leigh white Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 7 hours ago, green genie said: Very sad news that Paul Mariner has passed away. Argyle and England hero. Any of you mob remember him at Chorley where we bought him from? I watched him at Plymouth in his first season at the end of the 73/74 season when they played Cambridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Hunt Off Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Max Cherry said: RIP Paul. Always remember when he had a feature in Shoot! and it said team supported - Bolton Wanderers. We never got a mention in anything in those days! Always liked him after that. Fond memories of him in an England shirt in 70's playing in Home Internationals. Great player. Lever Ender as well in his youth RIP Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 RIP Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Cherry Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: He was 4 years older than me, same age as my brother. We played together, but I was the very young hanger on. He was born & brought up in Horwich. Top end of Longworth Road, where it bends to join Brownlow Road. He went to Albert St. Junior School & Rivington & Blackrod Grammar. Captained Horwich & Westhoughton Schoolboys despite being absolutely tiny. Desperately wanted to sign for Bolton but, shades of Alan Ball, they said he was too small and slight. Never even got a trial. Played for Old Rivingtonians & signed for Chorley from them. We were impressed, but a bit surprised, when Plymouth came in for him. Within no time he had bulked up and continued to add height. Obviously a late developer. He once scored both for and against Bolton in a 1-1 draw at Burnden. He later said he cherished the one he scored for Bolton as it was his childhood dream, if not in that manner. He developed well at Plymouth & Ian Greaves made an offer but Bobby Robson, top division and a great squad swooped as well. He said he had intended to sign for us but no way could he turn that offer down. Then England selection & later to Arsenal. Later managing Plymouth & in America, then a coach, including Head of Sports at Bolton School, England and some with England Ladies. It's probably best, in these woke days, his opinion of that standard not be broadcast. A truly, truly nice person, I've never heard a bad tale of him. He had a brain tumour diagnosed & operated on last Autumn. All the vibes were good & positive. He was lively & upbeat on Twitter up to about 3 months ago. It seems it all took a bad turn again a few months ago. Rest In Peace Paul. A great footballer and a true gent. If I knew how to post pictures I have a B&W one of him at Old Rivs. Thanks for that. very interesting. Great player part of my childhood football memories and growing up in 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: He was 4 years older than me, same age as my brother. We played together, but I was the very young hanger on. He was born & brought up in Horwich. Top end of Longworth Road, where it bends to join Brownlow Road. He went to Albert St. Junior School & Rivington & Blackrod Grammar. Captained Horwich & Westhoughton Schoolboys despite being absolutely tiny. Desperately wanted to sign for Bolton but, shades of Alan Ball, they said he was too small and slight. Never even got a trial. Played for Old Rivingtonians & signed for Chorley from them. We were impressed, but a bit surprised, when Plymouth came in for him. Within no time he had bulked up and continued to add height. Obviously a late developer. He once scored both for and against Bolton in a 1-1 draw at Burnden. He later said he cherished the one he scored for Bolton as it was his childhood dream, if not in that manner. He developed well at Plymouth & Ian Greaves made an offer but Bobby Robson, top division and a great squad swooped as well. He said he had intended to sign for us but no way could he turn that offer down. Then England selection & later to Arsenal. Later managing Plymouth & in America, then a coach, including Head of Sports at Bolton School, England and some with England Ladies. It's probably best, in these woke days, his opinion of that standard not be broadcast. A truly, truly nice person, I've never heard a bad tale of him. He had a brain tumour diagnosed & operated on last Autumn. All the vibes were good & positive. He was lively & upbeat on Twitter up to about 3 months ago. It seems it all took a bad turn again a few months ago. Rest In Peace Paul. A great footballer and a true gent. If I knew how to post pictures I have a B&W one of him at Old Rivs. That's a lovely post - thank you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) On 10/07/2021 at 11:59, Dr. Feelgood said: He was 4 years older than me, same age as my brother. We played together, but I was the very young hanger on. He was born & brought up in Horwich. Top end of Longworth Road, where it bends to join Brownlow Road. He went to Albert St. Junior School & Rivington & Blackrod Grammar. Captained Horwich & Westhoughton Schoolboys despite being absolutely tiny. Desperately wanted to sign for Bolton but, shades of Alan Ball, they said he was too small and slight. Never even got a trial. Played for Old Rivingtonians & signed for Chorley from them. We were impressed, but a bit surprised, when Plymouth came in for him. Within no time he had bulked up and continued to add height. Obviously a late developer. He once scored both for and against Bolton in a 1-1 draw at Burnden. He later said he cherished the one he scored for Bolton as it was his childhood dream, if not in that manner. He developed well at Plymouth & Ian Greaves made an offer but Bobby Robson, top division and a great squad swooped as well. He said he had intended to sign for us but no way could he turn that offer down. Then England selection & later to Arsenal. Later managing Plymouth & in America, then a coach, including Head of Sports at Bolton School, England and some with England Ladies. It's probably best, in these woke days, his opinion of that standard not be broadcast. A truly, truly nice person, I've never heard a bad tale of him. He had a brain tumour diagnosed & operated on last Autumn. All the vibes were good & positive. He was lively & upbeat on Twitter up to about 3 months ago. It seems it all took a bad turn again a few months ago. Rest In Peace Paul. A great footballer and a true gent. If I knew how to post pictures I have a B&W one of him at Old Rivs. Fantastic post! Bolton area has produced some superb centre forwards Lee, Lawton, Mariner & Sir Nat all represented England. RIP Paul Mariner another most likely sat next to Nat. Edited July 11, 2021 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 11, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted July 11, 2021 Way too young. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Worked with my ex FiL at Metal Box in Howfen when he was younger. Always spoke highly of him. A genuinely nice bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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