a thread of ole skool proper footballers

[Ponyutd]

Graham French: Luton Town 1965-1973, legendary drinker and user of the pubs around Luton. Often played clearly hungover. In 1970 someone pissed him off so he went down to this guy's local pub and shot him. He spent three years inside!

C'est la vie.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

At least he had a tale he could tell the grandchildren. Or even random Gasheads standing around outside the away turnstiles at Kenilworth Road

Think that was in 1996ish. Same night I spent ages talking to a Luton steward slagging off our new home kit (Tesco carrier bag) and Luton's away kit (Watford-a-like yellow).

Christ my memory dredges up some useless shite at times

oh god, don't remind me - some of the 90s kits were awful. I actually have this one:

 

[JTG]

At the time I thought it was appropriate that Luton were sponsored by a scrap company. Given what's happened to them since that deal ended, I'd now contend some bizarre form of karma has been at play

 

[Diddly Squat]

Looks uncannily like Nigel Winterburn to me.

 

[Onket]

He looks constipated, whoever he is.

 

[NonDio]

Old school footballer simply because he had principles.

Refused to make the fascist salute under Mussolini and fought as a partisan

http://altracitta.org/2011/02/28/br...-marzo-allantella-per-non-perdere-la-memoria/

Bruno Neri

 

[Big Gunz]

So this thread is really about footballers with bad haircuts isn't it?

 

[imposs1904]

Old school footballer simply because he had principles.

Refused to make the fascist salute under Mussolini and fought as a partisan

http://altracitta.org/2011/02/28/br...-marzo-allantella-per-non-perdere-la-memoria/

Bruno Neri

Found an article on him over at WSC.

 

[NonDio]

Great read

 

[Dave Gilks]

View attachment 30411 Red Card Roy McDonough - record 22 red cards, serial drinker and shagger - proper footballer

Just read his book, different gravy! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Card-Roy-McDonough/dp/1907637567

 

[GarveyLives]

Retired and now training to be a taxi driver. Living the dream.

... and apparently creating nightmares for others:

Neil Shipperley sentenced for public masturbation

(Source: as stated in image)​

In a victim impact statement read to the court, the mother said: 'Some people say they may see flashers as pests or nuisances, but
my idea of Neil Shipperley is a predator.

'His aim was to intimidate us isolate us and shock us he succeeded were were shaken disgusted and appalled by his actions. I felt anger towards him and his filthy thrill.'

Her teenage daughter said: 'After the incident I felt as though I was a victim. I was scared, anxious and felt vulnerable.

I worry now what would have happened if my mum wasn't there.'​

 

[hash tag]

BBC bias. He must have played for about 8 clubs, managed 2, yet the BBC pick on Palace

 

[JuanTwoThree]

Chopper!

 

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[imposs1904]

 

[JuanTwoThree]

The bare chested bloke on the right is a beautiful example of early 70s fashion. I feel I should know who he is

Put me out of my misery.

 

[JuanTwoThree]

Peter Storey?

Keegan without the curls?

 

[JuanTwoThree]

 

[Casual Observer]

 

[friedaweed]

Martin Peters RIP

 

[friedaweed]

Who the fuck is Micky Quinn.

 

[bromley]

BBC bias. He must have played for about 8 clubs, managed 2, yet the BBC pick on Palace

Forum gold!

 

[hash tag]

Chopper!

 

[Favelado]

Thought Jimmy Savile would have been a Leeds fan.

 

[Jennifer Rice]

Derek Hales and Mike Flanagan, still mates before their infamous fist fight with each other in the centre circle at the Valley during an FA Cup replay against Maidstone. It turned out that one of the other Charlton players had told Flanagan that Hales was, erm, 'in a rather friendly relationship' with his wife as the teams were about to go out for the second half. Something happened during a break in play that made the red mist come down for Flanagan and the next thing you know, fists were flying. Both players were sent off. Now, now, children.... play nicely.

 

[donkyboy]

Martin Peters RIP

Someone from work sent a message on whattsapp to say martin peters would be worth 250 million at today prices.

 

[Steel Icarus]

Micky Droy

 

[Badgers]

Someone from work sent a message on whattsapp to say martin peters would be worth 250 million at today prices.

Was listening to a podcast about this. Comparing old legends to current players. With the changes to pitch, balls, training sports science players like Best, Pele, Greaves, Peters could not come close to high level professional football. Even Lineker said on the podcast he would not make the Premier League.

Of course if players like Peters grew up in the modern era maybe they would get the same improvements in fitness and skill. Alongside their natural talent maybe they would still be worldy players.

Different game