After the players awards do in 2003, a few of the Daubhill Beach Boys ended up drinking with Phil until 06-30 the following morning in the DeVere Whites.

 

He genuinely loved the club and recited a story when he got arrested at Notts County in the mid 70's for throwing a pie which hit a copper in the face, haha.

 

 

 

 

He also told a few re the option of signing two players.

 

First player was a million signing plus £20k a week wages over 2 years, for a bag of shite championship player.

 

Second option was 38k for a world class name on a freebie who would fill and thrill the stadium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First player was Ipswich's Richard Scowcroft.

 

Second player was Jay Jay Okocha...........

 

 

I'm sure Scowcroft would have filled the stadium....

 

Sleep well Phil, you did an amazing job.

Really enjoyed reading the stories in here. I dont have any myself, but it just goes to show the more human side of the "devil" most had him made out to be.

 

"It was obviously devastating news for them and me," Allardyce told Sky Sports News HQ. "I was aware of the illness but kept that close to myself and obviously my condolences go out to the family.

"My memories are great, even though later on we may not have seen eye-to-eye.

"The journey we took from 1999 to 2007 was magical and we took that journey together.

"We basically rebuilt a football club that achieved great success and those are the memories I have of Phil."

 

 

Thank you - it's nice to read Sam speaking highly yet honestly about him.  

Great thread

 

Never met him myself but some fantastic tales

 

It's been a shocking period for the club but times like this give us all the time to stop and reflect. Let's hope some good can come from such bad news and as a club we leverage the sadness against turning the club back round once more.

 

As ED said the club will survive and we will protect Phil's legacy

When I met Phil I was slightly tipsy and he was very good with me. Thank you and rest in peace.

Only met him once in Lisbon docks. He seemed quite friendly despite Anewman giving him grief.

Hahahaha, club advice "avoid Docas". We went down in the afternoon and saw Phil strolling past. The UEFA delegation were down there later too. The Cattle Market lot did get twatted by the security guards though.

When I met Phil I was slightly tipsy and he was very good with me. Thank you and rest in peace.

 

Ditto. I only met him once - at the Fulham away match last season. I was there on corporate so I'd had a few before kick off. Was in the Directors box a few seats away from him. We were 3-0 down at half time and it had never been clearer that Dougie had to go. After a few more half-time drinks I decided to have a quick word with Phil on my way back to my seat. Security quickly came to intervene and despite my being more than a little tipsy he sent them packing. We chatted for a few minutes until the second half kicked off. At 4-0 I'd had enough and decided to head back to the bar. On my way there I bumped into him on the stairs and we got talking again. We ended up spending half an hour stood by the Thames discussing anything and everything Bolton. He looked like a man who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and the tears in his eyes as we discussed our plight and the inevitability of Dougie leaving will live with me forever. As we parted ways he asked for my number and I gave him a card. The next day he sent me a text thanking me for our chat. He didn't need to do that. Despite what a lot of people have said and written about him over recent months I will remember him as a genuine man who cared passionately about the club and only ever wanted the best for it. RIP Phil

Ditto. I only met him once - at the Fulham away match last season. I was there on corporate so I'd had a few before kick off. Was in the Directors box a few seats away from him. We were 3-0 down at half time and it had never been clearer that Dougie had to go. After a few more half-time drinks I decided to have a quick word with Phil on my way back to my seat. Security quickly came to intervene and despite my being more than a little tipsy he sent them packing. We chatted for a few minutes until the second half kicked off. At 4-0 I'd had enough and decided to head back to the bar. On my way there I bumped into him on the stairs and we got talking again. We ended up spending half an hour stood by the Thames discussing anything and everything Bolton. He looked like a man who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and the tears in his eyes as we discussed our plight and the inevitability of Dougie leaving will live with me forever. As we parted ways he asked for my number and I gave him a card. The next day he sent me a text thanking me for our chat. He didn't need to do that. Despite what a lot of people have said and written about him over recent months I will remember him as a genuine man who cared passionately about the club and only ever wanted the best for it. RIP Phil

 

So YOU sacked Dougie Freedman?

Ditto. I only met him once - at the Fulham away match last season. I was there on corporate so I'd had a few before kick off. Was in the Directors box a few seats away from him. We were 3-0 down at half time and it had never been clearer that Dougie had to go. After a few more half-time drinks I decided to have a quick word with Phil on my way back to my seat. Security quickly came to intervene and despite my being more than a little tipsy he sent them packing. We chatted for a few minutes until the second half kicked off. At 4-0 I'd had enough and decided to head back to the bar. On my way there I bumped into him on the stairs and we got talking again. We ended up spending half an hour stood by the Thames discussing anything and everything Bolton. He looked like a man who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and the tears in his eyes as we discussed our plight and the inevitability of Dougie leaving will live with me forever. As we parted ways he asked for my number and I gave him a card. The next day he sent me a text thanking me for our chat. He didn't need to do that. Despite what a lot of people have said and written about him over recent months I will remember him as a genuine man who cared passionately about the club and only ever wanted the best for it. RIP Phil

Look a bit of a dick sat at work with a lump of coal in my eyes

Ditto. I only met him once - at the Fulham away match last season. I was there on corporate so I'd had a few before kick off. Was in the Directors box a few seats away from him. We were 3-0 down at half time and it had never been clearer that Dougie had to go. After a few more half-time drinks I decided to have a quick word with Phil on my way back to my seat. Security quickly came to intervene and despite my being more than a little tipsy he sent them packing. We chatted for a few minutes until the second half kicked off. At 4-0 I'd had enough and decided to head back to the bar. On my way there I bumped into him on the stairs and we got talking again. We ended up spending half an hour stood by the Thames discussing anything and everything Bolton. He looked like a man who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and the tears in his eyes as we discussed our plight and the inevitability of Dougie leaving will live with me forever. As we parted ways he asked for my number and I gave him a card. The next day he sent me a text thanking me for our chat. He didn't need to do that. Despite what a lot of people have said and written about him over recent months I will remember him as a genuine man who cared passionately about the club and only ever wanted the best for it. RIP Phil

Folk giving PG shit on social media need to see this post.

Never met him but did speak to him on a couple of occasions on the 'phone.

 

The most memorable was when we were 'twixt managers (either after BSA or LSL) and Glenn Hoddle was being touted as a possible replacement. I had no issue with Hoddle as a manager but I did with his odious views on disability and I emailed PG to tell him how (for personal reasons) unhappy I would be if he were to be employed by BWFC.

 

His response, and I quote from his email, was: "I can assure you that will not happen under my stewardship of the club"

 

I also spoke to him on another occasion about trying to organise a 'Galacticos' night to get all those who had left (Youri, JJ, Campo, Hierro etc) back for one final game to officially thank them for the great times we'd had. We spoke for about an hour on that and a number of other things and I was very grateful to have had the opportunity to speak to him.

 

Thanks Phil. R.I.P.

Folk giving PG shit on social media need to see this post.

Absolutely, it's a great story.

Fucking hell, all of these stories are leaving me gutted that I never got to speak to him.

Remember him being interviewed on GMR after a win at OT and he was watching in the exec box when Bolton had scored and he let rip with a roar.

He was told that wasn't appropriate due to all the scum about.

His reply was "sod them".

What a top thread. Some excellent stories in here. RIP

Folk giving PG shit on social media need to see this post.

This.

 

Loving this thread. Never met the guy in a personal capacity but to me it was obviously quite clear how much the club meant to him.

 

These stories are just backing up that perception

Ditto. I only met him once - at the Fulham away match last season. I was there on corporate so I'd had a few before kick off. Was in the Directors box a few seats away from him. We were 3-0 down at half time and it had never been clearer that Dougie had to go. After a few more half-time drinks I decided to have a quick word with Phil on my way back to my seat. Security quickly came to intervene and despite my being more than a little tipsy he sent them packing. We chatted for a few minutes until the second half kicked off. At 4-0 I'd had enough and decided to head back to the bar. On my way there I bumped into him on the stairs and we got talking again. We ended up spending half an hour stood by the Thames discussing anything and everything Bolton. He looked like a man who was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and the tears in his eyes as we discussed our plight and the inevitability of Dougie leaving will live with me forever. As we parted ways he asked for my number and I gave him a card. The next day he sent me a text thanking me for our chat. He didn't need to do that. Despite what a lot of people have said and written about him over recent months I will remember him as a genuine man who cared passionately about the club and only ever wanted the best for it. RIP Phil

I doubt any other chairman in the top 2 divisions would do that.

 

Again. One of us.

There was Phil + Sam and it was very special for a few years.

Unfortunately nothing lasts forever.

They've both gone,but we have to go on.

I have never met the fella but fuck me he sounds like a great bloke never mind the chairman of a football club.

Me and other half saw him outside QPR away earlier this season, on his phone, we'd walked out after their 4th went in, said cheer up Phil, he nodded hello while on his phone, my OH said he's lost weight, little did we know. 63 is fucking shit. He was a proper Wanderer, whatever the commemoration is should be fully observed, those that hate him stay away. As they do anyway

Unfortunately I never met him, but I know people who knew him, and none of them ever had a bad word to say. Relatives of mine spent a lot of time with him and Big Sam during the glory years, and they always said he was a great bloke who never stood for any airs and graces.

 

I honestly don't believe that anybody REALLY thinks he's to blame for the current situation.

Only time I met him was at a 2 day FA AGM and I happened to be working on the bar. He wanted a cigar but when told him our price range was about £40-£1000 he nearly spat his drink at me and asked if we had any hamlets!

Unfortunately I never met him, but I know people who knew him, and none of them ever had a bad word to say. Relatives of mine spent a lot of time with him and Big Sam during the glory years, and they always said he was a great bloke who never stood for any airs and graces.

 

I honestly don't believe that anybody REALLY thinks he's to blame for the current situation.

Thats for another thread, whether he is or isn't is not up for debate in this one.

Spoke to him about a current England international playing for us. When I asked if he was moving he said 'yeah but there's no way that fucking kerb crawler is signing him'

 

I thought, good lad????

Looking at the Middlesborough game at home and the reaction from Gartside after the Frandsen and Okocha goals if anyone thinks foul play they're on another planet, it's not rocket sceince is it really, look at that p