[Football] RIP Ron Flowers

[GT49er]

Lot of 'RIP' threads around at the moment - here's another.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59260375

RIP Ron Flowers, another of the World Cup squad gone.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Yes, I think that him and Billy Wright were the first footballers I knew of when I was a nipper. Pretty sure he was one of the captains with Jim Armfield who preceded Bobby Moore. A great player in his day and I’m sure that Wolves fans will be gutted by this news. RIP to another who left a legacy to the game.

 

[Questions]

I remember him playing for Northampton at the Goldstone around 68/69. They won 2-0 and he was immense.

As an aside his sister in law (Maureen Flowers) was World darts champion.

Edit: it was September 1967. I was 6 but still remember him.

 

[Official Old Man]

I've said it before and I'll scream it out loud again.
The remaining 'team of 66' should be doing a round of every club in the country and given a guard of honour by the two teams playing that day.

 

[Sirnormangall]

I remember him playing for Northampton at the Goldstone around 68/69. They won 2-0 and he was immense.

As an aside his sister in law (Maureen Flowers) was World darts champion.

Edit: it was September 1967. I was 6 but still remember him.

I remember that match too - as a youngster, my Dad telling me what a legend he was.

 

[Questions]

I remember that match too - as a youngster, my Dad telling me what a legend he was.

Exactly what my dad told me that day. ��

Cripes….. only 6 replies on this thread. God we’re old lads.

 

[Seagull58]

Exactly what my dad told me that day. ��

Cripes….. only 6 replies on this thread. God we’re old lads.

I was there with my Dad. Ron Flowers appeared to be twice the size of the players around him that day.

 

[GT49er]

Yes, I think that him and Billy Wright were the first footballers I knew of when I was a nipper. Pretty sure he was one of the captains with Jim Armfield who preceded Bobby Moore. A great player in his day and I’m sure that Wolves fans will be gutted by this news. RIP to another who left a legacy to the game.

He was one thhird of Wolves title winning half back line (yes, they has three half backs in those days!) Flowers, Billy Wright and Bill Slater. I think they all captained Wolves in turn following retirements/transfers. They managed over 1200 games for Wolves between them anyway; different times.

 

[Questions]

I was there with my Dad. Ron Flowers appeared to be twice the size of the players around him that day.

I remember that but I don’t think he was actually that big……. Off to Google

Right back again with answer 5ft 11in

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

He had a couple of great photos in Charlie Buchan’s Football Monthly. He looked great.

 

[Gwylan]

I've said it before and I'll scream it out loud again.
The remaining 'team of 66' should be doing a round of every club in the country and given a guard of honour by the two teams playing that day.

Nice idea but not sure how practical it is.

There are just six left alive now

 

[Seagull58]

I remember that but I don’t think he was actually that big……. Off to Google

Right back again with answer 5ft 11in

Strange isn't it? He appeared to be about 6-4 and utterly dominant over those around him.

 

[Sirnormangall]

Exactly what my dad told me that day. ��

Cripes….. only 6 replies on this thread. God we’re old lads.

……and don’t get me started on Bobby Smith

 

[Questions]

……and don’t get me started on Bobby Smith

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