Sorry if it's already been posted, but Sunday's Independent had a full-page article on "John" and his upcoming autobiography.
Sample here:
His least favourite manager was no contest; largely through his own doing. In an era when goalkeepers received less protection than today, Burridge would employ specially sharpened studs to stand on the foot of anyone who came too close. Ossie Ardiles became an infuriated victim at Southampton, receiving a mouthful about the Falklands War at the same time, and never forgave him. Introduced as the new manager of Newcastle United in 1991, he ignored Burridge's outstretched hand and simply told the club secretary to pay up his contract.
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30-03-2011 11:00 PM #1
Budgie "John" Burridge
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31-03-2011 01:55 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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http://www.emporiumbooks.com.au/book...hn-burridge.do
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31-03-2011 09:43 AM #5
[QUOTE=SubiacoHibs;2768363]"He became player-manager at non-league Blyth Spartans - only to later be convicted for dealing in counterfeit leisurewear. The prosecution case was significantly strengthened by the fact that there was video evidence of half the team wearing Burridge's sportswear before an FA Cup match."
I can remember he was selling his gear at the Cairn Hotel in Windsor St, selling me fakes Budgie eh. Very dodgy keeper.
Legend.
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31-03-2011 11:23 AM #6
The book is out on Monday, and written by a very good Hibby and friend of mine
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31-03-2011 11:26 AM #7
His comments to Mark Hateley and Ally McCoist before the skol cup semi final were classic!
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31-03-2011 03:26 PM #9
I wrote to the club asking to invite him to do the half time draw, or go in goals for the ten sec challenge. They are lookin into it.
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31-03-2011 07:48 PM #11
Received the book a couple of days and looking forward to reading it. Already skimmed a part of his Hibs days and clear he and Mogadon didn't get on (might be an understatement though!)
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31-03-2011 08:15 PM #13
Rose tinted specs on today? He was an embarrassment and a fekkin clown. Remember the goal against the ****bos that bounced off his shoulder?
Pretty much the start of the long line of calamity keepers. A total loser.
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31-03-2011 08:48 PM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteEvery gimmick hungry yob,
Digging gold from rock and roll
Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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Thought that's what you meant.
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31-03-2011 10:41 PM #27
Bloody hell. (no pun intended, u on your period!!!!)
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31-03-2011 10:43 PM #28
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01-04-2011 09:43 AM #30
Got the book from Amazon on Monday and finished reading it last night. Great insight into a larger than life bloke. Some of the things he got up to are well worth reading about!
Comes across as a geniune guy who loved football but realised he had to make as much out of it as he could due to short career span of a footballer.
Genuine love of Hibs comes through as well
Interesting to see who proof read the book first though - it says his date of birth is 1961 (should be 1951) !!
go out and buy it!!
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