Tom Eldridge (Jo Stone-Fewings) (2009-2010): Eldridge works in management at the Smithfield Meat Market and comes across the UCOS team when they investigate the murder of his father, Harry Eldridge. But he was right - we had found something special and different. How important is Deborah in your life? Q. MEMORIES: Gerry and Debby share a laugh as he reads from his new autobiography, Every player or celebrity was at a different table and Alison Campbells agency also had a girl at every table. His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) Gerry Armstrong Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. It was a really bad day. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. I'm still analysing the game today. I also played against Michel Platini in the World Cup but Maradona must be the toughest opponent I've faced. Shed just been doing a gig with the girls and she introduced me to them. He knows both Jack Halford and Gerry Standing personally, and strongly opposes Standing's inclusion in the team. One of them was Deborah, and thats how we first met. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wife's Theatre school. A keen war-gamer, in one episode he digs out his old board and figurines and wins a tournament. She knew Stephen and she recognised me from back in the 80s and we got chatting. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". I loved gaelic and was a decent player, but I couldn't train and commit time to all the sports. 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. 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. I came home with Deborah and it was a big shock and loss to the family. She gave me the encouragement and the enthusiasm to want to be a father again. Brian is socially inept and eccentric, a recovering alcoholic with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. He had made his Northern Ireland debut way back in 1976 alongside George Best but playing regularly for Watford definitely helped. 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. 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. Gerald Armstrong passed away 2022-01-17 in n, n. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Q. [6] He signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer in August 1986. I am very settled in Majorca now and we have made it our home. 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. She lived in Omagh and was always on the go but had a blood clot and didn't recover. My not too serious views about Mallorca & the World! 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. The age gap never bothered us. The final straw occurred when his boss, Don Bevan, wrongly accused him of sabotaging a stake-out by beating a young girl, prompting Gerry to break Bevan's jaw. Shes now a good friend of ours and we had good craic. 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. She leaves UCOS after episode 8 of series 10. And so Deborah bought me a drink. Marianna's education was the main reason we came home. I wasnt looking for a relationship. 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. She had no idea what was going on. It all went on until about three or four in the morning. 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. What was special about the 1982 Northern Ireland side that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup? Grace Pullman (Sheila Hancock) (20072008, 2011): Grace is Sandra Pullman's mother and the widow of Sandra's father, Gordon, who died by suicide by carbon monoxide inhalation. He loudly protests against his French Huguenot background, preferring to be known as a Cockney, raised in Bermondsey. After Gerry's supposed death, Ted was asked to stand in as temporary Head of UCOS while the team's current leader Sasha Miller recovered from a shooting. Passed away peacefully on 8 January 2023 aged 90 years. A. As a result of a cold case in which Gerry is unsuccessfully framed for murder, a major gangster is convicted despite several attempts on Gerry's life, and he decides to fake his death to protect his family. Gerald "Gerry" Armstrong, 57LouisvilleGerald Armstrong, graduate of Eminence High School, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at 12:45 a.m. at Norton's Brownsboro Hospital. Theres 20 years between us, so we inevitably attracted attention. [8] He made a total of 84 league appearances for Spurs, scoring 10 goals. Next summer we will be away for several weeks in France. She didnt believe it, she thought it must be a mistake but the second test confirmed it. He adamantly refused to allow Fisher to strongarm the team into working for him despite the fact that Fisher could seriously damage his career. I can remember he interviewed me when Northern Ireland played England at Old Trafford and I told him he deserves a lot of credit for how fit I was when we went to Spain for the World Cup in 1982. I had just got married and it was a good time to leave. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? I didnt even see these photographs until wed been together maybe two years. Customers love to come in during the season and chat to Gerry and there's always plenty of craic. He believed in training harder and being stronger than the opposition. Steve McAndrew (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Denis Lawson) (20122015): Retired Detective Inspector Steve McAndrew from Glasgow joins the team following Jack Halford's departure in A Death in the Family, after helping the team with a reopened case involving a missing girl. 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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. She had her back turned to me and she was wearing a low cut dress, right down the back, and all I could see was this gorgeous girl sitting in front of me with her dark hair. Q. 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. She knows me better than anyone and she loves me for all my faults.". In the final episode of the ninth series, "Part of a Whole", it transpires that Strickland first knew Fisher at Sandhurst and was part of a covert 'black bag' operation (a robbery) that went awry. A. When I met Deborah, it was as if I took on a new identity. There are 100+ professionals named "Gerry Armstrong", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. On the Sunday before the season kicked off, there was a party at his house and all the families would go. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. Life isn't always smooth but you get through the rough times. I mentioned wed been at the city cemetery, where a lot of the Belfast power brokers were buried. While they were staying with me, my mum phoned one night and asked about the TV documentary. 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! Richie presents the Radio One Mallorca Breakfast showMonday to Friday07.30-11.00am on 93.8fm in Mallorca and 102fm in Calvi, online atwww.radioonemallorca.comon mobile through their free App for IPhone & Android, The Tunein Radio App, iTunes, the Spanish TDT TV service and all smart speakers. We have always been sporty and push that onto our daughter Marianna (13). A year later, I was playing for Northern Ireland. I got him as a guest speaker when I was a manager at Worthing and it was a great night, they still talk about it. Ted is extremely superstitious and has many quirky tendencies. Things were not in our favour. A. I put myself in the frame a few times and would have liked to have a crack at it. Graham pulled the strings but Elton provided the money, and he was a fantastic person to be around. So her great-great-grandfather and my great-great-grandmother were brother and sister. If youre talking about the most gifted footballer to come out of Northern Ireland then I imagine that George Best would be the man that most people would pick. Gail Bell 27 January, 2022 01:00. 3:42 . But I trained hard, knowing I had to up my game. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Broadcaster, TV, Radio and Facebook Live. 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. Now I think Lionel Messi is a better player because he has more skills and his goalscoring record is phenomenal. This one grave had a big stone, with a big cross on it, and it was for a guy called William Harbison. Thats what makes her so special, that she did all of that and took it in her stride. After a tense beginning, he and Sandra share a mutually respectful but barbed friendship. She appears to be good friends with his other two ex-wives and of the three of them is the one who finds herself most often seduced by Gerry. So what about that goal? She believed her dead father, Detective Inspector Gordon Arthur Pullman, suffered a heart attack in 1975. [7], He subsequently moved on to play for Cromac Albion and Bangor. Just after we came back, we were going to a birthday party. And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. But instead he flapped at it straight to me. A. I had been at Bangor and was learning fast, including when I got sent off in my first appearance after coming on as a substitute for the reserves. He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. He is also skilled in self-defence. Firstly that he actually wasnt going to be a footballer at all. Aishleenis nowa senior nurse in LondonandCaitlin is at university in Glasgow. Esther Lane (Susan Jameson) (20032013): Esther is Brian Lane's long-suffering wife: they have been married for nearly thirty years. When Jack confronts Hanson, he cruelly confesses the crime in detail, prompting Jack to attempt revenge by running the criminal down, but Jack is prevented from doing so. 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. It was a documentary on the Falls Road. They have an adult son, Mark, who is rarely spoken about, but who often attends AFC Wimbledon football matches with his father. 9. He loved being with the footballers. In last years lockdown we did a few video and podcasts together as Gerrys football knowledge is second to none. [19][20][21][22]. A. Her teacher mentioned to me she's a bit too physical as she said her dad said 'if you can't go around them, go through them!'. Actor Alun Armstrong left the show after filming the tenth series.[1]. While I was there, I caught up with Deborah and she told me that she had finished her relationship. Of course, our baby was a girl and we called her after Deborahs mom, which was Marian. She was very, very shocked, but she was pleased. She just loves having everyone together and celebrating with her friends and family. Strickland even subtly gave Brian a chance to explain himself when he was forced to fire him, and it was only when Brian made it clear that he stood by his actions that Strickland finally told him to go. Take care everyone and enjoy your Weekend! I grew up in the Springfield Road and was big mates with Tom Finney, who went on to play for Northern Ireland. In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. 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. A significant supporting character. While I was talking about William Harbison, Deborah and her sister were both looking at me strangely. Q. I'm sure you've probably forgotten about that goal against Spain in Valencia at the 1982 World Cup, but did it change your life? Jack has little time for the internal politics of the force, and is openly disdainful of those who lie, obstruct or mislead the police. Q. Brian correctly deduces that Jack has a terminal illness, and only has a short time to live, but promises not to tell the others until after Jack's death. What Id decided to do was propose to Deborah on the pitch and announce it to everyone there and then. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. We were singing off the same hymn sheet and I just wish Id met her sooner. But I had a real feeling about it. It taught me a lot, and I thought football was a soft game in comparison. Our family were big Leeds United fans and they remain my team. I went to trials with Johnny Jameson but heard nothing for weeks and Arsenal looked set to sign me. As I am at home during the week, I get plenty of time to spend with the family. He got me the number after a couple of days and I gave her a call out of the blue. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. Sandra was a high flyer in Greater London's Metropolitan Police Service until the shooting of a dog during a hostage rescue, which is a running joke during the early series. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. In "A Death in the Family", Fisher blackmails the reluctant ex-cops into helping him with a case relating to government dealings with the Chinese by unearthing personal secrets and consolidates his minimal respect for the team with jibes about the detectives' weaknesses, particularly Brian Lane's alcoholism. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Gerry's connections and jobs at similar companies. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! Emily is eager to be an excellent police officer like Gerry and proves successful. I see my wife as very like my mum, with similar habits and qualities, even in the way she moves her thumbs as a habit. At the end of the eleventh series, Strickland reveals he has fathered a third child. But I did have power and pace, combined with the right attitude and determination. 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. In an argument with his wife, Steve lost his temper and threw a radio across the room, which led to Trisha getting custody of their son Stuart; several years passed before he had any contact with Stuart again. She is a jazz fanatic and a bright student studying law at university. Early life. We love spending time together and we are at our happiest when the two of us are together. However, he does not always follow his orders, as he gives information that allows the team to attempt to arrest the hitman, although the operation does not go according to plan. [6] In January 1987, he was loaned to Millwall. In the next stage, also a group round, Northern Ireland drew 22 with Austria, with Armstrong scoring in the subsequent 41 loss to France. ", 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. When we went to Spain she picked up tennis and became a good player. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) (20032013): Born in 1961, Sandra is the original head of the unit, being the only current serving police officer and at the time the only woman in UCOS. Bevan claimed that Standing had taken a bribe to botch a stakeout of a gangster he knew through greyhound racing. The Argentinian guys at Mallorca invited me out to chat to Diego and he was really funny, good fun and a character. the founder of UCOS, originally intending it as a public relations gesture, to prevent an ex-convict from suing the Met for wrongful arrest. I still own part of Quarteirense, a Portuguese football club and keep myself busy. Four months before the World Cup, he moved me to the right wing to use the power and pace I had while offering more support to the midfield. Also, John Lennon as The Beatles were my favourite group in the 60s and George Best. Unbeknown to her, he performs a DNA test that proves he is not, though does not have the heart to tell her. 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. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert (sometimes Bob) Strickland is directly responsible for both the operation and actions of UCOS, but is not involved in most cases. 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. Jack still speaks to Mary's memorial in his garden, seeking her help with solving cases. 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. He and Gerry bonded and became fast friends. 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. 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