Moderators Zico Posted March 21 Moderators Share Posted March 21 one thing I remember about Neil Ruddock the day before we played Liverpool in the LC final in 95 was April Fools Day predator boots were a thing at the time the Sun ran a story saying for the final, Ruddock who was known for his heading would be wearing a predator style headband called The Headator for extra power and precision I belived it and thought it wasn't fucking fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 16 minutes ago, Cheese said: He had part of his stomach removed recently in a desperate attempt to lose weight. To be fair, he's lost 7 stone since. Met him in a pub in King's Cross once. Nice bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Was a real mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 13 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: Met him in a pub in King's Cross once. Nice bloke. Did he pay you for the Bing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 40 minutes ago, Zico said: had a look, early December, I still don't remember it, I might be getting alzheimer's, I've watched that seasons' goal compilations numerous times over the years I remember the return leg clearly sunday, not on tv, windy day, dog shit pitch, blake smashed one in at the lever end from 30 yards, won 1-0 branagan pushing peschisolido for a penalty. nothing is this what happens when you start to get alzheimer's? the matches start dropping away from your memory, one by one? I remember that day, me and my daughter took a couple from West Brom into the Wagon & Horses, doormen weren't happy but allowed them in, they were a decent couple, I remember the pitch was barren and it was cowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 23 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: Did he pay you for the Bing? Sadly not, but he did give a beggar 20 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 21 Site Supporter Share Posted March 21 6 hours ago, Spider said: Best I've seen was Dean Saunders. And a referee called Keith something or other. Both a surprise but very entertaining. Worst by a mile was Rory Underwood. I know he's an eggchaser but you'd have hoped he'd have stories about drinking pints of piss and fisting prop forwards, but he just bored the entire room shitless. My guess would be Hackett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 3 hours ago, Dr Faustus said: I was in Lanzarote- remember sky had a 'planet football' weekend or summat, so we were lucky to be on. that week we signed Jamie Pollock, made his debut the following Saturday where we lost 1-0 at home to Ipswich I think? Sure it was 1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 58 minutes ago, gonzo said: Sure it was 1-2 Yeah that makes sense- just remember a bizarre home defeat in that campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I remember when I first got involved with WW, that dinner at the Reebok. Sat next to Neil, probably, some others on here were on the same table. Paddy McGuinness, Dave Spikey and Phil Gartside. Full house in the Lion of Vienna suite. Great night. More importantly, raised a lot of money for the heart unit at Bolton Hospital. It was probably the best but there were a few others. Some on here involved in the organisation. All deserve credit. 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 15 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: I remember when I first got involved with WW, that dinner at the Reebok. Sat next to Neil, probably, some others on here were on the same table. Paddy McGuinness, Dave Spikey and Phil Gartside. Full house in the Lion of Vienna suite. Great night. More importantly, raised a lot of money for the heart unit at Bolton Hospital. It was probably the best but there were a few others. Some on here involved in the organisation. All deserve credit. 👏 The Reebok was larger scale but the one the year before at RMI was brilliant. Frankie Worthington was a terrible speaker however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 4 hours ago, BobyBrno said: Did he pay you for the Bing? Did you see him on that bailiff programme? He Came across a right dick head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 18 minutes ago, Ani said: The Reebok was larger scale but the one the year before at RMI was brilliant. Frankie Worthington was a terrible speaker however. Missed that. Did another at RMI and one at what was the Moat House. Can’t remember who did the entertainment at either. Must have been good nights.😊 Pity we don’t do them anymore but they do take a lot of organising which is why all those previously involved deserve a lot of credit. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 10 hours ago, Spider said: Best I've seen was Dean Saunders. And a referee called Keith something or other. Both a surprise but very entertaining. Worst by a mile was Rory Underwood. I know he's an eggchaser but you'd have hoped he'd have stories about drinking pints of piss and fisting prop forwards, but he just bored the entire room shitless. Was it not Kevin Lynch - saw him at the Holiday Inn a few years back - very good. Flogging his autobiography 'Lynch the Ref'. He reffed the last match at Burnden as his last match too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 21 Site Supporter Share Posted March 21 12 minutes ago, Gonk said: Was it not Kevin Lynch - saw him at the Holiday Inn a few years back - very good. Flogging his autobiography 'Lynch the Ref'. He reffed the last match at Burnden as his last match too That’s the bloke. He was great, the material was solid and he delivered it really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Spider said: That’s the bloke. He was great, the material was solid and he delivered it really well He was under the cosh: a snippet https://www.facebook.com/undrthecosh/videos/kevin-lynch-on-his-unorthodox-tactics-when-reffing-a-boisterous-ian-wright-in-th/540932827806640/ Edited March 21 by Gonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HVYcY7t0Eg&ab_channel=UnderTheCosh Edited March 21 by Gonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted March 21 Site Supporter Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, Ani said: Frankie Worthington was a terrible speaker however. Very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 4 hours ago, BobyBrno said: I remember when I first got involved with WW, that dinner at the Reebok. Sat next to Neil, probably, some others on here were on the same table. Paddy McGuinness, Dave Spikey and Phil Gartside. Full house in the Lion of Vienna suite. Great night. More importantly, raised a lot of money for the heart unit at Bolton Hospital. It was probably the best but there were a few others. Some on here involved in the organisation. All deserve credit. 👏 Thinking back sure that was Paddy McGuiness first ever night of doing stand up. I know he was not paid. Strange that he is now presenting Children in Need and still not very good and Dave Spikey has disappeared virtually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 7 minutes ago, Ani said: Thinking back sure that was Paddy McGuiness first ever night of doing stand up. I know he was not paid. Strange that he is now presenting Children in Need and still not very good and Dave Spikey has disappeared virtually. In fairness, Spikey must be in his mid-70's now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 21 Moderators Share Posted March 21 9 hours ago, Zico said: had a look, early December, I still don't remember it, I might be getting alzheimer's, I've watched that seasons' goal compilations numerous times over the years I remember the return leg clearly sunday, not on tv, windy day, dog shit pitch, blake smashed one in at the lever end from 30 yards, won 1-0 branagan pushing peschisolido for a penalty. nothing is this what happens when you start to get alzheimer's? the matches start dropping away from your memory, one by one? I watched the away game in durty nellys i think Thought the blake 1 0 was on itv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 20 minutes ago, Traf said: In fairness, Spikey must be in his mid-70's now. Aye suppose given his age and job he is doing well not to be locked up for noncing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatanGreavsie Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 8 hours ago, Ani said: Thinking back sure that was Paddy McGuiness first ever night of doing stand up. I know he was not paid. Strange that he is now presenting Children in Need and still not very good and Dave Spikey has disappeared virtually. Seems he was doing stuff on a tour ending early this year. Dave Spikey’s side-splitting show for Derian House | Lancashire Telegraph Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey is back touring the North West with his new stand-up show and for one night only is donating ticket profits to his local children’s hospice, Derian House. Famous for co-writing and co-starring in the Channel 4 critically acclaimed series, the multi-award-winning comedian was applauded onto the stage at Chorley Theatre on November 29 in the second show of his tour. Dave, who has lived in Chorley since 1989, had his audience in stitches with his 'Life in a Northern Town' show and profits from tickets will go towards for the 400 babies, children and young people that Derian House cares for. He said: “I have known about Derian House ever since it first opened its doors and it has always been a big landmark in the Chorley community. “I chose to support Derian because the more you read about it, the more you realise it’s a fantastic cause. "The hospice is a wonderful place and is not just well known in the area, but also nationally, for providing incredible care for children and their families. "I am very proud to support what they do.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted March 22 Moderators Share Posted March 22 9 hours ago, Casino said: I watched the away game in durty nellys i think Thought the blake 1 0 was on itv? If it was it was regional as I definitely couldn't watch it over in Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, Zico said: If it was it was regional as I definitely couldn't watch it over in Sheffield Probably was I watched it at Uni in Leicester as it was on Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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