@owlstalk Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Gary Shelton was a hero to many lads my age when growing up What memories do people have of him playing as memories of him are sketchy in my alcohol riddled brain.. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatricowl Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I remember that overhead kick at Newcastle to give us a 1-0 win, late in the game in front of us travelling fans we were ecstatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I remember that overhead kick at Newcastle to give us a 1-0 win, late in the game in front of us travelling fans we were ecstatic. Was just going to post the same. I got hit on the head with a coin from the upper section on the right-hand side just after. 2p coin the cheapskates....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt68owls Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 i remember him playing bryan robson off the park the first time we played man utd back in the first division at hillsborough. as other playes are, he will be fondly remembered for one main thing (newcastle overhead kick 1984) but he was the most underrated player i have seen at hillsborough. just got on with the job, no fuss, no stealing the limelight. you always knew he would give 100% and would get stuck in to anybody when needed. i would love us to find another gary shelton now, maybe semedo will become the next hard tacking, hard woking midfileder that we have been missing for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regi blinkered Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 My sister used to baby sit for his kids and he used to go into my mum and dads shop. was very freindly and used to get me signed progammes and other stuff. especially remember the signed progamme when we played liverpool in the milk cup at hillsborough. my favourite playing memory was when he scored at anfield in a 2-0 win and i know it was for him cos he had a massive picture of the said goal in his house. could do with a player of his stature in midfield now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Met him at Owlerton dogs at a benefits night. Just came up to us and started talking to us about the dogs asked us for a tip. Very down to earth bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boneyboy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I remember that overhead kick at Newcastle to give us a 1-0 win, late in the game in front of us travelling fans we were ecstatic. I remember that too. Then saw him in the vine tavern Mosborough the same night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Bach Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Used to sign his autograph with a smiley face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Met him at Childrens Hospital when one of his youngsters was laid up. Got on well with Imre Varadi I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryeg1708 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Ive got his old yellow Bukta shirt from cardiff away at ninian park when we were promoted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Gary Shelton was a hero to many lads my age when growing up What memories do people have of him playing as memories of him are sketchy in my alcohol riddled brain.. I remember after he left and came back with Oxford. At the end the whole ground rose to cheer him off - brought a tear to my eye. One of my favourite ever players - imagine Semedo on a good day and then multiply by three or four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest one gary shelton Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Quite clear when Walsall gave him his debut at just 16 he was destined to have a good career. It was a pleasure to have him at my club as a teenager showing up opponents in their 30's. A terrific player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash60s Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I remember after he left and came back with Oxford. At the end the whole ground rose to cheer him off - brought a tear to my eye. One of my favourite ever players - imagine Semedo on a good day and then multiply by three or four. NUFF SAID SPOT ON MATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sweet&TenderOwl Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 A very under rated player. If only DJ could have got Shelton or a player like him in the summer or just before the loan window shut. He'd still have a chance of saving his job. If we had him now or a player like him, we would never go down. There are no players like him about now though. One of the best midfield generals we've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudgerdooGould Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Gary Shelton was a hero to many lads my age when growing up What memories do people have of him playing as memories of him are sketchy in my alcohol riddled brain.. Garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Played his final game on this day 9 May in 1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sweet&TenderOwl Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Played his final game on this day 9 May in 1987 Great photo, how classy does that kit look compared with the modern travesty's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbelow Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 hero, top performer for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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