His father was from Ireland and emigrated to East London a few years before he was born. Des was quite proud of his parents' backgrounds. I think I remember reading he followed us in USA 94 or Italia 90 over the phone (he was working but was trying to get phone updates on our matches).
Diego Maradona.
David Prowse (Darth Vader), at 85
Nothing posted about Maurice Setters that I could find. Part of the successful team with Big Jack both with Ireland and Sheffield Wednesday. I know Keane was scathing about him but that goes with out saying but he is part of that iconic duo and deserves a mention in my opinion. RIP Maurice, just a short time after your friend Jack.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Papa Bouba Diop, scorer of the goal which gave the World Cup one of its biggest upsets ever as debutants Senegal beat holders France in 2002
Shockingly young, too.
You can't spell failure without FAI
Peter Aliss, the voice of golf. And a former pro golfer too.
Can I say farewell to Freddie Mercury again? I watched Bohemian Rhapsody last night and while I was disappointed in the movie, it made me sad for Freddie. He deserved to spend more time on the stage, where he felt loved, and where he excelled.
Alejandro Sabella, the Argentine player Sheffield United signed in 1978 after deciding Maradona was too expensive.
Subsequently led Argentina to the final of the 2014 World Cup.
Another World Cup icon only in his 60s - Paolo Rossi
Former Liverpool manager Gerrard Houllier Au revoir.
Adventurer Tim Severin, 80, takes his final journey.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1219/11...-severin-dies/
Former state pathologist, John Harbinson - I can't believe it's 17 years since he retired.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020...arbison-death/
Hello, hello? What's going on? What's all this shouting, we'll have no trouble here!
- E Tattsyrup.
Writers of the iconic "You'll Never Walk Alone" Gerry Marsden has boarded his last ferry and Liam Reilly of "Summer In Dublin and Bagatelle fame.
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One of a kind ex rock hell raiser Phil Spector.
**** him. **** him forever. There's only one place he's heading now.
Jaysus - I saw this on the feed and thought it was the thread about Ezeikial. I know he wound some people up, but I was thinking that was a little over the top as a reaction all the same!
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