| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves 19:14 - Nov 11 with 832 views | basilrobbiereborn |
I see he's selling his WC medal. I don't care how hard up he is, it's very poor form from him. |  |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:16 - Nov 11 with 824 views | Fountain |
You just gave yourself the obvious reply. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:17 - Nov 11 with 818 views | WindyMiller |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:16 - Nov 11 by Fountain |
You just gave yourself the obvious reply. |
I don't know his financial situation but can imagine that would come in handy. I wonder what sentimental value that medal has bearing in mind he didn't play in the final? Maybe it's been something he's never been attached to? | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:20 - Nov 11 with 812 views | basilrobbiereborn |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:17 - Nov 11 by WindyMiller |
I don't know his financial situation but can imagine that would come in handy. I wonder what sentimental value that medal has bearing in mind he didn't play in the final? Maybe it's been something he's never been attached to? |
Windy
it's the fact he wouldn't have had one at all if the fans hadn't campaigned to get it that has disappointed me. He's only had it a few years, hasn't he? | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:22 - Nov 11 with 805 views | Tejas |
I've got to be honest, I thought the exact same thing at first. I remember the campaign really well (it only seems like yesterday). Then I read a few articles giving his views of the medal and I thought - fair enough. He's getting on a bit and the money will mean a great deal to him, by his own accounts he never fully bought into the entitlement to a medal. | | | |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:25 - Nov 11 with 799 views | Fountain |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:20 - Nov 11 by basilrobbiereborn |
Windy
it's the fact he wouldn't have had one at all if the fans hadn't campaigned to get it that has disappointed me. He's only had it a few years, hasn't he? |
I didn't know that re the fans campaign. Again though, I'd prefer to know his motives before condemning him- unlike the Oystons who can be rightly condemned at every opportunity without question | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:25 - Nov 11 with 798 views | 1953Original |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:22 - Nov 11 by Tejas |
I've got to be honest, I thought the exact same thing at first. I remember the campaign really well (it only seems like yesterday). Then I read a few articles giving his views of the medal and I thought - fair enough. He's getting on a bit and the money will mean a great deal to him, by his own accounts he never fully bought into the entitlement to a medal. |
Agree with you BRR - if we were talking life changing money then fair enough but if I was one of his Grand kids I know I'd sooner have the medal in the family than some hand me down amount of money which buys nout. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:32 - Nov 11 with 790 views | basilrobbiereborn |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:25 - Nov 11 by Fountain |
I didn't know that re the fans campaign. Again though, I'd prefer to know his motives before condemning him- unlike the Oystons who can be rightly condemned at every opportunity without question |
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I hear what you say, but I'm still disappointed. A lot of people worked quite hard to get that for him. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 20:02 - Nov 11 with 758 views | Tangent |
None of the 1966 World Cup squad would have a medal, if Tofiq Bahramov had brought his glasses.  |  |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 20:43 - Nov 11 with 711 views | Fountain |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 19:32 - Nov 11 by basilrobbiereborn |
Founts
I hear what you say, but I'm still disappointed. A lot of people worked quite hard to get that for him. |
Robbie, but he still has it. Physically not perhaps, but it's still there- he won a WC medal. Isn't that the lasting memory? Especially if he's had it copied as I would do if I sold that. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 20:55 - Nov 11 with 695 views | ribble |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 20:43 - Nov 11 by Fountain |
Robbie, but he still has it. Physically not perhaps, but it's still there- he won a WC medal. Isn't that the lasting memory? Especially if he's had it copied as I would do if I sold that. |
According to the BBC, out of the 1966 team only Roger Hunt and the Charlton brothers have not sold their WC medals. That really is quite sad.
In other news, Stanley Matthews 1953 FA Cup winners medal was sold for £220,000 today. Nick Hancock paid £20,000 for it in 2001. [Post edited 11 Nov 2014 20:56]
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:00 - Nov 11 with 677 views | basilrobbiereborn |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 20:43 - Nov 11 by Fountain |
Robbie, but he still has it. Physically not perhaps, but it's still there- he won a WC medal. Isn't that the lasting memory? Especially if he's had it copied as I would do if I sold that. |
Again, take your point, but I'm not convinced. I think he's slapped a lot of people in the face, and for not all that much either. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:06 - Nov 11 with 672 views | Fountain |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:00 - Nov 11 by basilrobbiereborn |
Again, take your point, but I'm not convinced. I think he's slapped a lot of people in the face, and for not all that much either. |
Totally understand why you say what you do, but it's difficult to pass judgement without knowing the facts.
If the facts show that JG is loaded and wants a new car out of it the I'd fully agree with you. But we simply don't know.
Ribble's post is sickening. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:26 - Nov 11 with 650 views | basilrobbiereborn |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:06 - Nov 11 by Fountain |
Totally understand why you say what you do, but it's difficult to pass judgement without knowing the facts.
If the facts show that JG is loaded and wants a new car out of it the I'd fully agree with you. But we simply don't know.
Ribble's post is sickening. |
On that (Ribble's post) - yes. I agree. Perhaps we haven't valued them as much as we could. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:56 - Nov 11 with 627 views | Fountain |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:26 - Nov 11 by basilrobbiereborn |
On that (Ribble's post) - yes. I agree. Perhaps we haven't valued them as much as we could. |
Which kind of proves you point but for the circumstances involved. | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 21:57 - Nov 11 with 625 views | josuah98 |
More to the point who bought the Matthews medal, report on the BBC states reason for buying was he "played for Blackpool"  |  |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 01:37 - Nov 12 with 563 views | ArchibaldKnox |
"Poor form..."? Give over. It's a cheap modern day bauble, even if made from gold. Good on him selling it for far more than it is worth, to make his old age more comfortable. I'll bet JG is not making such a drama out of it.
The shame of this post is Nick Hanc0ck making £200k profit from Sir Stan's medal, I.e 10 times what he paid, in only 13 years. And I remember, at the time, him going on about bringing a piece of Stoke's heritage home (WTF !). I wonder if Sir Stan's family are as forgiving, they must regret selling it for a (relative) pittance. [Post edited 12 Nov 2014 1:44]
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 07:52 - Nov 12 with 538 views | Plumbs |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 01:37 - Nov 12 by ArchibaldKnox |
"Poor form..."? Give over. It's a cheap modern day bauble, even if made from gold. Good on him selling it for far more than it is worth, to make his old age more comfortable. I'll bet JG is not making such a drama out of it.
The shame of this post is Nick Hanc0ck making £200k profit from Sir Stan's medal, I.e 10 times what he paid, in only 13 years. And I remember, at the time, him going on about bringing a piece of Stoke's heritage home (WTF !). I wonder if Sir Stan's family are as forgiving, they must regret selling it for a (relative) pittance. [Post edited 12 Nov 2014 1:44]
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The main reason why these guys sell them is because their kids and grand kids need a financial lift, so its a selfless and generous thing to do.
Poor form with the OP and others who criticise from afar, who havent considered the thoughts and feelings of others. If only everyone was given an inflation busting government pension like teachers and civil servants (smiles) | |
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| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 10:01 - Nov 12 with 505 views | straightatthewall |
| OT : very disappointed in Jimmy Greaves on 07:52 - Nov 12 by Plumbs |
The main reason why these guys sell them is because their kids and grand kids need a financial lift, so its a selfless and generous thing to do.
Poor form with the OP and others who criticise from afar, who havent considered the thoughts and feelings of others. If only everyone was given an inflation busting government pension like teachers and civil servants (smiles) |
Brilliant irony about someone profiting on the back of other people's work..... |  |
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