I never know how genuine these things are, but this is a link to a fundraiser for Cally, who has apparently fallen on hard times due to now being full-time carer for his mum. https://gofund.me/73543aa4
I have seen over recent weeks that he is struggling with looking after his mum. He sounds very down, and that was before the roof problem. During covid when he couldn't be out DJing, he did say that he couldn't get any help from the government, and was existing on his very small football pension.
Sheffield Wednesday 'ace' - you'd be forgiven for not realising the article is about Ashley Fletcher.
It seems to be genuine from all that I have read. Apparently Luther's association for former players and the Watford Trust have now got involved, but the fund is still well short of the amount which will be needed to repair the roof of the house of Cally's mother's. Cally has suffered from various health issues and is now caring for his mother, who is suffering from dementia. Players in GT's time were not paid the large amounts which players now can earn. It would be a nice gesture if the club could make a significant contribution to the fund. Nigel Callaghan played on the other wing to John Barnes during the GT era. He did not have the dribbling skills of Barnes, but he had the ability to make a pinpoint cross without beating a player. He played for the England U-21 team, but he probably never entirely fulfilled his potential. He came through the youth system and - according to Transfermarkt - played 294 games for Watford (1980-87 and back on loan in 1991), scoring 47 goals. He also recommended Kevin Phillips to Watford (signed in 1994) after training with him at Baldock Town.
And he scored with his first touch of the ball in that 7-1 demolition of Southampton - his shooting ability was the stuff of legends.
I really hope that some of the people with access to funds do get and support this appeal for Cally. £7,000 seems a very small amount when you consider all the money inside football, yet if you haven't got very much at all it can seem like a fortune. Most donations so far have come from fans, with £10 or £20 contributions. My early days at the Vic consisted of going round the Shrodells stand at half-time collecting money for a charity that the club was supporting, so I know from those days, when money was short, that fans are kind-hearted. They still are, but some of the people within the club could pay this out of their loose change.
Malky Mackay leaves Ross County. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67426270 On a poor run yes but of a surprise there ? They are always going to struggle but not played too badly in games .
