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Gerry Byrne RIP

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  1. saintKlopp

    saintKlopp Old

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    Gerry Byrne, left back for Liverpool in the 60's has died aged 77.
    A local lad, he spent his entire career playing for the Reds.
    He played almost the whole of the 1965 cup final, and extra time, with a broken collarbone.
    Modern footballers take note.
    RIP <rose>
     
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  2. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    RIP <rose>
     
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  3. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    just heard about that... Playing with broken collar bone, ridiculous commitment. Puts modern day injuries into perspective.

    Must say never heard of him before now but RIP
     
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    Lucaaas Well-Known Member

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    And the worst thing is that the wages weren't even good at the time.

    The modern day comparison would be like a McDonalds worker through his shift with a broken collarbone.
     
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  5. Skylarker

    Skylarker PL High Commissioner

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    Sturridge take note you pansy..

    RIP <cheers>
     
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    Remember him well. Thoughts are with his family <rose>

    Celebrating the cup win, couldn't hold his right arm up - [for the youngsters, that's him with the trophy lid]

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    Remember him but never saw him play, I went to my first game at 11 and he had retired the year before.

    My Dad reckons he was a cracker player, very solid defender. He must have been good because he was in the world cup squad in 1966
     
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    RIP <rose>
     
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    Gerry was a great player for us with great commitment and attitude.

    Condolences to his family and friends.

    RIP.<rose>
     
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    RIP<rose>
     
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    Puts into perspective the whole business of being called a 'hard man'. Shanks called him the best professional he ever worked with. Can't top that for a testimony.

    RIP
     
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    The artist JerryChristmas "Massive old member"

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    Proper legend Gerry, my Aunty Ag used to work in the Fiveways when a lot of those boys bevvied in there, said he was the nicest of the lot. RIP Gerry, you put a lot of today's players to shame. Class act.
     
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    Only found out yesterday. Total legend. Lucky enough to see him play. RIP Gerry lad.
     
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