DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted January 20 9 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Agreed. He regularly gives media interviews and sounds very much all there (mostly tributes these days to deceased colleagues). He also looks in good shape physically and could easily pass for ten years younger. With a fair wind, he will hopefully be around for a good while longer. Yep and being a keeper probably less susceptible to Alzheimers/Dementia compared to outfield contemporaries at least. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,985 Posted January 22 On 1/20/2024 at 3:12 PM, The Old Crem said: Dror Kashtan has died aged 79. https://www.newsru.co.il/sport/15jan2024/kashtan407.html Ze'ev Seltzer is now the season-older coach of Beitar Jerusalem, he coached the team from 89-91 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted January 22 On 07/01/2024 at 15:49, The Old Crem said: Ex-Rangers star Dapo Mebude has been rushed to hospital after a horror car crash and is in a critical condition Think he's recovering. KV Oostende statement says: "“We received positive news about Dapo Mebude : his condition is improving daily and step by step he is recovering from his injuries.” In other news - he has a brother who is also a promising footballer but rejoices in the name of Dire! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted January 22 On 08/01/2024 at 17:01, Spade_Cooley said: Just a quick listmania following Der Kaiser's death. Still-living Ballon d'Or podium-placers pre-1970 Karl-Heinz Schnellinger (3rd 1962) Gianni Rivera (2nd 1963, 1st 1969) Denis Law (1st 1964) Dragan Džajić (1968 3rd) Gigi Riva (2nd, 1969) Law obviously on the DL and presumably a Drop 40 for this year. Rivera looked pretty good in this interview for his 80th birthday last year. Džajić is still active as head of the Serbian FA. Riva still turns up on Italian football coverage now and then but he never had the healthiest lifestyle. And I have no clue about Schnellinger, any of our German boardmembers have any inside details? Four left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted January 22 May be too early but Gianni Rivera has still not commented on Riva's death. Comments arrived from Zoff, Sacchi, Boninsegna, Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinbabad 1,124 Posted January 22 Since of Gerd Muller two and half years ago, we’ve lost several former or current top goalscorers of national teams : Gerd Muller (record beaten by Klose) Pelé (record beaten after his death by Neymar) Just Fontaine (record beaten in 1984 by Platini and then by 7 other players) Bobby Charlton (record beaten by Rooney in 2015 and Kane in 2022) Gigi Riva (still top goalscorer of Italy) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 22 Tommy Baldwin, who played for Arsenal (1962-1966) and Chelsea (1966-1974), amongst other teams, has died aged 78. Played for Chelsea in the 1967 FA Cup Final, and won with Chelsea at the 1970 FA Cup Final. He also won the Cup Winner’s Cup against Real Madrid in 1971. Obituaries: Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Mirror 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Thatcher said: Tommy Baldwin, who played for Arsenal (1962-1966) and Chelsea (1966-1974), amongst other teams, has died aged 78. Played for Chelsea in the 1967 FA Cup Final, and won with Chelsea at the 1970 FA Cup Final. He also won the Cup Winner’s Cup against Real Madrid in 1971. Mirror Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 22 Not as well known as Baldwin or Riva, but Jim McCusker, former Bradford City and Stockport County goalkeeper, has died, aged 84. link from the Book of Face 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,619 Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Not as well known as Baldwin or Riva, but Jim McCusker, former Bradford City and Stockport County goalkeeper, has died, aged 84. link from the Book of Face *83 Died on 28 November 2023 as per death notice here. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathByArsenic 46 Posted January 24 https://www.20minutes.fr/sport/football/4072297-20240124-jean-petit-ancien-international-legende-monaco-mort-74-ans Jean Petit dead at 74. Appeared over 400 times for AS Monaco,played on the 78 team who won Ligue 1. Also had 12 caps for France 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,619 Posted January 24 4 minutes ago, DeathByArsenic said: https://www.20minutes.fr/sport/football/4072297-20240124-jean-petit-ancien-international-legende-monaco-mort-74-ans Jean Petit dead at 74. Appeared over 400 times for AS Monaco,played on the 78 team who won Ligue 1. Also had 12 caps for France 16 hours ago, Sinbabad said: French Jean Petit, who participated in the 1978 WC, has died aged 74. He played one game, against Hungary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted January 24 George Graham popping up on a BBC documentary about Scottish and Irish players who played for some of the top clubs in England. Looking well was 79 in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoismakoto 328 Posted January 25 Someone posted in Startiger that a somewhat obscure German footballer Klaus Scheinig who played for Hertha BSC from 1963-65, died 1½ years ago according to his wife 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted January 25 While waiting for Jason Smith QO, came across this photo of former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall, who I assumed was long dead. Seems to be doing OK for 90. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,582 Posted January 25 1 minute ago, Spade_Cooley said: While waiting for Jason Smith QO, came across this photo of former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall, who I assumed was long dead. Seems to be doing OK for 90. Currently holding the only trophy NUFC can win 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted January 25 15 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: George Graham popping up on a BBC documentary about Scottish and Irish players who played for some of the top clubs in England. Looking well was 79 in November. The radio commentary said he was at Arsenal’s match on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted January 27 Stuart Gray according to this from the BBC, has died. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,472 Posted January 27 On 01/04/2018 at 11:35, msc said: George Burley could be next, imo. George Burley showed up on BBC1 just there. For an alcoholic Scot in his late 60s, he looked and sounded better than I thought he would tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 27 Time has already posted, but yep, Stuart Gray has died. He played a long time for Reading, and he now becomes, by far, the most recent Reading FC death (it was Neale Cooper, 1992). Not entirely sure if the club will last a lot longer than Stuart, to be honest. Didn't quite.reach his initial potential, but very able for us, RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted January 27 18 minutes ago, msc said: George Burley showed up on BBC1 just there. For an alcoholic Scot in his late 60s, he looked and sounded better than I thought he would tbh. To be honest he doesn’t look much different to how he looked when he was Ipswich manager 20 odd years ago, John Wark looked far worse to me, looks older than 67. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted January 27 7 hours ago, Fergie86 said: To be honest he doesn’t look much different to how he looked when he was Ipswich manager 20 odd years ago, John Wark looked far worse to me, looks older than 67. John Wark looked pretty old when he was still playing in fairness 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,605 Posted January 30 Per Sønstabø, Norwegian defender caped once for his country has died aged 82. Obit (In Norwegian). Víctor Luna, Colombian defender caped 21 times for his country and part of their squad at the 1983 Copa America has died aged 64 Obit (In Spanish). 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 30 Former Aberdeen captain Ally Shewan reportedly dead aged 83: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6357223/aberdeen-captain-ally-shewan-tributes/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ally_Shewan 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,985 Posted February 1 Orazio Schena was born in Bari and passed away on January 30 at the age of 82, he played for Anderlecht (BEL), RFC Liège (BEL), the team for which he played in the Fairs Cup in 65-66 https://www.sudinfo.be/id784370/article/2024-01-30/la-rus-binche-est-en-deuil-orazio-schena-sen-est-alle-une-grande-figure-du Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
