Never saw John hopes early yrs for us just the latter ones and all I can remember really is the nickname John hopeless and I’ve called it him ever since
And the present incumbent is widely known as RammyNever saw John hopes early yrs for us just the latter ones and all I can remember really is the nickname John hopeless and I’ve called it him ever since
He played a leading role in that 70-71 season and actually held the clean sheet record at that time. Did his illness have some sort of underlying issues with his handling of the ball. Only played 76 games in 4 seasons or so?Hodgy needed replacing true and Hope did play his part Rod but not a leading role in that the others were much more important in getting us there.
We definitely got the wrong end of that deal, a pig and a keeper with one 1st team game to his name, against a very good leader of the line
I mentioned the clean sheet record in an earlier post Chips and agreed that he played his part in the promotion season.He played a leading role in that 70-71 season and actually held the clean sheet record at that time. Did his illness have some sort of underlying issues with his handling of the ball. Only played 76 games in 4 seasons or so?
RIP John
That was Bill DeardenI mentioned the clean sheet record in an earlier post Chips and agreed that he played his part in the promotion season.
No idea re. his illness but we did lose a great leader of the line in the deal.
Not in that deal JWR but I ( think ) I know what you're sayingThat was Bill Dearden
Yes, I remember the deal and thinking what a mistake it was to let JT go but I suppose a goalkeeper was more important at the time and John Harris got it absolutely spot on. The best Blades team ever imo.Not in that deal JWR but I ( think ) I know what you're saying