Charlie Hurley
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Topic: Charlie Hurley
Posted By: Double Maxim
Subject: Charlie Hurley
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 10:40am
I don't think theres been a Charlie Hurley thread on here before so I thought I would start one. I realise he's before a lot of peoples time on here and he's even slightly before mine. 
Maybe your dads or uncles may have memories of the great man.
I remember a talk in by him some years ago in a club in Sunderland and what a top man he is full of amusing stories and only too happy to stay back and talk at length to the supporters.
He always tells the tale of how he would play a game for Sunderland on a Saturday afternoon and then get the Liverpool to Dublin boat on the Saturday evening and play for Ireland on the Sunday afternoon.
Difficult to imagine that these days. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
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Posted By: jackshat
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 11:15am
Legend  I wish I was about to see him in the flesh. There was a documentry on RTÈ before the Euros DM and they mentioned players having to get the ferry across. Crazy stuff when you think about it now. ------------- It's Jack Shat |
Posted By: only1kilbane
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 11:17am
| Met Charlie a few years back at Galway Race Week when sunderland were over. Gentleman and smashing player (from what I have read). Got a signed photo with him and was happy to chat about the club for over half an hour with me |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 11:20am
He was lovely with my son at the talk in that I mentioned a very lovely genuine man.  ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
only1kilbane wrote:Posted By: Wearmouth
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 11:34am
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The mans a living Legend not many people get voted player of the century and have a training centre named after them. ------------- Charlie Hurley a true legend |
Posted By: Masterplan
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 12:43pm
| Being only a young pup, I never had the chance to see King Charlie play but by all accounts he was a cracking player, always talks well of Sunderland as well. |
Posted By: Marley+
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 12:49pm
| Legend is the right word for Charlie the first centre half to come up for corners and what a bullet of a header the big man had on him. |
Posted By: Green Devil
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 12:50pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mEGZ1pF-3I" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mEGZ1pF-3I
Chanting from the Sunderland fans ------------- "He drives two Ferraris; I think he's a very lucky lad to have 50 caps for Ireland," Eamonn Dunphy on Glenn Whelan |
Posted By: BDI
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 1:34pm
| I remember meeting 6 fellas over from Cork and their sole reason for supporting SAFC was Charlie Hurley. |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 2:31pm
I was at that game at Turners Cross mate great spot. What a cracking weekend that was. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Fireball07
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 5:38pm
| My father doesn't remember him actually playing, but I love watching any clips of him play. And when he talks about Sunderland...he's got a way with words, I must say. He really gets across his love of the club. |
Posted By: Wearmouth
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 10:36pm
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Charlie talks of his love of SAFC in tonights footy echo and he will be there at the emirates on saturday. ------------- Charlie Hurley a true legend |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 7:48am
Good article and typical Charlie. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: smart man
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 11:25am
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Charlie Hurley is a Irish legend. Born in Cork his family moved to England,he came to Sunderland via Millwall. He was named Sunderland player of the century. Saw he play for Ireland once. He has wonderful stories about coming over on the boat on Saturday night after playing for his club that afternoon and turning out on Sunday for Ireland. Himself and Noel Cantwell were wonderful players and should never be forgotten. ------------- alive and kicking |
Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 2:14pm
It is lovely to have a thread synopsis every dozen or so posts  ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: Wearmouth
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 2:37pm
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Not sure what you are getting at ------------- Charlie Hurley a true legend |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 4:40pm
top post you have caputered the mood. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Wearmouth
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 11:43pm
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Millwall fans love Charlie as well. ------------- Charlie Hurley a true legend |
Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 1:04am
Some of them have fond memories of Hurley too  ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 6:20am
I see what you did there
Hows the planned trip to Sunderland going ? ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Marley+
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 7:43am
| Charlie Hurley is the only player that I know of that the Sunderland fans still sing his name when he last played for us in the 1960s. |
Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 2:02pm
should be the 29th alright bud, just need to confirm the time off in the next few days and decide with the buddy when to head up, i.e Friday night or Sat morning. Looing forward to it ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: Dear Old Roker
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 5:09pm
Whos the greatest centre half the world has ever seen Charlie Hurley is his name." - thats what we sing.
The mans a living Legend. ------------- The Roker Roar will never die |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 5:53am
They will be singing that at the Emirates on Saturday when the SAFC supporters spot him in the crowd. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Wearmouth
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 7:45am
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It said in the piece in the Footy Echo last week that Charlie tries to get to as many SAFC London games as he can good man himself. ------------- Charlie Hurley a true legend |
Posted By: Old Den
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 1:44pm
They certainly do particuarly the older fans.
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Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 1:58pm
You are doing nothing to remove the stereotype!!! ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: Old Den
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 2:00pm
Cheap jibe I'm talking about a quality Cork footballer maybe it is time for you to go to bed.
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Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 2:02pm
I go up the Den.I get these jibes!!!Anyway nearly time to go to work!! ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: Wearmouth
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 7:10pm
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I remember being in Cork one time and our taxis driver was 1 of the great mans cousins the craic was mighty and the guy only charged us 5 euros when the fare was clearly more because we spoke so highly of his famous cousin. Top man. ------------- Charlie Hurley a true legend |
Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 11:43am
| I believe there a great tribute to Charlie at FAI HQ any links fellas ? |
Posted By: irelandshirts
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:02pm
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Posted By: irelandshirts
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:04pm
I think i have other pictures but does not do the alcoves justice.Some lovely items out there.I have asked that the FAI photograph them and display all the items on their website but.... ------------- WWW.IRELANDSOCCERSHIRTS.COM |
Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:06pm
Many thanks thats asbsolute quality.
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Posted By: irelandshirts
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:21pm
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Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:22pm
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Dunphy not very complimentary of him in his book. ------------- AKA pedantic kunt |
Posted By: irelandshirts
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:24pm
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The FAI have fantastic items out in Abbottstown and it is a shame that they are not on general display even on their website.Unless you get invited in you cannot see them.While i have to give them huge credit for honouring the ex players and the alcoves themselves are fantastic and brilliantly designed and maintained it would be nice if everyone could see them on the FAI website even. ------------- WWW.IRELANDSOCCERSHIRTS.COM |
Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:27pm
Charlie Hurley or Con Martin ?
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Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:30pm
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Charlie Hurley. ------------- AKA pedantic kunt |
Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:32pm
Dunphys a bollix.
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Posted By: Cabra Hoop
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:41pm
Yeh, there was no need for that hatchet job.
If Charlie was from Drumcondra, well sin sceal eile...... ------------- " BFC always gives me a laugh........ " |
Posted By: GreenDodger93
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 12:46pm
| Who is he? |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 4:30pm
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Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 10:06pm
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Posted By: Green Devil
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 12:43am
Irelandshirts beat me to it
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Posted By: Trap junior
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 1:17am
FAI security doing a stand up job ------------- Pied Piper to: Baldrick, Brendan 88, 9Fingers, Borussia and more... 97.6% chance this post will be replied to by Baldrick (source: PWC) |
Posted By: irelandshirts
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 7:05am
of course you can walk into the main reception area where they have 2 alcoves and a display area but the vast majority of the items are housed thruout the building and you need to be buzzed in again you can't just stroll around the offices. ------------- WWW.IRELANDSOCCERSHIRTS.COM |
Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 9:21am
Any SAFC related stuff or caps of Charlies on show ? Thanks
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Posted By: irelandshirts
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 9:37am
I think they have Ireland shirts and caps and possibly some medals but I don't think any SAFC bits on display im afraid ------------- WWW.IRELANDSOCCERSHIRTS.COM |
Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 10:17am
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Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 10:31am
Thanks bud.
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Posted By: smart man
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 7:55pm
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Charlie played for Millwall first. His family moved from Cork when he was 7. Was nicked named King Charlie at Rolka Park [old Sunderland ground] Was also named Sunderland played of the century. Great man had a chat with him in Galway when Roy Keane brought over Sunderland to play Galway. Lets not forget his fellow Cork man Noel Cantwell another great player. ------------- alive and kicking |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2014 at 9:20am
Good post bud the old training ground in the days before the Academy of Light was called the Charlie Hurley Training ground and theres a bar named after him at the SOL. His song " Whos the greatest centre half the world has ever seen Charlie Hurley is his name " is still sung at matches by Sunderland supporters. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2014 at 10:18am
I know a Sunderland supporting student at Sunderland University from Cork whos old man began supporting SAFC because Charlie Hurley was playing for the club at the time.
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Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2014 at 10:57am
I sang that song even before I ever came to Sunderland my ucle taught me it.
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Posted By: donegal dave
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2014 at 9:18am
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Some of the SAFCSA branches are talking about starting a campaign for a statue for the King.
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Posted By: Dear Old Roker
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2014 at 4:04pm
I'd back that.  ------------- The Roker Roar will never die |
Posted By: heppies
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 12:05pm
Any further news on this ?
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Posted By: gary rowell
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 9:47am
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Cracking book :- http://www.weardownsouth.com/A-night-with-King-Charlie.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.weardownsouth.com/A-night-with-King-Charlie.html
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Posted By: Jonesy
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2014 at 3:29pm
A superb read.  ------------- Get Double Maxim in the Clarehall Dublin Tesco ASAP |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2014 at 8:17pm
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Nice touch from poster Cashley Grimes.
Real Betis are playing Sunderland on Aug 7th Thursday night at Bishop Aucklands ground only holds 2,000.
Some members of the POC memorial fund are going to the game to handover a Ireland shirt which is being signed by Charlie Hurley and to meet Betis representatives about our cause. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 12:13am
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Cheers DM - Yep some of our team are meeting Maurice Hepworth head of the SAFC FPA who will present the shirt to us pre match. The shirt is currently in the south of England being signed by Mr. Hurley - the shirt is signed by the greatest living Irish XI - Mr. Hurley and Paul McGrath make up the centre back partnership. Below a video for the POC Memorial Fund - see our facebook page on Patrick O'Connell thread. Our first meeting takes place on Saturday the 30th of August at the Belfast Celtic Museum, Park Centre, Belfast. |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 6:00am
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Good stuff.
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Posted By: Amby Fogarty
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 8:59am
Charlie has always been a top man when it comes to worthy causes. Very best of luck with your campaign mate.
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 7:58am
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Lots of rumours that Charlie is in poor health.
Get well soon Big Man. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Clonbhoy
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 1:03pm
sad to hear, how old is he now?? Get well soon Charlie ------------- A man can have no greater love than give 90 minutes to his friends. @withgodlygrace |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 1:11pm
He's 78 next month. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: smart man
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 3:51pm
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One of the best.The King of Rolka Park ------------- alive and kicking |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 11:48am
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King Charlie is seventy eight today.
HB to a true Legend.
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Posted By: Jonesy
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 2:37pm
How did Charlies hip replacement go?
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 10:04pm
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Charlie played played eighty one times for Scotland according to Phil Brown on Five Live Extra tonight.
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2015 at 3:06pm
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Many happy returns to Corks finest the King of Roker. 79 today. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 6:55am
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http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/812043052?-11204:795:0" rel="nofollow - Cheer up Jan Kirchhoff: even Charlie Hurley had a debut to forget Salut! Sunderland ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 5:50pm
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Charlie is 80 in October I know Mark Metcalf Historian is hoping to have a 'do' in Sunderland and was looking for help in organising something also in Cork. If there is anybody on here from Leeside who knows anybody from the Cork SAFC branch could they drop us a line. Danke...
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Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 6:03pm
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Mark Metcalf Historian You don't get many names like that ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2016 at 7:14pm
Branch: Cork City Contact: Brendan Cronin I've sent you Brendan's phone number in a pm.
I know Charlie still has cousins in Cork hopefully Mark will be able to contact them? ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 12:44pm
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Cheers DM. I'll pass on details. @premadonna - Mark wrote Charlie's book and also discovered where the first football league goal was discovered when commissioned by the English FA. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/10207669/Bolton-and-England-inside-forward-Kenyon-Davenport-finally-credited-with-scoring-Football-Leagues-first-goal.html Also he was involved in the 'Bradford City Fire' book well worth a read. The chap is a walking football encyclopedia and a very down to earth fellow.
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Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 12:48pm
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Quite a good name for his line of work then, I still think double-barrelled names are ****ish. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 12:53pm
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Tidied - 'Mark Metcalf the Historian' This place
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Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 1:00pm
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Better, no need for a capital letter H though. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 1:08pm
Sorry I'm not English - it's the frustration inside. I shall one day conquer this language but for now lunchtime....'waitress on roller skates!!'
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Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 1:18pm
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I reckon you have conquered a few large brandies. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 2:12pm
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"What contemptible scoundrel has stole the cork to my lunch?" No 'Coronation street' lunch in sight your honor. |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 10:24pm
I know Mark pretty well played football with him and been in his company at many a SAFC away match.
He is a sound knowledgeable guy who has written some good stuff for the Morning Star and as you say plenty of quality books over the years.
Mark organised a Charlie Hurley talk in in Sunderland some years ago it was a cracking night typical CH he stayed around post talk in for ages to talk to the supporters.
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2016 at 7:45pm
Doesn't look like the talk in/birthday celebration in Sunderland will happening apparently Mark Metcalf spoke to Charlies wife and the King is not in the best of health.
Theres is however plans all be it at a very early stage of having a statue in Sunderland in honour of Charlie. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2016 at 6:35pm
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I hope it happens.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/sunderland-fans-bid-to-have-statue-of-charlie-hurley-created-for-80th-birthday-1-7723366&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwibpLfEqOvKAhVCnA4KHb0cDBIQqQIIOjAK&usg=AFQjCNEy2uJ3YN5K1UdDOGr-JWLdsdGF4g" rel="nofollow - Sunderland fans bid to have statue of Charlie Hurley created for 80th birthday
Sunderland Echoe it happens.
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 7:07am
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?url=http://www.sun-fm.com/news/local/1881973/sunderland-fan-prepares-to-meet-others-on-statue-for-charlie-hurley/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwij0OfQku_KAhUD0xQKHd10AasQqQIIFzAA&usg=AFQjCNHSYej0nwPUVu81WuLDiLecY1gmdA" rel="nofollow - Sunderland fan prepares to meet others on statue for Charlie Hurley
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 6:41pm
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From the Irish Post
Irishman leading the calls for a statue of former Ireland and Sunderland defender Charlie Hurley
February 11, 2016 , By Jamie Casey
AN IRISH businessman is drumming up support to finance a statue of legendary Sunderland player Charlie Hurley outside the Stadium of Light. Sunderland-based Dubliner Martin O’Neill has lived in the city for the past 15 years and, during his time there, he has adopted the local football team, for whom Hurley is a club hero. Hurley, who turns 80 this year, was born in Cork but his father moved to Dagenham in 1937 when he was just six months old, and he grew up to play 40 times for the Republic of Ireland. “A few weeks ago we [Sunderland fans] were discussing about how nice it would be to have some sort of display to remember Charlie,” O’Neill, who will meet with fellow Sunderland supporters on Saturday to discuss raising funds, told The Irish Post. “We were saying ‘why doesn’t someone do something about it?’ so I said, ‘well why don’t we just do something about it?’ “That’s how it started and its since struck a chord with Sunderland’s senior supporters. He is such an iconic figure at this club; the fans voted for him as their player of the 20th Century. “When I came here about 15 years ago I never realised just how much of a hero he was to an entire generation. “I’ve been lucky enough to have a couple of meetings with him when he was doing book signings and stuff and he has always been the perfect gentleman.” Around £75,000 to £85,000 will be required to fund a statue of Hurley, who played for the Black Cats for 12 years between 1957 and 1969. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2016 at 8:06am
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http://www.google.co.uk/url?url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/latest-safc-news/safc-match-analysis/sunderland-fans-give-thumbs-up-to-plan-for-king-charlie-statue-1-7725003&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwiQ__nKo_TKAhWMWxQKHdp0CXIQqQIIHzAC&usg=AFQjCNG5V4PZjMcDE4APTZfqbG30UqEijw" rel="nofollow - Sunderland fans give thumbs-up to plan for King Charlie statue
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 7:42am
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Good to hear Mark Metcalf mentioning Patrick O'Connel in his speech at the meeting.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?url=http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/campaign-for-statue-of-sunderland-legend-charlie-hurley-gathers-pace-1-7731803&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjgxp7RofnKAhWE1RQKHVY_B6IQqQIIPTAL&usg=AFQjCNF4O83PfXAplvkx-iPXGMLV3Ejd4g" rel="nofollow - Campaign for statue of Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley gathers pace
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Posted By: BlackKat
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 11:53am
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Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 8:58pm
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Nice chap Mark this is a great initiative. Charlie was well before my time. But I know Irish people of a certain vintage who still rave about Charlie. Best of luck to everybody involved. |
Posted By: heppies
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 5:40pm
Have Cork got onboard with this?
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 6:21am
Not sure what happening at the Cork end the Irish Post and the Irish News have covered the story. ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Gashley Grimes
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 12:11pm
I'm meeting Mark next week in London re POCMF & will be passing on Cork contacts kindly provided by DM.
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Posted By: heppies
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 5:44pm
Does Mark still write for the Morning Star.
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2016 at 8:01pm
Good stuff GG.
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 1:17pm
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@Charliehurleystatue - is the twitter account for the campaign for a Charlie Hurley statue
Can anyone on here access this and maybe provide a link?
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Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2016 at 7:13pm
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http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/817388864?-11204:795:0" rel="nofollow - Charlie Hurley: Did the best ever centre-half come from Cork? The Irish Post ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |
Posted By: Double Maxim
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2016 at 1:34am
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http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/817705709?-11204:795:0" rel="nofollow - Sunderland should release grounds to community say campaigners Football Supporters' Federation ------------- Double Maxim without doubt the greatest drink in the world |