yuddie 1,166 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 22 minutes ago, Scott7 said: I remember newsreel footage of the FA Cup semi at Hillsborough. Len Shackleton for Sunderland wrecked the Blues’ outfield defence but Merrick kept them out. Unfortunately for Brum he couldn’t do the same to Bobby Johnstone in the Final. Aye he was a really good keeper. A hero for Blues with a Rangers connection would be Roger Hynd. Great defender down here. Also Barry will always be my hero, obvously for what he did for the teds but for me he was the best passing midfielder in the premier league when he was at the Blues - he played and won the league cup with a broken rib too. They've never replaced him - sadly neither have Rangers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,331 Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 One for cup final day Kai Johansen 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,399 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 We’ve already had Fred Trueman but here he is at work. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,331 Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 23 minutes ago, Scott7 said: We’ve already had Fred Trueman but here he is at work. Was that Brian Close putting his arms around Fred 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,568 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,399 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 43 minutes ago, compo said: Was that Brian Close putting his arms around Fred Boycott. Close didn’t play in that match. Trueman’s action is superb. Only Lillee matches it. My action (slow left arm) was near perfect. The trouble started when I released the ball. The little red beggar went everywhere, mostly the boundary. Truman uproots the batsman’s off stump, first ball and turns away. The batsman walks off. The fielders stroll about looking pleased. No cocoa school histrionics. Even the 300th wicket provokes only mild celebrations. First to shake Trueman’s hand is the batsman, Neil Hawke. Those were the days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,399 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 50 minutes ago, Uilleam said: Jings. No bonnet, no armguards. Not even a sweater. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,568 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 18 minutes ago, Scott7 said: Jings. No bonnet, no armguards. Not even a sweater. ....and facing Whispering Death, himself. Beyond folly, i m h o. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,331 Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 20 minutes ago, Scott7 said: Jings. No bonnet, no armguards. Not even a sweater. I think i know what the batsman at the other ends thinking something like thank fuck he didn't take the quick single 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,568 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 16 minutes ago, compo said: I think i know what the batsman at the other ends thinking something like thank fuck he didn't take the quick single He couldn't get his bat on the fucking ball! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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