Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 11, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2016 Let's hope Sam buried the hatchet and with good grace. Sad what happened between Sam and PG don't know who was to blame but it was all downhill from that day on. From what I've heard pg offered an apology. Don't think that means he was to blame, just wanted to clear the air. It would no doubt have eased Sam's conscious, and it reckon it takes balls to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagermoot Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 "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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 When I met Phil I was slightly tipsy and he was very good with me. Thank you and rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Only met him once in Lisbon docks. He seemed quite friendly despite Anewman giving him grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted February 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famouswanderer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted February 12, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 12, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2016 Folk giving PG shit on social media need to see this post. Absolutely, it's a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWFC_LOVE Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Fucking hell, all of these stories are leaving me gutted that I never got to speak to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pato Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyHWanderer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 What a top thread. Some excellent stories in here. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted February 12, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted February 12, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2016 I have never met the fella but fuck me he sounds like a great bloke never mind the chairman of a football club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief wiggum Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted February 12, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The True Marple White Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HR Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 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???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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