John Challis - Boycie from Only Fools and Horses. RIP
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You're right, of course.
Wonder how I've managed to convince myself he played no part at all?
Usually I remember stuff like that, but not why I've just walked into the kitchen.
You're right, of course.
Wonder how I've managed to convince myself he played no part at all?
Usually I remember stuff like that, but not why I've just walked into the kitchen.
There were doubts about him being in the squad. He had missed much of the previous season due to hepatitis but came back in for Spurs for last few games of the season and banged 4 in for England in a warm up game ( he still has the record for the most hat tricks for England).
I want to buy everyone in this pub a drink , here’s a pound and I want change ….. large cognac please Michael … RIP Boycie
Alf's decision was logically the right move. No substitutes were allowed in the '66 finals, making the risk of having a recently injured Greaves a big gamble. Unfortunate for JG, but deep down he probably agreed. Mind you, it took a long time for JG to be awarded a WC winners medal.
I saw Greaves play a couple of times for Spurs at Elland Road in the mid-late 60's. A fantastic larker - I used to think he was made up of a combination of Waggy's guile and Chris Chilton's hard work ethic and movement - of course a blend of the two's goal scoring abilities.
RIP Jimmy Greaves.
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When I worked in Leeds the Spurs games always seemed to coincide with City games so I missed seeing him. Would liked to have seen a legend like him play.
Just heard on TV Greaves was nominated as the penalty taker for England and after that in 50 games he played in we never won a single penalty. Makes his goals to games ratio for England even more impressive.
Something like an 80% goal per game played figure. Impressive without any pens.
The minutes applause the most ridiculous way of showing your respects.
I reckon it's safer and more respectful than having a minute's silence disrupted by a few yobbos yelling, which is always a strong possibility at a Sunday pm match.
I think it’s much better than the minutes silence. It’s a celebration of a person, rather than being a depressing deathly silence.
The concept of a wake is on your list of inappropriate respect methods too is it?
What’s ridiculous about it, Chazz? I see it as a thank you, a good way of showing appreciation of someone's job well done and as Brucebones said it covers the disrespectful sound of the Knobheads.
When the time comes I would like a minutes silence for each and everyone to have their own private thoughts, then the biggest wildest loudest **** off party ever.
All three approaches to a sad & emotional event are appropriate. Minutes silence,clapping or a wake. Each one is a mark of respect and remembrance.
I hope this isn't seen as disrespectful to the thread, it's not meant to be.
Chap I know, had a brain tumour but was alert for long enough to make his own arrangements. His view was that he wanted his mourners to have a really good drink and feed after the event but he would make them work for it!
So, it was a full on church service, lots of hymns and knee-shuffling, horse-drawn hearse to the cemetery where he was to be buried, mourners following on foot, couple of sermons grave-side then into the ground. And all this in November, and yes it was grey and damp. We enjoyed our drink afterwards.
He is still remembered fondly and with respect.
A perfect way to say goodbye to his family, friends and colleagues - most definitely the way I'd prefer to be remembered. The other methods are also a show of respect.
No disrespect at all in my mind.
So sad to hear the news of Jimmy's passing. I loved that guy...same age as me. The most gifted goalscorer I ever saw play. The world has lost a true footballing Legend. I'm sure you're already exchanging reminiscences with Bobby Moore and your old pals in the Great Beyond. Thanks for the memories Jimmy. RIP !!!