time 7,933 Posted November 12, 2012 Former Manchester United player, PA announcer, DJ and scout Harry McShane has died aged 92. He played in the 1951 title winning season but didn't get a medal as he hadn't played the requisite number of games, because of a knee injury. He was also the father of actor Ian McShane. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,848 Posted November 12, 2012 Former Manchester United player, PA announcer, DJ and scout Harry McShane has died aged 92. He played in the 1951 title winning season but didn't get a medal as he hadn't played the requisite number of games, because of a knee injury. He was also the father of actor Ian McShane. Sad news, although you forgot his most important claim to fame, playing once for Reading in 1942. Discovered Nicky Butt and Andy Ritchie and was one of those inspirational and important people in football that never got the full credit they deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Roger Kirkpatrick The top-flight referee who was a familiar face on our TV screens in the 60s and 70s has died aged 81. His bushy sideburns earned him the nickname "Mr Pickwick". Not a very good picture in the article, so the one below should server as a better reminder. Edited November 13, 2012 by Magere Hein Picture copied to imageshack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted November 13, 2012 sad news... Roger was an absolute star...he sprinted everywhere on the field with a very distinctive running style...a true "footballers " ref...none of them about today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,001 Posted November 14, 2012 Neville Southall's looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 14, 2012 Neville Southall's looking good. Almost as good shape as he was in his final days at Everton... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,447 Posted November 17, 2012 Ex-Rangers, Hearts and Scotland defender Sandy Jardine is suffering from an unspecified form of cancer, which will no doubt please some DL members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted November 18, 2012 From Wiki, complete list of survivors. Some of the marginal figures - like Rosemary Cheverton - will probably get a mention in the press when they go. Worth keeping an eye one. Foulkes is 77, the other surviving players are around the same age. All of the players will get a mention when they die. Survivors Crew Margaret Bellis, stewardess (died 1998)[31] Rosemary Cheverton, stewardess George William "Bill" Rodgers, radio officer (died 1997)[32] Captain James Thain, pilot (died 1975)[33] Passengers Manchester United players Johnny Berry (never played again, died 1994)[34] Jackie Blanchflower (never played again, died 1998)[35] Bobby Charlton Bill Foulkes Harry Gregg Kenny Morgans Albert Scanlon Dennis Viollet (died 1999)[36] Ray Wood (died 2002)[37] Manchester United staff Matt Busby, manager (died 1994)[38] Journalists and photographers Ted Ellyard, Daily Mail telegraphist (died 1964)[citation needed] Peter Howard, Daily Mail photographer (died 1996)[citation needed] Frank Taylor, News Chronicle reporter (died 2002)[39] Other passengers Vera Lukić and baby daughter Venona, passengers saved by Manchester United player Harry Gregg. At the time of the accident, she was pregnant with her son Zoran, who also survived.[40] Mrs Eleanor Miklos, wife of Bela Miklos Nebosja Bato Tomašević, Yugoslavian diplomat . Kenny Morgans has died, aged 73. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,001 Posted November 18, 2012 Ex-Rangers, Hearts and Scotland defender Sandy Jardine is suffering from an unspecified form of cancer, which will no doubt please some DL members. Confirmed as liver cancer. Here's hoping there's no surrender until January 1st at the earliest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted November 24, 2012 Who would've guessed I'd announce a Luxembourger's death. Former FC Twente and Ajax manager Antoine "Spitz" Kohn died today, aged 79. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted November 24, 2012 Neville Southall's looking good. If he pops his clogs,I wonder if his daughter will get back his medals???? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/535008/Football-ace-Neville-Southall-sues-daughter-Samantha-Soccer-star-wants-trophies-back.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted November 24, 2012 I met Nev when he was manager of Hastings,I politely asked him for his autograph(for my Welsh Uncle) and Nev blanked me by looking at me like I was the shit on his shoes,despite that I still think hes the best Welsh custodian after Gary Sprake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,789 Posted November 24, 2012 Neville Southall's looking good. If he pops his clogs,I wonder if his daughter will get back his medals???? http://www.thesun.co...phies-back.html What a horrible man. Who ate all the pies, indeed. I hope he explodes like Mr Creosote. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,789 Posted November 25, 2012 And 5live reporting Dave Sexton has carked it. Here ya go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted November 25, 2012 RIP Dave Sexton the man who bought Garry Birtles for Man.Utd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 25, 2012 RIP Dave Sexton the man who bought Garry Birtles for Man.Utd Ahhh...proper Man United managers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,933 Posted November 25, 2012 RIP Dave Sexton the man who bought Garry Birtles for Man.Utd Ahhh...proper Man United managers! Fk off. He was the man who brought trophies to Stamford Bridge before that tosspot Roman Abramovich was even a twinkle in his fathers eye. He was also the last man to bring any honours England's way. He was a proper manager when we had proper football clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 26, 2012 RIP Dave Sexton the man who bought Garry Birtles for Man.Utd Ahhh...proper Man United managers! Fk off. He was the man who brought trophies to Stamford Bridge before that tosspot Roman Abramovich was even a twinkle in his fathers eye. He was also the last man to bring any honours England's way. He was a proper manager when we had proper football clubs. League Champions 1967-73 1967- Man United 1968- Man City 1969- Leeds United 1970- Everton 1971- Arsenal 1972- Derby County 1973- Liverpool FA Cup Winners 1967-73 1967- Tottenham H 1968- WBA 1969- Man City 1970- Chelsea 1971- Arsenal 1972- Leeds United 1973- Sunderland Last 7 seasons: League 2006- Chelsea 2007- Man United 2008- Man United 2009- Man United 2010- Chelsea 2011- Man United 2012- Man City FA Cup 2006- Liverpool 2007- Chelsea 2008- Portsmouth (?!) 2009- Chelsea 2010- Chelsea 2011- Man City 2012- Chelsea Those were the days. But would Chelsea fans now swap such serial success and that money being spent on players for the odd bit of glory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,933 Posted November 26, 2012 RIP Dave Sexton the man who bought Garry Birtles for Man.Utd Ahhh...proper Man United managers! Fk off. He was the man who brought trophies to Stamford Bridge before that tosspot Roman Abramovich was even a twinkle in his fathers eye. He was also the last man to bring any honours England's way. He was a proper manager when we had proper football clubs. League Champions 1967-73 1967- Man United 1968- Man City 1969- Leeds United 1970- Everton 1971- Arsenal 1972- Derby County 1973- Liverpool FA Cup Winners 1967-73 1967- Tottenham H 1968- WBA 1969- Man City 1970- Chelsea 1971- Arsenal 1972- Leeds United 1973- Sunderland Last 7 seasons: League 2006- Chelsea 2007- Man United 2008- Man United 2009- Man United 2010- Chelsea 2011- Man United 2012- Man City FA Cup 2006- Liverpool 2007- Chelsea 2008- Portsmouth (?!) 2009- Chelsea 2010- Chelsea 2011- Man City 2012- Chelsea Those were the days. But would Chelsea fans now swap such serial success and that money being spent on players for the odd bit of glory? I like a trophy in the cabinet as much as the next fan, but football was so much simpler 40 years ago. You did have the sense that the trophy was won as a result of what happened on the pitch rather than what happened in the boardroom, but that's a whole other argument. I blame Murdoch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,447 Posted December 1, 2012 BBC sports blog is reporting the death of Liverpool great Phil 'not the Power' Taylor at the age of 95. He played for the Reds for 18 years and was the manager before Shanks. Also played three times for England (oldest living ex-international?) and played one first-class cricket match for Gloucestershire, scoring a princely 14 runs. Picked by four DDP teams too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,001 Posted December 1, 2012 Mitchell Cole was the first player to score a competitive goal at the new Wembley Stadium, scoring for Stevenage in the 2007 FA Trophy final. He also played for Southend and Oxford. He was forced to quit the game a few years ago due to a heart condition which was revealed could kill him if he ever played again. Last night he tweeted "London tonight for the usual kickabout with the lads". You can guess what happened next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 1, 2012 Mitchell Cole was the first player to score a competitive goal at the new Wembley Stadium, scoring for Stevenage in the 2007 FA Trophy final. He also played for Southend and Oxford. He was forced to quit the game a few years ago due to a heart condition which was revealed could kill him if he ever played again. Last night he tweeted "London tonight for the usual kickabout with the lads". You can guess what happened next. I think Fabrice Muamba ought to think twice before competing in Strictly Come Dancing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 1, 2012 BBC sports blog is reporting the death of Liverpool great Phil 'not the Power' Taylor at the age of 95. He played for the Reds for 18 years and was the manager before Shanks. Also played three times for England (oldest living ex-international?) and played one first-class cricket match for Gloucestershire, scoring a princely 14 runs. Picked by four DDP teams too. One less one to worry about when the entries come in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,558 Posted December 1, 2012 Mitchell Cole was the first player to score a competitive goal at the new Wembley Stadium, scoring for Stevenage in the 2007 FA Trophy final. He also played for Southend and Oxford. He was forced to quit the game a few years ago due to a heart condition which was revealed could kill him if he ever played again. Last night he tweeted "London tonight for the usual kickabout with the lads". You can guess what happened next. Joe Cole's brother in law Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,405 Posted December 1, 2012 Mitchell Cole was the first player to score a competitive goal at the new Wembley Stadium, scoring for Stevenage in the 2007 FA Trophy final. He also played for Southend and Oxford. He was forced to quit the game a few years ago due to a heart condition which was revealed could kill him if he ever played again. Last night he tweeted "London tonight for the usual kickabout with the lads". You can guess what happened next. I read an article that said he vowed after seeing what happened to fabrice muamba never to play footie again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
