Brownie Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 I wish I had been there. Thanks for the reports of the dialogue. What a legend Speedie is, having played only one season for us. Funny you say that, I asked him how it felt to be considered such a legend at a club you only spent one year at and he said, he'd never thought about it like that and said he was humbled. Another point that was pointed out to me by my barstaff was that he constantly paid for people's drinks whilst he was near the bar, even if he hadnt had any conversation with the person buying the round ! He just kept putting his money on the bar saying "I'll pay for them". I wish I'd have recorded on my phone him singing a song on his own with no music to me and Laura when there was just the three of us left in the pub just before 4 o'clock ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ABBEY Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 DID HE DIVE AT ANY TIME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Diamond Inc Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Just want to add my thanks Brownie. It was a top night. The guy's a legend...a very funny one at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 DID HE DIVE AT ANY TIME He smiled, and just said "Steve Walsh is a pussy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GARNERS 194 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sadly missed the evening but the fella sounds just like he was on the pitch for us....different class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67splitscreen Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Should get involved in PR for the club Better still pre match announcer pitch side, he get the support going rite from the off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sounds like a hearty congratulations is in order to yourself Brownie for having the imagination to arrange this. Funnily enough I'd forgotten all about this, and on Tuesday night I went to Chelsea-Bordeaux at Stamford Bridge with a Chelsea pal of mine. After the game as we were leaving we walked past the "Speedie Entrance" and my friend commented "There's a legend we can both share". Speedie was slightly before my time as a Rovers fan, but by all accounts he sounds like he was the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Any suggestions for the next one ? While I have no chance of being at any of these I would suggest maybe Kevin Gallagher? That man is always flying the Rovers flag and probably has some decent stories to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Is Gallacher (note the spelling Cocker, shame on you) still employed by the club in some capacity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Is Gallacher (note the spelling Cocker, shame on you) Noted and I confirm my head is duly hung in shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownie Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 While I have no chance of being at any of these I would suggest maybe Kevin Gallagher? That man is always flying the Rovers flag and probably has some decent stories to tell. Kevin Gallacher is a big possibility actually. Am making enquiries Didnt realise so many of you attended, everyone must known who I was, the one getting stick of Speedo for interfereing with him and having a Latvian Missus ! Glad many of you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Garner would be a good one to go for !! Liked the comment about how Speedie tried to "DO" Tugay during the Parkes testimonial because he was taking the @#/? out of his mate Sid Cowans during the first half. What did he say about Jeff Winter ??? I'm sure he said he wanted to smack him at a book signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 any chance of videoing the next one and sticking it up on youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightonrover Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Couldn't make the Speedie one unfortunately but would love to see Simon Garner, Scott Sellars, Colin Hendry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67splitscreen Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Brownie, there is obviously a lot who can't get to these evenings. Why not make a DVD, sure it would do well. doubt speedy or garner would want a cut of the £££ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Garner would be the ideal one. Mark Atkins?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67splitscreen Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Garner would be the ideal one. Mark Atkins?? Friedel :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hows about Graeme Le Saux? He has a premier league winners medal. He's been voted the best ever Rovers left back by you people. Also I seem to think he has a soft spot for Rovers, fully appreciating his time with us. Also there's Jason Wilcox, always a Rover until the twilight of his career when we transferred him to Leeds Utd. For us older ones, Bryan Douglas and Ronnie Clayton would be interesting but I should imagine there would be no partying until 4am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownie Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 The dvd sounds a good idea, he was actuallt that good I would consider having him again some time next year. Simon Garner would be fairly easy to get but he's been done before so I'm trying to think of ones people have never met. Hendry Gallacher and Newell are possibles. Friedel was keen before the move and another is Tim Flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingleBaiter Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The dvd sounds a good idea, he was actuallt that good I would consider having him again some time next year. Simon Garner would be fairly easy to get but he's been done before so I'm trying to think of ones people have never met. Hendry Gallacher and Newell are possibles. Friedel was keen before the move and another is Tim Flowers. Super Atko would be a good un as most people know Garns, Hendry, Gally etc - or at least some of the stories. He's probably the player who saw the biggest change in fortune, from the infamous Scouser cup tie to holding his place in a team of big money superstars. Is he still in the game, think he was coaching at Stalybridge some time back? What about Andy Kennedy? If only to ask 3 questions - can he dance yet, why did he have crap hair and lastly, did it matter seeing who he was boffing at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingleBaiter Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Would Mike Newell be a possible? He always struck me as a honest, straightforward guy and could probably have a lot to say. Imagine the questions you could ask him - about the bung culture, his being mates with Shearer (how did it feel for your best mate to be picking the team and being played instead of our record signing?), an insight into riding the wave of promotion etc., his managerial prospects (was he linked in any way instead of Ince), what really happened at Gleneagles with Ruddock & Shearer, and what was the real reason he left at Hartlepool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyoz Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Sounds like a brilliant night. Well done Brownie. How about..............Mike Ferguson, Colin Hendry, Matt Jansen, Stuart Ripley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynV Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 How about John Bailey, Eamonn Rogers, Ken Beamish, Billy Wilson and indeed anyone from the 70's team I first started to watch and yes Garner is in there too. When will there be another night like the Speedo one Brownie. A seriously good evening. Hubby and I were lucky enough to spend the break with Speedo and what a top bloke he is. I would suggest one of these evenings every month. come on Brownie what about it! Almost due for the next one on my reckoning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownie Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 How about John Bailey, Eamonn Rogers, Ken Beamish, Billy Wilson and indeed anyone from the 70's team I first started to watch and yes Garner is in there too. When will there be another night like the Speedo one Brownie. A seriously good evening. Hubby and I were lucky enough to spend the break with Speedo and what a top bloke he is. I would suggest one of these evenings every month. come on Brownie what about it! Almost due for the next one on my reckoning! I'm working on it Lyn, its not easy contacting these buggers though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenodrog Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (Ste B @ Sep 19 2008, 15:05 ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Garner would be a good one to go for !! Liked the comment about how Speedie tried to "DO" Tugay during the Parkes testimonial because he was taking the ###### out of his mate Sid Cowans during the first half. Why? It's not like he's a precocious and cheeky kid is it? I bet they are'ny much different in age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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