The passing of a true Legend!!

Wembly · Post by **Wembly** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:26 pm

Sad news the passing of one of Englands world cup winners today.....Alan Ball....975 matches, Represented England 71 times...a true Legend...RIP

goal_scorer · Post by **goal_scorer** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:34 pm

gazza · Post by **gazza** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:34 pm

RIP
72 Caps 8 goals, former Everton Arsenal and Southampton player.
Also coached Manchester City, Southampton, Exeter etc.
61 yrs old died of a heart attack

Golden Greek · Post by **Golden Greek** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:48 pm

RIP

Legend

the juggler · Post by **the juggler** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:55 pm

R.I.P Alan.
When I was a kid living in England he was one of my heroes. I played a high standard of soccer in London and was a regular in the team. However, I didn't get picked for the school team as the teacher thought I was too small so I wrote to Alan telling him of my plight and asked what he thought. His return words were simple but I've never forgotten them. On the back of a signed photo he wrote: "If you're good enough, you're big enough" Thanx for the memories Alan.

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:12 pm

Ol squeaky gone but not forgotten RIP

Bodes · Post by **Bodes** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:27 pm

He came to Australia some time back in the eighties when which I was fortunate enough to be a part of a junior team that he gave a training session to. Sad to hear of his departure.

SASOCCER · Post by **SASOCCER** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:30 pm

Fred Goldstone · Post by **Fred Goldstone** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:46 pm

Alan was a great player, one of the best midfielders England has ever produced.

He had the heart of a lion and was extremely difficult to dispossess - very strong on the ball. He was the last of the great dribbling 'inside-forwards'.

I played against him once in a pre-season friendly and he almost single-handedly destroyed our defence. He was so fast and tricky that defenders never knew what he was going to do.

RIP Alan Ball - a giant of a man despite his small stature, a hero to all us smaller players.

ozzie owl · Post by **ozzie owl** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:35 am

RIP for a legend.

sparts · Post by **sparts** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:15 pm

what an honour that must of been fred goldstone... the passing of a true great. just out of curiousity who were you playing for?

Fred Goldstone · Post by **Fred Goldstone** » Tue May 01, 2007 12:13 pm

I was on loan to Fleetwood Town as part of rehablitation from injury.

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The passing of a true Legend!!

The passing of a true Legend!!

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