Jimmy Greaves

[Wolf316]

Incredibly sad news that Jimmy Greaves has passed away this morning.If you get the chance to watch the documentary BT did on him I suggest you do so it’s very very good.

 

[Nige100]

RIP Jimmy one of England’s great goal scorers. More hat tricks (6) than any other player for England. Brilliant broadcaster this one hits the football community hard.

Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[SuperGran]

Very sad news indeed

 

[mcwolf]

rip.

 

[Leigh72]

RIP

 

[JadeWolf]

RIP x

 

[Deleted member 8123]

The best the GOAT , incredible record.
Legend.
RIP.

 

[Autistic Kangaroo]

Watched him as a kid on tv Saint & Greavsie, Italia 90 era. He was a very likeable tv personality, seemed a genuine warm person.
Only later did I piece together his amazing record and ability as a footballer…

 

[Wolves Heathen]

RIP one of the great goalscorers, and later to be one half of the Saint & Greavsie football show.

 

[WickedWolfie]

RIP

 

[johnnybetchas]

Truly one of the greatest goalscorers. RIP.

 

[SquaddieWolf]

RIP to a true England legend

 

[Scallywolf]

So, so sad news about Jimmy.

A great player and a real character.

I had the pleasure of seeing him at a sportsman’s lunch 25 odd years ago. My mate gave me a video of Jimmy’s and asked me if I could get his signature on it. Jimmy was in conversation and I asked if he would sign it. Without hesitation he said ‘Certainly’ and did the honour. Shook his hand and thanked him. Never forgot that.

Its my daughters birthday today and I will be celebrating. Hearing the news about Jimmy has put a bit of a dampener on it though.

RIP to another legend.

 

[Mugwump]

RIP Jimmy.

 

[Woburn Wolf]

The ultimate poacher. RIP Greavsie.

 

[Netherton Wolf]

Condolences to his family, great footballer and funny guy xxx

 

[arctic rime]

Incredibly sad news that Jimmy Greaves has passed away this morning.If you get the chance to watch the documentary BT did on him I suggest you do so it’s very very good.

A true legend, RIP Greavesie wonderful player.

 

[Jonzy54]

Deeply upset
England’s greatest ever striker bar none
RIP X

 

[steve vena]

Rip to a true all time great. Sad

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

One of, if not, the best.

RIP Jimmy.

 

[Ercall Wolves]

Very sad news another legend taken from us
Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends at this sad time
RIP JImmy

 

[Fenrir_]

First knew of him as a kid watching Saint and Greavsie on a Saturday. My dad told me he was a bit special, and when you look at his record, it was nothing short of sensational.

A great character and football has lost a legend, RIP

 

[Kashmire Hawker]

In 478 competitive appearances at both Chelsea (where he started his career) and Spurs, he netted 335 goals.

That says almost EVERYTHING, you need to know about one of the nation's greatest ever footballers.

RIP Greavesie - you were simply LEGENDARY.

 

[Lisas Husband]

His career was before my time really but I remember him alongside Ian Saint John for the Saturday ritual which was Saint and Greavsie.
I loved watching that, light hearted football entertainment instead of the stuffy programs the beeb put out.

A sensational goal scoring record and as rightly stated above, this one will hit the football community hard.

Rip JG.

 

[old wittonian]

A truly great player. RIP Jimmy

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

RIP Jimmy
One of the best forwards ive ever seen
Great character,despite his drinking,brilliant goal scoring machine,will be much missed by all those old enough to appreciate a great talent

 

[QB Wolf]

Part of my childhood RIP Jimmy, anyone got a photo of him with the Bull Horn helmet on S and G?

 

[Watfordfc]

RIP.

A real footballing legend.

Both on and off the pitch.

 

[WalsallWolf]

My first idol.
What a striker. To quote Cloughie "Jimmy was the greatest"
RIP.

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

 

[Jay Jay de Wolf]

Deeply upset
England’s greatest ever striker bar none
RIP X

Exactly my feeling too Jimmy was truly one of the footballing greats.
Condolences to all his family and friends.

R.I.P Jimmy Greaves

 

[Willenhall wanderer]

Like a lot of people have already said I loved watching Saint and Greavsie on tv and my dad told me he was a great player a sad loss for all the football community and most especially his family and friends RIP Greavsie

 

[SmokeyGB]

RIP Jimmy Greaves

I don't think there are many players that were universally accepted as a person and a player by every fan at every club.

Unreal Goalscoring record at club level, but I'm more impressed with his International record. Didn't play 12 International games a season against teams ranked 150th in the world every 3 months.

After Football he had his Demons but win that battle, then their was his side kick.. Ian St John - a television show that was loved, his humour was great, his football knowledge just as good.

Then that moment when he lifted up his top at Itailia 90 saying 'Let the Bull' Loose..
I was a 16yr old crying with pride.

Jimmy, we've know you've not been well for a while, but I am truly upset that a English Footbl Legend has left us..
RIP Jimmy ...

 

[wayne-the-wanderer]

Like many grew up watching Saint and Greavsie on a Saturday, loved it both legends of the game that will be sadly missed

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Had the pleasure of watching him play in the flesh many times... or rather the pain, when it came to Wolves, as he played a few memorable games against us when we were still a real force in the land. None more than when he was playng for Chelsea as an eighteen year old the last time we won the League in 1958-9. Third game of the season we played Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and they slaughtered us 6-2. Billy Wright was marking him and the writing was on the wall for Billy even if we did win the League that season.... Jimmy scored FIVE of their goals! Maybe not the greatest player of all time, but for my money the greatest goalscorer ever. Many of his records have never been surpassed and probably never will be. RIP Jimmy.

 

[Jack Russell]

An absolute masterclass in goalscoring and a great loss to football. I had the privilege of meeting him at a Rothman's Football Yearbook press release function in London in the early 1970's. How could you not admire the man? Scoring goals was more important than breaking the net, a lesson for some of today's players.

Condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Jimmy and thanks for the memories.

 

[Jonzy54]

I suppose on the World/England/Wolves stage the likes of Pele/Beckenbauer/Charlton/Flowers will be ultimately as hard hitting .We are sadly running out of the iconic geniuses of former generations
RIP

 

[Parkfieldswolf]

The Saint & Greavesy show was part of my childhood/teens ritual before heading off to the Mol. Never took themselves seriously and by all accounts was a fantastic player too. Rest in peace Jimmy you made your mark, condolences to his family and friends.

 

[oldgolded]

The most natural and coolest finisher that I ever saw.
RIP Jimmy

 

[Frank Lincoln]

One of the greatest goalscorers there has ever been. He was lethal in front of goal and rarely missed a chance.

R.I.P.