Kevan Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP Gerry. A really solid and dependable player and from all accounts a gentleman. I remember he scored an equaliser in a cup tie against Birmingham City at Hillsborough. Smashed it from about 35 yards. Will always be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elderly Owl Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 hours ago, nevthelodgemoorowl said: A personal loss, A loss to Walkley, A loss to Wednesday. RIP Gerry Young Sincere condolences to Family and friends. Held the Accolade on unlikely 'Hat Trick Hero' as make shift centre Forward.25/03/61 v Manchester United. I remember little of that Hat trick but I do remember a plastic sheriff badge adorned by a photo of Gerry in a pack of cereal the preceding week. The last time we spoke was at Hallam Golf Club when attending the Johnny Fatham funeral/wake. Fond Farewell Gerry. Well said Nev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Wisbech Owl Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP Gerry Young, was a member of the first Wednesday team I supported as a child. Condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakewell Owl Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Inspector Lestrade said: Very sad news, one of my first Wednesday heros. RIP awful news RIP Gerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorian gray Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP Gerry, the likes of you we badly need now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnssweetshop Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 5 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Oh no! I used to rent my flat (above Quinny's sports shop on Middlewood Road) off Johnny Quinn In Quinny's sports shop Gerry Young used to work in there so I'd go down and talk to them both for ages Both were great guys - really nice and were happy to chat about all things football whenever I nipped downstairs to chat to them Gerry Young was ROCK HARD though even in his later years he was formidable ( I would add FOOOOOKING SCARY) and you just would not mess with him Got to know them both really well so this is really sad news RIP Gerry Often used to pop in with my Dad and Brother My Dad had known Gerry for a long time through us living on Vere Rd We bought our trophies there too for Sheffield City Swimming Club. Gerry was a great bloke, and would talk to us young uns about all sports. An extremely sad loss Dad has Dementia now but i'm going to nip over to Skeg to tell him personally, because i know it'll upset him. RIP Mr Young ( We always called him that ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonso123 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Whenever I think of our blue shirt with the white sleeves, it's always Gerry I picture wearing it. A very sad day indeed. RIP legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bulgaria Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Before my time, but the posts in this thread are just lovely to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperwinngardensowl Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearwood Owl1 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I think his efforts as coach, assistant and for seven games in 1974 - caretaker - should not be overlooked. A man who stood up to be counted when the club needed him I feel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyOwl Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP Gerry WAWAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musn't Grumble Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Very sad news. A lovely bloke - a gentle giant. Always had time for a chat in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Claw Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 RIP mr Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlyegg Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Played against him, he was probably 40 -45.. Kept dead legging me and smiling... RIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxtongent Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Will only judge Gerry on what I knew of him and saw of him. Watch ed his full career. At start of his career, he played anywhere in the front row, and never failed to give his best. Finally came into his own when Kay deserted to Everton. He took his place at Left half where he was even chosen for England. He always gave 100% and , despite being a true Geordie by birth, had time only for Wednesday. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.R.I.P. Gerry. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryswan Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Sad news indeed,a great player from my early years watching Wednesday,and in later life,when he and Quinny had the sports shop,I taught Gerry how to engrave his sports trophies,he was always great company and he,and John shared some great stories. RIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Can only add the same. He was in the team when i started watching. Great character. RIP Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Bearwood Owl1 said: I think his efforts as coach, assistant and for seven games in 1974 - caretaker - should not be overlooked. A man who stood up to be counted when the club needed him I feel. ..........and IIRC sacked on his Birthday! Typical bloody Wednesday. RIP Gerry, it was an honour to see you play for us. Fly High! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWL1969 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, BIG D said: Sad news. He used to live just below the Bole Hills I think. Used to see him on Crookes from time to time. RIP Gerry I can't remember Gerry playing but my Dad told me he was fantastic and That one mistake he was often remembered for, was so unusual. He did live just below the Bole Hills, I went to Bole Hill School with his son Matthew. RIP Gerry, condolences to the family. Edited September 2, 2020 by OWL1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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