Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted February 13, 2021 Couldn't find a thread for him. Famous in his own backyard. Aged 84, had a cancer scare a few years back, commentator on BBC Scotland Sportscene many years ago. (I'm sure us Jocks of a certain age will know exactly who he is). Also 'appeared' in the film 'Trainspotting' ( well, re-voiced the famous goal by Archie Gemmill against Netherlands) author of the best selling biography of Jock Stein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted February 13, 2021 Aye, looked like shite when I last saw him on TV. Gone downhill again or a Paul punt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted February 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, msc said: Aye, looked like shite when I last saw him on TV. Gone downhill again or a Paul punt? Paul punt methinks. Hopefully not, but ............ Loved the way he was 'represented' on ' Only an excuse' many years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted February 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Paul punt methinks. Hopefully not, but ............ Loved the way he was 'represented' on ' Only an excuse' many years ago. "It's a Swiss rollover!" That was my intro to Archie. Before he had an on screen renaissance in the latter days of Scotsport. He has such a way with words too ie "Facing a Ronald Koeman free kick is *just* like facing a serial killer!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,454 Posted February 13, 2021 WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO????????????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,755 Posted February 13, 2021 Never heard of him, admins should dump this thread, 84 year old nobodies shouldn't have threads *. *1 oops, its an admin started it. *2 oops, forgot to switch to my SC alt to complain. *3 oops, this should also be in the what socks do you have thread, maybe I'll crosspost and post whore a bit. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted February 13, 2021 24 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Couldn't find a thread for him. Famous in his own backyard. Aged 84, had a cancer scare a few years back, commentator on BBC Scotland Sportscene many years ago. (I'm sure us Jocks of a certain age will know exactly who he is). Also 'appeared' in the film 'Trainspotting' ( well, re-voiced the famous goal by Archie Gemmill against Netherlands) author of the best selling biography of Jock Stein. 1 minute ago, The Quim Reaper said: WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO????????????????? Read my lips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,454 Posted February 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: Read my lips. “Aged 84, famous in his own backyard, had a cancer scare...” This could just be one of my Nan’s friends for fuck sake. I might remember who he is when I’ve less wine in me. Fucking unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, The Quim Reaper said: “Aged 84, famous in his own backyard, had a cancer scare...” This could just be one of my Nan’s friends for fuck sake. I might remember who he is when I’ve less wine in me. Me too, with less whiskey in me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,176 Posted February 14, 2021 Had no idea he was mid 80s. I would have assumed he was mid 70s based on his voice as he has barely ever been seen in his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted February 14, 2021 30 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Had no idea he was mid 80s. I would have assumed he was mid 70s based on his voice as he has barely ever been seen in his career. Ditto, would've said mid-70's max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted February 14, 2021 Scottish sport hall of famer. Good enough for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,844 Posted February 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Redrumours said: Scottish sport hall of famer. Good enough for me. I’m Scottish. Didn’t even know such a hall existed. Doesn’t look like it’s still actively inducting weirdly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted February 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: I’m Scottish. Didn’t even know such a hall existed. Doesn’t look like it’s still actively inducting weirdly. No Jocky Wilson. Poor show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 288 Posted February 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Aged 84, had a cancer scare a few years back, commentator on BBC Scotland Sportscene many years ago. (I'm sure us Jocks of a certain age will know exactly who he is). Also 'appeared' in the film 'Trainspotting' ( well, re-voiced the famous goal by Archie Gemmill against Netherlands) author of the best selling biography of Jock Stein. He's well known in England too. He used to appear in a couple of inserts within Grandstand each week - one previewing the upcoming Scottish games, and the other offering a match report during Final Score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted July 25, 2021 Mostly for Paul, but anyone else of vague interest, BBC Scotland are doing a series all about disasters and in Episode 3 they covered the 71 Ibrox Stadium disaster. Anyhow, our Archie MacPherson showed up as a talking head interviewee and he looks and sounds a lot better than he did a few years ago. BBC iPlayer - The Disasters that Shocked Scotland - Series 1: Episode 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,704 Posted December 23, 2023 Looks ok on a programme I’m watching in Scotland called Icons of Football. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
