Phantom 2,533 Posted January 26, 2016 Ray Pointer, three caps for England in 1961, dead at 79. Played in England's 2-0 win over Portugal that saw them qualify for the 1962 World Cup, they wouldn't successfully qualify for another one for another 20 years. ermm Spade, England were drawn in Group 3 in the 1970 World Cup. They finished 2nd in the group behind Brazil, and were then knocked out in the quarter finals by West Germany. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted January 26, 2016 They didn't need to qualify for it, as they were World Champions. And they didn't need to qualify for 1966 either, as they were hosts. They did need to qualify for 1974, 1978 and 1982, and failed abysmally in the first two. Meanwhile, Scotland qualified for both 70s tournaments, and only suffered one defeat in both combined. Accentuate the positive, me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,531 Posted January 26, 2016 ^^^ what he said. My trivia is correct. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,531 Posted January 26, 2016 I just realised that England didn't qualify for any WC between the release of "Love Me Do" and John Lennon's death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 26, 2016 ^^^ what he said. My trivia is correct. oh of course, because they were defending champions and in 66, it was because they were the host nation. Sorry, my error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 26, 2016 Good, wasn't it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,614 Posted January 27, 2016 Peter Baker, member of the Spurs 1961 double-winners, dies aged 84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 27, 2016 Former Burnley and England striker Ray Pointer has died at the age of 79. SC http://betting.cafe/former-burnley-striker-pointer-dies/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,614 Posted January 28, 2016 Former Burnley and England striker Ray Pointer has died at the age of 79. SC http://betting.cafe/former-burnley-striker-pointer-dies/ Spade told us this on Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 28, 2016 Former Burnley and England striker Ray Pointer has died at the age of 79. SChttp://betting.cafe/former-burnley-striker-pointer-dies/ Spade told us this on Tuesday. I typed 'Pointer' in the search box and got nuttin honey. Due diligence: CHECK Sc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,614 Posted January 28, 2016 Former Burnley and England striker Ray Pointer has died at the age of 79. SChttp://betting.cafe/former-burnley-striker-pointer-dies/ Spade told us this on Tuesday. I typed 'Pointer' in the search box and got nuttin honey. Due diligence: CHECK Sc You probably spelt it wrong. Spades post is there when I do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 28, 2016 He needs some pointers .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted January 28, 2016 Of the sisters variety. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 28, 2016 Thought they did it for themselves these days.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted February 10, 2016 Bolton Wanderers announce the death of Phil Gartside at 63. http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bolton-wanderers/news/bolton-chairman-phil-gartside-dies_266147.html The DDP await a Qualifying Obit. Other Deadpools may not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted February 10, 2016 Ok, subbing Monty B at the last minute wasn't that costly after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,531 Posted February 10, 2016 Welp, called that wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted February 10, 2016 Bolton Wanderers announce the death of Phil Gartside at 63. http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/bolton-wanderers/news/bolton-chairman-phil-gartside-dies_266147.html The DDP await a Qualifying Obit. Other Deadpools may not. Guardian has it: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/10/phil-gartside-bolton-wanderers-chairman-dies-aged-63 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 10, 2016 Ooh that could be a game changer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted February 10, 2016 Welp, called that wrong. A bunch of the local papers called him "gravely ill" in December. I tend to translate that in my head as "prepare your obits now", whereas "seriously ill" is more "they might get better". Like Telegraph euphemisms, it might be on the way out, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,531 Posted February 10, 2016 Still, at least we can clearly say without any shadow of a doubt that he is in hell right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,977 Posted February 10, 2016 Have to admit I entertained the "is he truly that ill or just hanging low due to his poor reputation" thought Spade ultimately went with the latter on. But on top of all the "gravely ill" reports, I saw the Bolton News's chief football writer saying something along the lines of "I understand he's been moved from the hospital to be with his family, they have requested privacy at this time" in the final days of the year, so figured I would take my chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted February 10, 2016 First hit for my B-Team (surely, Mother Angelica and Lord Avebury can't be far behind?). Glad I chose him instead of Bill Kenwright, who just seemed a little too healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 10, 2016 Still, at least we can clearly say without any shadow of a doubt that he is in hell right now. He was one of those "would have sold his grandmother to stay in the Premier League" type chairmen...and probably did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,141 Posted February 10, 2016 A bunch of the local papers called him "gravely ill" in December. I tend to translate that in my head as "prepare your obits now", whereas "seriously ill" is more "they might get better". Like Telegraph euphemisms, it might be on the way out, though. He was, anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
