michael duffy
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He did box didn't he. Never lose it eh? To be fair he was warned!
He did box didn't he. Never lose it eh? To be fair he was warned!
don't talk tae me aboot Haffey past nine DILLIGAF!!!!Six of wan and Frank Haffey of the other Michael
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Hahaha there aren't any secrets, Niall.Fair do's. Your anonymity remains intact. for now....
Hahaha there aren't any secrets, Niall.
I didn't progress beyond target practice and human pinata.
I'm making it sound more than it actually was, but it was exciting to be around Dundee at that time.
I've got a higher profile for being "around the courts" than I do for football.
Aye, be careful though.......I've got a tidy backhanderOh, you play tennis as well?
Met him a few times, first in centre of castlemanky round '90 giving out trophies to children. Must've been a million things better to do on Sunday morning but he was gracious, polite and a wonderful gentleman. A credit to Celtic Football Club. Remember his hands were huge like shovels an aw ? I'll stick up for Packie anywhere, watched him every week. Many a nite in pubs, especially in Ireland oddly enuf, having to preach the truth of how good a keeper he was. He fucked up big time in two world cups n that seems to stick in peoples minds. Remind everyone of the save against Romania too lol A true Celtic legend ?Big Packie, came to my primary school and i remember thinking just how lovely he spoke, not what he said because it was nice, but his accent.
Lovely man and even nicer considering my primary was in the bronx of coatbridge lol
Maestro, a friend and I were discussing the merits of the big man and that World Cup in 90 this morning.Met him a few times, first in centre of castlemanky round '90 giving out trophies to children. Must've been a million things better to do on Sunday morning but he was gracious, polite and a wonderful gentleman. A credit to Celtic Football Club. Remember his hands were huge like shovels an aw ? I'll stick up for Packie anywhere, watched him every week. Many a nite in pubs, especially in Ireland oddly enuf, having to preach the truth of how good a keeper he was. He fucked up big time in two world cups n that seems to stick in peoples minds. Remind everyone of the save against Romania too lol A true Celtic legend ?
Met him a few times, first in centre of castlemanky round '90 giving out trophies to children. Must've been a million things better to do on Sunday morning but he was gracious, polite and a wonderful gentleman. A credit to Celtic Football Club. Remember his hands were huge like shovels an aw ? I'll stick up for Packie anywhere, watched him every week. Many a nite in pubs, especially in Ireland oddly enuf, having to preach the truth of how good a keeper he was. He fucked up big time in two world cups n that seems to stick in peoples minds. Remind everyone of the save against Romania too lol A true Celtic legend ?
It was actually quite a good save against the Tally's in '90, shot swerved like a bastirt n he managed to push it away to the side, pity that bugger Schillachi was still there to put it in. Mexico was just just a big lapse in concentration n taking his eye off the ball, probably looking for guys to pass it too after he caught it. It was an horrendous error tho in such a big tournament. He did do some howlers for us as well but the length of time he was between the sticks and the consistency of his performances its a bit understandable. Got lists of games in me head of just outstanding, natural saves time n time again, most involve hearts n hibs for sum reason lol
Voted the sexiest man in Ireland too!!!
A legend in lots of ways ?
My abiding memory was his first couple of seasons and saving penalties for fun.It was actually quite a good save against the Tally's in '90, shot swerved like a bastirt n he managed to push it away to the side, pity that bugger Schillachi was still there to put it in. Mexico was just just a big lapse in concentration n taking his eye off the ball, probably looking for guys to pass it too after he caught it. It was an horrendous error tho in such a big tournament. He did do some howlers for us as well but the length of time he was between the sticks and the consistency of his performances its a bit understandable. Got lists of games in me head of just outstanding, natural saves time n time again, most involve hearts n hibs for sum reason lol
Voted the sexiest man in Ireland too!!!
A legend in lots of ways ?
Right the only keeper I can think of bar Billy Thomson and McAlpine at United around that time was Scott Thomson (I was only 9 in '85 mind you) and he wasn't til 87 ish I think, so if you are not him I'll let you keep your anonymity and sleep on it
If you got one of those 4 by 4 contracts you must have been well chuffed!
Scott Thompson was brilliant for Forfar (only bettered by the amazing Stewart Kennedy - ex-Rangers, I know). He went the way of Craig Brewster signing for Raith. That is brilliant company you kept, so must have been high quality!Wee jum collected keepers for fun.
For the record, Scott Thompson was by far the best keeper they had and an absolute gentleman.
Far too intelligent and sensible for a goalkeeper though.
At one point, he had Hamish, John Gardener, Scotty, Alan Main and Billy Thompson all on the books.
All decent enough boys, but 5 into 1 doesn't go. JG went to Aberdeen and ST was far too opinionated for jum. Alan Main stole my bird when I went down south, but he gets a pass on that because I'd got married by the time I found out.
Nah, I was their bootcleaner and glovewasher.Scott Thompson was brilliant for Forfar (only bettered by the amazing Stewart Kennedy - ex-Rangers, I know). He went the way of Craig Brewster signing for Raith. That is brilliant company you kept, so must have been high quality!
I was at Dundee Uni with twins who were best pals with Craig and they told me how McLean stitched up Brewster. Fecking awful. Then a few years later Hegarty fecked him off so Farfir lost a stupid amount of money.Nah, I was their bootcleaner and glovewasher.
ST was a proper fella though, BB. No ego just a decent boy.
I mind him going to Forfar, I think he went up just before they signed Stewart Petrie and Craig (who had both been at United).
Craig was a quiet lad and McLean hammered him because he used to make his son look like a lemon.
Petty, petty man
The holy goalie was my favourite of all time.
I liked Heggie (and he was a closet Tim too, so was Davie Narey), but he was a total yes man and if jum put the word out to screw with someone they all took his lead.I was at Dundee Uni with twins who were best pals with Craig and they told me how McLean stitched up Brewster. Fecking awful. Then a few years later Hegarty fecked him off so Farfir lost a stupid amount of money.
Glad ST was as decent as I hoped he was.
I also love Gordon and would try my best to hang onto him despite his age. For too long we've struggled with keepers (while they seemed to excel in good keepers to break our hearts) so to have 2 excellent goalies is a luxury we need in this day and age. I'd still choose Bain for his distribution but Gordon is a phenomenal shot stopper.