alfonso123 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Terry Curran Sheffield Wednesday Published on Saturday 13 October 2012 09:20 FORMER Wednesday hero Terry Curran has said sorry to Owls and Blades fans over the controversial move that he made to Bramall Lane. His apology comes in his autobiography where he also describes the transfer as the biggest mistake of his career. Curran was idolised by Wednesday supporters, was the star player of Jack Charlton’s promotion side, scored in the 4-0 Boxing Day Massacre against United, and had swapped Southampton and the top flight for Hillsborough because he was an Owls fan. He also expected to sign a new deal at the end of his contract - but it was one of the biggest controversies in Sheffield football in the last 30 years when he rejected Big Jack’s offer and acceped United’s better one. A tribunal then fixed the fee at £100,000 - less than half of what Wednesday were asking. “Of all the decisions I have made in my whole life, moving from Wednesday to their deadly rivals was without doubt the craziest of the lot,†says Curran in his book, Regrets of a Football Maverick. “Getting my own back at Big Jack for not offering the terms I was looking for at Wednesday was a terrible reason to go to Bramall Lane. I can’t come up with a better one now, because that’s the truth. “My only other excuse was my love of the Sheffield nightlife. I can only apologise to both sets of fans for what I did.†Curran also says: “It has never been easy for anyone to move from Wednesday to United or vice versea. But for a fans’ favourite, with Wednesday in his blood, it was totally impossible. I’d wasted no chance to rub United’s noses in it while I was at Hillsborough, a fact that true Unitedites weren’t going to forget in a hurry. I don’t blame them, to be honest. I let both sets of fans down and deserved most of the stick I got. Opinions differ on how well I played at Bramall Lane. I thought I did quite well in most of my 33 games but, whatever your opinion, I always gave 100 per cent.†Only four months after signing for United in 1982, he was allowed to go to Everton - “The best team I played for,†he says He sadds “I’m pleased that I played most games - 138 - and scored most goals - 39 - for Wednesday, the club I’ve supported as man and boy. I only wish I’d stay long enough to have pulled on an Owls shirt in the top flight and can only blame myself for making such a daft move to United.†n Regrets of a Football Maverick, co-written with John Brindley, is a colourful account of the life and career of a flamboyant character who has many illuminating stories to tell. It is published by Vertical Editions, price £16.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaptheOWL Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I can forgive TC for one mistake in his carea , as a a lad it was him i paid the money to see .. UT's Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 We forgive you Terry, you were the catalyst of the massacre of 79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 The celebration on his knees infront of the pig fans, priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 The celebration on his knees infront of the pig fans, priceless An era defining picture, much like Semedo's kneel last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 One celebration I'd have like to have done and it would've been that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Royds Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 The celebration on his knees infront of the pig fans, piganomics Corrected for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Terry Curran Sheffield Wednesday Published on Saturday 13 October 2012 09:20 FORMER Wednesday hero Terry Curran has said sorry to Owls and Blades fans over the controversial move that he made to Bramall Lane. His apology comes in his autobiography where he also describes the transfer as the biggest mistake of his career. Curran was idolised by Wednesday supporters, was the star player of Jack Charlton’s promotion side, scored in the 4-0 Boxing Day Massacre against United, and had swapped Southampton and the top flight for Hillsborough because he was an Owls fan. He also expected to sign a new deal at the end of his contract - but it was one of the biggest controversies in Sheffield football in the last 30 years when he rejected Big Jack’s offer and acceped United’s better one. A tribunal then fixed the fee at £100,000 - less than half of what Wednesday were asking. “Of all the decisions I have made in my whole life, moving from Wednesday to their deadly rivals was without doubt the craziest of the lot,†says Curran in his book, Regrets of a Football Maverick. “Getting my own back at Big Jack for not offering the terms I was looking for at Wednesday was a terrible reason to go to Bramall Lane. I can’t come up with a better one now, because that’s the truth. “My only other excuse was my love of the Sheffield nightlife. I can only apologise to both sets of fans for what I did.†Curran also says: “It has never been easy for anyone to move from Wednesday to United or vice versea. But for a fans’ favourite, with Wednesday in his blood, it was totally impossible. I’d wasted no chance to rub United’s noses in it while I was at Hillsborough, a fact that true Unitedites weren’t going to forget in a hurry. I don’t blame them, to be honest. I let both sets of fans down and deserved most of the stick I got. Opinions differ on how well I played at Bramall Lane. I thought I did quite well in most of my 33 games but, whatever your opinion, I always gave 100 per cent.†Only four months after signing for United in 1982, he was allowed to go to Everton - “The best team I played for,†he says He sadds “I’m pleased that I played most games - 138 - and scored most goals - 39 - for Wednesday, the club I’ve supported as man and boy. I only wish I’d stay long enough to have pulled on an Owls shirt in the top flight and can only blame myself for making such a daft move to United.†n Regrets of a Football Maverick, co-written with John Brindley, is a colourful account of the life and career of a flamboyant character who has many illuminating stories to tell. It is published by Vertical Editions, price £16.99. Did we send the pigs Jason King instead of TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperbole Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I'm sure you mean 'Teddy' Curran, I'm on the shortest chapter in the book about his management at the moment so nearly done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_wales_owls Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 We all make mistakes in life, alot more than one also, I was not there for the boxing day massace, but i was at the sty for the 1 v 1 draw when TC scored that screamer, will always be a legend at Hillsborough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBridgfordowl Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Impossible to fogive anyone moving the the sty - but for some reason, I can forgive TC. Real hero, love him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well it's pretty unanimous. We all forgive you TC. I started going to Hillsborough in the late 70's and before Bannister came along, Terry Curran was a God to me. Had mi own Wednesday shrine back in our old house and there were more pics of him darting down the wing and posing than any other. I even had a pic of Dave Grant and Trevor Matthewson I wonder if Tony Kenworthy will ever forgive him? We need a TC smiley. UTO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Triplo Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 My first legend as a kid. Can't do owt wrong for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbo48 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Was sat in the stand at the Lane and when after the mazy run he unleashed the shot you could see it curling in all the way. Think that along with Hirstys and Tudgays are the best 3 goals I've seen us score against them at the Lane since I started going in the early 60s. The guy will always be a legend for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagoth66 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well it's pretty unanimous. We all forgive you TC. We need a TC smiley. UTO! I got into football properly because of TC. First football hero. I forgave him, and Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Owl Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Top man is TC. Shows the make of the man to openly admit his mistake. One of the best players I've seen at Hillsborough and whenever he got the ball you just knew something was likely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I remember sometime late 70's I reckon when the F A said that goal celebrations were getting OTT and had to be scaled down. TC scored in front of the kop jogged to the centre spot stood there and bowed to all four sides of the ground and got booked for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofbert2 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Terry Curran was my hero. I loved it when he slid on his knees. I loved it when he stamped on Kenworthy's broken toe before he scored THAT goal. I just loved him. I would and did forgive him anything after he played for us. Even his record, Singing the Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Would have loved TC & waddle to be both on the pitch together in their prime ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernster Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I can't remember which team it was against but I remember one of his marvellous runs past a few defenders, he rounded the goal keeper and got down on all 4's to head the ball over the line. True Show boating ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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