Ever met a Redmen?
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Hahaha. I like this song.
What?
I was at Liverpool University with Brian Hall, who played on the wing for Liverpool in the 1970's. We were both on the same Economics course and he was a mate although not a close friend. We used to play 5-a-side football at the University gym, which at that time was in a former church in Grove Street. While he was at University he was on Liverpool's books as an amateur, and we always held back in the tackles because we didn't want to be blamed for ruining his football career. Brian came from Preston and once showed me an England cap that Tom Finney had given him.
Since we graduated and our paths separated, I have occasionally bumped into Brian but when I give him a friendly greeting, he says something like "hello, son!" which seems to indicate he doesn't remember me. I am not at all bothered by this, as he is notoriously absent-minded in his community liaison role at the club.
Since we graduated and our paths separated, I have occasionally bumped into Brian but when I give him a friendly greeting, he says something like "hello, son!" which seems to indicate he doesn't remember me. I am not at all bothered by this, as he is notoriously absent-minded in his community liaison role at the club.
That last line has a great ring to it!! Just take away the "a"...
I really don't know. Sorry.
Lol. I guess you were laughing at the fact I worked at a really, really shite station. To be fair getting any job in radio straight out of uni was fucking hard. Although to my credit I did get sacked from Key 103 in Manchester for telling the Saturday Night 'dance show' DJ (an utter, utter prick) that his assertion that Van Nistelhorse was the greatest centre forward to ever play the game was bollocks. Proud of that one. I really gave it to him, should have seen his face. He was so used to everyone fawning over him he didn't know what to do. Cunt.
I'm hurt and disappointed you didn't read my story of meeting Crazy Horse. Typing in vain once more...
Hmmm, I've seen Andy Carroll numerous times smashed in Bumper
And Jermaine Pennant wondering around Lime Street with a tag around his ankle, trying to understand how trains work because he was also banned from driving.
Not classic tales, I admit, but they were reasonably funny.
And Jermaine Pennant wondering around Lime Street with a tag around his ankle, trying to understand how trains work because he was also banned from driving.
Not classic tales, I admit, but they were reasonably funny.
He's retired now, isn't he, Vlad? I hope you two get the chance to meet up again over a drink or two soon! I liked him as a busy little player, although I recall he used to get a bit of stick sometimes. He must have covered every blade of grass in the 74 cup final.
It's not Vlad, it's me, Portly! I hadn't heard that he had retired, but it figures, because he is in the same age group as me, and will therefore be 65ish. I remember going to his birthday party in a student flat. One of our mates was a chap called Rog Winter who was a big Coventry City supporter, and persuaded us to go to Coventry for Liverpool's away game - it was one of those grounds where you could make your way to the other end of the ground at half-time. Anyway, Rog always spoke in a slurred sort of way, so we weren't expecting him to keel over at the party. He was getting in the way on the floor, so we dragged him into the bathroom. The women at the party were a little nervous about going for a pee with him lying on the floor, but we assured them that he was completely unconscious.
After an hour or so, Rog emerged from the bathroom and gave us a big wink.
Haha. At least now I know I'm the only one that gets mixed up between @Vlads Quiff and @Portly
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It's understandable because Vlad's Quiff and I tend to have an agreed party line on football matters! I try not to "like" his posts too much as it seems a bit incestuous. I don't think we look that alike, but there must be a resemblance because a woman in the queue at Kenny's chippie came up to me and asked if I was Vladder's brother. 🙂
love this thread - thanks to everyone for sharing
I also had a chat with Phil Neal who was glad-handing the punters in the corporate hospitality area. I told Phil that I was in the crowd when he made his Liverpool début, which was at a Derby match at Goodison Park. We had just signed him from Northampton Town.
Phil looked a bit blank as if he was having difficulty remembering this. 😀
Phil looked a bit blank as if he was having difficulty remembering this. 😀
I've met loads. Gerrard, Hyypia, Fowler, McManaman, Redknapp, James, Mascherano, Benayoun, Zenden, David Johnson, Barnes, Ince... There's more but that's all I can think of off the top of my head. The one that stands out is Alan Kennedy. I was in one of his soccer schools as a kid and had to miss the last day through illness. At the end of the day he rang my house asking how I was and had a ten minute chat on the phone with my granddad who is a massive Liverpool fan. The next day there's a knock on the door and it's Alan Kennedy with a signed football and he stayed for a cup of tea and a chat.
It's not that. It's the Suarez avatars 😉
He's a good lad, is Alan K. I met him in the mid-90s on the tour of Anfield and Melwood he used to run (still runs?) and he was excellent company. In particular, he was chuffed to monkeys that I remembered he'd scored the winning goals in two European Cup Finals, and bought me a pint on the strength of that. 😀
Sorry - missed this one.
Not this time - just couldn't find a time to fit in a game without buggering other stuff up.
Next time I'm over - definitely.
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