RIP Sir Tom Finney

[BensGrandad]

Itv news just announced he has passed away RIP a great footballer

 

[brightonmark1234]

RIP Sir Tom Finney

 

[northstandsteve]

Met him a few times. A true gent, that is a very sad loss. Found his autobiography a great social history read.

 

[Questions]

RIP the Preston Plumber. Imagine the top premier league players having a second job.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

A genuine football legend. They don't make them like that anymore.

 

[northstandsteve]

Another great from a bygone era. I remember reading that he was wanted by an Italian club just after the end ogf the 2nd world war. His club said no and he continued to play for preston all of his career without issue. Wouldn't happen these days !!!

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

Did Tom ever play against the Albion?

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

Another great from a bygone era. I remember reading that he was wanted by an Italian club just after the end ogf the 2nd world war. His club said no and he continued to play for preston all of his career without issue. Wouldn't happen these days !!!

Similar to Ryan Giggs, though.

 

[Blackadder]

Similar to Ryan Giggs, though.

Apart from the finances inolved, yes.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Did Tom ever play against the Albion?

Quite probably or possibly...


1959/1960
ENGLISH FA CUP Sa 20Feb 1960
Preston 2 - 1 Brighton

 

[User removed 4]

Similar to Ryan Giggs, though.

Nothing whatsoever like Ryan giggs, sir tom was a gentleman, giggs is a woman beating toerag who had an affair with his brothers wife.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I didn't actually realise he was still alive.

Nonetheless, even my limited grasp of such things tells me he was a genuine old football hero.

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

I think he would have been quite accustomed to playing in the current weather

 

[Cheshire Cat]

The best (or at least the second best after Matthews) winger to play for England?

 

[BN9 BHA]

RIP.
Football legend, and Plumber.

 

[Pavilionaire]

One of the few instances when describing a footballer as "great" is actually accurate. RIP Tom.

 

[atfc village]

RIP the Preston Plumber. Imagine the top premier league players having a second job.

Some of them struggle to do 1 job these days.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I can live with or live without footballers.

Plumbers are essential however.

 

[Questions]

So no moaning when a top plumber charges you 200 nicker for a days work then.

 

[brakespear]

RIP Sir Tom Finney.