debram Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Wednesday legend R. I. P. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1947owl Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Gerry Young was a quiet, unassuming man who gave loyalty to our club. He was a great player who should have had more than one England cap. He moved into Albert Quixall's house in Waller Road where he remained. I always enjoyed chatting to him and Quinney the last occasion being John Quinn's 80th birthday party. You gave us great memories Gerry and always tried your best. My thoughts are with your family. RIP the great Gerry Young. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOWL Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 One of my first Wednesday legends along with Ron Springett,Don Megson and others from that time. A good and loyal man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growl67 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 02/09/2020 at 13:04, hodgybysea said: Very sad news,I'm with you Inspector,one of my heroes along with John Fantham.RIP . Me too. RIP Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Wicket Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Wednesday legend... People always say he was a hard defender which he was, but he could play too. RIP Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scowl Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 What a player. 1966 I was there. Cup final. You are a legend Gerry. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Sewell Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I seem to remember him starting as what was called in those days, a utility player, no fixed position. I remember him breaking into the team as a centre forward, and can definitely remember him scoring a hat trick when i was stood at the bottom of the Kop. But it wasn't till he was switched into defence that he found his true berth, and quickly became a hard but cultured wing half, alongside Peter Swan, Vic Mobley, and Sam Ellis at various times. RIP Mr, Young. Thanks for the memories, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecap Owl Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 As a young lad I used to watch the team practice at Thorncliffe in the late 60's Gerry took our autograph books and brought them back signed by everyone the next week Lovely bloke I will always remember how he treated us kids RIP Gerry a true legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 RIP Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 02/09/2020 at 15:57, Ibbo48 said: I used to hate the fact that for quite some time his name was linked to the mistake he made in the final. My memory isn't what it was, but I always remember the 'mistake' was due to him carrying on injured because we'd used our sub? Anyways, bit late, but saddened to hear Gerry has passed away, a fantastic servant to the club and as everyone has mentioned a true legend. RIP Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wexowl Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Really sorry to hear this. Rest in peace Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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