Sir Norman Wisdom has died

[GSW Blue]

Loved his films. The chase scene in the one where he wears his Dads police uniform is classic. RIP Sir Norman Wisdom PYSL.

 

[tommybooth]

Great to see him in a City shirt at Maine Road dicking around as is the norm. RIP Sir Norm.

 

[sboroMCFC]

Such a nice guy and was good friends with my dad, at least they will be together now. RIP

 

[spacecadet]

More to follow.

His time on the pitch at Maine Road will be remembered by many ;-)

So true and funny- better than the game if I remember right!!!!

 

[Gary James]

Has passed away
Aged 95, had a good innings
Sure he was on the pitch dressed as a ref at h/t at Manie Rd about 20 years ago

R.I.P

I though it was Peter Reid ;)

Glad you posted that image, I've been trying to find my copy. Norman's football hero was Joe Mercer (Norman was an Arsenal fan when Joe was Captain) but in the early 90s - and remember he'd have been well into his mid 70s - he came running up the Maine Rd tunnel with that kit on.

The comment about Peter Reid was spot on - people on the Kippax near me that day were saying 'why's Peter Reid got a cap on?'

Then Norman took a few penalties at the North Stand end. Of course, he fell over and did his usual routine, but it was by far the best pre-match/half-time entertainment we've ever had.

Rick Wakeman (his neighbour in the Isle Of Man) was with him and they were in Manchester primarily for a golf tournament. But Norman came to Maine Road a few times during the early 90s.

What a star and an entertainer throughout his life.

 

[i went to rotherham]

RIP Pitkin

 

[plattlane01]

I'm sure he did an appearance on the pitch during our tour of the Isle of Man, early 90's. Anyhow top bloke who will be sadly missed by many. RIP.<br /><br />-- Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:43 pm --<br /><br />Should get a whip round sorted for some flowers?

 

[mkblue]

I absolutely love this guy, I watched all the time as a kid, only a couple of weeks I watched the early bird with my 10 year old son, he now watchers it all the time.

Sir Norman Joseph Wisdom a gentleman and a true legend RIP

 

[Blu KB]

Didnt realise he was 95, a legend - loved his films as a kid.

 

[daveduke67]

Norman - we'll never forget you - especially as long as that twat Lee Evans is doing a very poor impersonation of you. Not fit to wipe the shit of your shoe.

I bet the Queen is more pissed about this that when she heard about Diana.

RIP Norman.