RIP Finnster

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by Jan

Today is a sad day for me… It is with much regret that I have to announce to all his friends here on the Blog that Finnster passed away last night…

I got the message early this morning via email. Apparently, he suffered a heart attack…

Finn came to the blog many years ago, probably around 2006 and we all gotten to know him as the sharp-tongued Norwegian from Nu Yok. Liverpool fan. Dirk Kuyt fan.

Funny as they come.

And passionate about Dutch football. I had the opportunity to spend time with him in real life, like passing ships.

I didn’t really know him. But I am surely going to miss him.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones…. May he rest in peace….

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  12. Oh my goodness,once i entered here,i wonder who is this man,then this name looks fimilar.Okay,Jan is cracking some jokes with some funny things.But….damn it…life sucks….

    I am so sorry RIP Finnster,may you rest in peace,we all gonna miss you for sure.

  13. Remember his great comments. Great pal to chat here in the blog, we will miss him…He was very active in the blog, one of the leaders I shall say because he was always respectful and very sharp.

    Rest in peace. This kind of things are important, tomorrow´s game is only that: A GAME.

  15. It is so strange as none of us ever met him, yet we all felt that we knew him through his comments on the blog. It is a very sad day. I hope our guys do it for him tomorrow because he was certainly the most committed oranje fan out there. So Finnster can have a last good laugh at the expense of the Germans!

  20. Sad news, Finn will be missed a lot on this blog:( poor Finn I remember his comments from three days ago before the Denmark game, he was going to a wedding and he was trying to find a tv to watch the game!

  22. Thanks for letting us know Jan. Finn, you will be truly missed. Our deep condolences to his family. May God continue to hold them ever so closely in the days and weeks ahead. Sterkte.

  23. Wow very saddened hearing this as I remember reading from back in the day. RIP Finny, my condolences to your family and loved ones.

    Tough post Jan, usually I come here as you and other writers are my “vision” xanax for helping me calm down pre/post game for years now. As I am certain it was not easy reading the message and writing this, take care everyone.

  25. I came to Jan’s blog always expecting to hear him say something interesting. There was something comforting about his steadfast presence that made this place feel like home. He will be truly missed.

    RIP Finnster

  26. Oh my God, I can’t believe it…

    Finn, I hardly knew you.. but somehow so sad to hear this news.
    See you on the other side where we can eternally argue Kuyt v RvP, brother.
    You will be missed for sure.

  31. Our prayers are w you and your family. While you are up there see if you can pull some strings. You deserve a win in honor of the love and passion for your Orange. You will be missed

  32. Terrible news. I feel so sad…

    Thanks Finn for make me enjoy a lot reading your comments.

    I am sure you were a great guy and now you are enjoying a lot in heaven!

  39. You will always be remembered. I’ve been reading your comments for the past few years. Even though I have never met you, I feel I know that you’re such a nice person. Rest in peace and may your soul be happy when your beloved oranje wins. May your family and friends have the strength to cope with this.

  40. OMG! RIP Finn, I think Finn was the only one who knew when I was joking around here.

    I will miss his sarcasm and humour. He was top shelf.

    Hopefully Oranje will rise in his honour. Kuyt to be subbed in and score the game winner

  42. This is really sad news, RIP Finn.

    I enjoyed reading your comments for the last 2 years, you always brought the right attitude to discussions here and had a great sense of humour!

  47. Sad News .. Couldn’t believe when i knew about him 🙁

    Although i never met him personally , but i feel so sad .

    he will definitly stay in my heart as big Ornaje fan , the whole blog will never forget him .

    Still remember when he made the predictions competition for all of the members 2 years ago before the world cup ..

    My Condolences to his Family , RIP Finn .

  48. I’ve visited Jan’s blog for years but have never posted. Do remember Finn’s comments, and like many others have said, his sharp sense of humour. Always cheered me up.

    Rest in peace, Finn. Hope Oranje does him proud tonight.

  53. What sad news. This puts football in perspective again. We lost a great fan and a witty poster. I wish the best of luck and strenght for his family.

    RIP Finn.

  55. Godverdomme..

    dont know what to say; very sad day for me reading this..

    loved his sense of humor, his great stories about his sister-in-law and Neeskens…

    strenght to his family

    RIP FINN

  57. Just an idea Jan (and maybe you’ve already thought of this).

    A link to this page might be nice for his daughter and the rest of his family to read how respected he was on this blog.

  61. This is sad, sad, news. Never met him obviously, but you just got the feeling he was so warm and human. So many times he said just the right thing , always with a touch of levity. From a human Puts everything into more perspective.

    Rest in Peace, Finn…my prayers to his family and the ones he held close.

  64. Hey, I just can’t believe it… he was full of his sly jokes here only a day ago…Deeply saddened… We have lost a dear companion…we have never met, might as well would never have, but he was a dear friend and will always be.

    This blog will not be the same without you, Finn. But you will always with us in our hearts, memories, forever and ever.

  66. Just logged in today. Oranje lose to Germany. Then I thought Finnister post would be a joke and it’s not. Sad day all around. I send out my condolences out to the family.

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