I first met Tony at a series of roadshows we were doing in the late 90s. Some time later he asked me if I was interested in becoming X-CEL FM's programme controller having had extensive experience. This I gladly accepted and it was Tony who recruited most of the on-air staff. It was his foresight that made the station a success. It was the TEAM that made the station the success it was. Tony you may have gone but you live on in the next best place - our memories. You were a good friend to all of us - as well as a boss. RIP mate with every respect. Alan Thompson