Apologies ,seem to remember playing at Hillsboro in our promotion season and him cutting in from the left and scoring with his right a la Benson.Blondeclaret wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:46 pmTaffy was predominantly right footed but good with both.
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He was all left foot, but could use his right foot when he needed. That's why fullbacks couldn't cope with him.
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Luton away on MOTD 2-2 (1972-73) and he scored 2 with his left foot whilst cutting in from the right wing. He was superb with both feet. Think Wales scored at Wembley with games cutting ball from bye line on right wing. His left wing cross at Burnley v Villa in FA Cup 5th round for Fletcher’s header.
He took his penalties with right foot which gives a true indication of his favoured foot.
Really hope he gets better soon.
He took his penalties with right foot which gives a true indication of his favoured foot.
Really hope he gets better soon.
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Then I would agree he would be naturally right footed. I batted right handed because that was how I was told to hold the bat. It became comfortable. I threw/bowled very much left handed.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:04 pmRight handed batsman at cricket and threw the ball with his right I think
Given his left foot quality, he was truly an exceptional player.
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Some better news to report. Taffy is out of hospital and receiving physio and speech therapy. I've been told he's doing as he's told and we agreed that must be a first.
Let's all hope there is still much more significant recovery to come. He'll be 71 in just over two weeks time.
Let's all hope there is still much more significant recovery to come. He'll be 71 in just over two weeks time.
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Assume he still recovering and doing well.
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Great player, almost unplayable at times. Hope he continues to recover.
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Great news, awful hearing that your childhood heroes aren't well. It's almost as though your memory traps them in your mind as that dashing twenty something year old racing down the left wing putting pin point crosses in.
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My dads favourite player, thanks for the positive update Tony
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It's this weird thing that as you get older, you don't think your heroes do and that allows you to continue to imagine them at their best on the field. Taffy will be 71 next month but we can still see him mesmerising defenders.
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Did you get the chance to see Jimmy Mac? I'm two years before you (Oct 1960) and so never saw him in his pomp but at least I can say that I saw him play for us.
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Sadly not. The nearest I got to seeing him was when we hosted Stoke at the Turf. He was on the Stoke's team in the programme but was a late change. There was an audible groan around TM. I think it was a night match.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:04 pmDid you get the chance to see Jimmy Mac? I'm two years before you (Oct 1960) and so never saw him in his pomp but at least I can say that I saw him play for us.
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My favourite ever Claret
I hope he is able to pull through
Sorry to hear the sad loss of your father Amble Claret
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I hope he is able to pull through
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Some more positive news - he's been able to get out twice to see his friends at the pub
And he's 71 today
And he's 71 today
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Saw him in the bridge with a couple of friends a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. One of them was an old school friend of mine who had not seen for many years.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:50 amSome more positive news - he's been able to get out twice to see his friends at the pub
And he's 71 today
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Delighted he’s on the mend.
Does Taffy live in the Burnley area or Wales ?
Thanks
Does Taffy live in the Burnley area or Wales ?
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He's in South WalesMixedkompany wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:10 pmDelighted he’s on the mend.
Does Taffy live in the Burnley area or Wales ?
Thanks
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Started watching in the mid fifties ( home games only first team and reserves ) then the local away games in the late fifties. What a time to be a Claret. How lucky was I and even luckier to still be watching every Clarets PL game via TV. I have seen pretty much every claret since WW2 mostly live but recently on TV. Impossible to pick the best but if pushed to name my 3 favs they would be Willie Irvine. Brian O’Neil and Jimmy Robson who was also one of the nicest people I have ever know. Not saying those 3 were our best ever players but they gave me so much joy both on and off the field
Best wishes to Taffy and all ex Clarets
Best wishes to Taffy and all ex Clarets
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O'Neil, Irvine and James are in my top... top several.FCBurnley wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:48 pmStarted watching in the mid fifties ( home games only first team and reserves ) then the local away games in the late fifties. What a time to be a Claret. How lucky was I and even luckier to still be watching every Clarets PL game via TV. I have seen pretty much every claret since WW2 mostly live but recently on TV. Impossible to pick the best but if pushed to name my 3 favs they would be Willie Irvine. Brian O’Neil and Jimmy Robson who was also one of the nicest people I have ever know. Not saying those 3 were our best ever players but they gave me so much joy both on and off the field
Best wishes to Taffy and all ex Clarets
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I’m afraid it’s not good news. Taffy has taken a turn for the worse. I have no further details but it’s not the news I wanted to hear.
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Anyone who saw him at his peak will have him in their top 3 claret players. I pray he stabilises and recovers
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Oh no, fingers crossedClaretTony wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:28 pmI’m afraid it’s not good news. Taffy has taken a turn for the worse. I have no further details but it’s not the news I wanted to hear.
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It was a shock to receive the message this afternoon Woking - I thought he was steadily showing some improvement. It's not good is it? I'm told his daughter has been asked to go down to Swansea.
Let's just hope things improve for him.
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Prayers are with him and his family, fingers crossed he makes another recovery.
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Taffy is definitely one of my top 3 Clarets. He terrorised many 1st division defenders, on his day he was virtually unplayable.
Just hoping he's comfortable and not suffering....
Just hoping he's comfortable and not suffering....
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Sad to here that news , my favourite ever claret . My sons middle names are Leighton James.
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Totally agree with you, CT.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:37 pmIt was a shock to receive the message this afternoon Woking - I thought he was steadily showing some improvement. It's not good is it? I'm told his daughter has been asked to go down to Swansea.
Let's just hope things improve for him.
Very sad news.
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Still IMO the best Burnley player I have seen. Hoping for the best.
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I'm praying he pulls through , i thought he got over the worse .