, he was always very informative. Are we allowed to ask how he died? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhay53 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I literally came to the forum today to see if there were any new threads from SFraser. Stacie, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and I hope your family has some resolution. I have no idea what happened, but I hope you guys can find comfort and peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP - read a lot of his work and too young to die. @ Cam NBH I think its this report here : http://www.north-star-news.co.uk/News/Arrest-after-death-in-Inverness-04072011.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 That is indeed the same person, I think Stacie said that the reporting is inaccurate though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Oh my goodness. SFraser taught as us a lot and for that we all very thankful. RIP His family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ritchie Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Poor bloke. Did a lot of work so I didn't have to. Hope his family are coping as well as possible at this awful time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coentrao Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'm just shocked.. don't even know what to write.. always enjoyed so much reading his threads, they changed the way i played this game.. May he rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loversleaper Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I am very sad to hear this, may he rest in peace. My thoughts go out to all that has been effected by these news. May his spirit never be forgotten, he will be missed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Rest in peace Steven. You are the best, your "How your players work" topic changed my whole approach to the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdbussen Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Really sad. I never talked with him directly but he gave so much to the FM community. My condolences to his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romanista1994 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP Steven. There were times when a simple reread of his threads could get me interested in the game again. He really did give a lot to this forum and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with Stacie and the family and his friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuryBlade Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP Steven. My thoughts and condolences to his family and friends and may God bless you at this difficult time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fman1 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Really enjoyed reading his threads and always looked forward to new ones. Thoughts with you and yours Stacie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flere-imsaho Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Terrible news. My best wishes go out to his friends and family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmcain Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Very sad news. So sorry for all his family and friends. As everyone has said, the work he did and knowledge he shared was so helpful to so many here. RIP SFraser, a true legend of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrodude09 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 RIP SFraser. Never spoke to him, but always read his threads and learnt an awful lot from them. Thoughts and condolences are with the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
will8578 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 just managed to finally log back in, my god what a shock, RIP wise tactician Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMN (YCFC) Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Shocked to hear this. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shevadk Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thank's for making FM a better game. RIP SFraser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_ Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I signed up to this forum because someone recommended I read his threads which I'm about too. RIP Steven, far too young to die Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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