Ron Springett, the ex-England goalie has died. Any older Northstanders remember him? He was actually understudy for Gordon Banks in 1966 World Cup. I remember having Springett-endorsed goalie gloves when I played in goal at school. Certainly saved one or two certain goals when I wore them. Great goalie and will be missed.
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Ron Springett - who remembers?
- Thread starter bardo
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Sad to hear, yes recall him well. Excellent keeper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb4jotQTDkc
I loved watching this very old video.
England line up:-
1.Ron Springett
2.Jimmy Armfield
3.Mick McNeil
4.Bobby Robson
5.Peter Swan
6.Ron Flowers
7.Bryan Douglas
8.Jimmy Greaves
9.Gerry Hitchens
10.Johnny Haynes
11.Bobby Charlton
I loved watching this very old video.
England line up:-
1.Ron Springett
2.Jimmy Armfield
3.Mick McNeil
4.Bobby Robson
5.Peter Swan
6.Ron Flowers
7.Bryan Douglas
8.Jimmy Greaves
9.Gerry Hitchens
10.Johnny Haynes
11.Bobby Charlton
mona
The Glory Game
Remember him well. Played for Wednesday but he was a Londoner and didn't his younger brother, Peter, play for QPR?
Freddie Goodwin.
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Yes, didn't Ron & Peter switch between QPR and Wednesday?
Marxo
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Peter Swan was the one banned for a betting scandal in the 60's I think.
Yes, along with player called Layne I think, and Tony Kay
Nottseagull
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There were at least three Mansfield Town players involved, of whom Jimmy Gauld was the instigator and got the longest sentence of 4 years. I distinctly remember a dressing room scene from this film and thought how authentic it looked with 1960s MTFC shirts. On researching this edit to get names and facts correct, I've just discovered that my landlord in 1981 (Brian Phillips) was one of them! The Forest Green Rovers fan on NSC might be interested to know that Phillips managed the (then) tiny Rainworth Miners' Welfare to the 1982 FA Vase final, which FGR won.
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Yes there were a number of players involved