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Gerry Armstrong and wife Deborah open Majorca pub. John 'Jack' Halford (Ex-Detective Chief Superintendent) (James Bolam) (20032012, 2013): The highest-ranking retired officer on the team, and the first to be approached by Sandra when setting up UCOS, Jack Halford is the unofficial second-in-command. I turned into a better centre forward and my level of fitness went up a lot. He loudly protests against his French Huguenot background, preferring to be known as a Cockney, raised in Bermondsey. He has two unseen children from a past marriage. A. I knew I recognised it, but I couldnt remember what the link was so I was asking my mum about him. With Northern Ireland requiring a win to progress to the next stage, Armstrong scored a 47th-minute goal against hosts Spain in Valencia. What made that even more incredible is that Im Catholic and Deborahs a Protestant. Deborah adopted Caitlin, now a big sister to Marianna. Fans have come to the rescue of Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby ahead of their 15th wedding anniversary. And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. I am very settled in Majorca now and we have made it our home. Q. George was unable to beat his alcohol problems. A. No-one wanted him to go down that road, and at different times we thought he could beat it, but he just couldn't and he told me that privately. Tom isn't seen again after Sandra agreed for them to begin being part of each other's lives. That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. At the conclusion of the series, while initially reluctant to leave Sarah as he is all that she has left, Dan decides to take a new job offer to be a criminal analyst for Interpol, moving to Aberdeen with Fiona. Gerry owns a 1977 Triumph Stag sports tourer (1974 in the pilot episode),[4] and has a passion for cooking fine food for his extended family and colleagues. A 'Jack the lad', Gerry is an old-school police officer. Follow him on Twitter @DadTaxi1 & Instagram @dad.taxi or feel free to email him atrprior@globobalear.com, I've lived and worked in Mallorca since 1990. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert Strickland[a] (Anthony Calf) (20052015): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert Strickland is the team's boss. [16], He used to work on talkSPORT radio presenting their show that looked at European Football on Monday night with Gab Marcotti but Armstrong has since left the station. In more recent series, Strickland's political motives are outweighed by his desire to let UCOS do its work, and he uses his political savvy to navigate through the quagmire of potential landmines. Graham filled my head full of positive thoughts and the players had great respect for 'the boss'. If you could invite four people to dinner, who would you chose? Q. George was a special, unique man, and it's just sad we couldn't help him. Mal Donaghy at left back and Sammy McIlroy at left midfield weren't left footed, and Billy brought in Norman Whiteside who had matured so much. [6] In 1995, he left Worthing, and in March 1996 he was appointed a Surrey FA youth coach. I could throw a right hook and those days were crazy. We have been together for 13 years. The couple have two daughters, Caitlin (15) and Marianna (9). Hannah Waterman, who plays Emily, is Dennis Waterman's real life daughter. She's the rock for me and has always been there for me. Marianna wants to be an actress or a singer, that's her goal. ARMSTRONG, Gerald (Gerry). They love swimming in the pool in the afternoons and having their friends over. She turns round and it was Deborah. Some people commented on the age gap at the start of our relationship, and said it would never last, but we have proved them wrong. They have an adult son, Mark, who is rarely spoken about, but who often attends AFC Wimbledon football matches with his father. A. I couldn't get anyone to support me better than Deborah. About 10 or 12 days later, Northern Ireland had a summer international friendly against Germany at Windsor Park, 4th June, and it was actually my niece Jades birthday. I was going to go home the day after the competition finished, but I got a phone call from Norman Whiteside who was staying at a hotel in Templepatrick. We were having a chat about the game and in comes a girl called Alison Campbell shes married to Darren Clarke now. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. Things were not in our favour. If I was to pick one thing which winds me up about Gerry, it is that, if he is watching something on TV, he gets fixated and ignores me. A. I think it can be easier now for players to be noticed, but you've got to be hungry. He got an extra five or 10 per cent out of me and his mentality was incredible. A year later, Sandra again confronts Jean and forces her to admit that Gordon fathered an illegitimate child with another prostitute who died. When Jack passes sensitive documents regarding the case to a contact in the press, it was revealed that this was Fisher's intention all alongthe information will now enter the public domain with only Halford at risk of being charged under The Official Secrets Act, and those involved will be too busy covering their tracks to pursue the culprit. I know many Irish League players who were better footballers than me but they didn't have my attributes, and you can't coach someone to be quick and strong, you have to work at it. Brian is an AFC Wimbledon fan, and he once missed a celebratory drink with his UCOS mates to support his team. I was a good jumper and had pace. A political animal who enjoys basking in reflected glory of UCOS's clean-up rate, his choice of cases is influenced by a desire to make his department look good. He was that good, Tottenham Hotspur paid 25,000 for his services in 1975. We went to The Apartment nightclub near the back of the city hall. He said he and Debbie went to a tasting and tasted 17 different whiskies. In Series 10, Gerry is eventually left as the last original member of UCOS, and his first impressions of his two new colleagues are not favourable; he believes Dan Griffin was planted by the Murder Squad, and his new boss Sasha Miller only got the job due to her husband's rank in the force. 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Their attempts to heal their rift throughout the series fail; when briefly living with Sandra, Grace reflects that instead of bringing them together, Gordon's death drove them further apart. The lads keep in touch and many good lads like Derek Spence and Terry Cochrane missed out on the squad. I was an Arsenal fan but all my mates were Spurs, so I used to go with them to watch games. After a 00 draw in their opening match against Yugoslavia, Armstrong scored the opening goal in the 11 draw against Honduras. A. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! My wife, Deborah, was a gymnast and also played netball for Northern Ireland at the age of 15. Deborah, like me, has a flexible attitude and can just pick up and go somewhere if we need to travel because of my work. Now I think Lionel Messi is a better player because he has more skills and his goalscoring record is phenomenal. Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur . Jarrett has held the post since 2006 but will retire after . I was mentally and physically in good condition and Graham gave me belief. The groundsman, the kitman, the cleaners were all invited and looked after. I like to keep us all together as a family. The age gap never bothered us. We were only as good as our team-mates, from Pat Jennings in goal to myself and Billy Hamilton. This move put him on the then Northern Ireland manager Billy Binghams radar. Shed just been doing a gig with the girls and she introduced me to them. She is not easy to buy for, though, as she prefers simple gestures to material things. 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Since George was frequently away . She was as fit as a fiddle but, at the age of 82, I got a call from my younger sister Grainne in the early hours of the morning to tell me mum had collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. I hit it first time and it nestled nicely into the net and the rest is history., That goal earned him a move to Real Mallorca, where his love for the island began. He represented the Northern Ireland national football team and won acclaim at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he was the highest scoring player from the UK; this included a shock winner against hosts Spain. When she finds out, Esther walks out, and later forces Brian into treatment; he has not been shown to have suffered lapses since. His uncle played for Watford and he bought into Graham Taylor's dream. Thats what makes her so special, that she did all of that and took it in her stride. There isn't anything about Deborah which winds me up. Also, because of who I was, and who she was, Miss Northern Ireland and Miss Belfast, known in the modelling industry and for doing commercials and stuff on TV, we were both famous faces. She knew Stephen and she recognised me from back in the 80s and we got chatting. I was living in Beechmount and Belfast in 1975 wasn't a pleasant place. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. I scored a goal and made one, but the centre-half said he was going to break my leg so he got a dig in the face and I was sent off. I loved the competitive side of it and I was getting fitter. At the conclusion of the series, despite Strickland's promotion saving UCOS, Sasha decides to accept a promotion to head a new Honour Killing unit. WATCH: Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong has plenty of stories to share about George Best, GAA and escaping the Troubles as he launches new book. In 1980, the Church assigned Armstrong, then a member of the Church's elite Sea Org, to organize some personal papers of L. Ron Hubbard that were to serve as the basis of a new biography of Hubbard. Gerry Armstrong may have been famous for his role in the Northern Ireland 1982 World Cup squad, but he tells Andy Watters about his GAA roots Andy Watters 26 April, 2017 01:00 Armstrong gave. Your email address will not be published. In Series 10, Gerry is eventually left as the last original member of UCOS, and his first impressions of his two new colleagues are not favourable; he . I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. He and Gerry bonded and became fast friends. When Hanson attempts to strangle Brian, Jack strikes him with an oxygen cylinder. Northern Ireland even had Mal Donaghy sent off, but held on to win 10. He often gets around by bicycle. Five years later, Armstrong was selected for the Northern Ireland squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He is Sandra's mentor on numerous occasions, having been her boss on the murder squad. [citation needed]. Outhwaite previously appeared in Series 9 episode 6, playing the mother of a young rising tennis star who died in suspicious circumstances. He is a reserved character who can nevertheless provide surprising insights. He left the position in August 2006 to concentrate on other commitments, as it was revealed that he and his wife Debby were expecting a child. Sasha is shot in Series 12 by someone trying to kill Gerry Standing, leaving her confined to a wheelchair for the first few episodes. In the opening story of Series 10, Brian assaults the last serving officer that he believes to be involved in the conspiracy following Kaye's death, in a final effort to achieve justice. Throughout history, I'd go for Muhammad Ali - I loved him - and Nelson Mandela. And the restaurant is a real family affair and we all spend a great deal of time there. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. I'm still analysing the game today. A running sub-plot involves Pullman's unsuccessful love life, which is mostly shown as a string of unsatisfactory relationships and numerous failed efforts at romance, including an attempt at speed dating. She later realises that he has lied when he gives evidence in court relating to Ricky Hanson when he hesitates before claiming that Emily is his daughter. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. In November 1991, Armstrong was appointed manager of non-league club Worthing,[6] leading them to promotion in 1993. Deborah Armstrong manages a restaurant in Majorca where she lives with husband Gerry, the ex-Northern Ireland football star who is now a Sky sports presenter. To give Marianna more opportunities. Gerald "Gerry" L. Armstrong, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. [6], Armstrong last played competitive football for Brighton-based non-league side Whitehawk in 199798, making a scoring debut on 9 December 1997 in 3-1 Sussex County League Cup defeat at Burgess Hill Town. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. Once my divorce (from Caron) was over, that was it for me, but a chance encounter changed all of that. I picked the ball up just outside our penalty area and drove forward. Elijah and Josiah), his extended family, his church family, his grandchildren, children and his wife. He has a sleazy personality and is regarded with contempt by most people who meet him. Id told Deborah we could go on the pitch before the game as a treat for Jade, so she could tell her friends shed been on Windsor Park. When mum died seven years ago that was a bad day. I would have liked the Northern Ireland job 20 years ago - not now! She is reunited with Sandra when she asks her to help choose a care home because of her recent battle with Mnire's disease. She had also worked for Air France and remembered flying me to Paris when I was working for Eurosport. We get on really well together and genuinely love spending time together. I've tried but I'm not someone who will sit in front of the fire with a pipe and slippers.'. I spoke to Gerry this week as he has an autobiography coming out in a couple of weeks. The title of his final episode, "Last Man Standing", refers to his surname, a nickname he was called in an earlier episode near the end of Series 4, and also that he is the last original member of the team from the first series. Standing claimed Bevan's choice of position exposed his unit, so when Gerry left his position to tend to a badly beaten girl and his partner absconded, the gangster got away with the money. Broadcaster, TV, Radio and Facebook Live. My mum had told me that his sister, Jane, was my great-great-grandmother. Three or four months later, in the summer, I was back in Belfast to cover the Milk Cupyouth tournament up the coast. I had to up my game and Graham taught me a lot about preparation. However, in an apparent continuity error, no reference is made to a ward nurse being attacked by him during the incident. Brian left the force under a cloud, having been held partly responsible for the death of Anthony Kaye, a prisoner in his custody at the height of his alcoholism. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan (Nicholas Day / Tim Woodward in the Pilot) (20032004): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan is. Ambitious and competitive, she has sacrificed personal life in pursuit of a career and likes to be in control of every situation. He was born on September 6, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Leroy and Betty (Linder) Armstrong. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. Jim 'Stick' Thompson was there and I loved it. He called me up when I was in Spain and told me my pace was scaring teams and they couldn't handle me. Gerry has 2 jobs listed on their profile. She's been playing different sports including netball. We just embarked on an adventure together. He adamantly refused to allow Fisher to strongarm the team into working for him despite the fact that Fisher could seriously damage his career. The Argentinian guys at Mallorca invited me out to chat to Diego and he was really funny, good fun and a character. I did get stick, particularly when we went to play Valencia, obviously the home fans remembered only too well what I had done to them the year previous, but I was pleased to say we drew 22 with Valencia and I scored a goal into the very same net that I'd scored for Northern Ireland. That's how I worked my way to the front of the queue. Sandra is often exasperated by her colleagues' eccentricities and their willingness to bend the rules, although she doesn't always play by the rulebook herself. Gerald " Gerry " Armstrong is a former member of the Church of Scientology. Our family were big Leeds United fans and they remain my team. I present Sky football at the weekends and cover other championship games as and when I am needed. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. SUN-KISSED: Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby on their wedding day in Bangkok Gerry Armstrong Sat 4 Dec 2021 at 19:00 I was coming up to 50, I had no plans to get married again. Jack has little time for the internal politics of the force, and is openly disdainful of those who lie, obstruct or mislead the police. Described as "a bundle of energetic optimism with a tendency to get personally involved in the cases he's working on", and "the antithesis of Brian Lane's eternal pessimism", Steve has a reputation for being a whirlwind, and bringing anarchy to otherwise calm proceedings. I mentioned wed been at the city cemetery, where a lot of the Belfast power brokers were buried. Graham pulled the strings but Elton provided the money, and he was a fantastic person to be around. We had a run of five-and-a-half years undefeated at Windsor Park. The barricades were up, there were shootings, killings and it was hard to get in and out. Two World Cups and two British Championships within a six-year period - special times. I was looking at Glenn Hoddle and Neil McNab and thinking how could I match their skill level? Facebook gives people the power. She gave me the encouragement and the enthusiasm to want to be a father again. Gerry met his future wife in a bar in Liverpool in 1959. Luke also had a relationship with the girl, although neither knew they were half-siblings at the time. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. Q. He maintained that it was a conspiracy against him; his colleagues believed that he simply refused to admit his own mistake. Medication failed to ease her illness and she was committed after trying to drown Holly, who was then aged 13. [8] He made a total of 84 league appearances for Spurs, scoring 10 goals. Armstrong returned to England in August 1985, signing for West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer. Glenn Hoddle and John Barnes could also do anything. Why did you leave Spain and come back to live in Northern Ireland? Elton was a top man and we'd get invites to his concerts as well. I could rattle off the whole team to you, including the great Jack Charlton, Norman Hunter, Johnny Giles, Billy Bremner, Eddie Gray and Mick Jones, a big strong target man. 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That summer we went out to Thailand. We didn't wear helmets in the hurling and used to get a lot of cuts so maybe it was time to try something different! In the aftermath of the Smithfield case, Tom tried to become part of Sandra's life, but she kept rejecting and avoiding him until having a change of heart a few months later. (Dodgy) Roger McHugh (Keith Allen) (2005, 2011): Later nicknamed 'Roger the Dodger', Roger is a former police officer, notorious for his inept police work and history of selling out, who later becomes a somewhat ineffective private investigator. A. I've been very lucky because I have been going for 44 years since I became a professional and I've achieved a lot for someone who didn't play football when I was a kid. The 'greatest of all time' is an interesting debate, but I feel if George was playing today he'd be like Messi and at the top of his profession. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ned Hancock (Barnaby Kay) (20132014): The ex-husband of Sasha Miller, he and his wife were initially viewed as the golden high-flying couple of the police force until she divorced him owing to his infidelity. Gerry Armstrong called time on his 41-year Chair Umpire career Wednesday at the Aegon Championships. 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