We always used to cheer when he went on one of his famous dribbles.
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We always used to cheer when he went on one of his famous dribbles.
Alfie Conn is God
Sarcastic cheers, I hasten to add!We always used to cheer when he went on one of his famous dribbles.
What was Willie Young like when he played for us? I know I was there and saw him play,but I was at the age where anyone in a spurs shirt couldn't do anything wrong in my 8year old eyes.
That could TOTALLY be re-worked for Van Der Ven!!I remember singing the song
6 foot two
Eyes of Blue
Willie Young is after you
Nah nah nah etc
That could TOTALLY be re-worked for Van Der Ven!!
Right eye colour, not sure about height...
I didn't think he was that bad a player really.What was Willie Young like when he played for us? I know I was there and saw him play,but I was at the age where anyone in a spurs shirt couldn't do anything wrong in my 8year old eyes.
His nickname was 'The plane spotter.'What was Willie Young like when he played for us? I know I was there and saw him play,but I was at the age where anyone in a spurs shirt couldn't do anything wrong in my 8year old eyes.
Let's not forget the charming West Ham song about him..,
Let's not forget the charming West Ham song about him..,
Six foot two, eyes are blue
Willie Young's a fucking Jew.
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Aw shucks
I think I might go along to this, as I don't have a photo with Alfie Conn. I wasn't a regular back then, but I was at the Leeds game when we had to get a draw to stay up and Alfie famously sat on the ball.
Would be good to meet him.
him on Big Match and Barry Davies on BBC were the best imo
him on Big Match and Barry Davies on BBC were the best imo
BD was a Spurs fan, met him once, nice bloke. Brian Moore was Gillingham, and one of their fanzines was named after him, poking fun at his big bald head
defo Gills
I was there, don't remember much of the game TBH, but remember singing Bye Bye Chelsea to the Bay City Rollers song, 'Bye Bye Baby.His goal against the Chavs which sent them down was a peach especially from my view in the Shelf!
I was there, don't remember much of the game TBH, but remember singing Bye Bye Chelsea to the Bay City Rollers song, 'Bye Bye Baby.![]()