Sports People, Actors, Celebs, Musicians etc-who have blown you out...

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

He looks like an alcoholic Fox.

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I got over it. He doesn't seem the brightest so maybe he struggled to hold more than one instruction in his head at once.

A woman I used to work with met him and some of the Wales team in town once and he was making comments about her breasts but he quietened down when she mocked his nose. Apparently, Clayton Blackmore said Rushy was a bit sensitive about that.

The Wales squad had an open training session at the National Sports Centre around the same era and the only player who seemed happy to meet the fans was Joey Jones.

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Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

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I got over it. He doesn't seem the brightest so maybe he struggled to hold more than one instruction in his head at once.

A woman I used to work with met him and some of the Wales team in town once and he was making comments about her breasts but he quietened down when she mocked his nose. Apparently, Clayton Blackmore said Rushy was a bit sensitive about that.

The Wales squad had an open training session at the National Sports Centre around the same era and the only player who seemed happy to meet the fans was Joey Jones.

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Joey jones seemed like a decent bloke, without ever meeting him. Sure he had a home made 'Wrexham Skins' Tattoo on his arm :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

Bunked off school to see Ian Rush doing a book signing in Lears a day or so before the Scotland game in 85. Scotland fans filled out the place. Got to the counter and asked him to sign some scrap of paper and he said "I'm only signing books". Returned to school with no autograph and later, very few O levels. So don't bunk off to see star strikers' book signings, kids.

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It wouldn't have been worth it.
One of the worst autographs I have seen.
I got it when Wales trained at Somerton Park.

I was in a wine bar, somewhere between Sam's bar and the Duke of Wellington pub.
It was packed, with everyone shoehorned inside.

I was stood with my back to a group of about 6-7. They seemed in good spirits, however, one of them was a little unsteady on his feet (I would say 'tipsy' but not drunk). He inadvertently bumped me a few times, but I don't think he was aware he was doing so.

I looked behind each time, but I really wasn't pissed off about it, but you just automatically look, right?
Anyway, one of them breaks away from their group and apologises to me - it was Jonathan Davies.
He had that trademark smile on his face and was such a gentleman.

I was in a nightclub (bar-fly) In Helsinki, following a Wales victory and Jari Litmanen was at the bar. A few of us tried chatting to him and he totally blanked us all and promptly vacated to the V.I.P area.

I generally get on well with famous people, but I've had to blank a few in my time.

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Originally Posted by splott parker

I’m replaying this incident in my head, I can picture it perfectly :hehe:

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The "other" Jimmy was out that evening :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock

The "other" Jimmy was out that evening :hehe:

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Ah ‘Night Jimmy’, I know him well:hehe:

I was living in Bradford and went to Halifax to see City

We beat them 1 nil and ducked my way into the players bar and spoke to stantona who was necking the pints whilst smoking a cigar

I stayed in the bar and Robbie James turned up and because he was such a popular player at Bradford City their supporters club had arranged a party for him back in the hotel he used to stay in when he played for them

He said pop in on the way back , everything's paid for

So I went on the beers with him . I really good guy . Loved playing for City despite being a bit worried as an ex jack . He said the fans were fantastic to him and he wished he had played for us earlier in his career .

I went to bed about 5 in the morning , he was still drinking away with the bar staff . Woke up at midday , went to pay the hotel room bill and good old Robbie had settled it before getting his train home .

A cracking bloke whose son is a big cardiff fan

RIP Robbie James

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

I was living in Bradford and went to Halifax to see City

We beat them 1 nil and ducked my way into the players bar and spoke to stantona who was necking the pints whilst smoking a cigar

I stayed in the bar and Robbie James turned up and because he was such a popular player at Bradford City their supporters club had arranged a party for him back in the hotel he used to stay in when he played for them

He said pop in on the way back , everything's paid for

So I went on the beers with him . I really good guy . Loved playing for City despite being a bit worried as an ex jack . He said the fans were fantastic to him and he wished he had played for us earlier in his career .

I went to bed about 5 in the morning , he was still drinking away with the bar staff . Woke up at midday , went to pay the hotel room bill and good old Robbie had settled it before getting his train home .

A cracking bloke whose son is a big cardiff fan

RIP Robbie James

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Ah, that's a lovely story!

I remember at Wrexham's Racecourse ground, when we took thousands up there in our promotion season.
Robbie James never put a foot wrong all game, he personified 'coolness' that afternoon.

I can second the bit about Robbie James. Met him a couple of times. The first time was in the team hotel in Prague before the Czechoslovakia vs Wales game in 1981 where we had gone to pick up some complementary tickets arranged for us. Both he and Alan Curtis bought us a couple of beers and were great company.

Earlier in the day we had gone to the hotel to sort them out. The team was milling around the bus about to go training. Micky Thomas came up for a chat. He asked us how we had travelled and we told him we had a day in Nuremburg before an overnight train to Prague. His first question was to ask how much prostitutes were charging in Nuremburg!

Then a young Czech lad came along with a board squared off for players autographs. Micky Thomas signed it Joey Jones.

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

I was living in Bradford and went to Halifax to see City

We beat them 1 nil and ducked my way into the players bar and spoke to stantona who was necking the pints whilst smoking a cigar

I stayed in the bar and Robbie James turned up and because he was such a popular player at Bradford City their supporters club had arranged a party for him back in the hotel he used to stay in when he played for them

He said pop in on the way back , everything's paid for

So I went on the beers with him . I really good guy . Loved playing for City despite being a bit worried as an ex jack . He said the fans were fantastic to him and he wished he had played for us earlier in his career .

I went to bed about 5 in the morning , he was still drinking away with the bar staff . Woke up at midday , went to pay the hotel room bill and good old Robbie had settled it before getting his train home .

A cracking bloke whose son is a big cardiff fan

RIP Robbie James

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Great story that

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Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays

I can second the bit about Robbie James. Met him a couple of times. The first time was in the team hotel in Prague before the Czechoslovakia vs Wales game in 1981 where we had gone to pick up some complementary tickets arranged for us. Both he and Alan Curtis bought us a couple of beers and were great company.

Earlier in the day we had gone to the hotel to sort them out. The team was milling around the bus about to go training. Micky Thomas came up for a chat. He asked us how we had travelled and we told him we had a day in Nuremburg before an overnight train to Prague. His first question was to ask how much prostitutes were charging in Nuremburg!

Then a young Czech lad came along with a board squared off for players autographs. Micky Thomas signed it Joey Jones.

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I'll second that about Alan Curtis. Lovely man. When i was a kid at the club and had to do jobs like sweep and mop the changing rooms, clean the bath etc, he was the only one who showed me some respect, him and Ian Rodgerson. Little things like picking their kit up, acknowledging what i was doing and saying thankyou. Curtis always had time for the young players, he would ask how we were, always used our first name, and listen to us. Biggest bellend was jimmy gilligan.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'll second that about Alan Curtis. Lovely man. When i was a kid at the club and had to do jobs like sweep and mop the changing rooms, clean the bath etc, he was the only one who showed me some respect, him and Ian Rodgerson. Little things like picking their kit up, acknowledging what i was doing and saying thankyou. Curtis always had time for the young players, he would ask how we were, always used our first name, and listen to us. Biggest bellend was jimmy gilligan.

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Did you play for the first team or just apprentice level ?

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Originally Posted by TWGL1

Did you play for the first team or just apprentice level ?

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reserves.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

reserves.

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i mean stiffs :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'll second that about Alan Curtis. Lovely man. When i was a kid at the club and had to do jobs like sweep and mop the changing rooms, clean the bath etc, he was the only one who showed me some respect, him and Ian Rodgerson. Little things like picking their kit up, acknowledging what i was doing and saying thankyou. Curtis always had time for the young players, he would ask how we were, always used our first name, and listen to us. Biggest bellend was jimmy gilligan.

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Curtis was the best footballer at the club by a mile then and Rodgerson may have been the second best.

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Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five

Ah, that's a lovely story!

I remember at Wrexham's Racecourse ground, when we took thousands up there in our promotion season.
Robbie James never put a foot wrong all game, he personified 'coolness' that afternoon.

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He loved playing for Cardiff City and was chuffed to be so popular

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Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays

I can second the bit about Robbie James. Met him a couple of times. The first time was in the team hotel in Prague before the Czechoslovakia vs Wales game in 1981 where we had gone to pick up some complementary tickets arranged for us. Both he and Alan Curtis bought us a couple of beers and were great company.

Earlier in the day we had gone to the hotel to sort them out. The team was milling around the bus about to go training. Micky Thomas came up for a chat. He asked us how we had travelled and we told him we had a day in Nuremburg before an overnight train to Prague. His first question was to ask how much prostitutes were charging in Nuremburg!

Then a young Czech lad came along with a board squared off for players autographs. Micky Thomas signed it Joey Jones.

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Mickey Thomas was a little rascal

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Curtis was the best footballer at the club by a mile then and Rodgerson may have been the second best.

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He was, by a mile. I used to watch him train and he was levels above anything we had. Never saw him angry or abusive to anyone. Rodgerson was a great bloke as well, good fullback. I ripped my trousers pissing about, it was the afternoon before a mid week league game. I was on duty (cleaning the home changing room after the game) didn't wear a tracksuit back then, was trousers and a shirt. He took me into town and bought me a new pair. That stuck with me whenever i deal with young apprentices on site etc.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'll second that about Alan Curtis. Lovely man. When i was a kid at the club and had to do jobs like sweep and mop the changing rooms, clean the bath etc, he was the only one who showed me some respect, him and Ian Rodgerson. Little things like picking their kit up, acknowledging what i was doing and saying thankyou. Curtis always had time for the young players, he would ask how we were, always used our first name, and listen to us. Biggest bellend was jimmy gilligan.

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Curtis was a gent

Same as Tommy Hucthison , the Scottish fella who played for the jacks till he was 90

When he stopped playing he got a job as a schools coach in South Wales

Lovely guy to chat to , even in his later years at Swansea he had so much time on the ball and never panicked . I told him that and he put out his hand and said thank you son 😂

And with that he was back on the field coaching the kids

Imagine that ......having incredible natural talent , getting paid for playing the game then teaching kids to do the same , giving them confidence and mentoring them

Can't fault it

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

He was, by a mile. I used to watch him train and he was levels above anything we had. Never saw him angry or abusive to anyone. Rodgerson was a great bloke as well, good fullback. I ripped my trousers pissing about, it was the afternoon before a mid week league game. I was on duty (cleaning the home changing room after the game) didn't wear a tracksuit back then, was trousers and a shirt. He took me into town and bought me a new pair. That stuck with me whenever i deal with young apprentices on site etc.

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So that was you in Matalan with that youngster the other day:hehe:

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Originally Posted by splott parker

So that was you in Matalan with that youngster the other day:hehe:

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Do you still have to pay £1 membership fee in Matalan? That'll keep out the riff-raff..

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

Do you still have to pay £1 membership fee in Matalan? That'll keep out the riff-raff..

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Search me, I’m a Primark aficionado.:thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

Do you still have to pay £1 membership fee in Matalan? That'll keep out the riff-raff..

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You need a card

Pm me

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Originally Posted by splott parker

Search me, I’m a Primark aficionado.:thumbup:

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Which is exactly what they do in primark

My mate's sister once wanked off Robbie Williams. Does that count?

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Originally Posted by Alan Lung

My mate's sister once wanked off Robbie Williams. Does that count?

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Leaving the word ‘sister’ out would've garnered more interest.

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Originally Posted by Alan Lung

My mate's sister once wanked off Robbie Williams. Does that count?

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Any truth in the rumour that he dedicated Come Undone to her?

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Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays

I can second the bit about Robbie James. Met him a couple of times. The first time was in the team hotel in Prague before the Czechoslovakia vs Wales game in 1981 where we had gone to pick up some complementary tickets arranged for us. Both he and Alan Curtis bought us a couple of beers and were great company.

Earlier in the day we had gone to the hotel to sort them out. The team was milling around the bus about to go training. Micky Thomas came up for a chat. He asked us how we had travelled and we told him we had a day in Nuremburg before an overnight train to Prague. His first question was to ask how much prostitutes were charging in Nuremburg!

Then a young Czech lad came along with a board squared off for players autographs. Micky Thomas signed it Joey Jones.

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Czech mate?

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Originally Posted by Alan Lung

My mate's sister once wanked off Robbie Williams. Does that count?

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Take that, she said.

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Originally Posted by Alan Lung

My mate's sister once wanked off Robbie Williams. Does that count?

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It says "blown" in the thread title. So no.

Met that Connie Fisher.

Out of "there's a problem called Maria" or something on the telly. After a wales match pissed up on the train from Cardiff back to barry. Lovely, happily chatted and had selfie. Remember George best's minder telling me "he ain't signing nufink " as a ten year old after we had beaten Fulham 3-1 . ( he got a lot of abuse that day to be fair)

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Originally Posted by barrybloo

Met that Connie Fisher.

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Is that the singer ?

She's not famous anymore

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

Curtis was a gent

Same as Tommy Hucthison , the Scottish fella who played for the jacks till he was 90

When he stopped playing he got a job as a schools coach in South Wales

Lovely guy to chat to , even in his later years at Swansea he had so much time on the ball and never panicked . I told him that and he put out his hand and said thank you son 

And with that he was back on the field coaching the kids

Imagine that ......having incredible natural talent , getting paid for playing the game then teaching kids to do the same , giving them confidence and mentoring them

Can't fault it

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I played against Tommy, he likes a bit of banter on the pitch.

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Originally Posted by NYCBlue

Madonna flirted with me. It got a little bit awkward.

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and you are Damon Michael Gough, AKA Badly Drawn Boy

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Originally Posted by bigjoe

and you are Damon Michael Gough, AKA Badly Drawn Boy

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Originally Posted by bigjoe

and you are Damon Michael Gough, AKA Badly Drawn Boy

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And Madonna lived next door
I think she took a shine to me
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I'm turnin' Madonna down
I'm calling it my best move

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Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five

I was in a wine bar, somewhere between Sam's bar and the Duke of Wellington pub.
It was packed, with everyone shoehorned inside.

I was stood with my back to a group of about 6-7. They seemed in good spirits, however, one of them was a little unsteady on his feet (I would say 'tipsy' but not drunk). He inadvertently bumped me a few times, but I don't think he was aware he was doing so.

I looked behind each time, but I really wasn't pissed off about it, but you just automatically look, right?
Anyway, one of them breaks away from their group and apologises to me - it was Jonathan Davies.
He had that trademark smile on his face and was such a gentleman.

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I got to know him quite well when BT hosted question and answer sessions at Stadium House for invited guests during the 1999 Rugby World Cup. As I was a BT Facilities Manager in Stadium House at the time, I got involved in the preparation for these events and Jonathan Davies was our main contact. As you said, he was a gentleman and very down to earth. Loved talking about his golf but the free beer on offer was definitely not to his liking.