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George Herd

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  1. Peterleeyacker

    Peterleeyacker Well-Known Member

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    I've Just been informed that George Herd has passed away. I never saw him play football but what a character and a pleasure to be around. Fantastic stories.
    R. I. P Marra
     
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  2. Vincemac

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    Seen him score a few goals tidy little inside forward
     
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    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    Aw bloody hell, devastated to hear that. Absolutely cracking bloke. Hadn’t seen him for about six months when he rapped in on account of his arthritis.
    Gutted. Sleep tight George.
     
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  5. Oliver's Army

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    RIP George. Before my time as a player but my dad speaks highly of him as a player.
     
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  6. Row 3

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    Left us the year I was born, but my dad always spoke fondly of him.

    RIP George lad.
     
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  7. Peterleeyacker

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    He popped into Castle Eden not so long back. It was nice to see him back there. I played golf with him a few times and I'd always push his trolley up the 14th and 18th for him. His locker was next door to mine.
     
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    Sad news. Rip George
     
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  9. Montysoptician

    Montysoptician Well-Known Member

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    RIP George, one of my favourite players of all time. A true gentleman, he escorted my 10 year old daughter on a tour of Roker Park as a birthday treat.
    My condolences to his family and friends
     
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    Gutted. Loved George, never gave up.
     
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  11. cumbrianmackem

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    What a shame, cracking little player, pigeon chested and gave his all each game, saw him play lots during the early sixties. RIP must be a decent age.
     
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    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    A name I grew up with and always spoken of with respect ...

    ... RIP George.
     
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  14. Bigmackem

    Bigmackem Well-Known Member

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    Part of one of my favourite teams , Montgomery,Irwin,Ashurst,Harvey, Hurley, Mcnab,Usher, HERD, Sharkey ,Crossan, Mulhall . George was a true gentleman though I recall him being sent off at Hull when we were absolutely cheated in a second FA cup replay against Leeds conceding a last minute dubious penalty . Totally out of character both George and his colleague George Mulhall confronted the referee and both got themselves sent off , it later transpired that the Leeds players had been told to dive if they got anywhere near our penalty area . Revie and his team always cheating !!! RIP George , Herd will always be fondly remembered by SAFC supporters .
     
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  15. LAMackem

    LAMackem Well-Known Member

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    He used to get in the off license in Cleadon many, many years ago....if I can remember correctly Newcastle Brown Ale was his tipple. Seemed a hell of a guy as he spoke to everyone and seemed to have a hell of a sense of humor. Another one of the great guys leaves us to go upstairs.....god bless....RIP.
     
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    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    I’ve just relayed that team and the sending off story to my missus whose not interested in football one little bit….she just looked at me shook her head and said it’s a pity you can’t remember what you did last week<laugh>
     
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  17. The Legendary Tongue

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    Had many a game with George at Castle Eden, he was a top bloke. Sad news, R.i.P.
     
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  18. Fentonpell

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    Mine too. The team picked itself during that period. R.I.P. George
     
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    And mine. Cracking little player.RIP George
     
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  20. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    Before my time as well. RIP Mr Herd.
     
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