Everyone has their off days I suppose. I’d like to think my experience was merely him wanting to be left alone as he might be a little bit of an introvert:-First time End of an Era ball at the Metropole at the NEC (to commemorate leaving Highfield Road) anybody and everybody that had played or managed us was there.
After the meal and speeches guests mingled with players chatting about this and that and I approached him who was in a small group of players (one of whom was Speedie and another was Bugsy) and thanked them for them for my memories and asked them to sign a very nice and quite expensive programme.
Response from him as he pushed me away......'fuck off'
Killer on the other hand sitting with his very attractive partner was lovely and seemed genuinely pleased to chat to me and when I related to him one of my unforgettable memories of that day in 87 was of my 11 year old son constantly asking if we were going to win when deep into extra time. He leaned over and wrote (after asking my son's name) 'Gary, stop asking your Dad whether we're going to win'
Second time at Bloomfield Road August 2009 when they had that temporary stand down the length of the touchline for visiting fans. Walked into the ground with 2 friends and my sis and bro in law and there was a burger bag right in the corner and I stood in the queue to get us some coffees. He was kicking in with Westwood and Kan'tstopashot when a ball flew over and dropped by the side of me. I picked it up and had intended to throw it back after I'd finished being served when I heard him barking 'give us the fucking ball back you'
I called him over and pointed out that many standing around saw him as a legend but in truth he was a horrible rude individual and it wasn't the first time he'd demonstrated that to me.
I used to have that book, it’s a decent read. I’m pretty sure the fan tried to punch Herman rather than the other way round though?
Everyone has their off days I suppose. I’d like to think my experience was merely him wanting to be left alone as he might be a little bit of an introvert:-
Saw him, Peter Reid and Adrian Health in a bar in Brum during a night out. Went over to him to have a chat and he said he’d be back after going to the loo - he merely walked straight out of the bar!Not taking it too personally
Yes, I remember that...I doubt that's changed at all.One of the parts of the book I was talking about which raised an eyebrow was that in general (at that time at least), players didn’t like fans, they saw them as idiots who are too emotionally invested. Ogrizovic told the author that he’d look for a move if we got relegated as he saw himself as a Premier League player. Dublin came across really well, but it was a really interesting insight into how players view us, the punters.
Him going on about PL interest in Palmer made me feel relieved he's no longer part of the coaching staff.Something I do like about Oggy though is he’s in agreement that Bassette needs a loan out to lower level
I’d rather have Mick Ferguson than Simms too.Very harsh on Oggy. Best player still Tommy Hutch; he'd still probably get in our team now
First time End of an Era ball at the Metropole at the NEC (to commemorate leaving Highfield Road) anybody and everybody that had played or managed us was there.
After the meal and speeches guests mingled with players chatting about this and that and I approached him who was in a small group of players (one of whom was Speedie and another was Bugsy) and thanked them for them for my memories and asked them to sign a very nice and quite expensive programme.
Response from him as he pushed me away......'fuck off'
Killer on the other hand sitting with his very attractive partner was lovely and seemed genuinely pleased to chat to me and when I related to him one of my unforgettable memories of that day in 87 was of my 11 year old son constantly asking if we were going to win when deep into extra time. He leaned over and wrote (after asking my son's name) 'Gary, stop asking your Dad whether we're going to win'
Second time at Bloomfield Road August 2009 when they had that temporary stand down the length of the touchline for visiting fans. Walked into the ground with 2 friends and my sis and bro in law and there was a burger bar right in the corner and I stood in the queue to get us some coffees. He was kicking in with Westwood and Kan'tstopashot when a ball flew over and dropped by the side of me. I picked it up and had intended to throw it back after I'd finished being served when I heard him barking 'give us the fucking ball back you'
I called him over and pointed out that many standing around saw him as a legend but in truth he was a horrible rude individual and it wasn't the first time he'd demonstrated that to me.
No he isn't...Oggy, bless him, he’s thick as a plank on the radio most of the time.
He struggles to remember who we are playing half the time.No he isn't...
Not for me.
Also away game at Arsenal in his latter years , we lost 3-0 but if it wasn't for him it would have been about 10. He had more than a couple of good seasons for us in my opinion.
Maybe we need to break more players' legs.He broke his leg in the second game in the top flight. So he did play in the then First Division. I doubt he would have played many 90 minutes these days, pussies.
Peak Roy Barry was probably even better, until he broke his leg.
Roy Barry got done by the law years later after he retired for basically running a brothel .Maybe we need to break more players' legs.
That's an age thing I think, how much heading do goalkeepers do across a lifetime,or kicks to the head Ian Wright!He struggles to remember who we are playing half the time.
Immoral earnings and all in cash,, how did he get knicked?Roy Barry got done by the law years later after he retired for basically running a brothel .
Can only assume the neighbours noticed how many blokes were popping into the house day & night.Immoral earnings and all in cash,, how did he get knicked?
Hutch is the GOAT for me, these things are always based on time and generations thoughGreat servant - but Hutchison in my lifetime.
Yeah, true. I was only in my late 30's when I saw Clarrie Bourton play.Hutch is the GOAT for me, these things are always based on time and generations though
First time End of an Era ball at the Metropole at the NEC (to commemorate leaving Highfield Road) anybody and everybody that had played or managed us was there.
After the meal and speeches guests mingled with players chatting about this and that and I approached him who was in a small group of players (one of whom was Speedie and another was Bugsy) and thanked them for them for my memories and asked them to sign a very nice and quite expensive programme.
Response from him as he pushed me away......'fuck off'
Killer on the other hand sitting with his very attractive partner was lovely and seemed genuinely pleased to chat to me and when I related to him one of my unforgettable memories of that day in 87 was of my 11 year old son constantly asking if we were going to win when deep into extra time. He leaned over and wrote (after asking my son's name) 'Gary, stop asking your Dad whether we're going to win'
Second time at Bloomfield Road August 2009 when they had that temporary stand down the length of the touchline for visiting fans. Walked into the ground with 2 friends and my sis and bro in law and there was a burger bar right in the corner and I stood in the queue to get us some coffees. He was kicking in with Westwood and Kan'tstopashot when a ball flew over and dropped by the side of me. I picked it up and had intended to throw it back after I'd finished being served when I heard him barking 'give us the fucking ball back you'
I called him over and pointed out that many standing around saw him as a legend but in truth he was a horrible rude individual and it wasn't the first time he'd demonstrated that to me.
Gary McAllister mentioned that Coventry was a “shit crowd” tooOne of the parts of the book I was talking about which raised an eyebrow was that in general (at that time at least), players didn’t like fans, they saw them as idiots who are too emotionally invested. Ogrizovic told the author that he’d look for a move if we got relegated as he saw himself as a Premier League player. Dublin came across really well, but it was a really interesting insight into how players view us, the punters.
Who you going for- Hutchison?
Met Chris Caittlin at his rock shop in Brighton once ,was happy to chat about his time at Cov.Unsurprisingly my GOAT would have to be Hutch.
On the subject of meeting ex players, I’ve had good experiences. Stopped Willie Carr in the street in Shropshire and he was kind (and patient) enough to chat for 10-15 minutes.
Others have been at Legends Days etc, when I guess they know they going to have to do these sort of conversations but particularly honourable mentions to Chris Cattlin, Ian Wallace, Garry Thompson, Keith Houchen and Dennis Mortimer.
My chat with him was in the SISU days and he was very passionate about the poor state of the club and the need for change.Met Chris Caittlin at his rock shop in Brighton once ,was happy to chat about his time at Cov.
And Bobby Mc at left backI’d rather have Mick Ferguson than Simms too.
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