Keith Houchen Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Gutted about Big Cyrille.  Considered a legend at Coventry and rightly so. I was flying to Dublin about 10 years ago and as we landed, the bloke in the seat in front of me stood up to get his stuff from the overhead locker and it was Big Cyrille.  I turned to my travelling companion and whispered very excitedly "It's Big Cyrille", I was waxing lyrical about who he was, three degrees, Class of 87, when you hear the whistle blow, you should see Big Cyrille go with all of the calmness of a One Direction fan as they glimpse their idols. I looked back up mid sentence and it became clear by the smile on his face and warmth in his eyes that he had heard every word I'd said.  He smiled and said thanks, then departed the plane.  I grinned for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted January 15, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Gutted about Big Cyrille.  Considered a legend at Coventry and rightly so. I was flying to Dublin about 10 years ago and as we landed, the bloke in the seat in front of me stood up to get his stuff from the overhead locker and it was Big Cyrille.  I turned to my travelling companion and whispered very excitedly "It's Big Cyrille", I was waxing lyrical about who he was, three degrees, Class of 87, when you hear the whistle blow, you should see Big Cyrille go with all of the calmness of a One Direction fan as they glimpse their idols. I looked back up mid sentence and it became clear by the smile on his face and warmth in his eyes that he had heard every word I'd said.  He smiled and said thanks, then departed the plane.  I grinned for hours. Choked me up a bit there, Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkopen Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 The Sun are reporting that Dolores O'Riodan has past away. Just 46 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted January 15, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 15, 2018 Jesus, that's no age. "Linger" is a gorgeous song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted January 15, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 15, 2018 Just seen this on the BBC website. Zombie was an absolute stormer of a tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 She had a real distinctive voice, but also a real emotional range as well. Sounds like an accidental overdose for a back problem. Tony Sly went that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2018/jan/16/david-squires-cyrille-regis-one-of-british-footballs-most-important-players?CMP=share_btn_fb David Squires dedicates his latest cartoon to Big Cyrille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Bifkin Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Cyrille Regis > The Cranberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted January 16, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Keith Houchen said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2018/jan/16/david-squires-cyrille-regis-one-of-british-footballs-most-important-players?CMP=share_btn_fb David Squires dedicates his latest cartoon to Big Cyrille. When it mentioned "Keith Houchen's diving header", I had to double-take to remind myself that wasn't you, Baz. You're firmly embedded into this forum's consciousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted January 17, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 17, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/16/edwin-hawkins-gospel-singer-behind-oh-happy-day-dies-aged-74 Edwin Hawkins has passed away - best known for "Oh Happy Day", which is an absolute belter of a gospel tune, and the foundation of a lot of modern soul music. The song was covered, brilliantly, by Spiritualised, and was an inspiration for George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" and Nick Cave's "Deanna", which isn't bad going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted January 17, 2018 Awards Moderator Share Posted January 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, BomberPat said: Edwin Hawkins has passed away - best known for "Oh Happy Day" The basis for one of my favourite Harry Hill jokes. His nana requested this song to be sung at her funeral. As the coffin was lowered into the ground, the choir started singing: "Monday, Tuesday, Happy Days! Wednesday, Thursday, Happy Days!..."Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted January 18, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 18, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/jan/18/actor-peter-wyngarde-department-s-dies Peter Wyngarde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted January 18, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 18, 2018 This shocked me as I thought he’d died a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted January 18, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted January 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, Thunderplex said: This shocked me as I thought he’d died a long time ago. Seconded — I thought I'd heard about his death about six years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Gus Mears Posted January 18, 2018 Author Paid Members Share Posted January 18, 2018 Superlative knock for someone with that facial hair. (I thought he had died a while back too if I am honest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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