I’m absolutely devasted to hear of the loss of my dearest friend and colleague of 33 years. It has been an absolute privilege to have known him and I speak for all his old buddies at the ‘Old Firm’ Britannia. My world, the world, is a so much emptier a place with his passing. I shall miss so much his support, humour and kindness. Cath and I send our sincerest sympathies and condolences to Nicky, George and Rebecca. Julian Steventon