Saint-Armstrong Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 Not really Saints news, but just seen this news. Preston legend and the oldest living England international has died, aged 91. May he rest in peace.
suewhistle Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 That's sad news. RIP. Indeed: a getleman and the sort of player you'll only see once in a Preston Guild.
Badger Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 Never saw him play, well before even my time, but I recall how older relatives spoke of him and the respect and admiration they held for him. Have seen him interviewed a few times, always seemed one of the true Gentlemen of the game (from a bygone age). RIP.
Gemmel Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 Never saw him play, well before even my time, but I recall how older relatives spoke of him and the respect and admiration they held for him. Have seen him interviewed a few times, always seemed one of the true Gentlemen of the game (from a bygone age). RIP. That's my take on it as well. RIP Tom
Tom Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 Is Saints news... played for us in 1942 once (as a guest)
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 A great gentleman and a great statue.
Lets B Avenue Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 Not really Saints news, but just seen this news. Preston legend and the oldest living England international has died, aged 91. May he rest in peace. Source? Nothing on SSN NOR BBC sport.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 14 February, 2014 Author Posted 14 February, 2014 Source? Nothing on SSN NOR BBC sport. BBC Radio Lancashire and several national newspapers. Preston players also tweeting about it, as are their supporters assoc.
CB Fry Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 My Dad's all time favourite player. Pretty much all I know about him and all I need to know. Just gives me a moment to remember my old man. RIP to a hero of the game.
saintalan Posted 14 February, 2014 Posted 14 February, 2014 RIP Sir Tom Privileged to have seen him play for England with Sir Stanley & Nat Lofthouse.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 15 February, 2014 Posted 15 February, 2014 I think that makes Bill Ellerington (90) England's oldest surviving international
lifeintheslowlane Posted 15 February, 2014 Posted 15 February, 2014 I remember my dad picking me up from infant school and rushing home to see him play in Wednesday afternoon internationals...Tom on one wing and Stanley Matthews on the other. RIP to a footballing legend.
Fan The Flames Posted 15 February, 2014 Posted 15 February, 2014 Next to the opening post is an advert for Ratedpeople looking for a plumber, very apt. RIP Thomas
spyinthesky Posted 15 February, 2014 Posted 15 February, 2014 As I recollect the Tom Finney statue was taken from a photo during Preston's game at Stamford Bridge back in the 1950's. Bill Shankly reckoned that Tom Finney was the best player he had ever seen. He could play across every forward position. Very loyal man and actually had his own plumbing business which helped keep him going in the summer months when players (even great ones) were on very reduced wages. So much different to nowadays. Thoughts are with Tom's family and those Preston fans who continue to hold Tom as an icon of their club
Mikey88 Posted 17 February, 2014 Posted 17 February, 2014 Very nice tribute video here released by Preston today.
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