themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 23, 2014 Celtic and legend in the same sentence... surely an oxymoron? Meh, his equaliser in 67 led to the break in the Latin domination of the Big One, and as being the first out of two british players to score in multiple European Cup Finals.....yep, legend. The other? Phil Neal! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted October 26, 2014 South African international goalkeeper and current Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa shot dead at 28. Well, he's not "current" any more but you get what I mean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted October 26, 2014 He was doing very well - captained the South Africa side in the most recent Cup of Nations qualifiers too. Terrible news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted October 31, 2014 If you ignore Caretaker Managers there are only five living Arsenel Managers Terry Neill (b.1942) Don Howe (b. 1935) George Graham (b. 1944) Bruce Rioch (b. 1947) Arsene Wenger (b.1949) Sorry but no-one is dying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 31, 2014 If you ignore Caretaker Managers there are only five living Arsenel Managers Terry Neill (b.1942) Don Howe (b. 1935) George Graham (b. 1944) Bruce Rioch (b. 1947) Arsene Wenger (b.1949) Sorry but no-one is dying. Only seven manure ones I think. May be better pickings. Docherty and O'Farrell late 80's, and the hun, McGuiness + Big Ron in 70's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted October 31, 2014 70's referee Pat Partridge http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/NEWS/11573547.Farewell_to_pioneering_North_East_referee_Pat_Partridge__who_has_died_aged_81/?ref=rss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted November 1, 2014 Martin Garratt - ex York City and Mansfield player who has died, aged only 34, apparently drinking himself to death - http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11574223.Former_tragic_footballer_dies_aged_34/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted November 2, 2014 Joe Brown - former Burnley manager & Manure scout http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/NEWS/11572083.Tributes_paid_to_Clarets_legend_Joe_Brown/?ref=rss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted November 3, 2014 If you ignore Caretaker Managers there are only five living Arsenel Managers Terry Neill (b.1942) Don Howe (b. 1935) George Graham (b. 1944) Bruce Rioch (b. 1947) Arsene Wenger (b.1949) Sorry but no-one is dying. Only seven manure ones I think. May be better pickings. Docherty and O'Farrell late 80's, and the hun, McGuiness + Big Ron in 70's. Big Ron always looks like he might be a heart attack waiting to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted November 4, 2014 Stoke & Wolves' Eddie Stuart http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Inspirational-captain-Eddie-Stuart/story-24106032-detail/story.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 11, 2014 Sammy Reid, who scored the only goal for Berwick Rangers in 'that' game in '67 .http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/u/football-in-mourning-as-goal-hero-sammy-reid-dies.1415614831 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 11, 2014 Another hunskelping Sammy, Wilson this time. Scored the opener. At Hampden. In the sun. http://www.celticfc.net/news/7062 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted November 15, 2014 Portsmouth, Bury & Cameroon's Valery Mezague, 30 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/former-portsmouth-midfielder-valery-mezague-4634552 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted November 24, 2014 John Neal, former Chelsea Middlesbrough and Wrexham boss, dies aged 82. He was also in the Villa side that won the first League Cup back in 61. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 27, 2014 Pele in intensive care.. http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-11-27/brazilian-football-legend-pele-in-intensive-care/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted November 27, 2014 I'm actually finding this a bit annoying. Was he really that great? He's definitely not the best black footballer I've ever seen that was Tony Fuckin Yeboah, thanks. He's probably not gonna die but they're gonna report every time he's in hospital over the next decade until he does..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 27, 2014 Lol, yes he was 'that' good. A generation ahead of his time, but not playing in Europe and black and white footage was against him. Not as good as Maradona or Cruyff imo, but v the opposition he had he was lethal. Giggs is probably the best black footballer I have seen live, for the record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted November 27, 2014 Lol, yes he was 'that' good. A generation ahead of his time, but not playing in Europe and black and white footage was against him. Not as good as Maradona or Cruyff imo, but v the opposition he had he was lethal. Giggs is probably the best black footballer I have seen live, for the record. Yeah but in those much more homophobic times, lack of video technology also helped him, cos it means the guy who took his virginity couldn't put the session on Xtube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 27, 2014 Hardly, 'givers' weren't considered homosexual. They used to pass a boy round the dressing room ffs. At least Garincha had a goat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted November 27, 2014 In any case, he's not in intensive care - he's in special care, which apparently is something different and not as serious His spokesman says he is "completely fine". Expect him to be dead by Monday then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted November 27, 2014 the best black footballer I've ever seen that was Tony Fuckin Yeboah, thanks. Thighs of steel, that man. I saw his wonder goals. Just magnificent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted November 29, 2014 Wolves 'legend' Malcolm Finlayson http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2014/11/27/wolves-legend-malcolm-finlayson-dies-at-84/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted December 22, 2014 Clarke Carlisle in hospital with life-threatening injuries, read between the lines and you'd know it's a suicide attempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 374 Posted December 22, 2014 Clarke Carlisle in hospital with life-threatening injuries, read between the lines and you'd know it's a suicide attempt. Looks like a suicide attempt, shame met him a few times came across as a nice down to earth guy, he has a history of Alcoholism and Depression also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted December 22, 2014 (Rant removed cos you're not allowed to "make fun of" footballers in peril, even though I wasn't anyway was just complaining about him complaining of "depression" when he got a lot of £££ just for kicking a leather balloon around Not that it matters anyway cos ISIS is gonna blow us all up on Thursday) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
