Graham Roberts

[1882]

Whenever an ex-player thread re-emerges like this, it's either Birthday or Dead!

 

[N5 Spur]

One of my favourites. He does tend to wear his heart on his sleeve. But I'd rather that than not showing his feelings.

Likewise, in my top 5 all time list, even though he played for other clubs that I don't have much time for.

Committed, loyal, no-messing about, John Hollins in the moat at Highbury, the two-fingered salute along the touchline at the same venue, all excellent stuff. However, and whilst I don't expect players to be 'brains-of Britain', once you start mouthing off in public you need to be a bit more circumspect, in my opinion. I'm surprised TalkSPORT haven't made use of his services.

Nevertheless, happy birthday, GR.

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[Perryman]

Was at Highbury that day, and don't knock Miller. No one took liberties with him.

I remember him elbowing billy whitehurst at Newcastle . Went down with a broken nose, carried off covered in blood. Not even booked.

 

[DjKulu]

I remember him elbowing billy whitehurst at Newcastle . Went down with a broken nose, carried off covered in blood. Not even booked.

Did they call him Billy Redhurst after that?