time 8,626 Posted March 10, 2012 Hey, the Vatican have enough decent footballers in their own ranks Why is it that this makes me think of Quidditch? It raises more question: do the players employ supernatural means to score? Are plays like the Trinity Kick or the Holy Cross allowed? Can the crowd pray effectively for redemption of a player who's sent off? regards, Hein I believe 'Hail Mary' passes are de rigeur. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted March 12, 2012 Jack Watson; football scout still working full-time at 90. http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/lee-miller-leads-tributes-to-legendary-carlisle-united-scout-1.933588?referrerPath=home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,626 Posted March 13, 2012 Timo Konietzka, the man who scored the first goal in the Bundesliga (for Borussia Dortmund 23-8-63) has died at his home in Zurich, with 'Exit' being credited with the assist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,626 Posted March 14, 2012 The last of West Bromwich Albion's 1954 FA Cup winning team Ray Barlow, has died aged 85. He won one cap for England was named in the Baggies top 16 players of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted March 15, 2012 John Souza Striker for the US team that famously shocked England 1 - 0 in the 1950 World Cup has died aged 91. This follows on from his team-mate Harry Keough's death last month. Now only keeper Frank Borghi and midfielder Walter Bahr remain from the 11 that played for the US that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted March 15, 2012 Eric Abidal has a tumour on his liver. Abidal to undergo liver transplant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 15, 2012 John Souza Striker for the US team that famously shocked England 1 - 0 in the 1950 World Cup has died aged 91. This follows on from his team-mate Harry Keough's death last month. Now only keeper Frank Borghi and midfielder Walter Bahr remain from the 11 that played for the US that day. /me hums The Liberty Bell. Oh, wrong John Sousa. regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted March 17, 2012 For those of you who weren't watching the match, Fabrice Muamba just collapsed during the Bolton/Spurs game and the BBC report he is "fighting for his life". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 17, 2012 For those of you who weren't watching the match, Fabrice Muamba just collapsed during the Bolton/Spurs game and the BBC report he is "fighting for his life". was shocking to see very disturbing . He was not breathing when he left the pitch I think if it was good news we would of heard by now they are probably still working on him very sad he is only 23 aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted March 17, 2012 He is in a stable condition now I hope he is OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted March 17, 2012 His condition has rapidly changed Fabrice Muamba 'critical' after collapse in Spurs-Bolton match http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17417973 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted March 18, 2012 The father of Kilmarnock player Liam Kelly drops dead of a heart attack while watching his son win the Scottish League Cup. Presumably in shock at a non-Old Firm team winning a trophy, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 18, 2012 Are heart attacks the new snoods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,205 Posted March 19, 2012 In the midst of all these heart-attacks, Estanislao Basora, one of Spain's greatest strikers, and a former DDP pick, died last week. Surprisingly, no UK or English speaking media have picked up on it at all. A couple of posts previous to this mentions Souza of the USA, who died just before Basora. Souza scored one to Basora's two in the 1950 Spain-USA clash. An obit in Spanish - http://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol/20120316/54270177440/basora.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,536 Posted March 19, 2012 His condition has rapidly changed Fabrice Muamba 'critical' after collapse in Spurs-Bolton match http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/17417973 Muamba able to recognise family seems like he's on the mend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted March 20, 2012 Muamba apparently making rudimentary conversational noises and basic movements of his leg. Given his Premiership pedigree and the current profligate spending in Dorset I expect him to be in an AFC Bournemouth shirt by the end of the week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted March 24, 2012 Its the Old Scum derby tomorrow The dirty Tim Jakeys could win the league if they beat the dirty Hun Jakeys. Either way it is all going to kick off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted March 31, 2012 Francesco Mancini, who C4's Football Italia fans among us will vaguely remember as Bari's goalkeeper during the late 90s, has dropped dead of a heart attack aged 43. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted April 1, 2012 A man who fitted more into his 65 years than most entire football teams fit into their history, Giorgio Chinaglia, Italian international striker, Welsh speaker, troller of Pele and associate of the Camorra, has died of a stroke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 4, 2012 Jose Maria Zarraga The former Real Madrid player who was part of the team that won 5 European Cups between 1956 and 1960 has died aged 81. Only his team-mate Francisco Gento, who won 6, surpasses that record. Alfredo di Stefano and Paolo Maldini have also won 5 European Cups / Champions Leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 4, 2012 Dubravko Pavličić , a croatian fottballer died today aged 44 . Wikipedia said he died after a long illness I can't seem to find what the illness was though. http://en.wikipedia....li%C4%8Di%C4%87 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,626 Posted April 5, 2012 Happy 90th Birthday to The Preston Plumber, Sir Tom Finney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 111 Posted April 6, 2012 Ex-Aston Villa player, then later BBC reporter Larry Canning has reportedly died - no link yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 8, 2012 Ex-Aston Villa player, then later BBC reporter Larry Canning has reportedly died - no link yet... Died of Vascular Dementia. Does that mean his blood vessels stopped recognising its loved ones when they came around to visit ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 12, 2012 Newcastle United's former chief executive Freddie Fletcher is suffering from mesothelioma. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
