Toast 16,140 Posted February 21, 2015 Bulgarian Ivan Davidov dead at 71, played in '66 and '70 WC's. Only links in Bulgarian so far. I gave you a 'like' for NOT posting a goddamn Bulgarian link like some people around here do with useless obits (see Dutch, Italian, Swedish). SC That's a bit harsh. There are Dutch and Swedish members in this forum, and for all you know there may be members or guests who are capable of reading Bulgarian. For example, I don't speak Dutch, but having spent quite a lot of time in that delightful country, I can usually get the gist of Dutch news reports. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted February 21, 2015 I can usually get the gist of Dutch news reports. Tulips up in price. Edam down in price. It's criminal, Track Cycling and Speed Skating are still minority sports in rest of world. Terrain out of window still flat, says geologist. Watch out for tomorrows exciting report on repairing a puncture. (with sincere apologies to Hein). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 21, 2015 I can usually get the gist of Dutch news reports.Tulips up in price. Edam down in price. It's criminal, Track Cycling and Speed Skating are still minority sports in rest of world. Terrain out of window still flat, says geologist. Watch out for tomorrows exciting report on repairing a puncture. (with sincere apologies to Hein). You forgot a few headlines: - Number of windmills steady - Clog production down - Cannabis production up regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted February 21, 2015 I can usually get the gist of Dutch news reports.Tulips up in price.Edam down in price. It's criminal, Track Cycling and Speed Skating are still minority sports in rest of world. Terrain out of window still flat, says geologist. Watch out for tomorrows exciting report on repairing a puncture. (with sincere apologies to Hein). You forgot a few headlines: - Number of windmills steady - Clog production down - Cannabis production up regards, Hein Well. Years ago, when a man ran amok and gunned down a bunch of people in a small English town, it was a front page headline in a Dutch newspaper. It caught my eye as I was passing a newsagent. At the time my mother lived in said town. I managed to read the story and immediately phoned my mum, who thankfully was not involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted February 22, 2015 Bulgarian Ivan Davidov dead at 71, played in '66 and '70 WC's. Only links in Bulgarian so far. I gave you a 'like' for NOT posting a goddamn Bulgarian link like some people around here do with useless obits (see Dutch, Italian, Swedish). SC Well I like to see it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 24, 2015 John "Shoes" Moscoeu, 49, who was part of South Africa's 1994 World Cup squad, is gravely ill in hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 6, 2015 Raul Gorriti dead at 68. http://www.conmebol.com/en/04032015-2302/legend-peruvian-football-raul-gorriti-has-died Got 40 mins run out as a sub in the meaningless 6-0 humping by Argentina in the last game in the second round (yes, there was two group stages) in 1978. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 6, 2015 Raul Gorriti dead at 68. http://www.conmebol.com/en/04032015-2302/legend-peruvian-football-raul-gorriti-has-died Got 40 mins run out as a sub in the meaningless 6-0 humping by Argentina in the last game in the second round (yes, there was two group stages) in 1978. Ask any Brazilian and they'll say that 6-0 defeat was far from meaningless as it meant Argentina reached the final on goal difference at their expense... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 6, 2015 True, I had been going to edit it a bit re conspiracy theories, but I'm too rough. That was the game Videla spoke in the dressing rooms afore the game if I mind right. Nothing that Italy hadn't did previously though, and Argentina were a far better 'watch' than Brazil were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted April 21, 2015 John "Shoes" Moscoeu, 49, who was part of South Africa's 1994 World Cup squad, is gravely ill in hospital. And now he's dead: http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/PSL/Shoes-loses-battle-with-cancer-20150421 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted May 8, 2015 "Former Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga, best known for his infamous free kick against Brazil at the 1974 World Cup in Germany, has died. He was 66." http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/08/zaire-mwepu-ilunga-free-kick-world-cup-1974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David_Coalman Posted May 9, 2015 "Former Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga, best known for his infamous free kick against Brazil at the 1974 World Cup in Germany, has died. He was 66." http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/08/zaire-mwepu-ilunga-free-kick-world-cup-1974 Eeeeexxxtraordinary! Finally something good in this thread! Massive LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted May 10, 2015 Zhivko Gospodinov dead at 57, played all three games in the '86 WC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted May 11, 2015 John Hewie who blew a penalty v France in '58WC for Scotland , even though he wasn't Scottish , deid. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32698921 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 11, 2015 John Hewie who blew a penalty v France in '58WC for Scotland , even though he wasn't Scottish , deid. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32698921 He was South African. But because his parents were Scottish, he was able to play for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 11, 2015 Aye, shit rule. I'm not sure exactly how many generations back you're allowed to go, but even if it's just 2 generations, I'd have my pick of Australia, England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine, and Wales to choose from. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted May 11, 2015 Aye, shit rule. I'm not sure exactly how many generations back you're allowed to go, but even if it's just 2 generations, I'd have my pick of Australia, England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine, and Wales to choose from. I'd only have the choice of Scotland, Scotland, Scotland and Scotland. Call me thoroughbred. ;-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted May 11, 2015 Aye, shit rule. I'm not sure exactly how many generations back you're allowed to go, but even if it's just 2 generations, I'd have my pick of Australia, England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine, and Wales to choose from. Maybe Norn too. Don't know if it works both ways, but if born in the North you can choose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 12, 2015 Aye, shit rule. I'm not sure exactly how many generations back you're allowed to go, but even if it's just 2 generations, I'd have my pick of Australia, England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine, and Wales to choose from. I'd only have the choice of Scotland, Scotland, Scotland and Scotland. Call me thoroughbred. ;-) INbred more like ;-) SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted June 7, 2015 Tsonyo Vasilev, 1974 Bulgarian team, 63. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.focus-sport.net%2Fnews71865%2Fpoklonenieto-pred-tsonyo-vasilev-shte-se-sastoi-vav-voenniya-klub.html&edit-text= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted June 15, 2015 The Brazil 1958 World Cup team are dropping like flies. Eight months ago, there were seven of them still alive. Now there are just three. Since last July, we've seen Djalma Santos, Nilton Santos, Gilmar and now Bellini pass on. The remaining survivors are Zito, Mario Zagallo and of course, Pele. Zito has died aged 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted June 15, 2015 The Brazil 1958 World Cup team are dropping like flies. Eight months ago, there were seven of them still alive. Now there are just three. Since last July, we've seen Djalma Santos, Nilton Santos, Gilmar and now Bellini pass on. The remaining survivors are Zito, Mario Zagallo and of course, Pele. Zito has died aged 82. I have mario zagallo as a unique in my DDP list very hard to get a unique pick in DDP so if he dies this year I might actually have a chance of finishing in the top 20 and if a couple of other deaths go my way finishing in the top 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted June 21, 2015 Romania's manager in 1970, Angelo Niculescu, dead at 93. This leaves just Raul Cardenas (Mexico), Hernan Carrasco Vivanco (El Salvador) and the aforementioned Mario Zagallo (Brazil) as the final three gaffers from that tournament still with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 21, 2015 The Brazil 1958 World Cup team are dropping like flies. Eight months ago, there were seven of them still alive. Now there are just three. Since last July, we've seen Djalma Santos, Nilton Santos, Gilmar and now Bellini pass on. The remaining survivors are Zito, Mario Zagallo and of course, Pele. Zito has died aged 82. Either of the other two would be obitable and potential DL top 50 fodder, right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
