The Frenchman Returns Posted February 20 New film about Jimmy Greaves shown on BT Sport late last Night https://sport.bt.com/football/greavsie-the-bt-sport-film-charts-the-rise-fall-and-rebirth-of-jimmy-greaves-S11364432129481 I would highly recommend it, some great football action from the 60’s and numerous mentions and clips including Dave Mackay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Cockade Posted February 20 22 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: New film about Jimmy Greaves shown on BT Sport late last Night https://sport.bt.com/football/greavsie-the-bt-sport-film-charts-the-rise-fall-and-rebirth-of-jimmy-greaves-S11364432129481 I would highly recommend it, some great football action from the 60’s and numerous mentions and clips including Dave Mackay He was an unbelievable finisher Stayed cool and passed the all into the net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory78 Posted February 20 Greavsie regularly commented during "Saint and Greavsie" on any topic Hearts were mentioned in that he loved the colour of our tops 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My half sister Posted February 20 I watched it last night, it was outstanding, the man has a great story to tell, not all positive but he comes over as a decent guy. I read his book many years ago and his fight with the bottle is an inspiration to others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted February 20 Jimmy Grieves from Peebles? 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busbyblitz Posted February 20 He was a penalty box predator, similar to Robbo. Good clean hitters of the ball and they very rarely missed the target. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wham Bam Austin McCann Posted February 20 1 hour ago, My half sister said: I watched it last night, it was outstanding, the man has a great story to tell, not all positive but he comes over as a decent guy. I read his book many years ago and his fight with the bottle is an inspiration to others. Hibs still fighting with the bottle season on season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted February 20 2 hours ago, graygo said: Jimmy Grieves from Peebles? 😁 Nah, this was a documentary about Jimmy Greaves from Manor Park, London However, feel free to merge Mods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertDawg Posted February 20 Met him a couple of times in the "King Harold" in Harold Wood, Essex. Great fun but he could hardly stand! Just like Gerd Muller though, he knew how to score in the six yard box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted February 20 Would be worth £500m in today’s market. Nobody would come close. What a player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clerry Jambo Posted February 20 Just finished watching it after recording it. Didn’t realise how a top player he was and that spurs side from the 60s with ofcourse our own Dave Mackay, good watch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Gashauskis9 said: Would be worth £500m in today’s market. Nobody would come close. What a player. I disagree, the Lawman was just as deadly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dryJTlaw Posted February 20 Watched it on Tuesday after champs league, he was superb tho there must have been some shenanigans as to why he wasnt in the 66 team. Sadly Denis Law an Ian St John looking ancient, but were all catching up 😪 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted February 20 6 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I disagree, the Lawman was just as deadly. Greavsie is the all time record goal scorer in top flight English football. Denis Law is joint 26th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deodato Posted February 20 Can't wait to see it. My memory of Greavsie was watching him on Saturday morning with the Saint. This is a classic episode, the goal at the Airdrie v Falkirk game is a hoot! (And that theme music, please) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pans Jambo Posted February 20 7 hours ago, rory78 said: Greavsie regularly commented during "Saint and Greavsie" on any topic Hearts were mentioned in that he loved the colour of our tops 👍 Loved that TV show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted February 20 35 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Greavsie is the all time record goal scorer in top flight English football. Denis Law is joint 26th. Law was still as deadly as him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buba Posted February 20 (edited) Anyway to watch this without bt subscription? Edited February 20 by buba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy2 Posted February 21 6 hours ago, dryJTlaw said: Watched it on Tuesday after champs league, he was superb tho there must have been some shenanigans as to why he wasnt in the 66 team. Sadly Denis Law an Ian St John looking ancient, but were all catching up 😪 Wasn’t it Greaves that was injured, resulting in a call up for Geoff Hurst? I’m sure I’ve read somewhere that Hurst was a late call up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It should have been ten Posted February 21 13 hours ago, rory78 said: Greavsie regularly commented during "Saint and Greavsie" on any topic Hearts were mentioned in that he loved the colour of our tops 👍 Cracking show, nowt comes close to it on tv sport now. 7 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: Would be worth £500m in today’s market. Nobody would come close. What a player. Seeing the state of the pitches back then just imagine how good him and those in the same class would be on the pitches nowadays 😱 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It should have been ten Posted February 21 13 minutes ago, Shaggy2 said: Wasn’t it Greaves that was injured, resulting in a call up for Geoff Hurst? I’m sure I’ve read somewhere that Hurst was a late call up. Correct 👍🏼 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted February 21 8 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: Would be worth £500m in today’s market. Nobody would come close. What a player. Just think of some the players from back in the day, having the protection the likes of C. Ronaldo and Wee Messi have today. They'd be a joy to watch. The likes of Greavsie, Wee Diego, Best, Zico and Platini. Defenders would piss their pants at the thought of trying to stop them. Some bang average players get away with fraud these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted February 21 6 hours ago, Deodato said: Can't wait to see it. My memory of Greavsie was watching him on Saturday morning with the Saint. This is a classic episode, the goal at the Airdrie v Falkirk game is a hoot! (And that theme music, please) Theme tune just reminds of the best World Cup ever. Mexico 86. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gashauskis9 Posted February 21 9 hours ago, Deodato said: Can't wait to see it. My memory of Greavsie was watching him on Saturday morning with the Saint. This is a classic episode, the goal at the Airdrie v Falkirk game is a hoot! (And that theme music, please) Ultra nostalgia. Loved those two. Proof that you can be knowledgeable about football and funny at the same time without stooping to offending folk or pestering women. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dryJTlaw Posted February 21 4 hours ago, Shaggy2 said: Wasn’t it Greaves that was injured, resulting in a call up for Geoff Hurst? I’m sure I’ve read somewhere that Hurst was a late call up. He missed the semi but was fit for the final. Ramsay had to choose between him and Hurst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted February 21 13 minutes ago, dryJTlaw said: He missed the semi but was fit for the final. Ramsay had to choose between him and Hurst He missed the quarter final too. He never forgave Ramsay for not picking him for the final. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy2 Posted February 21 17 minutes ago, dryJTlaw said: He missed the semi but was fit for the final. Ramsay had to choose between him and Hurst Thanks. Knew he hadn’t been left out entirely. That was one lucky manager. Two goals that likely wouldn’t have stood these days. VAR would rule out the 3rd and no goal would stand with, “people on the pitch!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Lyon Posted February 21 He scored from further away than just the 6 yard box! Some of his shots were ferocious other goals more subtle. There was one scene in the documentary where Dave Mackay leapfrogs the goalie when a goal is scored - it may even have been Dave that scored. Fantastic player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millano77 Posted February 21 I remember bumping into Saint and Greavsie in Bratissani’s in Newington. Spoke to them quite a bit and They had been at Tynecastle for a game and Jimmy had a soft spot for Hearts and loved our stadium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted February 21 4 hours ago, John Findlay said: He missed the quarter final too. He never forgave Ramsay for not picking him for the final. what I didn’t know until I watched the documentary was that he had hepatitis in 1965 and only got back playing in early 1966. There were doubts he would last 90 minutes plus extra time (no subs allowed) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mercer Takeover Posted February 21 Watched it on BT Sport last night, good viewing. Before my time really but clearly quite a player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
