RIP Ian St John...

[Claytop]

Grew up watching Saint and Greavsie. Always thought his humour and integrity shone through.

He’s had a good innings and a seemedly peaceful death, surrounded by his family. Not a bad way to go.

He’s with Virgil now. RIP.

I know I shouldn't but I chuckled.

He was before my time but only ever heard good things about him.

 

[jimharri]

Always sorry when a footballer of my generation dies but take it from one who knows he was nothing like how he came across on TV in real life.

Care to elaborate?

 

[roypaulknewmyfather]

Good player, uncontroversial and straightforward approach to the game. When the playing days were over joined Jimmy Greaves on TV. Saint and Greavsie was the original and best football "pundit" show. Never took themselves too seriously and called it as it was. Unbiased opinion on all teams. Current crop could do worse than watch a few episodes and see how it can be done.

 

[lancs blue]

A very good forward who had a successful strike partnership with Roger Hunt in the 60s, St John's role was eventually taken over by Kevin Keegan in the early 70s.

Saint and Greavsie were definitely better to listen to than Ratboy and Spit the dog.

RIP

 

[Big Swifty]

An old one, but it's got to be said.
Notice outside Liverpool church:
" What will you do if Jesus comes to Liverpool?"
A wag added:
"Move St. John to outside right."
RIP Ian St. John.

The other oldie: Notice reads "Jesus saves"

Someone had added "and St John scores from the rebound"

 

[Blue Feather]

RIP Saint. Before my time as a player but provided a bit of fun on Saturday lunch-times

 

[Gabriel]

Motherwell legend. Doubt many imagined Greaves would outlive him.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Ian St John, Ian Callaghan, Tommy Smith, Emlyn Hughes. No problem in paying homage to that Liverpool team.

 

[BillCarlisle]

Played for a completely different Liverpool than the current bunch. Was an excellent footballer and always came across as an extremely nice person.

R.I.P. Saint

Yes indeed. A very good player from a different generation. A sad loss. RIP.

 

[Bigga]

Always sorry when a footballer of my generation dies but take it from one who knows he was nothing like how he came across on TV in real life.

If the man was an absolute cnut to everyone, I'd understand that view, but it seems more people saw the good more than the bad, in the man.