Trifon Ivanov has died

[Buzzer]

He was only 50 too, that's no age. Great defender and even greater hairstyle icon.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/13/former-bulgaria-defender-trifon-ivanov-dies-aged-50

He was part of that magnificent Bulgarian World Cup side of '94. I heard rumours that they all bleached their hair to avoid the drugs tests. It sounds unlikely but a part of me hopes it was the case. Has there ever been a scruffier player? Gary Birtles?

 

[Exile]

Wasn't it Romania that all dyed their hair?

 

[5mins-from-amex]

Wasn't it Romania that all dyed their hair?

Yes and wasn't it France 98?

 

[Frutos]

94 is the first World Cup I really recall, and as soon as I saw the name that picture came to mind - probably because it was the first WC i collected the stickers for.

As you say, 50 is no age.

RIP

 

[Exile]

Yes and wasn't it France 98?

Pretty sure it was Euro 2000 - for the game after they knocked England out (the Phil Neville penalty)

 

[Buzzer]

I've got it completely wrong then! Apologies.

 

[fat old seagull]

Yes and wasn't it France 98?

Yes, and my Mrs.....very recently!

 

[Super Steve Earle]

I've got it completely wrong then! Apologies.

Who did die then

 

[Nixonator]

Had a thunderous shot from what I remember.

 

[W.C.]

Much to young, RIP.

I always remember that Bulgarian side he played in because of USA 94 and them beating the Germans. Loved that world cup. Think it was a beautiful summer, no England involvement meant we could just enjoy the tournament for what it was. I just remember days down at the beach and time in pub sandwiched between the early evening game and one that usually kicked off about midnight.

I think I heard that Stoichkov's mum had a heart attack when she saw him score this free kick.

 

[Wellesley]

Who did die then

Ken Dodd.....

 

[Stoichkov]

I think I heard that Stoichkov's mum had a heart attack when she saw him score this free kick.

What a marvellous goal from a very, very angry player

 

[Stumpy Tim]

For some reason I prefer the Letchkov header. Maybe it was the bald head running away celebrating, but it was a beautiful goal... wonderful header

 

[The Albion Roar]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2016/feb/15/david-squires-on-trifon-ivanov

 

[Hughton]

RIP

 

[atfc village]

Much to young, RIP.

I always remember that Bulgarian side he played in because of USA 94 and them beating the Germans. Loved that world cup. Think it was a beautiful summer, no England involvement meant we could just enjoy the tournament for what it was. I just remember days down at the beach and time in pub sandwiched between the early evening game and one that usually kicked off about midnight.

I think I heard that Stoichkov's mum had a heart attack when she saw him score this free kick.

Bulgaria 2 1 Germany followed next day by Holland 2 Brazil 3 correct score double £10 paid £1200 ,my biggest ever winning bet happy days.

 

[happypig]

Ken Dodd.....

Wasn't it his father's terrier ?

 

[Langley]

He was only 50 too, that's no age. Great defender and even greater hairstyle icon.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/13/former-bulgaria-defender-trifon-ivanov-dies-aged-50

He was part of that magnificent Bulgarian World Cup side of '94. I heard rumours that they all bleached their hair to avoid the drugs tests. It sounds unlikely but a part of me hopes it was the case. Has there ever been a scruffier player? Gary Birtles?

Yes, Robin Friday of Reading in the 70s. "The greatest player you never saw"