Popular Post GrahamC Posted January 2, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Today is his 70th birthday, an all time great, the only player I have seen who has scored 100 league goals for us & a lovely, modest bloke. I hope he has a great day. 25 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Great Scot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Great player, great servant and great bloke. It was a treat to meet him a few weeks ago at the ground. Happy birthday Tom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I only saw him in Div 4 days, but he was one of my favourites. Quite a tough nut for a lanky bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I only saw him in Div 4 days, but he was one of my favourites. Quite a tough nut for a lanky bloke. Had to be tough in those days Happy birthday Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 At the peak of his playing career, he bought a small 3 bedroom house in Congresbury, directly opposite my mate Rob (still the best butcher in N Somerset, incidentally). When decorating, with the curtains tied up, he was clearly in view, so Rob and I sat in his bedroom for hours just watching, awe struck, sustained with squash made by Rob’s mum. And that, my young forum chums, is footy fanaticism. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bedred31 said: At the peak of his playing career, he bought a small 3 bedroom house in Congresbury, directly opposite my mate Rob (still the best butcher in N Somerset, incidentally). When decorating, with the curtains tied up, he was clearly in view, so Rob and I sat in his bedroom for hours just watching, awe struck, sustained with squash made by Rob’s mum. And that, my young forum chums, is footy fanaticism. I can’t imagine any of today’s stars buying a small 3 bed house in Congesbury and then decorating with the curtains up. Happy birthday Tom and a million ‘ thank you’s ‘ for all the pleasure you bought to us fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Happy birthday Tom! I only caught the latter days of his City career. Great goal at Eastville when we beat the fewers 2-1 in 1983. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 This was an age when, according to Norman Hunter’s biog., the players were responsible for laundering their own kit. That being said, Joe Royle also lived in Congresbury, and his gaff was notably bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Tom is that it was definitely a penalty at Notts Co, FA Cup, Sunday January 1983! They were in Div 1 and we were just off the bottom of Div 4. Just like Alex Scott's penalty that never was, so was Tom's. It happened in the final few moments of the second half, right in front of all us City fans. Naturally, I am not biased. Blatant penalty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Tom is that it was definitely a penalty at Notts Co, FA Cup, Sunday January 1983! They were in Div 1 and we were just off the bottom of Div 4. Just like Alex Scott's penalty that never was, so was Tom's. It happened in the final few moments of the second half, right in front of all us City fans. Naturally, I am not biased. Blatant penalty! Rachid Harkouk (spelled wrongly I'm sure) Is that the one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, CodeRed said: Rachid Harkouk (spelled wrongly I'm sure) Is that the one? I can't remember who made the tackle, but that name is another blast from the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 One of the true City legends. Gave his all, and then some every match. He really cared for the shirt. Top man. If only we had more like him in the current squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Thin as a rake, but that didn't stop Tom from being a really good player and goalscorer. Tom proved that if you have a big heart, a good attitude and strong self-belief, you can do anything. Thanks for the good memories. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Great postman as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, Clevedon Red said: Great postman as well. First class. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Norn Iron said: The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Tom is that it was definitely a penalty at Notts Co, FA Cup, Sunday January 1983! They were in Div 1 and we were just off the bottom of Div 4. Just like Alex Scott's penalty that never was, so was Tom's. It happened in the final few moments of the second half, right in front of all us City fans. Naturally, I am not biased. Blatant penalty! Tom agrees 100% and remembers it to this day. Not impressed by the referee, shall we say. 3 hours ago, GrahamC said: Today is his 70th birthday, an all time great, the only player I have seen who has scored 100 league goals for us & a lovely, modest bloke. I hope he has a great day. Hear, hear. Let's hope the team do him proud this afternoon. Top man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: Rachid Harkouk (spelled wrongly I'm sure) Is that the one? Remember that penalty shout very well as a youngish lad amongst 4k City fans that day, crucial as that would have been a huge win , unbelievable decision, referee Norman Glover nearly 40 years on I can't forget :laugh:... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 hours ago, CodeRed said: Rachid Harkouk (spelled wrongly I'm sure) Is that the one? He was the cheating bastard that dived for their penalty that was given by that arse Norman Glover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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