Pat Jennings (don’t panic he’s fine!)

[NickTB]

Happy birthday to Pat Jennings. A real hero of mine back in the day and met him a few times now and what a gentleman he is

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[nelto]

Had a fantastic flight home after coming from 2 down to beat Southampton 3-2. Pat was on the fight. Shook his hand. When it got into the cruise he was fantastic with everyone, selfies, autographs, no problem. Great, great guy!

 

[parklane1]

Our best ever keeper [imo], the way he used to catch corners with one hand was brilliant. Real great guy to talk with as well.

 

[Mikey10]

Had a fantastic flight home after coming from 2 down to beat Southampton 3-2. Pat was on the fight. Shook his hand. When it got into the cruise he was fantastic with everyone, selfies, autographs, no problem. Great, great guy!

Had a similar experience, must be 15 years ago, flying out of Belfast International on an early morning flight to go to a game. Nothing was too much trouble for the big man when it came to mixing with fans going across to the game. An absolute gentleman.

(And yes, the sausages are Cookstown... )

 

[Raziel]

as others have said, met him a few times (he's at the club all the time), really nice guy

Was great interaction with him and Vic with EL trophy

 

[johnola]

RIP Pat.

 

[treepits]

There can’t be many who played over 200 times for that other lot and still be considered a legend for us. Happy birthday Pat

 

[kb 1984]

There can’t be many who played over 200 times for that other lot and still be considered a legend for us. Happy birthday Pat

Probably because he never wanted to leave. I think burkinshaw admitted it was a mistake to get rid. He is definitely one of us. happy birthday Pat

 

[mephitis]

Our best ever keeper [imo], the way he used to catch corners with one hand was brilliant. Real great guy to talk with as well.

This all day long! Can't think of anybody before or since who can catch one handed, and most seem relectant to do it two handed these day? Although, granted we are talking about totally different footballs.

 

[parklane1]

This all day long! Can't think of anybody before or since who can catch one handed, and most seem relectant to do it two handed these day? Although, granted we are talking about totally different footballs.

We are for sure, however during his time the keepers were not protected by refs and used to get kicked/knocked/hit at corners but he always came out on top.