Alfie Gilchrist

[Overseaswall]

Starting for Chelsea tonight

 

[Edward Alistair]

Will do him good to get a bit of match practice in before his Wall debut next week.

 

[obeney]

Any relation to Johnny Gilchrist one the bedt full backs we ever had. Should have been capped for Scotland, but, he did get capped by the Army when he was diing his National Service. That is quite an accomplishment when you consider the number of Squaddies also doing their National service who were professional footballers.

 

[bazzwall]

Any relation to Johnny Gilchrist one the bedt full backs we ever had. Should have been capped for Scotland, but, he did get capped by the Army when he was diing his National Service. That is quite an accomplishment when you consider the number of Squaddies also doing their National service who were professional footballers.

Reliable player

 

[onlyagame]

Reliable player

But made the mistake for the Tottenham winner in the cup replay (well that’s what my Dad said, I had chicken pox & was grounded)

 

[STWall]

Starting for Chelsea tonight

Subbed on 61

 

[obeney]

I wS at the Lane that night and thought it was Tommy Wilson who gave the.ball away on the edge of our box.

 

[Gerry]

I wS at the Lane that night and thought it was Tommy Wilson who gave the.ball away on the edge of our box.

I was locked out with countless others that night but a mate of mine got in and said it was Tommy who played the best pass of the game….but to Gilzean.

 

[silverlion]

I too was at the Lane and I was sure it was Gilchrist who played the killer pass. Got in big trouble the following day as I was supposed to be playing trumpet in the orchestra for prize giving that night. Told a fib and got away with it but it has been on my conscience ever since!

 

[obeney]

That's what I remember Gerry. But could be wrong.

 

[Gerry]

That's what I remember Gerry. But could be wrong.

Below is what happened from the man himself who had the decency to reply to my question

« Shame you didn’t get in that night as it was another dour battle with lots excitement. Anyway,to answer your question about who was the culprit who helped Spurs score the only goal of the game.

I have to hold my hand up and take the blame,I’ve admitted it several times online rather than hide from it. It had been a fairly evenly match, as it was in the first game at The Old Den. However when I was in possession around the centre circle I got a call from what I thought was one of my team mates,and without looking I played the ball towards the call. Unfortunately it was Jimmy Greaves that called and he scampered off with the ball got in his shot which hit the bar but then Alan Gilzean was on hand to head in the rebound.

There’s not a lot more I can say other than apologise again to the many Millwall fans I let down on that evening. The incident crops up from time to time and I’ve always been honest and accepted the blame for our loss on that evening. Having said that,they were two very good games and apart from the result our team gave two magnificent displays enjoyed by our fans. I’m sure that helps to answer your question, you too have a happy and healthy New Year, Tom. »

 

[Kryan Bing]

Below is what happened from the man himself who had the decency to reply to my question

« Shame you didn’t get in that night as it was another dour battle with lots excitement. Anyway,to answer your question about who was the culprit who helped Spurs score the only goal of the game.

I have to hold my hand up and take the blame,I’ve admitted it several times online rather than hide from it. It had been a fairly evenly match, as it was in the first game at The Old Den. However when I was in possession around the centre circle I got a call from what I thought was one of my team mates,and without looking I played the ball towards the call. Unfortunately it was Jimmy Greaves that called and he scampered off with the ball got in his shot which hit the bar but then Alan Gilzean was on hand to head in the rebound.

There’s not a lot more I can say other than apologise again to the many Millwall fans I let down on that evening. The incident crops up from time to time and I’ve always been honest and accepted the blame for our loss on that evening. Having said that,they were two very good games and apart from the result our team gave two magnificent displays enjoyed by our fans. I’m sure that helps to answer your question, you too have a happy and healthy New Year, Tom. »

Aah, what a lovely reply.


On another note, it's nice to see an exchange of emails between Tom & Gerry.

 

[tony_dolby]

Below is what happened from the man himself who had the decency to reply to my question

« Shame you didn’t get in that night as it was another dour battle with lots excitement. Anyway,to answer your question about who was the culprit who helped Spurs score the only goal of the game.

I have to hold my hand up and take the blame,I’ve admitted it several times online rather than hide from it. It had been a fairly evenly match, as it was in the first game at The Old Den. However when I was in possession around the centre circle I got a call from what I thought was one of my team mates,and without looking I played the ball towards the call. Unfortunately it was Jimmy Greaves that called and he scampered off with the ball got in his shot which hit the bar but then Alan Gilzean was on hand to head in the rebound.

There’s not a lot more I can say other than apologise again to the many Millwall fans I let down on that evening. The incident crops up from time to time and I’ve always been honest and accepted the blame for our loss on that evening. Having said that,they were two very good games and apart from the result our team gave two magnificent displays enjoyed by our fans. I’m sure that helps to answer your question, you too have a happy and healthy New Year, Tom. »

What a lovely reply!

 

[High Life Street 2.0]

Below is what happened from the man himself who had the decency to reply to my question

« Shame you didn’t get in that night as it was another dour battle with lots excitement. Anyway,to answer your question about who was the culprit who helped Spurs score the only goal of the game.

I have to hold my hand up and take the blame,I’ve admitted it several times online rather than hide from it. It had been a fairly evenly match, as it was in the first game at The Old Den. However when I was in possession around the centre circle I got a call from what I thought was one of my team mates,and without looking I played the ball towards the call. Unfortunately it was Jimmy Greaves that called and he scampered off with the ball got in his shot which hit the bar but then Alan Gilzean was on hand to head in the rebound.

There’s not a lot more I can say other than apologise again to the many Millwall fans I let down on that evening. The incident crops up from time to time and I’ve always been honest and accepted the blame for our loss on that evening. Having said that,they were two very good games and apart from the result our team gave two magnificent displays enjoyed by our fans. I’m sure that helps to answer your question, you too have a happy and healthy New Year, Tom. »

Great reply. Nothing like humility. Rarely seen online

 

[High Life Street 2.0]

Sly from greieves! Wonder if that happens a lot. First time I’ve heard of it.

 

[kinelloz]

Below is what happened from the man himself who had the decency to reply to my question

« Shame you didn’t get in that night as it was another dour battle with lots excitement. Anyway,to answer your question about who was the culprit who helped Spurs score the only goal of the game.

I have to hold my hand up and take the blame,I’ve admitted it several times online rather than hide from it. It had been a fairly evenly match, as it was in the first game at The Old Den. However when I was in possession around the centre circle I got a call from what I thought was one of my team mates,and without looking I played the ball towards the call. Unfortunately it was Jimmy Greaves that called and he scampered off with the ball got in his shot which hit the bar but then Alan Gilzean was on hand to head in the rebound.

There’s not a lot more I can say other than apologise again to the many Millwall fans I let down on that evening. The incident crops up from time to time and I’ve always been honest and accepted the blame for our loss on that evening. Having said that,they were two very good games and apart from the result our team gave two magnificent displays enjoyed by our fans. I’m sure that helps to answer your question, you too have a happy and healthy New Year, Tom. »

Class. Top man

 

[Gerry]

Great reply. Nothing like humility. Rarely seen online

I was hoping for a reply but not as complete as that…a real gent and one of my schoolboy heroes

 

[bazzwall]

Nice Work Gerry, I was there but cannot recall the game at all.

 

[onlyagame]

Sly from greieves! Wonder if that happens a lot. First time I’ve heard of it.

Well your unlikely to get a reply from him unless you can get in touch with Doris Stokes (funnily enough she was from Lewisham)

 

[PurleyLion]

Any relation to Johnny Gilchrist one the bedt full backs we ever had. Should have been capped for Scotland, but, he did get capped by the Army when he was diing his National Service. That is quite an accomplishment when you consider the number of Squaddies also doing their National service who were professional footballers.

Possible, after all Gilchrist is not a co

Sly from greieves! Wonder if that happens a lot. First time I’ve heard of it.

Can’t remember the exact circumstances but, I think Muscat used the same tactic (or was it a fake whistle ?) when he played for us