TAKEN FROM TOUR REVIEW SECTION OF SITE--ALLY PALLY GIG
At least one person saw what I saw. Cancel the tour Morrissey, we want you around a lot longer.
"Hey all
Just back. First, be in no doubt that I've seen our lad enough times to know when things are right and when not. I enjoyed the show very much - which is perverse considering how much he plainly struggled throughout.
He is not a well man and it hurts me to say so. First 5 songs were so hard to get through I thought he might not make it to the end. Selfishly, I ignored those feelings of worry because IIRSS and Cemetery Gates were songs I was utterly delighted to hear. And I jumped and enjoyed the rest, despite my own jetlag!
But I can't come here and not tell the truth. He is suffering on stage, the band are holding him up as best they can. I desperately wish he didn't have 19 dates to go, I honestly can't see him making them all. He should rest, this tour schedule is insane and I fear something bad will happen. Even if he hadn't collapsed last week I'd still fear for his health. He plays too many shows and clearly doesn't eat well and drinks too much.
I want him around for a long time, he can't keep on like this without consequence. Again, I have seen him many many times and it was not a terrible show. I enjoyed it. But that was because I had to ignore his condition throughout. I am certain people will come on here and say I'm talking rubbish, it was brilliant, he was on top form etc etc. I can only hope they're right - but the 2 people I was with tonight, who had seen him rip the place to shreds at the Troxy recently, were shocked at the state of him. He seemed, as it happens, in a good mood, some funny banter as always. But he was pale and drained of energy. I hope next time I see him live that memory is washed away".