Keith Eddy RIP

[Silent Blade]

I meant for the Cosmos.

Sorry

 

[Newbury Blade]

A very elegant player and a sad loss. Loved watching him play, especially at Old Trafford in Bobby Charltons penultimate game for them. Keith scored the winner in a 2-1 win for us with a magnificent strike from distance. Was at the game.

I was there too, great day. Elegant is the word.

 

[Silent Blade]

A sad loss, great at penalties , i cant recall him ever missing one, rip fellow blade

Missed in the 5-1 defeat at Leeds in Sept 74 when we were 2 down, also missed in the 4-1 home defeat to Man U in Dec 1975 despite Dearden scoring from the rebound

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

Missed in the 5-1 defeat at Leeds in Sept 74 when we were 2 down, also missed in the 4-1 home defeat to Man U in Dec 1975 despite Dearden scoring from the rebound

Was on the Kop at Elland Road with a Leeds fan mate in Sept 74. Him missing that penalty wasn't actually the worst thing from my point of view. Took the conundrum of whether to celebrate out of my hands!
Sad to see the news though. Always looked as if he strolled through a game, and was our version of the 'sweeper' position that was in vogue at the time.
RIP

 

[Blade1959]

Great player, got some stick when he first arrived, but won most of the fans over. Always happy to sign an autograph & have a chat.

 

[Blade1959]

Missed in the 5-1 defeat at Leeds in Sept 74 when we were 2 down, also missed in the 4-1 home defeat to Man U in Dec 1975 despite Dearden scoring from the rebound

Also had one saved by Clemence v Liverpool April 1974, but we still won 1-0.

 

[georgebernardshaw]

Very sad news, a skilful player with a great tackle.

R.I.P. Keith

 

[sitwell]

Elegant. Keith Eddy in a word. Great player.

 

[Silent Blade]

Also had one saved by Clemence v Liverpool April 1974, but we still won 1-0.

Forgot that

 

[Greenwich Blade]

One of my favourites.

 

[St Albans Blade]

Keith Eddy. The Best.




And someone will no doubt dig out a photo of him playing alongside Pele at New York Cosmos!?!

 

[reedy63]

RIP Keith Eddy.

 

[Tickhill Blade]

 

[wadblade]

Does anyone else remember him playing for the USA v England. It was in the US and someone lent against the goal posts and they moved

I can still remember his cheeky back kick to his goalie under pressure.
Wonder if Pele is going to the funeral

 

[Silent Blade]

Does anyone else remember him playing for the USA v England. It was in the US and someone lent against the goal posts and they moved

I can still remember his cheeky back kick to his goalie under pressure.
Wonder if Pele is going to the funeral

2nd half of the match

 

[HarryHaslam]

Some absolute superstars Keith ended up playing with including a few ex Blades on the pics.

 

[United Aren't Back.]

He used to play in the same team as Pele for New York Cosmos

Tony Field as well.

 

[Paisley Blade]

No 8 - Terry Garbage?

 

[HarryHaslam]

No 8 - Terry Garbage?

Field is on the pic also. There is another Blade on the other pic aswell

 

[Blade1959]

Field is on the pic also. There is another Blade on the other pic aswell

Stewart Scullion

 

[Kelso]

Keith Eddy, one of the best ever players we have signed. Wonderful defender, calm and assured.

 

[Blackheath Blade]

Very sad news. Keith Eddy was one of my favourite players at the Lane and a mainstay of the team that narrowly missed out on a European place in the 1974 / 75 season. Always a reliable and steady player and one of the most elegant defenders I've seen in red & white stripes.

God bless and thanks for some good memories Keith

 

[United Aren't Back.]

The 1 1 draw v Derby County in August 1975, opening day of season, opening day of South stand where I sat. Eddy penalty, did Jim Brown save a Rioch penalty?

 

[Blade1959]

The 1 1 draw v Derby County in August 1975, opening day of season, opening day of South stand where I sat. Eddy penalty, did Jim Brown save a Rioch penalty?

Yes he did. Charlie George scored Derby’s equalizer on his Derby league debut.

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

Didn't Guthrie get hauled down for the penalty?

 

[Sandygate Blade]

Such an under rated player and a key part of the team that finished 6th in 74/75. Fantastic penalty taker. So privileged to have seen him play for the Blades. RIP Keith.

 

[cahill]

Was on the Kop at Elland Road with a Leeds fan mate in Sept 74. Him missing that penalty wasn't actually the worst thing from my point of view. Took the conundrum of whether to celebrate out of my hands!
Sad to see the news though. Always looked as if he strolled through a game, and was our version of the 'sweeper' position that was in vogue at the time.
RIP

All my relatives and most of my mates were Leeds fans so ended up watching nearly all our matches against them with Leeds scum during that long past era,

 

[originaltrueblade]

Privileged to watch Keith he was a lovely player plenty of ball control made things happen RIP Keith thanks for the football memories

 

[metty]

A Rolls Royce of a player. RIP.

 

[wadblade]

Yes he did. Charlie George scored Derby’s equalizer on his Derby league debut.

Didn't Guthrie get hauled down for the penalty?

fairly sure it ws Woodward Mcfarland rugby tackled also think TC was not playing due a 1 match ban. We were religated by christmas