My first goal for Spurs was a brave diving header against Royal Antwerp in a friendly at White Hart Lane. 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. Bertie Neill and Billy Neill were the two coaches and they helped me to learn the rules and keep me on the right track. Esther and Brian met when he arrested her for attempting to steal a copy of Lady Chatterley's Lover from a library. His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) Gerry Armstrong Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Its 23 chapters and over 100,000 words. 3:42 . He was playing Gaelic Football at a high standard but whilst serving a ban he fell into it. UCOS discover from Frank Patterson that Hanson's son, Luke, was in the car that ran down Mary. Despite this he embarks on a new relationship with Fiona Kennedy, a pathologist whose charm and optimism are matched only by her intelligence. Listen to Simple Gifts by George Armstrong & Gerry Armstrong on Apple Music. However, he shows some regard for Jack Halford, calling him 'professional to the last'. She was running her own modelling agency by then and had four or five girls with her, all models. He says it was the very warm and humid and there werent many Northern Ireland fans amongst the 49,562. 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. 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. [6] He joined Glenavon as a player the same month, and by April 1990 he was also playing midweek games for Bromley. I didnt know anything about all of that at that stage. Gerry has 2 jobs listed on their profile. When she finds out, Esther walks out, and later forces Brian into treatment; he has not been shown to have suffered lapses since. [11] He played twice more in the league for Whitehawk that season.[12][13]. I said earlier, his football knowledge is second to none and without doubt he is one of the best interviewees Ive spoken to on radio. We have a lot to offer and I believe this country can have a bright future. He had made his Northern Ireland debut way back in 1976 alongside George Best but playing regularly for Watford definitely helped. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Gerry Armstrong and others you may know. 1. . 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. 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. It's not easy taking step children on board but she did that 16 years ago and blown everyone out of the water with what she's done. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Leroy Armstrong and Betty Armstrong (Linder); his wife Cheryl Carlson of Monmouth, IL; his children, Brian Armstrong, Robert Armstrong (Carrie) and Melissa Armstrong; his step-son John Armstrong (Nathan Melton); his grandchildren, Aiden, Brady, Jaxon, Emily, Lilly and Ian; and his Gerry was the son of George J A. I put myself in the frame a few times and would have liked to have a crack at it. At the end of the eleventh series, Strickland reveals he has fathered a third child. This dark secret places all the former agents in mortal danger. Winning the respect of Gerry, Dan and Steve proves a challenge; she is initially accused by Gerry of doing nothing, and when she reveals that she has been secretly working to locate where a murder weapon was found, the team react angrily at being kept out of the loop. I felt sorry for the guys as they were a big part of the group. Your email address will not be published. By Joanne Sweeney. My wife, Deborah, was a gymnast and also played netball for Northern Ireland at the age of 15. 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. Now, a loving and stable couple, they support one another through the various trials of their jobs and Danny's somewhat complex family life. Deborah swore, live on BBC TV, Oh sh*t! It was hilarious because her face was a picture. Brian once suspected Esther of being a spy sent to report on his activities, when he discovered a link between her and a high-profile protest group. He often gets around by bicycle. Q. 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. 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. We decided it would be best not to get married in Northern Ireland and chose Thailand. Fans have come to the rescue of Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby ahead of their 15th wedding anniversary. 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. I am also part-owner of a football club in Portugal where I am investing my time into training and developing up-and-coming young players. Id prompted the TV company, they were in on it, so when we went out on the pitch, they came over as if they were doing an interview. She's been playing different sports including netball. I said hello to her again afterwards and we got chatting for an hour, we got on really well, we were having a bit of a sing song. 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. One time I marked Cyrille Regis, and when I did well I was told to stick at it, even though I didn't like playing there. Once I hit 15 they took more interest in my development and were always really encouraging. It is released next month, it will make a great Christmas present for anyone who loves their football and Im trying to get Gerry over before Christmas to do a book signing. He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert Strickland[a] (Anthony Calf) (20052015): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert Strickland is the team's boss. She gave me the encouragement and the enthusiasm to want to be a father again. Life isn't always smooth but you get through the rough times. POWER COUPLE: Darren Clarke and Alison Campbell. His lifestyle was different and he never even made 60. Take care everyone and enjoy your Weekend! Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong on being a late starter in football, the moment that changed his life and coping with tragedy, Family life: Gerry Armstrong with wife Deborah and daughter Marianna, Iconic moment: Gerry Armstrong says scoring for Northern Ireland against Spain at the 1982 World Cup changed his life, Wedded bliss: Gerry and Deborah married in Thailand in 2004. A. I've had a few bad days. She adjusts to single life comfortably, and becomes annoyed when her colleagues offer opinions on potential dates. 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. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. But then on a Sunday, when I had a game at Casement Park, I was told to report to the back of City Hall where I was taken to the Dunadry Hotel and Bertie helped me negotiate the deal with Terry Neill, the Spurs manager. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. I came home with Deborah and it was a big shock and loss to the family. Would you have liked a crack at the job? I was looking at Glenn Hoddle and Neil McNab and thinking how could I match their skill level? He has a disabled teenage daughter, Holly, who enjoys jazz music. Did you survive the parties with Elton John? [19][20][21][22]. It gave me greater knowledge of Spanish football, which got me a commentary and analysis job at Sky TV for 22 years. I had to up my game and Graham taught me a lot about preparation. 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. 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. Deborah restored my faith in women. A. It took me five months to get to grips with the language. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. [6] Watford were promoted to the First Division in the 198182 season, and Armstrong scored the club's first ever goal in the top flight.[6]. You played in Spain for Real Mallorca after the 1982 World Cup when Diego Maradona was at Barcelona, what was that experience like? The Argentinian guys at Mallorca invited me out to chat to Diego and he was really funny, good fun and a character. 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. I also played against Maradona and scored my first goal for the club against his Barcelona side. In contrast to the team, he is stereotypically obsessed with modern bureaucracy and buzzwords. Facebook gives people the power. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. Previous clubs: St Paul's Swifts, Cromac Albion, Bangor, Tottenham, Watford, Real Mallorca, West Brom, Chesterfield, Brighton, Millwall, Crawley Town, Glenavon, Bromley, Worthing, Whitehawk. She is very close to her father, owing to her mother's absence, and often prompts him in the right direction towards solving a case. His uncle played for Watford and he bought into Graham Taylor's dream. This is a great autobiography and Ive only touched the surface so as not to ruin it. We will celebrate this Christmas together as a family in Spain. What was special about the 1982 Northern Ireland side that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup? Q. Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. But theres some great stories about George Best, Elton John and Diego Maradona to name a few. He works as a co-commentator for Sky Sports' coverage of La Liga and also works as an analyst for the Premier League coverage of ESPN Star Sports. I played a lot of games as a centre-half. However, in an apparent continuity error, no reference is made to a ward nurse being attacked by him during the incident. Q. 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. This move put him on the then Northern Ireland manager Billy Binghams radar. Q. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. We bought the house in Spain 11 years ago and travelled back and forth, but a couple of years ago we decided to make it our home. The groundsman, the kitman, the cleaners were all invited and looked after. I am very settled in Majorca now and we have made it our home. I came down to get a drink before going into the dinner and there was a girl in front of me. A softly-spoken and gentle man, he nevertheless possesses a quick and sometimes violent temper that he unleashes on suspects, although he will often become calm when he has reached the endgame, further unsettling suspects to achieve a confession. You don't get that without a strong bond between the players. Gerald " Gerry " Armstrong is a former member of the Church of Scientology. If you could invite four people to dinner, who would you chose? [8] He made a total of 84 league appearances for Spurs, scoring 10 goals. 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. Ambitious and competitive, she has sacrificed personal life in pursuit of a career and likes to be in control of every situation. From the singing and acting point of view, Northern Ireland is a great place. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. 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. Although he worked with Whitehall intelligence operative Stephen Fisher before the force, Strickland is always wary of him and will defend his officers when Whitehall attempts to manipulate them in socially sensitive cases. He has a sleazy personality and is regarded with contempt by most people who meet him. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wife's Theatre school. What advice would you give to a young player hoping to make it in the professional game? Gerry Armstrong, reflecting on his time playing for Real Mallorca after his performances in the 1982 World Cup. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. Ted Case (Ex Detective Chief Inspector and Ex Head of Operation Trident Command Unit (Gun Crime)) (Larry Lamb) (2015): Ted Case first appears when Gerry Standing visits him to gain evidence of Ronald Sainsbury's corruption. 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