They have an adult son, Mark, who is rarely spoken about, but who often attends AFC Wimbledon football matches with his father. When she finds out, Esther walks out, and later forces Brian into treatment; he has not been shown to have suffered lapses since. Luke Hanson (Joe Absolom) (20062009) Luke is the son of Ricky Hanson and gets his father arrested for the murder of Jack's wife Mary after he admits he was in the car with his father. I've worked at Pirates Adventure since 1994 and set up Radio One Mallorca in 2009. She is a jazz fanatic and a bright student studying law at university. I like . He is Sandra's mentor on numerous occasions, having been her boss on the murder squad. 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. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan (Nicholas Day / Tim Woodward in the Pilot) (20032004): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan is. One of them was Deborah, and thats how we first met. Unlike her father, Holly has no contact with her mother at the mental hospital, since her delusions caused her to try and drown Holly when she was 13. I organised a party in Belfast for Deborah's birthday, as I like to spoil her when I can. I grew up in the Springfield Road and was big mates with Tom Finney, who went on to play for Northern Ireland. She was running her own modelling agency by then and had four or five girls with her, all models. Gerry Standing (Ex-Detective Sergeant) (Dennis Waterman) (20032015): Born Gerard Lestade, the son of Smithfield Market butcher Norman Lestade, Gerry changed his name as he did not get along with his father. I was intrigued with her, I thought she was a really lovely girl. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. It just gave some people something to talk about. Your email address will not be published. Fans have come to the rescue of Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby ahead of their 15th wedding anniversary. [6], By 1988, Armstrong had become a player-coach at Brighton, but left the club after an altercation with a fan. It was a rough, physical game but it was honest too. We went off to the party that night, and I stopped on the way to buy a couple of bottles of champagne to take with us. I could throw a right hook and those days were crazy. Broadcaster, TV, Radio and Facebook Live. He had made his Northern Ireland debut way back in 1976 alongside George Best but playing regularly for Watford definitely helped. Outhwaite previously appeared in Series 9 episode 6, playing the mother of a young rising tennis star who died in suspicious circumstances. Facebook gives people the power. Sasha is shot in Series 12 by someone trying to kill Gerry Standing, leaving her confined to a wheelchair for the first few episodes. 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. While they were staying with me, my mum phoned one night and asked about the TV documentary. I see my wife as very like my mum, with similar habits and qualities, even in the way she moves her thumbs as a habit. While I was talking about William Harbison, Deborah and her sister were both looking at me strangely. [citation needed]. I got him as a guest speaker when I was a manager at Worthing and it was a great night, they still talk about it. 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Described as "a bundle of energetic optimism with a tendency to get personally involved in the cases he's working on", and "the antithesis of Brian Lane's eternal pessimism", Steve has a reputation for being a whirlwind, and bringing anarchy to otherwise calm proceedings. MEMORIES: Gerry and Debby share a laugh as he reads from his new autobiography, Every player or celebrity was at a different table and Alison Campbells agency also had a girl at every table. Once I hit 15 they took more interest in my development and were always really encouraging. A. the founder of UCOS, originally intending it as a public relations gesture, to prevent an ex-convict from suing the Met for wrongful arrest. Our family were big Leeds United fans and they remain my team. I wasn't. We were singing off the same hymn sheet and I just wish Id met her sooner. A. Watford was good, I enjoyed playing for Graham Taylor. And the restaurant is a real family affair and we all spend a great deal of time there. Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. UCOS discover from Frank Patterson that Hanson's son, Luke, was in the car that ran down Mary. That was our first real communication. Aishleenis nowa senior nurse in LondonandCaitlin is at university in Glasgow. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert (sometimes Bob) Strickland is directly responsible for both the operation and actions of UCOS, but is not involved in most cases. Sandra is often exasperated by her colleagues' eccentricities and their willingness to bend the rules, although she doesn't always play by the rulebook herself. Needless to say, we lost 4-1. My mum had a good heart too. Tom isn't seen again after Sandra agreed for them to begin being part of each other's lives. The age gap never bothered us. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Her teacher mentioned to me she's a bit too physical as she said her dad said 'if you can't go around them, go through them!'. He says it was the very warm and humid and there werent many Northern Ireland fans amongst the 49,562. Even now, I still cant believe Deborah did what she did, to take on all that responsibility, because she was only 29 when we got married. A. I've had a few bad days. But I did have power and pace, combined with the right attitude and determination. Id told Deborah we could go on the pitch before the game as a treat for Jade, so she could tell her friends shed been on Windsor Park. Then there was the age barrier. I didnt even see these photographs until wed been together maybe two years. 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. She knew Stephen and she recognised me from back in the 80s and we got chatting. Set piece play was important too and Graham put a lot of thought into that. He is still haunted by her death, partly because nobody was charged in connection with it, although in Series 4 it becomes common knowledge that Ricky Hanson was responsible. That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. Since George was frequently away . You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. [17], Armstrong has appeared on Singaporean media as an analyst on SingTel mio TV's 2014 World Cup coverage which was mirrored on The Straits Times.[18]. Published 09/11/2018 at 10:44 GMT-8. At the conclusion of the series, while initially reluctant to leave Sarah as he is all that she has left, Dan decides to take a new job offer to be a criminal analyst for Interpol, moving to Aberdeen with Fiona. WATCH: Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong has plenty of stories to share about George Best, GAA and escaping the Troubles as he launches new book. Join Facebook to connect with Gerry Armstrong and others you may know. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. She is married to a fellow Met officer and has two children away at university. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. Gerald Armstrong passed away 2022-01-17 in n, n. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. About 10 or 12 days later, Northern Ireland had a summer international friendly against Germany at Windsor Park, 4th June, and it was actually my niece Jades birthday. Life is busy, as I also help Deborah out with the restaurant when I can. We were having a chat about the game and in comes a girl called Alison Campbell shes married to Darren Clarke now. 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. Billy Hamilton was over to my right and I managed to get the, ball to him. 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. But instead he flapped at it straight to me. Q. I would have liked the Northern Ireland job 20 years ago - not now! He is also skilled in self-defence. He called me up when I was in Spain and told me my pace was scaring teams and they couldn't handle me. 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. From the singing and acting point of view, Northern Ireland is a great place. There are 100+ professionals named "Gerry Armstrong", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. At the conclusion of the series, he decides to use his retirement to go travelling in a camper van with Pat as they had planned before he was assigned to UCOS. In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team. Maradona was a character and I've had a few drinks with him. A. Gerry Armstrong is married. [8] He made a total of 84 league appearances for Spurs, scoring 10 goals. His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) Gerry Armstrong Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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. Luke admits this when it is revealed that Ricky has had an incestuous relationship with his secret daughter. I see her as a female equivalent of me which is a scary thought! He has a disabled teenage daughter, Holly, who enjoys jazz music. Graham filled my head full of positive thoughts and the players had great respect for 'the boss'. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (2003-2013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, . 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. I was coming up to 50, I had no plans to get married again. In fact, wed crossed paths so many times. Shesaid, Will you look at it and see what it says?, I said, You wont believe this. So what about that goal? Jean had taken the boy to a church and abandoned him for adoption, so Sandra forced Jean to take her to the same church, where she later discovered the identity of her half-brother. I picked the ball up just outside our penalty area and drove forward. Also, John Lennon as The Beatles were my favourite group in the 60s and George Best. She's been playing different sports including netball. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? Billy had worked on that formation and implemented it on the training ground in Brighton. Right, theres two bottles of champagne in there for the birthday party and a pregnancy test with two units, I told her. 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. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. 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. Lawrie Sanchez told me it was fine, and to do it around 2pm before the kick-off at three. 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. [15], Armstrong had combined his coaching positions with employment in football journalism - in television, in radio and in print. What advice would you give to a young player hoping to make it in the professional game? [16], He used to work on talkSPORT radio presenting their show that looked at European Football on Monday night with Gab Marcotti but Armstrong has since left the station. He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. That was hard, and getting away from Northern Ireland was another opportunity to make a fresh start. That was before the famous handball! Hanson later attempts to murder Jack in the hospital by smothering him with a pillow but is stopped by Brian. I was suspended from gaelic for fighting. He and Gerry bonded and became fast friends. Ambitious and competitive, she has sacrificed personal life in pursuit of a career and likes to be in control of every situation. A significant supporting character. He is a reserved character who can nevertheless provide surprising insights. Mal Donaghy at left back and Sammy McIlroy at left midfield weren't left footed, and Billy brought in Norman Whiteside who had matured so much. A. I think it can be easier now for players to be noticed, but you've got to be hungry. He played alongside George Best in a 50 friendly defeat to West Germany. At the time, Pauline was dating The Beatles guitarist, George Harrison. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? (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. Bevan claimed that Standing had taken a bribe to botch a stakeout of a gangster he knew through greyhound racing. Despite this, he still harbours feelings for his ex-wife and does make attempts to win her back in the eleventh series. As we were chatting I was trying to remember if Id seen him play. Despite becoming a grandfather, he maintains his devil-may-care lifestyle, insisting that he is "a naughty boy, not a bastard". They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wife's Theatre school. Despite being a year older than Gerry, he is a lot fitter and healthier. Gerry and his wife Deborah in Windsor Park. By Joanne Sweeney. 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. Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur . Later, in the sixth series, Hanson is linked to the disappearance of two Anti-Fascist activists. 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. BBC Sport Northern Ireland, 16 January 2005.[9]. Marianna's education was the main reason we came home. You either have the right attitude or you don't and my gaelic background set me up well for the transition to football. However, he shows some regard for Jack Halford, calling him 'professional to the last'. We worked very hard as a unit and our strength was that togetherness. Gerry Armstrong, reflecting on his time playing for Real Mallorca after his performances in the 1982 World Cup. No, I was 21 and training every day. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. 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. 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. In the final episode of the ninth series, "Part of a Whole", it transpires that Strickland first knew Fisher at Sandhurst and was part of a covert 'black bag' operation (a robbery) that went awry. There were probably 5,000 maybe 6,000 fans in the stadium at the time. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. Jack retired to care for Mary, although she did not live very long after the incident, which was thought to be a simple hit-and-run. Im sure that between 1975 and 1980 before he left I would have seen him play. She just loves having everyone together and celebrating with her friends and family. But then on a Sunday, when I had a game at Casement Park, I was told to report to the back of City Hall where I was taken to the Dunadry Hotel and Bertie helped me negotiate the deal with Terry Neill, the Spurs manager.

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