charon 4,943 Posted August 5, 2018 Lol not me Spade, never set foot in Belfast Airport in my life. Now the boys been outed, he may be worth inclusion on some pools. Eta silly boy left Facebook and twitter open to all for far too long. Also rumour that he may have been 'given' a bullet from the Provo's in the 90's. So indeed may be worthy of consideration. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 12, 2018 Alan Hercher at 52. Was the newly formed Caley Thistles first ever Captain, goal scorer and hat trick scorer. https://ictfc.com/news/club-news/2263-tribute-to-alan-hercher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted August 12, 2018 On 23/06/2018 at 10:05, Spade_Cooley said: Jose Enrique has had a "rare brain tumour" removed. More on Enrique's cancer treatment: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-6050215/Jose-Enrique-reveals-death-fears-battle-cancer.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted August 13, 2018 https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey/football-will-forever-remember-legacy-of-pompey-great-ron-saunders-1-8597658 Ron Saunders isn't doing too well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted August 15, 2018 I was bored enough to check out how my Midsummer Madness pick Bertie McMinn was doing, and what's exactly wrong with him. He has a tumour on his spine and spent early July in hospice for rehabilitation: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/lodge-reroutes-parade-past-home-of-ill-member-who-missed-first-twelfth-in-decades-37121482.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,418 Posted August 20, 2018 Jimmy McIlroy, Northern Irish footballer who played for Glentoran (1949-1950), Burnley (1950-1962), Stoke City (1962-1965) and Oldham Athletic (1965-1967), as well as Northern Ireland (1951-1965), has died aged 86. Edit: BBC, The Sun, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror obituaries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 20, 2018 ^^^ Fifa WC thread surely?? Gotta have played in 58. Scored the opener v Italy to get them there, gotta have played at the Finals. ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted August 20, 2018 2 hours ago, charon said: ^^^ Fifa WC thread surely?? Gotta have played in 58. Scored the opener v Italy to get them there, gotta have played at the Finals. ??? I know that's a question for Odstock but he's away doing real life stuff so it's down to ugly old me to say: aye he played in all 5 N Ireland games in 58. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 20, 2018 I mind they topped the Group of Italy and Portugal, at a time Latin football was becoming king. Don't think he scored in the Finals but was sure he played. Friendly mod may move the posts..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,418 Posted August 23, 2018 Ron Hunt, defender at Queens Park Rangers (1963-1973), has died aged 72. Edit: The Sun, Daily Star obituaries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted August 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Ron Hunt, defender at Queens Park Rangers (1963-1973), has died aged 72. Edit: The Sun, Daily Star obituaries. Any QPR supporters on here? What's worse - a dead legend or a living Steve McLaren? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,418 Posted August 26, 2018 On 29/11/2017 at 23:56, Ulitzer95 said: Thanks for the pointers everyone. Will add as I find more:LIVING 14) John Ball (b. Mar 1925) Wigan Athletic, Man United, Bolton Wanderers15) Ted Bennett (b. Aug 1925) Southall, QPR, Watford, Gravesend & Northfleet 16) Frank McCourt (b. Dec 1925) Bristol Rovers, Man City, Colchester United, Poole Town Ted Bennett reportedly died on the 23rd of August. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,956 Posted August 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Thatcher said: Ted Bennett reportedly died on the 23rd of August. Non QO obituary for Bennett. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted August 27, 2018 Craig Levein falls ill, rushed to hospital, recovering after treatment. Heart? Fall? Cold? Booze? This calls for charon insider knowledge info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 27, 2018 Booze IMO. Will check the Jambo's I have on fb..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted August 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, charon said: Booze IMO. Will check the Jambo's I have on fb..... There are a number of premier league teams where you could assemble a DDP team from the ex managers one of these is Leicester City and Levein would be part of the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 27, 2018 General consensus is he was worried re erectile disfunction at the thought of 7 points ahead of the huns after 4 games not even giving a semi. But as we all know, hearts don't do semis....... Still think heart problems brought on by chronic alcoholism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, drol said: Non QO obituary for Bennett. Was amused his one appearance for Team GB was when they got papped out the Olympics by Luxembourg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted August 27, 2018 Ron Newman, a Fareham-born lad who went on to play sawker in the US and became one of the opening weekend MLS managers (three years with Kansas City Wiz), dead at 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,983 Posted August 27, 2018 Newman's 10 Championships in 11 Years isn't really appreciated/respected as much as it should be.The Indoor Game was the top division of football in the Us from the early 80's until about when MLS started, and he absolutely was a Genius innovator of Indoor tactics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_T 254 Posted August 28, 2018 I guess this is the general football thread (I would call it soccer but that might get me a warning point hereabouts). Here is a gruesome little story about an apparently famous footballer. https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/tottenham-legend-gary-mabbutt-has-foot-eaten-by-rat/news-story/2477caf08c2793a12b75ade87b70bcfb Enjoy. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 28, 2018 Re Levein. Stent fitted after heart attack/severe angina, take your pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted August 28, 2018 Search turns up nothing so... Lenny Johnrose has MND: http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/16593920.former-shakers-lenny-johnrose-star-opens-up-about-motor-neurone-disease-battle/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 3, 2018 Gordon Phillips, a goalkeeper and coach who made over 200 appearances for Brentford in the Football League, has died. He was 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted September 3, 2018 5 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Gordon Phillips, a goalkeeper and coach who made over 200 appearances for Brentford in the Football League, has died. He was 71. Add a facial mole and you've got a well turned- out younger version of Lemmy ( of Motörhead fame) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
