Stan Bowles RIP

[Vienna_70]

Alan Hudson, a player of similar skill to Stan, and, like Stan, criminally underused by England, also liked a bet.

When I lived in Stoke, I was told that he was often in the pub, after training, on the phone to the bookies, placing large bets on several horses.

 

[Fat Chance]

Cant remember the actual details but seem to remember he held a record for playing for england and the Crossroads in the sunday league...in the same week.

 

[Vienna_70]

RIP Stan. He was Kiddos best friend back in the days.

That doesn’t surprise me, as they’re both from Collyhurst.

 

[Blue Til Death]

We had a few like that Neville southall was another in the Everton game, they used to have banter with you back in the day now you’d get a banning order:)

Unfortunately you are right, no interaction like that these days, we’d get labeled Divorcists or summat..!

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

I was privileged (and that word is justified in this case) to see Stan play for City but his best years were undoubtedly with QPR. Supremely gifted, in my eyes better than Rodney Marsh. Criminally underused by England but when have England ever played such geniuses?
Probably as entertaining off the pitch as he was on it. He leaves behind many great memories and will never be forgotten by those who saw him.
RIP Stanley and condolences to his family.

 

[levets]

This is his Wiki page....

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Stan Bowles - Wikipedia

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Wikipedia only lists his league appearances though. I’m not sure our website is correct either. Riddled with errors.

 

[wagonman]

I am proud to say I was in the Kippax when Stan made his debut... a brilliant player and a top character.

JJ

 

[denislawsbackheel]

I am proud to say I was in the Kippax when Stan made his debut... a brilliant player and a top character.

JJ

Me too.
One of the four players who scored two on debut I saw.
Stan
Bobby Owen
Paul Hince
Trevor Francis

 

[77lost by a point]

Alan Hudson, a player of similar skill to Stan, and, like Stan, criminally underused by England, also liked a bet.

When I lived in Stoke, I was told that he was often in the pub, after training, on the phone to the bookies, placing large bets on several horses.

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[BillCarlisle]

I am proud to say I was in the Kippax when Stan made his debut... a brilliant player and a top character.

JJ

Me too, but for some reason I was in the Platt Lane. I wonder just how successful he could have been if it wasn't for his off-pitch distractions. A natural talent, of that there was no doubt IMHO