tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post4062815627766018282..comments2024-03-27T05:29:09.185+00:00Comments on Grumpy Old Ken: A Real Football Hero.Grumpy Old Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17828200865710133059noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-50623911025614444342011-06-02T20:37:08.827+01:002011-06-02T20:37:08.827+01:00Thanks quilterliz,slommler,Valerie, lilmissbookwor...Thanks quilterliz,slommler,Valerie, lilmissbookworm, fly in the web, Maggie May and Andy. You are quite right, Reg is one of the good guys. <br /><br />Jack<br />I looked up Alf. Sounds a great defender.<br /><br />Troy<br />John Charles, what a player!<br /><br />Mark<br />Hi, in a way I agree with you. BUT Giggsy gets money off some for being super clean, top role model for children etc. Therefore I have little sympathy when the image is destroyed by his own foolishness.<br /><br />Hadriana's Treasure<br />Hi, long time no hear! Take no notice of the numbers game, it was all a one week wonder!<br /><br />Moannie<br /> Fools like me don't help by paying good money to watch football!Grumpy Old Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828200865710133059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-6031105492405205552011-05-31T11:30:03.167+01:002011-05-31T11:30:03.167+01:00I really do not know where to start, Ken. You have...I really do not know where to start, Ken. You have truly highlighted what is wrong with today's sporting heroes; too much money and to much adulation in response to kicking, hitting or throwing a ball. True sporting heroes, such as those athletes who bring home gold medals as the best in the world, have their moments in the sun, are photographed with their medals, then quietly fade back into normal life.<br />I detest the whole 'Star' thing and the 'Wag' thing...I mean who cares?Moanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930281883709871326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-23435696028114654172011-05-29T18:00:19.956+01:002011-05-29T18:00:19.956+01:00Dear Ken,
I've just popped over (which I know...Dear Ken,<br /><br />I've just popped over (which I know I am rubbish at doing so apologies for that). I've just seen the number of your followers...blimey! The boy's done good!!! Well done you..you marvellous man....keep up the good work. :) Hadriana xxHadriana's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740533954842010870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-24740782306123141802011-05-29T12:12:13.307+01:002011-05-29T12:12:13.307+01:00Money and pressure and stress and constant publici...Money and pressure and stress and constant publicity - I wouldn't want to be Ryan Giggs and for all he's been a daft lad I have real sympathy that his private life has become other peoples entertainment. I don't think it follows at all that we have a 'right' to know just because he earns a lot of money. I"m afraid much more suspicious of the motives of the media. <br /><br />We need also to be a little careful about our rush to criticism - millions of people have extra marital affairs; one in three marriages end in divorce - I was divorced in my early twenties and that was, to be frank, partly because I met someone else, though no children were involved. It is a harsh world that judges in such black and white terms.<br /><br />I hope that he sorts things out and comes through, like so many others who don't have to do so in the full glare of publicityThe bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-2977724211600105172011-05-28T20:17:17.348+01:002011-05-28T20:17:17.348+01:00Well he may be a good footballer..... I'm not ...Well he may be a good footballer..... I'm not really into sport. <br />However, if the celebrities want fame....... then they must behave themselves or expect people to gossip & get upset.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-32873813499851639972011-05-28T16:25:01.443+01:002011-05-28T16:25:01.443+01:00They certainly don't make them like Reg nowada...They certainly don't make them like Reg nowadays.<br /><br />I was actually named after a footballer - one of the best of his generation - who went to Juventus to play and who was nicknamed the Gentle Giant. It could have been much worse as at least his name is two decent christian names. I'm sure you'll know who I mean.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890687481412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-21389174757184657492011-05-28T12:18:51.023+01:002011-05-28T12:18:51.023+01:00Football clubs have gone the same way as stockbrok...Football clubs have gone the same way as stockbrokers...once the big money comes in and the club becomes a generator of income in selling kits and other tat, sport and sporting behaviour go out of the window.<br />Same in the City when the big bang came in under Thatcher...and the banks got their mitts on the place with the consequences we all now know..<br />Mr. Fly came up in the era when 'My word is my bond' meant something.<br />He wouldn't last a minute among the sharks that run things these days.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764304804746592925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-43502057950479965132011-05-28T10:56:40.634+01:002011-05-28T10:56:40.634+01:00I think public attention is the price you pay for ...I think public attention is the price you pay for fame. Your not ok with everyone knowing your private buisness? Don't become a "celebrity" I think footballers wages are a bit out of control some of them can earn 100,000...a week! Some people won't even earn that in thier lifeInsert-cool-name-herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14955315920880066795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-51162435818694711502011-05-27T14:59:00.937+01:002011-05-27T14:59:00.937+01:00The oldies are definitely the best. The very rich ...The oldies are definitely the best. The very rich players we have these days are so lacking in morals.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-14795626658877601702011-05-27T10:09:26.529+01:002011-05-27T10:09:26.529+01:00Like most kids I always wanted to be a professiona...Like most kids I always wanted to be a professional footballer but had to accept early on that I wasn't good enough. See this link.<br /> http://pruningsfromthevines.blogspot.com/2010/05/reality-check.html<br /><br />I watch the blessed prima donnas of today and wonder if they know how lucky they are. <br /><br />Of all of them though, RG was I felt, someone to admire, and a terrific role model for youngsters with similar aspirations.<br /><br />Truly disappointing and what must old Reg think of it all, still drawn to the game all these years on?<br /><br />I will still be watching him on Saturday, but it will never be the same again.<br /><br />Great post again Ken.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121541468293903883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-65309624307582088342011-05-27T09:30:25.661+01:002011-05-27T09:30:25.661+01:00I think most all sport celebs pale in comparison t...I think most all sport celebs pale in comparison to Reg! Or Lou Gehrig or the like! Modern day sports is so out of proportion it is obscene! The monies they receive are astronomical!! How can they remain grounded when they live in the stratosphere!! A shame really! <br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-65625846288460686232011-05-27T08:18:37.233+01:002011-05-27T08:18:37.233+01:00My stepfather played professional football in the ...My stepfather played professional football in the late 40's, early 50's. He was 'spotted' by the Wolves and future England captain, Billy Wright during WWII when my stepfather, when not hurling artillery at the enemy, played football in the Army. <br /><br />I believe that Billy Wright was a physical training instructor in the army at the time but had already 'signed' for Wolves.<br /><br />Billy Wright tried to persuade my stepfather to play for Wolves, but he wanted to go to his home town of Rotherham where he broke into a very successful Rotherham United side (not as successful as Wolves I hastened to add) as their centre half.<br /><br />You forgot to mention that in those days, there were no substitutes in football. If a player got injured, he either played on or the team played with ten men. Invariably, the player played on with the injury.<br /><br />You were right about small wages. During the close season, my stepfather had two jobs to earn extra cash; assistant groundsman at Rotherham United and also professional cricket for, believe it or not, Rotherham Cricket Club.<br /><br />I agree with you, I despair at these so called football celebrities 'abusing' their celebrity status. I have no sympathy for them. They should have kept it in their trousers.<br /><br />By the way, my stepfather's name is Alf Gibson.<br /><br />Nice post.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932475271373013043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941930385963521365.post-9497945550217945072011-05-27T07:25:19.795+01:002011-05-27T07:25:19.795+01:00G'day Ken. Reg sounds like a good guy, shame t...G'day Ken. Reg sounds like a good guy, shame there are not more like him. Take care. Liz...quilterlizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285710339293711693noreply@blogger.com