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Sammy King of the Fulwell,

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  1. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    past away today.

    RIP mate, you were unique.
     
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    Smug in Boots, Apr 14, 2019
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    Bloody hell.. I have known Sammy for many, many years.. I knew he had a severe stroke a few weeks back, but this is the first I have heard about him dying.. His brother Herby died just a few weeks back too..
     
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    MrRAWhite, Apr 14, 2019
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    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

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    Looks like the original post on RTG which announced this was premature.. One of his relatives has informed me that he is very poorly but still alive..
     
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    MrRAWhite, Apr 14, 2019
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    Hope he pulls through god bless. At West Brom for a cup tie in the 70's he ran straght across the pitch in the middle of the game into their end. At Leicester he nicked a hamburger stall....madness but what a laugh.
     
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    LAMackem, Apr 15, 2019
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    Vague memories from the 70’s- some character - hope he gets better
     
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  6. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    We were in a Scunthorpe pub when bricks came through the windows. It was Leeds come for a fight.

    Sammy launched himself through a window, screaming and shouting 'Haway lads' ... we just followed <laugh>
     
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    Who was spuggy purvis i have heard of him but never seen him a real hard case, my dad met him on the docks once. He also met Jack casey who would have been world boxing champion if he could have got to America. Which one in the photo is Sammy ?
     
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  9. MrRAWhite

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    Spuggy was not a football fan, but was more known as a local gangster..
     
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    Sammy's funeral will be at Sunderland Crem on Tuesday 7th of May at 1130am.. I would imagine it will be one hell of an occasion..
     
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  11. LAMackem

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    Very sad news.....RIP LAD...among fans you were a legend. The sight of you running across the pitch into the West Brom end will never be forgotten. This lad had some nads...frightened of no one....god bless.
     
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  12. MrRAWhite

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    Sammy's funeral tomorrow.. Anyone attending being asked to wear red and white.. I will be saying my farewell to a proper character..
     
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    Broke the mold when they made this lad....that's for sure. I hope he has the send off he deserves...<peacedove>
     
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    Well that’s another myth gone I was convinced that was you mate <laugh>
     
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    My Dad knew of him and had nothing but respect for him - but also told me never to be like him!!!

    RIP Sammy - you were a legend to a lot of people - I'm a little young to remember your antics though
     
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    Which one is Sammy in the picture please?
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    jdsafc, May 9, 2019
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    The one in the blue top...... <whistle>
     
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    He's second from the left, with the chin, JD (really) :emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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    Thank you
     
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  20. MrRAWhite

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    I know a few on this photo.. sammy's brother herbie, who died a few weeks earlier is on there and the lad standing near the front with the dark jumper and sideburns works with me now..
     
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