even fewer...Hi Stegosaurus here
He was a bit before my time, but I always felt if he was that good, he'd have had a better career.
He won just 17 caps. Thats even less than even Danny Mills.
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even fewer...Hi Stegosaurus here
He was a bit before my time, but I always felt if he was that good, he'd have had a better career.
He won just 17 caps. Thats even less than even Danny Mills.
I'd never realised that Currie had been so young when he played for us.I saw Currie aged between 5 and 11 ( when he left). I was old enough to appreciate his greatness in the game against West Ham when he scored 'that' goal.
More than anything I remember the electricity in the crowd when he received the ball and started marauding forward, the absolute reverence and esteem in which my Dad and Granddad regarded him.
That feeling and experience has never been replicated since.
Alan Woodward is second for me by some distance, with Deano a clear third.
Hardly missed a game for us after his debut at 18 years old against Spurs (although he missed the next one due to getting married)I'd never realised that Currie had been so young when he played for us.
No. Bit further out into NE Derbys.
Think you might be having a 'Whoosh' moment there, Silent. It was a reference to the first line of Paisley Blade's post.Hardly missed a game for us after his debut at 18 years old against Spurs (although he missed the next one due to getting married)
Agree with that, and if I recall the then England manager, can't recall who it was, chose not to pick Currie.......same happened to Alan Hudson, another excellent playerThe England national side has never been able to embrace skill and flair. Currie, Worthington, Bowles etc. The list goes on and on. Nothing has changed today. England have an embarrassment of skilled players to choose from but Southgate picks workhorses.
Ah, that cunt......or was known as Don ReadiesRevie.
I'm a roundabout way I think you just described how good TC was, Grealish might have the close control, dribbling ability, and excite the crowd ( thinking of his sub appearances for England in the Euros) BUT there is a hell of a lot he can't do, that TC did, heading, 30/40/50 yard passes, scoring from distance etc.
I don't think there is one modern day player you can compare with TC, unless you go down the root of part Grealish, part Beckham, part Gerrard, and still struggling to complete the full skill set
I was at the Lane when Currie was up against Alan Hudson ( Stoke I think ? ) it was all the talk all week .... what happened ......well Hudson came up to challenge Currie near to the John St side virtually in front of me .....TC only put it through Hudsons legs then ran round him blowing kisses to the crowd ..!!.. There has been nobody to touch him in my time . TC also picked up a players boot hat had come off and gave it back to him whilst at the same time dribbling past players with the ball ...in a Cup Final ! (QPR).... I could go on ......LOL.Agree with that, and if I recall the then England manager, can't recall who it was, chose not to pick Currie.......same happened to Alan Hudson, another excellent player
He played at the Lane in Feburary 2002, we won 4-3 but he was incredible to watch. Our players found it hard to take the ball off him even though he didnt run much.
I was at the Lane when Currie was up against Alan Hudson ( Stoke I think ? ) it was all the talk all week .... what happened ......well Hudson came up to challenge Currie near to the John St side virtually in front of me .....TC only put it through Hudsons legs then ran round him blowing kisses to the crowd ..!!.. There has been nobody to touch him in my time . TC also picked up a players boot hat had come off and gave it back to him whilst at the same time dribbling past players with the ball ...in a Cup Final ! (QPR).... I could go on ......LOL.
No you aren’t wrong,I’ve met him a few times and that’s the way he isNever saw him play but I’ve always been slightly underwhelmed when I’ve met him. He doesn’t seem particularly friendly or interested in engaging with fans, which is an issue if you are working for the club in a corporate hospitality position. Also seemed a little bitter and resentful that he missed out of the big money currently being earned by players a lot less talented than himself. I know he’s a legend to many people on here and I don’t want to slag the guy off given I clearly don’t know him. Probably just caught him on a bad day, or like most other people, he thinks I’m a twat who is not worth speaking to!
Only met him very briefly, it must be hard when random strangers ask for autographs or be told you are their hero etc there are numerous stories of actors being stopped,, go on then be funny, tell us a joke, say that line again, they are not the same person off screen, without a script,,okay TC isn't asked to nutmeg someone, but it must be hard trying being held in such esteem, when truth be told you just did what you did, without thinking it was that special at the time, it was just something you could doNo you aren’t wrong,I’ve met him a few times and that’s the way he is
Bit confused have not had a dog for 8 years not been in asda same but will show Tony your comments and see if he can recollect you and you wife so he doesn't bother either of you!!!He lives near us now in Worksop ,first name terms with my Mrs from walking the dog , and shopping in Asda he will chat once he knows you ,the trouble is getting rid of him.
He recommended my lad to the academy from his soccer school about 20 years ago but they never bothered looking.
I was at the Lane when Currie was up against Alan Hudson ( Stoke I think ? ) it was all the talk all week .... what happened ......well Hudson came up to challenge Currie near to the John St side virtually in front of me .....TC only put it through Hudsons legs then ran round him blowing kisses to the crowd ..!!.. There has been nobody to touch him in my time . TC also picked up a players boot hat had come off and gave it back to him whilst at the same time dribbling past players with the ball ...in a Cup Final ! (QPR).... I could go on ......LOL.
yes hudson was a great player but always thought tc just had that bit of something extra of course as has been stated revie wouldnt entertain entertainersOf the many outstanding midfielders around at that time , Alan Hudson was the one I admired most and the one who imo came closest to TC in terms of all round ability and quality of play .
In the match you refer to and one I saw at Stoke’s ground , it was clear that whilst both were giving everything to their team’s cause , they were also having a private competition to try to show who was the better . On both occasions Hudson put in a wonderful performance but TC was even better .
Truly memorable occasions amongst the many others that this man gave us .
Alan Hudson's big problem was himself. A very difficult individual who was his own worst enemy. For example, you hear a lot about Hudson only won 2 England caps and Revie should have picked him more - which is true - but what is less well remembered is that in 1978 Hudson was called up into a squad by Ron Greenwood after an injury and refused to report, saying he should have been in the original squad. That was typical of him.yes hudson was a great player but always thought tc just had that bit of something extra of course as has been stated revie wouldnt entertain entertainers
A friend of mine who is a season ticket holder at Chelsea told me that many who work in hospitality at Chelsea FC dont talk to himAlan Hudson's big problem was himself. A very difficult individual who was his own worst enemy. For example, you hear a lot about Hudson only won 2 England caps and Revie should have picked him more - which is true - but what is less well remembered is that in 1978 Hudson was called up into a squad by Ron Greenwood after an injury and refused to report, saying he should have been in the original squad. That was typical of him.
By the age of 27, Hudson was playing for Seattle Sounders in the NASL. He more or less wasted the second half of his career.
Hope Tony reads the "50 years ago today" thread.Bit confused have not had a dog for 8 years not been in asda same but will show Tony your comments and see if he can recollect you and you wife so he doesn't bother either of you!!!
Spot on mate if you played for West Ham Spurs or Manchester clubs you were in . When you look at Badger Currie Woody and other talented players who played for unfashionable clubs there was a real sense of not how good you were but who you played for being the most important factor.If he had been a player during your time, your comments would have been different!
It shows that playing for the "fashionable" clubs mean a better chance of caps.
dont think things have changed that much with england lots of average players from big clubs have been selected over the yearsSpot on mate if you played for West Ham Spurs or Manchester clubs you were in . When you look at Badger Currie Woody and other talented players who played for unfashionable clubs there was a real sense of not how good you were but who you played for being the most important factor.
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