Also, John Lennon as The Beatles were my favourite group in the 60s and George Best. Watch: Peter Crouch sings the Fields of Athenry with Liverpool fans in Dublin pub, We need government and we need it now Mary Lou McDonald. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert Strickland[a] (Anthony Calf) (20052015): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert Strickland is the team's boss. I wasn't. He often gets around by bicycle. 9. [6] In 1995, he left Worthing, and in March 1996 he was appointed a Surrey FA youth coach. Jean Bennett (Ellie Haddington) (2008-2009): Jean was a prostitute in London during the 1970s and for a time an associate of Gordon Pullman, Sandra's father, due to his use of prostitutes in the local area. Gerry Armstrong will succeed Andrew Jarrett as tournament referee in 2020, Wimbledon has announced. There was a great camaraderie and still is today. When I was a teenager I thought I knew everything but I was very wrong. Although no one ever thought her mother had any idea what she was doing when she attacked Holly, Dan implies that the incident left Holly unable to ever trust her mother again. At the conclusion of the series, with his son having moved to Australia, Steve decides to get a private investigator's licence and move there himself. The barricades were up, there were shootings, killings and it was hard to get in and out. Q. If I was to pick one thing which winds me up about Gerry, it is that, if he is watching something on TV, he gets fixated and ignores me. I turned into a better centre forward and my level of fitness went up a lot. Bevan then accused Standing of beating the girl himself, prompting Gerry to break his jaw. Fisher nearly loses his life when shot by a gunman on a motorcycle and is last seen in the hospital, already plotting revenge against those responsible. While they were staying with me, my mum phoned one night and asked about the TV documentary. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. I rearranged a few things and stayed the extra day and went down. [6] Following the goal he scored against Spain in the 1982 World Cup, he was the subject of abuse from opposition fans. View the profiles of professionals named "Gerry Armstrong" on LinkedIn. Gerry Armstrong on Twitter: "Just heard the sad news that Billy Bingham, Northern Ireland's greatest manager has sadly passed away after suffering from dementia over 7 years.Heartfelt condolences to his only son David,family & ex-wife Rebecca Who can forget the wonderful memories that Billy has left us with https://t.co/bg8ULx98XZ" / Twitter You played in Spain for Real Mallorca after the 1982 World Cup when Diego Maradona was at Barcelona, what was that experience like? [6] He made his Spurs debut in a 31 defeat at Ipswich Town on 21 August 1976, aged 22. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! Alison was Miss NI in 1982 and I knew her from back in those days. Gerry and Debby Armstrong. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. He got me the number after a couple of days and I gave her a call out of the blue. I also played with George Best on my debut against West Germany and he had more ability than anyone. Jack later leaves, giving only a day's notice, claiming that he has decided to retire to France and does not want to provide his colleagues time to talk him out of it. Passed away peacefully on 8 January 2023 aged 90 years. We bought the house in Spain 11 years ago and travelled back and forth, but a couple of years ago we decided to make it our home. He is not as outwardly eccentric as Brian, but proves to be just as much of a maverick, and rarely apologises for secrecy. The next day, I asked Norman to get hold of Alison and get Deborahs number off her, I said Id love to speak to her again. Norman went to the left, Billy to the right and I went right side of midfield. [6] He only started to play football as a teenager when serving a ban from Gaelic football, and feels that his late start in the game was a significant disadvantage. It was a really bad day. The girls love the relaxed way of life over there. We worked very hard as a unit and our strength was that togetherness. Learn how your comment data is processed. George was a special, unique man, and it's just sad we couldn't help him. He believed in training harder and being stronger than the opposition. With 10 minutes to go it was job done, and I was never a big fan of Ronald, that was sour grapes - big time - for me. Marianna's education was the main reason we came home. Two World Cups and two British Championships within a six-year period - special times. I was mentally and physically in good condition and Graham gave me belief. Hanson is subsequently found not guilty on the charge of attempted murder. Esther often offers Brian advice and help with the cases he is working on. Our birthdays were one day apart so it was an excuse to party. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (2003-2013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, . Caitlin is 19 and at university in Glasgow. Dan's wife Sarah is in a secure unit at a mental hospital Danny eventually tells Sasha that she suffered a neuropathic condition that caused her delusions, which eventually led to her harming herself, Dan and people in the street. Of Queensland formerly of Auckland and Coromandel. Elton was a top man and we'd get invites to his concerts as well. Although he worked with Whitehall intelligence operative Stephen Fisher before the force, Strickland is always wary of him and will defend his officers when Whitehall attempts to manipulate them in socially sensitive cases. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (20032013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, possessing a keen attention to detail and a remarkable instant recall memory for obscure details regarding cases and officers who investigated them. The couple have two daughters, Caitlin (15) and Marianna (9). Tom Eldridge (Jo Stone-Fewings) (2009-2010): Eldridge works in management at the Smithfield Meat Market and comes across the UCOS team when they investigate the murder of his father, Harry Eldridge. Q. She's been playing different sports including netball. He maintained that it was a conspiracy against him; his colleagues believed that he simply refused to admit his own mistake. I was looking at Glenn Hoddle and Neil McNab and thinking how could I match their skill level? Their football philosophy was different from the English game, which was more direct and physical. He represented the Northern Ireland national football team and won acclaim at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he was the highest scoring player from the UK; this included a shock winner against hosts Spain. After a 00 draw in their opening match against Yugoslavia, Armstrong scored the opening goal in the 11 draw against Honduras. That's how I worked my way to the front of the queue. If you could invite four people to dinner, who would you chose? Three or four months later, in the summer, I was back in Belfast to cover the Milk Cupyouth tournament up the coast. Listen to Simple Gifts by George Armstrong & Gerry Armstrong on Apple Music. Once my divorce (from Caron) was over, that was it for me, but a chance encounter changed all of that. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? He'd say 'Gerry, that's the way I'm made. While I was talking about William Harbison, Deborah and her sister were both looking at me strangely. Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) (20032013): Born in 1961, Sandra is the original head of the unit, being the only current serving police officer and at the time the only woman in UCOS. While I was there, I caught up with Deborah and she told me that she had finished her relationship. He is also an amazing dad and I love to see him spending time with the girls. He took off after that and his acceleration from the first five yards was explosive. Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. The couple had been hoping to renew their marriage. ", Gerry Armstrong, from Fintona, Co Tyrone, is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, He represented the Northern Ireland national football team and won acclaim at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he was the highest scoring player from the UK; this included a shock winner against hosts Spain. Fans have come to the rescue of Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby ahead of their 15th wedding anniversary. That was before the famous handball! I ask him about that night in Valencia in 1982 and he can remember it like yesterday. Michael's done a fantastic job from a tough start and it will be very sad when he leaves, but we wish him even more success at Stoke. Whilst looking for answers about corruption allegations against her father, Sandra tracks Jean down and forces her to admit Gordon's involvement in vice and prostitution, which later leads Sandra to discover his responsibility in the death of local pimp, Ian Randall. These guys have been doing this since they were kids, I've only been playing football for just over three years. I had previously worked in the catering industry as did my dad, so it must be in the blood. He spent the majority of his career in England, as well as having a spell in Spain. She said, Hi Gerry, you probably dont remember me., I do, I met you with Alison a few months ago., Im just at the bar here. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? [7], He subsequently moved on to play for Cromac Albion and Bangor. [6][10] In February 1989, he took up the same position at Crawley Town, before leaving in March 1990 after another confrontation with a fan. However, in an apparent continuity error, no reference is made to a ward nurse being attacked by him during the incident. (Dodgy) Roger McHugh (Keith Allen) (2005, 2011): Later nicknamed 'Roger the Dodger', Roger is a former police officer, notorious for his inept police work and history of selling out, who later becomes a somewhat ineffective private investigator. Brian correctly deduces that Jack has a terminal illness, and only has a short time to live, but promises not to tell the others until after Jack's death. We decided it would be best not to get married in Northern Ireland and chose Thailand. At the conclusion of the series, despite Strickland's promotion saving UCOS, Sasha decides to accept a promotion to head a new Honour Killing unit. A significant supporting character. In September 2014, Dennis Waterman announced that he would be leaving the show in November after filming two new episodes of the next series. A political animal who enjoys basking in reflected glory of UCOS's clean-up rate, his choice of cases is influenced by a desire to make his department look good. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. That summer we went out to Thailand. 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What was special about the 1982 Northern Ireland side that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup? (The Wife of Ushers Well) 7. Who were your football heroes growing up? Follow him on Twitter @DadTaxi1 & Instagram @dad.taxi or feel free to email him [email protected], I've lived and worked in Mallorca since 1990. I hit it first time and it nestled nicely into the net and the rest is history., That goal earned him a move to Real Mallorca, where his love for the island began. What made that even more incredible is that Im Catholic and Deborahs a Protestant. A softly-spoken and gentle man, he nevertheless possesses a quick and sometimes violent temper that he unleashes on suspects, although he will often become calm when he has reached the endgame, further unsettling suspects to achieve a confession. Shes now a good friend of ours and we had good craic. The couple have two daughters,. The final straw occurred when his boss, Don Bevan, wrongly accused him of sabotaging a stake-out by beating a young girl, prompting Gerry to break Bevan's jaw. He and Gerry bonded and became fast friends. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. Jack retired to care for his dearly-loved wife Mary, who had been the victim of a hit-and-run. It was in my mind, could I play at a higher level? BBC Sport Northern Ireland, 16 January 2005.[9]. I loved the competitive side of it and I was getting fitter. At the time, Pauline was dating The Beatles guitarist, George Harrison. He has three ex-wives, all of whom remain on amicable terms; he still occasionally seduces them, and is devoted to his daughters, although he regularly complains about financial strain. Graham filled my head full of positive thoughts and the players had great respect for 'the boss'. Holly Griffin (Storme Toolis) (20132014): Dan Griffin's daughter. 2:44 PREVIEW Black Jack Davy. I had just got married and it was a good time to leave. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". In his final appearance, he tries to get Sandra Pullman hired by SO10 (covert operations), and suffers politically as a result. They wanted a British-style centre forward and it was a good experience for me once the new signings started to gel. When I met Deborah, it was as if I took on a new identity. I see her as a female equivalent of me which is a scary thought! View Gerry Armstrong's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Brian is socially inept and eccentric, a recovering alcoholic with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Join Facebook to connect with Gerry Armstrong and others you may know. Shesaid, Will you look at it and see what it says?, I said, You wont believe this. He was a 'thief-taker', who passionately enjoyed catching criminals, but nevertheless mixed easily with them, leading to allegations of corruption. He requires a great deal of persuasion to reveal any information about his previous dealings and associations and only cooperates after the UCOS team threatens his reputation and work. You assisted Northern Ireland managers Bryan Hamilton and Lawrie Sanchez. I've worked at Pirates Adventure since 1994 and set up Radio One Mallorca in 2009. Things were not in our favour. And the restaurant is a real family affair and we all spend a great deal of time there. She was in there with a friend and they took some photographs of myself and Pat Jennings and Alan McDonald. I also played against Maradona and scored my first goal for the club against his Barcelona side. And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. A. It is only during her career at UCOS that she learns he committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, as he was about to be arrested by Jack Halford for attempting to cover up killing a small-time pimp. That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. A non-Scientologist, Omar Garrison, had been hired to write the book. View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Follow Dad Taxi Mallorca on WordPress.com. I was suspended from gaelic for fighting. Gerry and his wife Deborah in Windsor Park. We had lots of parties with him and in his house. I picked the ball up just outside our penalty area and drove forward. I'm still analysing the game today. But the nature of my job means I have to be prepared to travel when needed and we do that too as a family. I want you to try it tomorrow morning, Ive got this feeling., So anyway, we had a great nightand she took the test the following morning. She is very close to her father, owing to her mother's absence, and often prompts him in the right direction towards solving a case. Gerry owns a 1977 Triumph Stag sports tourer (1974 in the pilot episode),[4] and has a passion for cooking fine food for his extended family and colleagues. They settled on one that was close in taste to Jameson, Gerrys favourite Irish Whiskey. While I was in there, I saw a pregnancy test, so I picked one up. He is an outspoken critic of the amount of diving in the modern game. Relations between him and the team are strained: UCOS's successes anger him as they are achieved in the 'wrong' way, and sometimes show serving officers and the respectable people Bevan wishes to associate himself with to be careless and even corrupt. She is a jazz fanatic and a bright student studying law at university. There was a historian with me whocould tell you all about the families. He was playing Gaelic Football at a high standard but whilst serving a ban he fell into it. We love spending time together and we are at our happiest when the two of us are together. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. Sen. John Warner, R-Va., greets sportsmen including Paul Drey, right, and Meta Armstrong, Ducks Unlimited, after a news conference calling for. I went over to sit at my table and she was on the table next to me. She had also worked for Air France and remembered flying me to Paris when I was working for Eurosport. Q. He does, however, engage the team in cases with a political aspect, and sometimes becomes involved in other sensitive cases. I knew after Deborah and I had been out a few times that we would get married. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry Armstrong on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the CHUS in his 95th year. A running sub-plot involves Pullman's unsuccessful love life, which is mostly shown as a string of unsatisfactory relationships and numerous failed efforts at romance, including an attempt at speed dating. Ted knew that a lot of his squad from 30 years previously were bent cops, but was surprised when the UCOS team informed him that he was probably the only honest cop in his squad. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Harry Eldridge had indeed murdered Lockhart after he revealed that he had an affair with Eldridge's wife, Julia, and carried out a botched abortion on her that meant she couldn't have children. Gerald "Gerry" L. Armstrong, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. But I kept looking at Deborah. 1. . Life is busy, as I also help Deborah out with the restaurant when I can. Michael O'Neill's side has the same spirit and I was disappointed with Ronald Koeman's comments after the defeat in Holland. I am in Belfast this week as it is my 40th birthday and I wanted to celebrate with my family and friends here. So, how much is Gerry Armstrong worth at the age of 68 years old? She gave me the encouragement and the enthusiasm to want to be a father again. The doctor had said it was doubtful that she could get pregnant, and on top of that, I was 51 now and I had had the snip, which I had to have reversed. In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team. As a result of a cold case in which Gerry is unsuccessfully framed for murder, a major gangster is convicted despite several attempts on Gerry's life, and he decides to fake his death to protect his family. We have always been sporty and push that onto our daughter Marianna (13). I've another daughter, Aishleen, who is a nurse in London, and Caitlin with my second wife, Caron. [19][20][21][22]. I dont want to ruin it for you but there are a few things to highlight. The idea for the book had come before the lockdown but when the stoppage did arrive he said it helped him concentrate more on the content. Emily ignores his phone calls when he tries to apologise, although she eventually allows Gerry to continue as a fatherly figure in her life. When attending Belfast's Campbell College, he took . Everyone tried to help him but I didn't see him all the time. We have a lot to offer and I believe this country can have a bright future. This week: former Northern Ireland international striker, Gerry Armstrong . Take care everyone and enjoy your Weekend! A. Later, in the sixth series, Hanson is linked to the disappearance of two Anti-Fascist activists. I could throw a right hook and those days were crazy. I mentioned wed been at the city cemetery, where a lot of the Belfast power brokers were buried. Its called Gerry Armstrong My Story, My Journey and it is a real in depth look at his life. Bertie Neill and Billy Neill were the two coaches and they helped me to learn the rules and keep me on the right track. A year later, I was playing for Northern Ireland. It took me five months to get to grips with the language. I still own part of Quarteirense, a Portuguese football club and keep myself busy. Aishleenis nowa senior nurse in LondonandCaitlin is at university in Glasgow. It's the country he humbled in a legendary World Cup moment. You either have the right attitude or you don't and my gaelic background set me up well for the transition to football. He says it was the very warm and humid and there werent many Northern Ireland fans amongst the 49,562. John 'Jack' Halford (Ex-Detective Chief Superintendent) (James Bolam) (20032012, 2013): The highest-ranking retired officer on the team, and the first to be approached by Sandra when setting up UCOS, Jack Halford is the unofficial second-in-command. [6], In 2004, he reprised his role as Northern Ireland assistant manager under Lawrie Sanchez. [6] In January 1986 he was loaned to Chesterfield, whom he joined permanently in March 1986 until the end of the season. Jarrett has held the post since 2006 but will retire after . As I am at home during the week, I get plenty of time to spend with the family. Q. However, she does become annoyed when Jack and Brian are temporarily placed under her command, and both choose not to follow modern procedures. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. A. I spoke to Gerry this week as he has an autobiography coming out in a couple of weeks. Despite this, he still harbours feelings for his ex-wife and does make attempts to win her back in the eleventh series. Armstrong made a total of six appearances for Northern Ireland in the World Cup.[14]. He is also skilled in self-defence. He at last proves that three policemen in charge of the custody suite, whose failure to check on Kaye allowed him to die from drug-related complications, then conspired to pin blame on the arresting officer, Brian. He adamantly refused to allow Fisher to strongarm the team into working for him despite the fact that Fisher could seriously damage his career. At the end of the eleventh series, Strickland reveals he has fathered a third child. That was our first real communication. I played a lot of games as a centre-half. To give Marianna more opportunities. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Gerry's connections and jobs at similar companies. Northern Ireland even had Mal Donaghy sent off, but held on to win 10. Graham pulled the strings but Elton provided the money, and he was a fantastic person to be around. This is a list of all main, supporting, and recurring characters from BBC One's police procedural comedy drama New Tricks. Mum's family had a big gaelic background and both liked to see me play sport. 3:42 . After a tense beginning, he and Sandra share a mutually respectful but barbed friendship. We have opened a restaurant called Gerry Perri's which I run day-to-day as well as being a mum to Caitlin (15), and Marianna (9). We just embarked on an adventure together. Although he loved her deeply, Dan had long abandoned hope of ever being with her again, and is thus deeply conflicted when she finally begins to respond to new medicine. Family life: Gerry Armstrong with wife Deborah and daughter Marianna Iconic moment: Gerry Armstrong says scoring for Northern Ireland against Spain at the 1982 World Cup changed his life. [6] He joined Glenavon as a player the same month, and by April 1990 he was also playing midweek games for Bromley. A. Billy had a knack for picking the right player and putting him in the right position. Have you been through hard times in your life? We were married by nine Buddhist monks. Deborah, like me, has a flexible attitude and can just pick up and go somewhere if we need to travel because of my work. Bevan claimed that Standing had taken a bribe to botch a stakeout of a gangster he knew through greyhound racing. Four months before the World Cup, he moved me to the right wing to use the power and pace I had while offering more support to the midfield. Their decision uncovers a murder which prevents Grace from moving into her desired home, prompting Jack, Brian and Gerry to investigate undercover without Strickland's knowledge. Sasha is shot in Series 12 by someone trying to kill Gerry Standing, leaving her confined to a wheelchair for the first few episodes. Our family were big Leeds United fans and they remain my team. A. No-one wanted him to go down that road, and at different times we thought he could beat it, but he just couldn't and he told me that privately. A. Deborah was like a breath of fresh air. Believe me when I say Gerry packs a lot into the book. When Jack confronts Hanson, he cruelly confesses the crime in detail, prompting Jack to attempt revenge by running the criminal down, but Jack is prevented from doing so. In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Your email address will not be published. I like . Of course, our baby was a girl and we called her after Deborahs mom, which was Marian. I found out afterwards that it was over as far as she was concerned, but I didnt know that at the time, so I didnt even know if I would see her again. He also brought in John McClelland to use his pace and you have to give him credit for all those intelligent changes. I was a good jumper and had pace. Gerry even threatens to leave when Sasha reveals she has covertly gathered evidence without informing her new colleagues, but by the end of the case he has come to respect her. Who Is Gerry Armstrong's Wife? A. Watford was good, I enjoyed playing for Graham Taylor. Then there was the age barrier. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? I am very settled in Majorca now and we have made it our home. Grace Pullman (Sheila Hancock) (20072008, 2011): Grace is Sandra Pullman's mother and the widow of Sandra's father, Gordon, who died by suicide by carbon monoxide inhalation. Youre pregnant.. He has a disabled teenage daughter, Holly, who enjoys jazz music. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. In an argument with his wife, Steve lost his temper and threw a radio across the room, which led to Trisha getting custody of their son Stuart; several years passed before he had any contact with Stuart again. Ricky Hanson (David Troughton) (20062009): Ricky Hanson is a career criminal whom Jack and Sandra were investigating for at least three murders in Jack's last case before he retired. My wife, Deborah, was a gymnast and also played netball for Northern Ireland at the age of 15. Ive got photographs that she took of me when I was playing football for Northern Ireland at our hotel. Id prompted the TV company, they were in on it, so when we went out on the pitch, they came over as if they were doing an interview. On his debut, Armstrong scored for the Spireites in a 31 home defeat to Brentford. Suffice to say they had to get a cab home that night! His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) Gerry Armstrong Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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