Harry Gregg R.I.P.

[petermik]

United great and Munich hero sadly passed away this morning aged 87.... Sir Bobby Charlton is now the only living survivor of the Munich disaster

[nikmar]

In this case the term "hero" is used as it should be used and not just as some sort of label.

 

I read that he helped save Bobby Charlton and a couple others from the plane wreckage.

[RickG16]

R.I.P.

 

Obviously never watched him at the time, but I am interested to hear what kind of goalkeeper he was from anyone who did? He was Northern Irish, so I guess he might be another Brit who could have walked into the England team, like George Best and Ryan Giggs etc.

[champers]

As a player he will be remembered for when Nat Lofthouse shoulder charged him over the goalline in the 1958 FA Cup Final and the goal was given.

A lifesaver in the Munich air disaster and a hero in the truest sense of the word.

[petermik]

Harry in action against City at Main rd.....a youthful Denis Law lurking for any slip-ups

[champers]

9 hours ago, petermik said:

Harry in action against City at Main rd.....a youthful Denis Law lurking for any slip-ups

Noel Cantwell and Maurice Setters doubling up on Law, Bobby Charlton looking on.

[Bredbury Blue]

RIP.

 

Mentioned this once before. My old man, He's in his late 80s, reckons that Denis Law before he went to Italy is the best player he's ever seen in a City shirt.

[petermik]

9 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said:

RIP.

 

Mentioned this once before. My old man, He's in his late 80s, reckons that Denis Law before he went to Italy is the best player he's ever seen in a City shirt.

As a young kid my cousin....avid City fan....took me to the pre-season friendly City V Torino (part of Denis,s transfer deal from City to Torino) I was captivated by Denis....when he signed for United in 61/62 that was it for me...now a lifelong Red and Denis will always be my number 1

[petermik]

17 hours ago, champers said:

Noel Cantwell and Maurice Setters doubling up on Law, Bobby Charlton looking on.

Yes I recognised them also but the other City player I haven,t a clue........and anyone who can name the linesman there,s 6 large Chang,s...............

[Bredbury Blue]

I'll have to show that photo to my teenage lads and ask what do you notice. Be interesting to see if they spot No gloves!

[roo860]

I remember going to watch a Stoke City match, Maurice Setters was playing for them, I've never seen a pair of bow legs to beat his!!!

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