Greenskin
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 | Subject: Jimmy Greaves  Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:53 am | |
| [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]One of the all time greats and another inspirational boyhood hero gone. Phenomenal goalscorer and one of the most subtle finishers ever, tended to pass in rather than welt it although he did have a powerful strike when needed. Who knows what would have happened if he didn't get injured in 1966,he didn't score in the early stages of the tournament which would have made him even more dangerous in the latter stages. Bit of Argyle history when he played for Spurs reserves at HP on his return from Italy and there was a huge crowd to watch it, about 13000 iirc. Always enjoyed his sometimes risque wit on Saint and Greavsie on Saturday dinner time, think he's been poorly for some time though after winning his battle with alcohol. RIP Jimmy |
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harvetheslayer
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Location : Wormwood Scrubs awaiting the imminent arrival of Johnson..
| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:03 am | |
| RIP Jimmy
Fitting that Tottenham play Chelsea this afternoon..... |
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PlymptonPilgrim
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| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:07 am | |
| - Greenskin wrote:
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One of the all time greats and another inspirational boyhood hero gone. Phenomenal goalscorer and one of the most subtle finishers ever, tended to pass in rather than welt it although he did have a powerful strike when needed. Who knows what would have happened if he didn't get injured in 1966,he didn't score in the early stages of the tournament which would have made him even more dangerous in the latter stages. Bit of Argyle history when he played for Spurs reserves at HP on his return from Italy and there was a huge crowd to watch it, about 13000 iirc. Always enjoyed his sometimes risque wit on Saint and Greavsie on Saturday dinner time, think he's been poorly for some time though after winning his battle with alcohol.
RIP Jimmy Was there that day with my old Dad, he got the chance to speak to him after the game which he was delighted about. Absolute gent, he called him. Top player, RIP Jimmy |
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mouldyoldgoat
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Location : Berkshire
| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:07 am | |
| RIP Jimmy Greaves. _______________________________________ I'm one of the common people so says the wife! (A true GSG Girl) PepsiPete Forecasting League Champion 2016-17 He was behind me at Charlton! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Now an officially semi retired old fart! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] |
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sufferedsince 68
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| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:39 pm | |
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Freathy
Posts : 7233
Join date : 2011-05-12
| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:25 pm | |
| Another great gone! A prolific striker for England and a shame he wasn't in the England team for the 1966 final. RIP. |
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Earwegoagain
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| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:08 pm | |
| Proper football legend. Rip. |
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harvetheslayer
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Location : Wormwood Scrubs awaiting the imminent arrival of Johnson..
| | Subject: Re: Jimmy Greaves Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:12 am | |
| Steve Perryman was visibly upset in the legends line up as the teams took the pitch
Old Martin Chivers never changes ! Good to see Ossie as well |
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