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Old 19-09-2021, 09:22 AM #1
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Default Jimmy Greaves has Died aged 81
A Football Hero
and Presenter for many years.



He will be missed.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58613988
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The greatest goalscorer the country has ever produced, a phenomenon.

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he was such a unique man. Hugely talented footballer, but also someone with a cutting wit that was very funny in all the years that he presented with Ian in the saint and greavsey
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Legend. RIP.

Shame more younger people didnt see him play and know how good he was.
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Ah....a true legend.

Sad day for football.

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1962 World cup quater final in Chile, England vs Brazil and Jimmy, catches a dog that came on to the pitch.




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He scored at least 1 goal in every debut he made, for every team he played for

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Martin Tyler compares him with Messi.

Interesting what Martin says about his goals for England and penalties.



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Both clubs owe that man.
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