lenred Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Jimmy Greaves has passed away. Obviously been ill for a while but very sad news nonetheless. Well before my time playing wise but his figures are phenomenal and Saint and Greavsie on a Saturday lunchtime helped form my love of the game when I was very young. RIP Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Jimmy Greaves has died aged 81. One of the greatest goalscorers in football and a real entertainer. Drove to Mexico as part of the Mexico Rally to watch the 1970 World Cup and be close to his great mate (and drinking buddy) Bobby Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Sad news to hear that the great man has passed away. For people of my age an absolute legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 MODS to merge with lenred post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Really classy goal scorer. Well before my time but outside of City players, he was my Dad's favourite, seen and heard much about him over the years. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 RIP Jimmy a true legend of the English game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Jimmy Greaves has died aged 81. One of the greatest goalscorers in football and a real entertainer. Drove to Mexico as part of the Mexico Rally to watch the 1970 World Cup and be close to his great mate (and drinking buddy) Bobby Moore. One of the great players that played football. Not only club level but national level. A true legend and he will always go down in history as one of the best footballers in his era. I will wish all the best to his family and supporters around the country with clubs Jimmy played for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Great footballer and goal scorer Also a legend on Saint & Greavsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 If any of you that have BT Sport haven’t seen the ‘Greavsie’ documentary I’d highly recommend it. I’m sure they’ll be showing it again over the next day or so and will hold even more poignancy now - it’s a superb documentary. https://www.bt.com/sport/football/features/greavsie-charts-the-rise-fall-and-rebirth-of-jimmy-greaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 My generation remember him more for being on saint and greavsie on a Saturday afternoon, was always entertaining to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 RIP Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Yes, I saw him at WH Lane in 67 destroy our cup dreams with a brace . rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockwood gate Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 My father always said about Jimmy greaves he was interviewed and was asked did you ever miss a goal he replied I may have missed one in training once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Very sad news Great player Great man Great personality R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Stockwood gate said: My father always said about Jimmy greaves he was interviewed and was asked did you ever miss a goal he replied I may have missed one in training once Just looked at the Spurs and Chelsea web sites and no mention of this sad passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 If Kane is worth £150m what would Greavsie, at his peak, be worth today? Possibly the best goalscorer in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 RIP Jimmy. A fantastic footballer and an even better person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Jimmy Greaves was one of the greatest. RIP Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Very sad news. His playing days were before my time, but my dad has always raved about how good he was I’ve got very fond memories of watching Saint and Greavsie as a child. RIP Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, downendcity said: If Kane is worth £150m what would Greavsie, at his peak, be worth today? Possibly the best goalscorer in my lifetime. Left Chelsea for AC Milan then signed for Tottenham for £99,999 did not want to be the first £100k player. On such a sad day fitting that Spurs play Chelsea . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 As Spurs play Chelsea today, I hope the tribute befits such a genius of a baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 A word often used, but rarely apposite.................. .'Legend'.........and Jimmy is most definitely a Legend, who will not be forgotten for his outstanding contribution to English football. RIP Jimmy, your ability, career and personality will always be remembered by football fans throughout the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Jimmy gets overlooked in England goal scoring by many . 44 goals in 57 games is phenomenal . plus going on to become such a traditional Saturday treat with Ian St. John on Saint & greavsie . Brilliant programme . Sad loss, RIP. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 The words Great and Legend are used way to much to describe players these days Jimmy Greaves will be remembered as a TRUE great and Legend Right up there with the best RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Yes, I saw him at WH Lane in 67 destroy our cup dreams with a brace . rip Yes was at that game myself remember we conceded a penalty when Gordon low palmed the ball down in the box and jimmy dispatched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 When we talk about “natural finishers”, this man started it. RIP Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickybee Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Sad news indeed. Didn’t see him play live but I’ve seen him on TV & he was obviously a fantastic striker. As others have said, Saint & Greavsie is my era - they had great banter together before it was reproduced on Soccer Saturday with Jeff etc. He’s my father in laws’ hero so he’ll be very sad today. Thoughts are with Greavsies’ family & friends today. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Great striker with a wonderful sense of humour. RIP Greavsie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, RobintheRed Red said: Yes was at that game myself remember we conceded a penalty when Gordon low palmed the ball down in the box and jimmy dispatched it. He showed Ford and Crowe how it should be done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, downendcity said: If Kane is worth £150m what would Greavsie, at his peak, be worth today? Possibly the best goalscorer in my lifetime. Definitely. Chelsea 169 games 132 goals (100 by the time he was 20) Moved to Milan but only played 12, scoring 9 Tottenham 381 games 266 goals 357 league goals in the top 5 divisions in Europe was a record for 49 years until beaten in 2017 by Ronaldo 44 goals in 57 England games Retired from the professional game at 31 due to his alcohol issues. Fantastic footballer who I had the pleasure of meeting on a few occasions. RIP Jimmy, never forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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