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Lorimer in Hospice

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by cumbrianmackem, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    Seems he's been I'll for some time, good player shame he played for Leeds, bet one of his biggest regrets was not beating Monty on 5.5.73.
     
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  2. robinoz

    robinoz Well-Known Member

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    Remember he was reputed to have the hardest/fastest kick in football - if I recall correctly the late great George Mulhall gave him a run for his money.
     
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  3. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    I’m old enough to remember him playing for Leeds in the 1973 FA cup final and him being a famous football player in the day.
    I want to say get well soon but as he is in a hospice I don’t think that’s going to happen. I just hope his final days/weeks are as pain free as they can be.
     
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  4. Vincemac

    Vincemac Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I remember that statement
     
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  5. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

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    Great player in his generation..
     
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  6. Bigmackem

    Bigmackem Well-Known Member

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    Shots were measured at over 70mph if I recall correctly, still couldn’t beat our Monty though ,if he had scuffed it it would have gone in he was so close to goal .
     
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