Jimmy Greaves RIP

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Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:07 am

The greatest goalscorer I ever saw
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by DCWat » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:08 am

Before my time as a player but a brilliant one by all accounts. Used to love watching Saint and Greavsie as a nipper.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Guitargeorge » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:10 am

It was heart in the mouth stuff at the Turf when he got the ball

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Claret Till I Die » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:11 am

:cry: A sad day for football.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by jdrobbo » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:13 am

Very sad news. RIP

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by derryclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:15 am

Terrible news, an absolute legend.RIP

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Myk » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:15 am

RIP Jimmy

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:16 am

We had Lochhead & Irvine but they had Gilzean & Greaves at the same time. What two incredible strike pairs they were, but Jimmy Greaves was just the most incredible goalscorer I have ever seen.

I also had the good fortune to meet him when he spoke at a Supporters Club dinner. Chatting before the dinner, he was just the same as he was on Saint & Greavesy.
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Jamesy » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:16 am

Rest in Peace Jimmy. Probably one of the most prolific English forwards of all time. Saw him play several times. Class.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by The Enclosure » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:17 am

One of the true greats, Iwas privileged to see him play a few times. RIP

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by tiger76 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:19 am

Sad but alas not unexpected given his recent health scares.

Hard to believe both he and his long time TV partner Ian St John have both departed in the space of a few months.

That show was a Saturday lunchtime stable during my youth.

RIP Jimmy.
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Silkyskills1 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:23 am

Poetry in motion; glided across the ground. Lethai in and around the penalty box. Greatest goalscorer I've seen. RIP Jimmy Greaves.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Terrier » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:24 am

Always thought he had a soft spot for burnley fc and the town.
R.I.P. Jimmy, a true great!
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by randomclaret2 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:25 am

Really sad news

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by JohnMac » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:26 am

The greatest goalscorer!

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:28 am

Very sad news. I'm too young to have seen him play, but I used to love 'Saint and Greavsie' as a kid. They were a great double act that used to have my whole family in stitches at times. RIP.
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by BurnleyFC » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:28 am

Unbelievably sad news.

One of the very best.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by RammyClaret61 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:29 am

RIP sad news.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:29 am

Such sad news,him & St John came across as lovely blokes who didn't take themselves to seriously
RIP Jimmy.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by bobinho » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:32 am

My dad raved about him, and said if we had him at Burnley we would have won the league year after year. I never saw him live but the bits I’ve seen of him on YouTube proves he was special.

To me as a kid he was just that really funny uncle that happened to be on telly talking about footy.

RIP Greavsey.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Rowls » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:40 am

Sad news. He was a fantastic character and, of course, one of the greatest goalscorers this country has ever produced.

Our side of the early 60s would very likely have won more trophyware if it weren't for him!

RIP Jimmy Greaves

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by durhamclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:41 am

Agree with all the above comments, I too regard him one of the best if not the best goal scorers that I had the privilege to see at the Turf. God bless Jimmy.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by claretblue » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:42 am

A truly great footballer who I was privileged to see play at Turf Moor!
Jimmy sadly was injured in the final group game against France in the ‘66 World Cup and as a result missed the following quarter-final match and following games.
Admired by all who saw him play
rest in peace Jimmy…and thank you!

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by mikeS » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:43 am

A sad day for football.
Jimmy was one of the best players ever to emerge from this country. One of the games most interesting characters and Saturday lunchtimes before setting off to watch a match with Saint and Greavsy was a big part of Saturdays before Sky came along.
RIP Jimmy Greaves football legend.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ALP » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:47 am

Very sad news indeed, an English legend rest in peace Jimmy

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Bosscat » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:47 am

"Its a funny old game innit Saint" ... used to love watching Saint and Greavesie on a Saturday ...

RIP ... you will always be a Legend

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Zom Zom » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:48 am

I recall him once providing highlights commentary for a game between Halifax Town and Wrexham, a game where there were about 800 people in attendance. He absolutely had me in stitches describing the goals, which in effect dribbled over the line.

Sleep well big fella.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by DAVETHEVICAR » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:49 am

Another sad day for the loss of the greatest goalscorer I have ever seen
I can remember the day in 1961 whe I got on board the Chelsea team bus and Jimmy signed a picture I had of him against the window and the bus set off to get train at Manchester
Thankfully they dropped me off on the way into Burnley
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Aclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:53 am

So sad hearing this today, one of my favourite none Burnley players. May you RIP Jimmy.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Cubanforever » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:54 am

A great player and fantastic presenter, The Saint and Greavsie was part of the fabric of my youth...remember him talking with great fondness for Burnley and Jimmy Mac before the Orient game. He fought his deamons aswell which you have to admire...very fitting that Spurs play Chelsea today......RIP Jimmy
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretLoup » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:58 am

My first visit to Turf Moor was March 1962 vs Tottenham Hotspurs ( 46810 on that day)

Finished 2 - 2 inevitably Greaves scored.

Signed by Bill Nick for £99,999 in December 1961to relieve Jimmy from the pressure of being England's first £100,000 player.

One of the greatest English players ever to grace a football pitch.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by RalphCoatesComb » Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:58 am

R I P Jimmy.

A true diamond in a sea of glass
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:01 am

I'll not start another thread but I felt it appropriate this morning to put some words on the main site.

Link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/farewell-t ... my-greaves
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:06 am

And it's Spurs v Chelsea today

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Vino blanco » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:09 am

Without doubt the best goal scorer I have ever seen play. He seemed to glide over the pitch and went past defenders like they didn’t exist. Deadly with both feet with an incredible burst of speed over 20 yards. RIP Jimmy Greaves.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretLoup » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:11 am

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:06 am
And it's Spurs v Chelsea today
Greaves scored on his debut for Chelsea at White Hart Lane aged 17.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Colburn_Claret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:12 am

Fantastic player, unbelievable finisher, and a great bloke as well.
Always spoke with reverence about the Burnley team of the 60's.
Another fan of Saint and Greavsie.

R.I.P. Jimmy

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Herts Clarets » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:19 am

Before my time but by all accounts one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. Saint and Greavsie was a Saturday lunchtime staple, a fantastic programme made so by its 2 presenters. Always remember Greavsie wishing us well on 9th May 1987.

RIP Jimmy Greaves. A true great of the English game.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by spadesclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:21 am

Goodbye Jimmy.

I am so sad.

God Bless.
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Petersa » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:26 am

A wonderful player even though I was stood on the Bee Hole when Peter Mellor saved a penalty from him right in front of me.

Very sad news, always good to watch both on the pitch and on TV in his later years. Many thanks Jimmy.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:27 am

Incredibly sad news.
He seemed to have struggled for a while with his health problems.
At peace now.
One of the greatest goal scorers of all time.

R.I.P

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Claretlad » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:35 am

RIP Jimmy...the best goalscorer without a doubt.had a soft spot for the Clarets...

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by ClaretTony » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:39 am

Starts at 8 mins 35 seconds and Greaves comments around 11 mins 30 seconds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ivAZrP2cw
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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by elwaclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:43 am

Sad news for the whole of football
RIP Jimmy Greaves

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Peter Loo » Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:54 am

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:07 am
The greatest goalscorer I ever saw
The same here.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by clansman » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:03 pm

Fabulous player, lovely man and a true character of the game. Glad I saw him and booby charlton. They simply don’t make their like anymore.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by SouthLondonexile » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:13 pm

Very lucky to see him play a few times in London.
I remember Burnley losing 8 nil at WHL, with Jimmy Greaves stood on the Burnley goal line and scoring one of those goals with a simple nod of his head.
Burnley fans chorus rang out, we’re bottom of the league we’re bottom of the league and now you’re going to believe us…..

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Wile E Coyote » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:32 pm

Pure class, a genuine goal machine with an uncanny knack for finding the back of the net.
Great on the telly too over the years with a sense of fun about him.
He was incredibly talented, such a shame he missed out on the world cup, that never seems fair somehow .
I think fans everywhere admired him as a footballer and rightly so.
Terribly sad news to hear this RIP Jimmy .

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Suratclaret » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:42 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:07 am
The greatest goalscorer I ever saw
He was, indeed, the greatest goal scorer I've ever seen. In and around the six yard box, he was lethal, deadly and simply the best.

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Re: Jimmy Greaves RIP

Post by Cirrus_Minor » Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:10 pm

Very sorry to hear this today. A very talented footballer of his time who could finish better than Lineker but also a very quick dribbler. He always seems to score.

RIP

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