spudski Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Like a lot of retired players, Geoff is keener on golf these days than he is football. Difficult not to like the man though. He's decent company. There are a lot of non retired players keener on golf than football too :laugh: Gareth Bale is prime suspect number one. Julian Dicks tried to turn Pro after footy from memory. He was in the four ball in front of me at the Oxfordshire in a Pro Am. Hit the ball like he tackled :laugh: Strange how footy and golf go hand in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, spudski said: There are a lot of non retired players keener on golf than football too Gareth Bale is prime suspect number one. Julian Dicks tried to turn Pro after footy from memory. He was in the four ball in front of me at the Oxfordshire in a Pro Am. Hit the ball like he tackled Strange how footy and golf go hand in hand. I guess it's partly because footballers find themselves with a fair bit of free time, especially in the afternoons after training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I guess it's partly because footballers find themselves with a fair bit of free time, especially in the afternoons after training. In the old days it would be pub-bookies-pub and repeat. That would be frowned upon these days, game`s gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 What i like is that he never gives anyone he interviews an easy ride and always asks the questions us supporters would ask. I don't think RB would be the same without him. Top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, Super said: What i like is that he never gives anyone he interviews an easy ride and always asks the questions us supporters would ask. I don't think RB would be the same without him. Top man Fixed that for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 14 hours ago, spudski said: Him, Russell and Keith Millen all keen Golfers. Played with all three in the past. Like you say...they are happy to chat, and all pleasant company. Think Keith is a member at Long Ashton or was. I can confirm that GT now plays his golf at Long Ashton off a very handy 7.4 handicap. Have only heard good things about him. Just a genuinely lovely guy. 14 hours ago, spudski said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 With his semi-celebrity status and love of quality knitwear, I always thought Geoff missed a trick by not signing up to do adverts for this retailer. (Sadly too late now... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 19 hours ago, Polly said: What would Junior do in a big house? Run down blind alleys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 10/03/2021 at 21:09, spudski said: There are a lot of non retired players keener on golf than football too Gareth Bale is prime suspect number one. Julian Dicks tried to turn Pro after footy from memory. He was in the four ball in front of me at the Oxfordshire in a Pro Am. Hit the ball like he tackled Strange how footy and golf go hand in hand. It's a game played by people with money and time on their hands. As simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, The Bard said: It's a game played by people with money and time on their hands. As simple as that. It used to be...now anyone can play it. Cheap to get started with so many good quality 2nd hand clubs for sale. Membership at many clubs is comparable with season tickets. In fact I'd say it was cheaper overall when you take into consideration other costs. I started as a Junior in the late 70s. Working class background...first set, was a half set from a catalogue paid monthly. Junior membership at Club was cheap as chips. It still is at many clubs. Used to ride my bike to club after school and play until dark. Spent every waking hour with mates during school holidays... basically lived at the club. Played 36 holes, practiced, took a packed lunch...loved it. When you consider the cost and time you can spend at a club compared to a season ticket then footy is far far more expensive. Just as much working class hobby as footy imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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