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Just been listening to a programme on Radio 5 which had a feature called Rock N Roll Footballer.
The erstwhile wing wizard mentioned Ceremony as one of his favourite songs and that after he signed for Chelsea he asked to play only one half of a pre-season friendly at Brentford so he could go and watch New Order later that evening - quality!
I've got an old NME from the 80's with an interview with Nevin where he discusses his love of their music, and how he felt different compared to his team mates crap tastes.
In the photo accompaning the article he looks the proverbial Joy Division fan circe 79 with the dark overcoat and Joy Division metal badge.
Sorry for my stupid question(not aware of english football),is he a football player or a coach ?
He's a former Scotland international footballer (not one of the two Scots who have scored against Brazil in World Cups - Davie Narey and John Collins) who played for a few years in England with Chelsea and Tranmere Rovers (and probably some others). Tricky winger, big JD fan, long coat-wearer archetypal indie kid. Fair play to him, always a joy to watch him play. Has recently been Chief Executive at Motherwell (may still be) since retiring from playing.
who played for a few years in England with Chelsea and Tranmere Rovers (and probably some others).
He also played for the mighty Blues - I always thought he was a cut above the usual Kylie loving footballer
Didn't he once state - can't remember where - that Crispy Ambulance were his favourite band ever?
That one let him down then!
Originally posted by Al Jarvis Didn't he once state - can't remember where - that Crispy Ambulance were his favourite band ever?That one let him down then!
Best band name though !
Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes > Originally posted by Al Jarvis Didn't he once state - can't remember where - that Crispy Ambulance were his favourite band ever?That one let him down then!
Best band name though !
Indeed. And integrated well by Half Man Half Biscuit into a song chronicling bands' attitude over where in the running order they should play.....[to the 70s terrace-chant 'you're going home in a f*kin ambulance'] ...'you're going on after Crispy Ambulance'.
Originally posted by Mickey Way Just been listening to a programme on Radio 5 which had a feature called Rock N Roll Footballer.The erstwhile wing wizard mentioned Ceremony as one of his favourite songs and that after he signed for Chelsea he asked to play only one half of a pre-season friendly at Brentford so he could go and watch New Order later that evening - quality!
You found your password then ;) or just applied for a new one.
Was once stood behind the last-of-the-tanner-ball-players in a cash point queue, in the middle of Chester. During his days as an Evertonian. TINY fcuker!.
Originally posted by ShugZV©
Good looking guy, supports Celtic and loves JD/NO.......sound familiar:D
No. 
Originally posted by ShugZV©
Good looking guy, supports Celtic and loves JD/NO.......sound familiar:D
A right short-arse too?
Originally posted by ShugZV©
Good looking guy, supports Celtic and loves JD/NO.......sound familiar:D
so, you find pat nevin attractive do you slugzv?
you'll be watching womans fashion programmes soon!
Originally posted by Hibster > Originally posted by ShugZV©
Good looking guy, supports Celtic and loves JD/NO.......sound familiar:D
so, you find pat nevin attractive do you slugzv?
You were a bit slow on the uptake.......mind you, that doesnae surprise me.
Pat Nevin, the only bright spot at the Bridge in the mid-80's, and by crikey, those were some lean years. Probably in the top 10 of Chelsea fan's favorite players if you were to do a poll. Gianfranco would be #1. Kerry would be in there too.
Originally posted by ShugZV©
> Originally posted by Hibster > Originally posted by ShugZV©
Good looking guy, supports Celtic and loves JD/NO.......sound familiar:D
so, you find pat nevin attractive do you slugzv?
You were a bit slow on the uptake.......mind you, that doesnae surprise me.
aye, a bit thick skinned you...
Indeed. And integrated well by Half Man Half Biscuit into a song chronicling bands' attitude over where in the running order they should play.....[to the 70s terrace-chant 'you're going home in a f*kin ambulance'] ...'you're going on after Crispy Ambulance'.
Oh crikey, I thought a N.O forum would be ONE place where I didnt have to hear about Half Man Half Ruddy Biscuit! They suck arse! Youre as bad as my dad....
Incidentally the Durutti Column track "Shirt No.7" was written for Pat Nevin - apparently he was a mate of Vini Reilly.
P.S Crispy Ambulance were a top band - anyone who thinks otherwise should listen to "The Presence" arguably Martin Hannett's greatest production.
