georgeweahscousin Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 The 'bit part heroes' thread prompted this.... A colleague of mine is Latvian, we got talking a while a go, and amazingly he had never heard of Marian Pahars. I told him all about him and he was intrigued. A few days later he said he had spoken to his friend back in Riga who works for the Latvian FA (in what capacity I'm not sure, administrative by the sound of it), he said if I ever wanted to speak to Marian just let him know and he would arrange an interview.... ...anyway.... ....said colleague went on his annual three week holiday back to his home country. He told me to give him something to sign as he will visit his friend at the Latvian FA and he can pass it on. I made a montage picture of the build up to, his goal, and celebreation against Pompey (so I can frame it). When he arrived at the Latvian FA HQ his friend said that Marian was on a day's holiday but he could leave the picture and he would get him to sign it. At this point Pahars' secretary interrupted and said I'll call him. She phoned Marian, who promptly said he would come in especially to sign it. My colleague spoke to him and apparently he spoke of Saints and his goal v Pompey with a clear glee. He also made it very clear that I could contact him through the Latvian FA any time if I wanted to speak to him for the website etc. There is nothing really to this story, other than it can be filed in the small but cherished 'Not all footballers are selfish, arrogant ****s' folder. Can't wait to get the picture (which the Latvian FA have couriered so it didn't get damaged). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I miss Marian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 One of my favourite Saints players - will never forget his emotional send off, a stark contrast to some of our recent "heroes" who couldn't care less about the club and couldn't wait to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Probably my all time favourite Saint (I missed the best of Le Tiss). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Lovely chap and a true saint. That goal is my favourite ever ever saints goal. So much emotion all wrapped up in one moment. WGS said he'd never been at a club where the fans sung every match for an injured player. I hope he knew we did. Thanks for the story Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jul/02/ecuador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Not worthy to be in the same thread as Pahars. 'I have a yoghurt in my fridge that is about to go off that I care about more ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 If Marian didn't have such quick feet I would not be alive today. Like a dumbass I had headphones on and walked out in front of his car (black SUV, maybe Range Rover) at Cumberland Place, I swear if it was anyone else driving I would be jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 [video=youtube;01qEY4Ar7-A] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout-Tickler Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 The goal he scored at Old Trafford by putting the ball through Stam's legs and then running around him is hard to beat. Proof that even good defenders can be made to look like a complete tit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Thanks for sharing! Not sure of a topic but it would be great if you ever get the chance to see a piece with Pahars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingdomCome Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Really good to hear and definitely one of my favourite players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 The 'bit part heroes' thread prompted this.... A colleague of mine is Latvian, we got talking a while a go, and amazingly he had never heard of Marian Pahars. I told him all about him and he was intrigued. A few days later he said he had spoken to his friend back in Riga who works for the Latvian FA (in what capacity I'm not sure, administrative by the sound of it), he said if I ever wanted to speak to Marian just let him know and he would arrange an interview.... ...anyway.... ....said colleague went on his annual three week holiday back to his home country. He told me to give him something to sign as he will visit his friend at the Latvian FA and he can pass it on. I made a montage picture of the build up to, his goal, and celebreation against Pompey (so I can frame it). When he arrived at the Latvian FA HQ his friend said that Marian was on a day's holiday but he could leave the picture and he would get him to sign it. At this point Pahars' secretary interrupted and said I'll call him. She phoned Marian, who promptly said he would come in especially to sign it. My colleague spoke to him and apparently he spoke of Saints and his goal v Pompey with a clear glee. He also made it very clear that I could contact him through the Latvian FA any time if I wanted to speak to him for the website etc. There is nothing really to this story, other than it can be filed in the small but cherished 'Not all footballers are selfish, arrogant ****s' folder. Can't wait to get the picture (which the Latvian FA have couriered so it didn't get damaged). Amazed that your mate had never heard of him, I had a chat with a barmaid at one of my locals (IoW) and when I discovered that she was Latvian I naturally mentioned ' Super Marian's', her eyes lit up and she declared that he was a national hero ! I spoke to her quite a bit after that and thank Marians for the opportunity ! Ps. Just for the benefit of Bearsy, yes she was also very impressive up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Not worthy to be in the same thread as Pahars. 'I have a yoghurt in my fridge that is about to go off that I care about more ' The Fundación Agustín Delgado was set up in 2002 and provides hundreds of children with schooling, medical care, and, of course, a state-of-the-art sports centre. Originally it was intended to cater only for Juncal but it has grown to serve neighbouring villages too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 he also scored our first winning goal at SMS. lovely header Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 What makes this so good is the commentator is a Skate who hates us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rational Rich Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 The loudest atmosphere at a match I can remember. Had my walkman radio on to get the scores from the other matches, turned up full, and couldn't hear it due to the noise of the crowd. Amazing. Also, arguably the most important game in our recent history - if we'd gone down, the chances are we wouldn't have SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I couldn't sing for the lump in my throat during his farewell. :-( Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Thanks for posting that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 A colleague of mine is Latvian, we got talking a while a go, and amazingly he had never heard of Marian Pahars. **** him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonsaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 [video=youtube;01qEY4Ar7-A] Thanks for posting Those were the days His head was never any where else when he was playing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 As a kid, he probably was my favourite player. When I was about 10, my neighbour in our street in Netley sold him a car and Marian Pahars went round their house for some reason. The neighbours asked if it would be alright if I came round for a bit as well so I could meet him, and he was more than happy. I went round there and very shyly had a chat with him and had a photo and that, he was genuinely a nice chap and it's not hard to see why we Saints fans hold him in such high regard. Good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 I wished him well when he took his first managerial job and he took the time to personally respond. It was a nice touch I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Carlton Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 Any bids from Liverpool for Marian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 If only he had staid fit, terrific player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymojo44 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 The most distinct memory from my childhood supporting saints. I knew the result from earlier, just sat up to watch motd - the cries of the commentator as he headed home Beattie's cross was drowned out by my tears of joy watching that go in. An absolute legend if ever there was one. I was gutted to miss him when he visited Belfast with Latvia as coach a few years ago because he's about the only former player I'd actively make the effort to thank him for his memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 15 August, 2014 Share Posted 15 August, 2014 i think he should be on the legend bar above,if kk can be on it so can marian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Jim Posted 16 August, 2014 Share Posted 16 August, 2014 i think he should be on the legend bar above,if kk can be on it so can marian All the talk of Lallana getting on the Legends banner last season seems all very silly now. Marian though I think warrants a place. The second he joined us he lived and breathed the club and was a legend on the pitch. Every time I see his two goals (the second against Everton and the on against Skates) it gives me goosebumps. Great player, great guy (from what I can establish) and IMO a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 16 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 16 August, 2014 Amazed that your mate had never heard of him, I had a chat with a barmaid at one of my locals (IoW) and when I discovered that she was Latvian I naturally mentioned ' Super Marian's', her eyes lit up and she declared that he was a national hero ! I spoke to her quite a bit after that and thank Marians for the opportunity ! Ps. Just for the benefit of Bearsy, yes she was also very impressive up front Yeah I found it bizarre too, though he insists that Ice Hockey is way more popular than football there. Which pub on the Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 16 August, 2014 Share Posted 16 August, 2014 Yeah I found it bizarre too, though he insists that Ice Hockey is way more popular than football there. Which pub on the Island? Was the Waterfront at Totland Bay but sadly she is no longer there !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 16 August, 2014 Share Posted 16 August, 2014 Yeah I found it bizarre too, though he insists that Ice Hockey is way more popular than football there. Which pub on the Island? I know quite a few Latvians and only one of them has any interest in football. However they were all going mental on Facebook during the Olympics whenever the ice golf was on. It's like a religion over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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