Andy maclaren on sportsound.

[Babyshamble]

Anybody listening to this ? Unbelievable what that boy went through.

[bigwheel]

yes, coming over very authentic and honest...good on him

[Ronniekirk]

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Anybody listening to this ? Unbelievable what that boy went through.

No but have heard it before He has been through the wringer as they say and come out the pther end Has he not now turned his life around ,and is involved in coaching youth projects or something similiar

[Wembley67]

Bloody good player on his day, tormented us more than most that's for sure.

[Pretty Boy]

Sure he was linked with us just after his 2nd spell at United. Cracking player on his day.

I read his book and what he went through is horrible. Deserves huge credit for turning his life round and helping others. Seems one of the good guys.

[hibee62]

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Sure he was linked with us just after his 2nd spell at United. Cracking player on his day.

I read his book and what he went through is horrible. Deserves huge credit for turning his life round and helping others. Seems one of the good guys.

He had a trial with us in 2003, played in the ill-fated festival cup match and played will IIRC. Wasn't offered a deal in the end though.

[Iggy Pope]

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Sure he was linked with us just after his 2nd spell at United. Cracking player on his day.

I read his book and what he went through is horrible. Deserves huge credit for turning his life round and helping others. Seems one of the good guys.

Appeared as a trialist for us if I'm right.

[Babyshamble]

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Sure he was linked with us just after his 2nd spell at United. Cracking player on his day.

I read his book and what he went through is horrible. Deserves huge credit for turning his life round and helping others. Seems one of the good guys.

Said he had a offer from Hibs but chose killie cos it was closer to his home.fair play.

[3pm]

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Sure he was linked with us just after his 2nd spell at United. Cracking player on his day.

I read his book and what he went through is horrible. Deserves huge credit for turning his life round and helping others. Seems one of the good guys.

He definitely played for us in a friendly / trial at Easter Road. Don't think we could afford him. Was about 2002/2003 when we were at our lowest ebb.

[bigwheel]

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Sure he was linked with us just after his 2nd spell at United. Cracking player on his day.

I read his book and what he went through is horrible. Deserves huge credit for turning his life round and helping others. Seems one of the good guys.

he did pre season with us, played a game or too, did very well....

i think petrie didn't do a deal with him for some reason....he was hurt by it..

[ColinNish]

Is this guess what happened to him or is anyone gonna give us folk that didn't hear the show a clue? 🤔

[Onceinawhile]

Played for us away at Preston in a friendly. Must have been 2004. Drew 1-1.

[3pm]

https://twitter.com/jimspencesport/s...06330343735298

[Pretty Boy]

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Is this guess what happened to him or is anyone gonna give us folk that didn't hear the show a clue? 🤔

He had issues with drugs but later admitted it was linked to abuse he had suffered as a child. He also attempted suicide after retiring from the game and had issues with depression.

[Babyshamble]

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Is this guess what happened to him or is anyone gonna give us folk that didn't hear the show a clue? 🤔

To cut a long story short.,he struggled with drug addiction & alcoholism throughout his career.failed a drug test whilst playing for reading.triwd to commit suicide & few times.was abused as a child.now spends his time goimg round deprived areas of Glasgow coaching kids for free.

[Betty Boop]

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Is this guess what happened to him or is anyone gonna give us folk that didn't hear the show a clue? 🤔

A victim of sexual abuse, and addicted to drink and drugs. A brilliant heartfelt interview, so moving.

[ColinNish]

Cheers guys. 👍

[Scorrie]

His autobiography is very honest and well worth a read. A cracking fitbaw player and by all acccounts his work in Glasgow is really good working with kids affected by drugs and other serious issues.

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[3pm]

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"You are blocked from following @JimSpenceSport and viewing @JimSpenceSport's Tweets. "

You must have upset him at some point.

[Hibby Bairn]

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To cut a long story short.,he struggled with drug addiction & alcoholism throughout his career.failed a drug test whilst playing for reading.triwd to commit suicide & few times.was abused as a child.now spends his time goimg round deprived areas of Glasgow coaching kids for free.

He does do it for free (to the kids). But it is funded. So not really "free" as such. Not voluntary like a guy doing school football for no payment.

He/the charity does good work though. Just not for "free".

[Niffy]

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A victim of sexual abuse, and addicted to drink and drugs. A brilliant heartfelt interview, so moving.

Makes me feel a wee bit bad when I called him c*** s***** at a game , but to be fair he turned round and called me a f***** d***

I was fair taken aback.

[Michael]

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"You are blocked from following @JimSpenceSport and viewing @JimSpenceSport's Tweets. "

What did you say?

[grunt]

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What did you say?

Couple of years ago, there was some event, can't remember what.
Leeann commented on it, then 3 hours later Budge passed comment.
Spence tweeted how great it was that Budge had said something.
I pointed out that Leeann had also commented, much earlier.
He said he hadn't noticed.
I said as a journalist I'd expect him to check these things, specially where he seemed to be implying that Budge was wonderful and Leeann had been silent.

#blocked.

[Deansy]

Googled Andy McLaren to refresh my memory - team that comes directly after his name is Rangers, he never played for them did he ?, Wiki does mention Dundee Utd, Reading, Partick Thistle etc but not them or is it wrong ?

[Babyshamble]

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He does do it for free (to the kids). But it is funded. So not really "free" as such. Not voluntary like a guy doing school football for no payment.

He/the charity does good work though. Just not for "free".

Thanks for clearing that up mate.nice one 👍

[Is It On....]

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To cut a long story short.,he struggled with drug addiction & alcoholism throughout his career.failed a drug test whilst playing for reading.triwd to commit suicide & few times.was abused as a child.now spends his time goimg round deprived areas of Glasgow coaching kids for free.

Should make that pr#ck Lukaku listen to that after he felt Everton were taking him for granted because they thought he would sign a £33m 5 year deal!!!

[The_Exile]

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Googled Andy McLaren to refresh my memory - team that comes directly after his name is Rangers, he never played for them did he ?, Wiki does mention Dundee Utd, Reading, Partick Thistle etc but not them or is it wrong ?

That's Alan McLaren you're likely thinking of. Ex yam and Rangers player.

[Stewboy]

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He does do it for free (to the kids). But it is funded. So not really "free" as such. Not voluntary like a guy doing school football for no payment.

He/the charity does good work though. Just not for "free".

Jeezo, don't try and put the guy down too much.

Let me guess, you coach school football for free?

[Hibby Bairn]

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Jeezo, don't try and put the guy down too much.

Let me guess, you coach school football for free?

No mate I don't. As I said the work he/they are doing is brilliant. But if we want it done for free for all kids whose parents can't afford subs then we either need big funding or a different model.