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Post by knowles on Feb 21, 2008 10:40:00 GMT
For those interested... REMEMBERING ROBBIE - A SWANSEA LEGEND Be the first reader to comment on this story 09:00 - 21 February 2008 On Monday it was 10 years since the great Robbie James passed away.I always remember the date because it was two days after my birthday and there's a plaque dedicated to Robbie by the players tunnel at Stebonheath Park, Llanelli. I took over at Llanelli after Robbie's death and we had a commemorative match against Stoke City, when Brian Little was the manager, and Stebo was packed to the rafters. Robbie James had the lot - he was quick, very strong, powerful, he was brilliant on the ball and could score goals. He could have played at centre-half, he was a great full-back towards the end of his career and when I brought him to Bradford when I was coaching there he played sweeper. Compared to the modern era, I would put him up there with Roy Keane. People may think that is a little far fetched, but those who played with Robbie knew how good he was. Ivor Allchurch was the best player I ever saw in a Swansea shirt and it's a fight between Robbie James and Alan Curtis for the second best. And there's no shame in coming second to Ivor Allchurch. www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=161367&command=displayContent&sourceNode=161360&contentPK=19937402&folderPk=88481&pNodeId=161383 |
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Post by dazthestokie69 on Feb 21, 2008 12:33:50 GMT
yeah..remember him scoring a robbie rocket at the old vic against coventry i think. Quality player tho but i dont remeber him being quick
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Post by andy9196 on Feb 21, 2008 13:02:31 GMT
good solid player, but as you say not quick.
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Post by lordb on Feb 21, 2008 13:05:28 GMT
great 'tache.
fine player,would be a star in this SKY age
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