Early life. He often gets around by bicycle. She is great at her job, highly respected in her field and brings a positive balance to the dark nature of her work with her sharp wit and open, friendly personality. Despite being a somewhat self-serving officer, he has nonetheless been quite supportive of the actions of UCOS. Everyone tried to help him but I didn't see him all the time. A. Q. Watford broke their transfer record and paid Spurs 250,000 to sign him in 1980. I'm working for Virgin and don't want to slow down, you're a long time dead! A. I've had a few bad days. 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. <br /> <br /> Celebrating Gerry's life by . The next day, I asked Norman to get hold of Alison and get Deborahs number off her, I said Id love to speak to her again. Luke Hanson (Joe Absolom) (20062009) Luke is the son of Ricky Hanson and gets his father arrested for the murder of Jack's wife Mary after he admits he was in the car with his father. A. There's some talent and intelligence around that table. They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. She said, Hi Gerry, you probably dont remember me., I do, I met you with Alison a few months ago., Im just at the bar here. 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. Michael O'Neill's side has the same spirit and I was disappointed with Ronald Koeman's comments after the defeat in Holland. 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. Fiona Kennedy (Tracy-Ann Oberman) (20142015): Fiona first arrived as a pathologist and love interest for Danny Griffin. 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. We call her Marianna, born on September 21,2006. It is only during her career at UCOS that she learns he committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, as he was about to be arrested by Jack Halford for attempting to cover up killing a small-time pimp. 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. The couple had been hoping to renew their marriage. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. Before we talk about the book, Gerry tells me that next year is the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Cup and that famous night in Valencia on June 25th when Northern Ireland beat Spain 1-0 and John Motson said one immortal word ARMSTRONG! In celebration of that triumph over the host nation, Gerry along with some local brewers has been preparing a whiskey called The Spirit of 82. The barricades were up, there were shootings, killings and it was hard to get in and out. I was just out of a bad relationship and had been single for probably a year-and-a-half. It all went on until about three or four in the morning. Deborah adopted Caitlin, now a big sister to Marianna. When we went to Spain she picked up tennis and became a good player. By Joanne Sweeney. I played a lot of games as a centre-half. I went to trials with Johnny Jameson but heard nothing for weeks and Arsenal looked set to sign me. Despite this he embarks on a new relationship with Fiona Kennedy, a pathologist whose charm and optimism are matched only by her intelligence. Join Facebook to connect with Gerry Armstrong and others you may know. He played alongside George Best in a 50 friendly defeat to West Germany. 1. . Along with his familial commitments, he has a continuing interest in gambling, and thus joined UCOS for financial reasons. Bevan then accused Standing of beating the girl himself, prompting Gerry to break his jaw. Published 09/11/2018 at 10:44 GMT-8. Even now, I still cant believe Deborah did what she did, to take on all that responsibility, because she was only 29 when we got married. Sasha is shot in Series 12 by someone trying to kill Gerry Standing, leaving her confined to a wheelchair for the first few episodes. Gerry Armstrong's income source is mostly from being a successful . I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. Fiona is a smart, independent and feisty woman. He said he and Debbie went to a tasting and tasted 17 different whiskies. 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. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. She had no idea what was going on. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wifes Theatre school. Firstly that he actually wasnt going to be a footballer at all. As we were chatting I was trying to remember if Id seen him play. I am in Belfast this week as it is my 40th birthday and I wanted to celebrate with my family and friends here. I found out later that shed been an air hostess and had taken me on loads of flights from Belfast City to Gatwick over the years with Jersey European. Despite this, he has respect for UCOS and its members, being a strong supporter of the UCOS team, with having used his influence to protect them when necessary. That's how I worked my way to the front of the queue. Set piece play was important too and Graham put a lot of thought into that. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wife's Theatre school. I was mentally and physically in good condition and Graham gave me belief. Though he will still discipline the team when they blatantly break rules, he is willing to accept their actions if a result is achieved. Despite being a year older than Gerry, he is a lot fitter and healthier. This is a great autobiography and Ive only touched the surface so as not to ruin it. He was that good, Tottenham Hotspur paid 25,000 for his services in 1975. Who were your football heroes growing up? And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. He believed in training harder and being stronger than the opposition. Gerry and Debby Armstrong. He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. He was born on September 6, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Leroy and Betty (Linder) Armstrong. 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 mentioned wed been at the city cemetery, where a lot of the Belfast power brokers were buried. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! Graham pulled the strings but Elton provided the money, and he was a fantastic person to be around. She is not easy to buy for, though, as she prefers simple gestures to material things. Now, a loving and stable couple, they support one another through the various trials of their jobs and Danny's somewhat complex family life. [19][20][21][22]. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. We were having a chat about the game and in comes a girl called Alison Campbell shes married to Darren Clarke now. Two World Cups and two British Championships within a six-year period - special times. We have always got on really well together and had plenty to talk about. The girls love the relaxed way of life over there. In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. Unlike her father, Holly has no contact with her mother at the mental hospital, since her delusions caused her to try and drown Holly when she was 13. They were all dressed in orange robes and so it turned out that on the 12th of July, we got married by nine orange men! Emily is eager to be an excellent police officer like Gerry and proves successful. With 10 minutes to go it was job done, and I was never a big fan of Ronald, that was sour grapes - big time - for me. However, she does become annoyed when Jack and Brian are temporarily placed under her command, and both choose not to follow modern procedures. [6][10] In February 1989, he took up the same position at Crawley Town, before leaving in March 1990 after another confrontation with a fan. A. 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. Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first. 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. 2:44 PREVIEW Black Jack Davy. It's the country he humbled in a legendary World Cup moment. They settled on one that was close in taste to Jameson, Gerrys favourite Irish Whiskey. We have always been sporty and push that onto our daughter Marianna (13). View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Follow Dad Taxi Mallorca on WordPress.com. I also played with George Best on my debut against West Germany and he had more ability than anyone. Gerry and Debby's wedding ceremony in Thailand. [8], In November 1980 he was signed by Second Division side Watford for 250,000. Happy family: Gerry and Deborah Armstrong with daughters, Caitlin and Marianna. It took me a few months to adjust as I didn't understand the strengths I had. Going back to my youth when I was only 19 and married to my first wife, Anne, we had twins who died within a few days. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. The Argentinian guys at Mallorca invited me out to chat to Diego and he was really funny, good fun and a character. He changes his name in his second appearance and attempts to climb out of a window to escape Gerry and Brian's questioning. ", Gerry Armstrong, from Fintona, Co Tyrone, is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, 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. 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. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. He requires a great deal of persuasion to reveal any information about his previous dealings and associations and only cooperates after the UCOS team threatens his reputation and work. He was introduced to photography at an early age by his father, and started doing amateur work using the darkroom in their house. She is married to a fellow Met officer and has two children away at university. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? George was a special, unique man, and it's just sad we couldn't help him. Susan Jameson, who plays Esther, is married to co-star James Bolam. Although he always denied corruption, he quit before he could be disciplined, with no remorse for hitting Bevan. There were probably 5,000 maybe 6,000 fans in the stadium at the time. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". 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. It was lovely to come back home at that stage, but because of the situation with her being a Protestant, me being a Catholic, it wasnt easy. Things were not in our favour. Maradona was a character and I've had a few drinks with him. We looked at Elton, the superstar, and he looked at us thinking he'd like to be a footballer. View Gerry Armstrong's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. It did because it was the main reason why I got the move to Mallorca. Jack retired to care for his dearly-loved wife Mary, who had been the victim of a hit-and-run. At his "funeral", a text to Sasha reveals he has retired to America. He has three ex-wives, all of whom remain on amicable terms; he still occasionally seduces them, and is devoted to his daughters, although he regularly complains about financial strain. I've another daughter, Aishleen, who is a nurse in London, and Caitlin with my second wife, Caron. [citation needed]. Northern Ireland, Spurs, Watford, Real Mallorca etc. It just gave some people something to talk about. They love swimming in the pool in the afternoons and having their friends over. Last edited on 28 December 2022, at 02:30, The Chinese Job (Pilot: Series 1 Episode 0), obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, A Death in the Family (Series 9 Episode 1), The One That Got Away (Series 10 Episode 8), Last Man Standing Part Two (Series 12 Episode 2), "New Tricks, series 10 finale, BBC One, review", "BBC drama as actor James Bolam tires of New Tricks", "BBC Media Centre Programme Information: New Tricks Series 9, A Death in the Family", "Denis Lawson joins BBC1's New Tricks for series nine", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_New_Tricks_characters&oldid=1129985402, Ex Detective Chief Inspector Former Head of Operation Trident Command Unit (Gun Crime), This page was last edited on 28 December 2022, at 02:30. 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