Recent content by Jim McKechnie

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  1. Jim McKechnie

    R.I.P Ian McKechnie

    There were a couple of folks came forward with oranges and it was a shame you never grasped the moment, I think they feared the ground would have proved unstable with such a crowd, but you could have chucked Ian an orange after we left. Thanks Yardley Tiger and others who attended and indeed all...
  2. Jim McKechnie

    R.I.P Ian McKechnie

    It certainly brought a tear to my eye.
  3. Jim McKechnie

    R.I.P Ian McKechnie

    At Ian's funeral yesterday (23rd June) at Brantingham churchyard it was fitting to see family and friends throw oranges into his grave as he was buried. Great memories and thanks for all the tributes.
  4. Jim McKechnie

    R.I.P Ian McKechnie

    Here a few more photos of Ian, hope copyright isn't an issue.
  5. Jim McKechnie

    R.I.P Ian McKechnie

    I am Ian's younger brother and I am amazed by the memories and comments on this forum. Indeed Ian first joined Arsenal as an outside left, his apprenticeship year was coming to an end and he was being released from the ground staff. However during a bounce match they were a goalie short, Ian...