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Since there is, so to speak, a lull in proceedings at the moment I thought it would be a good time to post my recollections of the third member of the truly great Sheffield footballers since WW II, the wonderful Anthony William Currie.
Since he is the most recent of the three, I'm sure many others will have great memories of this truly remarkable footballer and I look forward very much to hearing them. As for me, It's difficult to know where to start but I suppose the obvious place would be his spectacular debut for the Blades.
This was in a thrilling 3-2 victory against a very good Spurs team when he produced a marvellous all round performance capped off by a fine headed goal. Based on this performance alone, Blades fans immediately took him to their hearts and they were not to be disappointed. His career at the Lane was littered with performances of outstanding, sometimes breath taking, quality, flair and imagination. The quality of his passing was something to behold and his understanding with Alan Woodward almost telepathic.
He also provided us with some wonderful cameo moments such as sitting on the ball in the 5-0 drubbing of Arsenal, nutmegging Kevin Keegan in our own penalty area, snogging with Alan Birchenall after a coming together in a match against Leicester and, best of all, running down the touchline with his back to the pitch, blowing kisses to the crowd and beating opponents at the same time !!
Throughout his career, he received many accolades from the media, fans , players and managers but my two favourites are the following :-
* Most Blades fans will be aware of John Motson's famous " A quality goal from a quality player" commentary line but what many don't know is that in a preview of MOTD broadcast earlier in the evening the presenter said :-
"If you've made plans to go out tonight, cancel them, stay in and watch Match of the Day and I'll tell you why in just two words - Tony Currie "
My all time favourite, however, was one I overheard while standing on the John Street terrace in a match against the (at that time) mighty Liverpool, for whom Keegan was out injured. Alongside me and my mates were 2 of their fans and, as the match got under way it soon became apparent that TC was at his imperious best, displaying the full range of his wonderful skills and dominating proceedings.
After around 10 minutes watching in total silence, one of the scousers turned to his mate and said (for maximum effect please read in John Bishop type accent)
" He's not bad is he, their number 10 ?" His mate paused for a second then replied,
" Not bad - NOT BAD !? I'd give ALL our fookin' team plus Keegan just to have the pleasure of watching him every week"
Coming from an opposition supporter, I don't think praise gets any higher than that. Happy Days.
Since he is the most recent of the three, I'm sure many others will have great memories of this truly remarkable footballer and I look forward very much to hearing them. As for me, It's difficult to know where to start but I suppose the obvious place would be his spectacular debut for the Blades.
This was in a thrilling 3-2 victory against a very good Spurs team when he produced a marvellous all round performance capped off by a fine headed goal. Based on this performance alone, Blades fans immediately took him to their hearts and they were not to be disappointed. His career at the Lane was littered with performances of outstanding, sometimes breath taking, quality, flair and imagination. The quality of his passing was something to behold and his understanding with Alan Woodward almost telepathic.
He also provided us with some wonderful cameo moments such as sitting on the ball in the 5-0 drubbing of Arsenal, nutmegging Kevin Keegan in our own penalty area, snogging with Alan Birchenall after a coming together in a match against Leicester and, best of all, running down the touchline with his back to the pitch, blowing kisses to the crowd and beating opponents at the same time !!
Throughout his career, he received many accolades from the media, fans , players and managers but my two favourites are the following :-
* Most Blades fans will be aware of John Motson's famous " A quality goal from a quality player" commentary line but what many don't know is that in a preview of MOTD broadcast earlier in the evening the presenter said :-
"If you've made plans to go out tonight, cancel them, stay in and watch Match of the Day and I'll tell you why in just two words - Tony Currie "
My all time favourite, however, was one I overheard while standing on the John Street terrace in a match against the (at that time) mighty Liverpool, for whom Keegan was out injured. Alongside me and my mates were 2 of their fans and, as the match got under way it soon became apparent that TC was at his imperious best, displaying the full range of his wonderful skills and dominating proceedings.
After around 10 minutes watching in total silence, one of the scousers turned to his mate and said (for maximum effect please read in John Bishop type accent)
" He's not bad is he, their number 10 ?" His mate paused for a second then replied,
" Not bad - NOT BAD !? I'd give ALL our fookin' team plus Keegan just to have the pleasure of watching him every week"
Coming from an opposition supporter, I don't think praise gets any higher than that. Happy Days.