[the enemy within]

listening to talksport on way home from work they were talking about george best, they mentioned the incident when besty nutmeged johan cruyff anyone throw any light on this ? they were both playing for their countrys by the way . also did besty ever play at saltergate at junior , reserve level or maybe at the twilight of his great career ? would be interesting to know what truly great players have played on the hallowed grass. might get a few extra buyers for the turf !!

This post has been edited by the enemy within: 25 November 2009 - 07:15 PM

[moondog]

the enemy within, on Nov 25 2009, 07:16 PM, said:

listening to talksport on way home from work they were talking about george best, they mentioned the incident when besty nutmeged johan cruyff anyone throw any light on this ? they were both playing for their countrys by the way . also did besty ever play at saltergate at junior , reserve level or maybe at the twilight of his great career ? would be interesting to know what truly great players have played on the hallowed grass. might get a few extra buyers for the turf !!

Bestie played against us for Bournemouth in 1983 at Dean Court, don't think he's ever played at Saltergate though (I've got one over him on that one )

[dim view]

the enemy within, on Nov 25 2009, 07:16 PM, said:

listening to talksport on way home from work they were talking about george best, they mentioned the incident when besty nutmeged johan cruyff anyone throw any light on this ? they were both playing for their countrys by the way . also did besty ever play at saltergate at junior , reserve level or maybe at the twilight of his great career ? would be interesting to know what truly great players have played on the hallowed grass. might get a few extra buyers for the turf !!

I had the same thought - some kind of roll of honour.

I heard a rumour that Best made his reserve team debut at Saltergate but it might be a myth. There must be a mighty small list of great international footballers that have played here.
Banks, Forlan, Best, Hitzelsburger............................errrrrrrrrrr!

[Beelzebub]

moondog, on Nov 25 2009, 07:24 PM, said:

Bestie played against us for Bournemouth in 1983 at Dean Court, don't think he's ever played at Saltergate though (I've got one over him on that one )

didn't he make his MU debut here? I seem to remember that the central league programme for the game is rather valuable.

[Beelzebub]

dim view, on Nov 25 2009, 07:28 PM, said:

I had the same thought - some kind of roll of honour.

I heard a rumour that Best made his reserve team debut at Saltergate but it might be a myth. There must be a mighty small list of great international footballers that have played here.
Banks, Forlan, Best, Hitzelsburger............................errrrrrrrrrr!

ian rush, rio ferdinand, joe cole, bruce grobelaar, bobby charlton, kevin keegan, and that's without trying!

[moondog]

dim view, on Nov 25 2009, 07:28 PM, said:

I had the same thought - some kind of roll of honour.

I heard a rumour that Best made his reserve team debut at Saltergate but it might be a myth. There must be a mighty small list of great international footballers that have played here.
Banks, Forlan, Best, Hitzelsburger............................errrrrrrrrrr!

Gazza, Roy Keane..

[dim view]

Beelzebub, on Nov 25 2009, 07:33 PM, said:

ian rush, rio ferdinand, joe cole, bruce grobelaar, bobby charlton, kevin keegan, and that's without trying!

I was thinking more along the lines of world renowned international players. So that's Best, Banks, Charlton..........

[Dave69-70]

dim view, on Nov 25 2009, 07:28 PM, said:

I had the same thought - some kind of roll of honour.

I heard a rumour that Best made his reserve team debut at Saltergate but it might be a myth. There must be a mighty small list of great international footballers that have played here.
Banks, Forlan, Best, Hitzelsburger............................errrrrrrrrrr!

Under 21s Stevo, Davies, Pugh, Bobby & jackie Charlton spent alot of time at Saltergate although they never played for us. Ray Middleton was a full international I think ?

[hilly81]

Dave69-70, on Nov 25 2009, 07:40 PM, said:

Under 21s Stevo, Davies, Pugh, Bobby & jackie Charlton spent alot of time at Saltergate although they never played for us. Ray Middleton was a full international I think ?

Di Canio

[Zeus]

Richard Dunne

[dalekpete]

hilly81, on Nov 25 2009, 07:44 PM, said:

Di Canio

Cinesinho (Sidney Colônia Cunha)

[Frank Thacker]

I'd like to get such an "eleven" for the book.
So, then - World Cup winners. competitive and friendly matches, at any level:

Banksie, of course;
Charlton for Man U youth team.
Stiles for Man U reserves (or Preston, 74-5?)
Ray Wilson (Huddersfield Reserves, or Oldham, 69-70.)
Alan Ball (Blackpool Reserves? Blackpool 80-81? Bristol Rovers 82-3?)
Hunt (Liverpool Res, or Bolton, 71-2?)
Martin Peters for sheff U in 80-81?

We only need to find a connection for Cohen, Jack Charlton, Hurst and Moore (although two of those have come as a manager...)

Did Laurent Blanc ever play for the French World Cup winners?
Was Ardlies in the Spurs side that played a friendly here in 85-6?

Did Malaga have anyone of note in their side?

Other top players in addition to those already listed: Who, who for, and in a competitive match or friendly?

[moondog]

Stuart Basson, on Nov 25 2009, 10:43 PM, said:

I'd like to get such an "eleven" for the book.
So, then - World Cup winners. competitive and friendly matches, at any level:

Banksie, of course;
Charlton for Man U youth team.
Stiles for Man U reserves (or Preston, 74-5?)
Ray Wilson (Huddersfield Reserves, or Oldham, 69-70.)
Alan Ball (Blackpool Reserves? Blackpool 80-81? Bristol Rovers 82-3?)
Hunt (Liverpool Res, or Bolton, 71-2?)
Martin Peters for sheff U in 80-81?

We only need to find a connection for Cohen, Jack Charlton, Hurst and Moore (although two of those have come as a manager...)

Did Laurent Blanc ever play for the French World Cup winners?
Was Ardlies in the Spurs side that played a friendly here in 85-6?

Did Malaga have anyone of note in their side?

Other top players in addition to those already listed: Who, who for, and in a competitive match or friendly?

I reckon I would have remembered if Ardiles played, I do remember it being Chris Waddles debut

[marlons curtains]

Stuart Basson, on Nov 26 2009, 12:43 AM, said:

I'd like to get such an "eleven" for the book.
So, then - World Cup winners. competitive and friendly matches, at any level:

Banksie, of course;
Charlton for Man U youth team.
Stiles for Man U reserves (or Preston, 74-5?)
Ray Wilson (Huddersfield Reserves, or Oldham, 69-70.)
Alan Ball (Blackpool Reserves? Blackpool 80-81? Bristol Rovers 82-3?)
Hunt (Liverpool Res, or Bolton, 71-2?)
Martin Peters for sheff U in 80-81?

We only need to find a connection for Cohen, Jack Charlton, Hurst and Moore (although two of those have come as a manager...)

Did Laurent Blanc ever play for the French World Cup winners?
Was Ardlies in the Spurs side that played a friendly here in 85-6?

Did Malaga have anyone of note in their side?

Other top players in addition to those already listed: Who, who for, and in a competitive match or friendly?

I made the schoolboy error of asking the Southend manager in 1985 for his autograph......... during the game whilst his side were 2-0 down.. the second word was 'off'..... RIP Mr.Moore.



i got Ossie Ardiles autograph prior to that game.... but dont recall him turning out..

Larry White was suspended for the WC final wasnt he???

[Frank Thacker]

marlons curtains, on Nov 25 2009, 10:50 PM, said:

I made the schoolboy error of asking the Southend manager in 1985 for his autograph......... during the game whilst his side were 2-0 down.. the second word was 'off'..... RIP Mr.Moore.

Met him at a footy-type show at the theatre once. Top man - shook the hand that lifted the World Cup!

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Larry White was suspended for the WC final wasnt he???

Thought so, but was having a bit of a "couldn't be bothered to google" moment about how many times they'd won it, or been in the final, during his career.

[marlons curtains]

regarding Stu's query, I'm certain Alan Ball turned out for Blackpool at Saltergate 80-81 season.... top of my head think we won 3-2.
Also recall son of a certain James Greaves causing a bit of a stink on our home patch a season later!

[dalekpete]

Cliff Bastin, Leslie Compton and Ted Drake.

[marlons curtains]

recall sir Stanley Matthews being at Saltergate and being presented to the players before a game early 80's...

[Dave69-70]

Stuart Basson, on Nov 25 2009, 10:43 PM, said:

I'd like to get such an "eleven" for the book.
So, then - World Cup winners. competitive and friendly matches, at any level:

Banksie, of course;
Charlton for Man U youth team.
Stiles for Man U reserves (or Preston, 74-5?)
Ray Wilson (Huddersfield Reserves, or Oldham, 69-70.)
Alan Ball (Blackpool Reserves? Blackpool 80-81? Bristol Rovers 82-3?)
Hunt (Liverpool Res, or Bolton, 71-2?)
Martin Peters for sheff U in 80-81?

We only need to find a connection for Cohen, Jack Charlton, Hurst and Moore (although two of those have come as a manager...)

Did Laurent Blanc ever play for the French World Cup winners?
Was Ardlies in the Spurs side that played a friendly here in 85-6?

Did Malaga have anyone of note in their side?

Other top players in addition to those already listed: Who, who for, and in a competitive match or friendly?

You can link Bobby & Jackie Charlton with Saltergate.
They came here when they where kids with there uncle.