That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. 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. (The Wife of Ushers Well) 7. I like . He currently works as a football analyst. I see her as a female equivalent of me which is a scary thought! However, she does become annoyed when Jack and Brian are temporarily placed under her command, and both choose not to follow modern procedures. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Jarrett has held the post since 2006 but will retire after . If you cant hear him on the radio then youll find him working at Pirates Adventure the islands number one night out and every now and again he may make an understudy appearance! Holly Griffin (Storme Toolis) (20132014): Dan Griffin's daughter. They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. Ive got photographs that she took of me when I was playing football for Northern Ireland at our hotel. 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. Elton was a top man and we'd get invites to his concerts as well. BBC Sport Northern Ireland, 16 January 2005.[9]. Gerry Armstrong called time on his 41-year Chair Umpire career Wednesday at the Aegon Championships. 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. In another instance, wherein the team made a collar and got a less-than-desirable result that would possibly cause a small political storm, Strickland made it clear that he had wanted the case investigated regardless, aware that it was unlikely to end happily. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". I am very settled in Majorca now and we have made it our home. 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. I had previously worked in the catering industry as did my dad, so it must be in the blood. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. Nothing happened when we first met that night, because she was engaged at the time, although she wasnt happy in that situation. Ricky Hanson (David Troughton) (20062009): Ricky Hanson is a career criminal whom Jack and Sandra were investigating for at least three murders in Jack's last case before he retired. That was our first real communication. Gerry and his wife Deborah in Windsor Park. He does, however, engage the team in cases with a political aspect, and sometimes becomes involved in other sensitive cases. It did because it was the main reason why I got the move to Mallorca. What was special about the 1982 Northern Ireland side that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup? We went to The Apartment nightclub near the back of the city hall. Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur . Gerry has "no regrets" putting Paul's name in the public domain . There's some talent and intelligence around that table. but my wife, Debbie, is a good cook and is often in charge of our meals. While I was talking about William Harbison, Deborah and her sister were both looking at me strangely. He is nicknamed "Last Man Standing", because of his refusal to take backhanders (bribes) when his squad were paid off by a gangster. Seven or eight months after we got married, we came back from a trip to Barbados. He played alongside George Best in a 50 friendly defeat to West Germany. 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. 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. But theres some great stories about George Best, Elton John and Diego Maradona to name a few. We were married by nine Buddhist monks. Deborah was like a breath of fresh air. [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. 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. 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. Gerry has 2 jobs listed on their profile. He says it was the very warm and humid and there werent many Northern Ireland fans amongst the 49,562. Life isn't always smooth but you get through the rough times. We have opened a restaurant called Gerry Perri's which I run day-to-day as well as being a mum to Caitlin (15), and Marianna (9). Detective Chief Inspector Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite) (20132015): Fresh from her role as a DI in the Kidnap Unit, newly promoted DCI Miller is firm, feisty and fair with an inclusive and modern management style. He was initially in a relationship with girlfriend Charley, although it was implied in Series 10 that it had ended after he settled in London. Q. George was unable to beat his alcohol problems. Although he always denied corruption, he quit before he could be disciplined, with no remorse for hitting Bevan. [6], By 1988, Armstrong had become a player-coach at Brighton, but left the club after an altercation with a fan. 1. . It took me five months to get to grips with the language. In September 2014, Dennis Waterman announced that he would be leaving the show in November after filming two new episodes of the next series. 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. His lifestyle was different and he never even made 60. They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. His uncle played for Watford and he bought into Graham Taylor's dream. A. In his final appearance, he tries to get Sandra Pullman hired by SO10 (covert operations), and suffers politically as a result. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. Brian is an AFC Wimbledon fan, and he once missed a celebratory drink with his UCOS mates to support his team. Dan Griffin (Ex-Detective Chief Inspector ) (Nicholas Lyndhurst) (20132015): A retired Detective Chief Inspector with experience in both the Murder Squad and the Diplomatic Protection Group, recommended by Brian Lane following his departure. 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. Sen. John Warner, R-Va., greets sportsmen including Paul Drey, right, and Meta Armstrong, Ducks Unlimited, after a news conference calling for. My mum had a good heart too. With Northern Ireland requiring a win to progress to the next stage, Armstrong scored a 47th-minute goal against hosts Spain in Valencia. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. We have always got on really well together and had plenty to talk about. Do you want me to get you a drink?, No, I buy the girl a drink, you dont buy me a drink.. 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. <br /> <br /> Celebrating Gerry's life by . A. [15], Armstrong had combined his coaching positions with employment in football journalism - in television, in radio and in print. If you could invite four people to dinner, who would you chose? When she finds out, Esther walks out, and later forces Brian into treatment; he has not been shown to have suffered lapses since. Some of the my family will visit and I am looking forward to the festive season in Majorca. Her career consequently stalled and she is made to take charge of UCOS, initially against her will. I present Sky football at the weekends and cover other championship games as and when I am needed. It worked because we won a lot of matches in the last 15 minutes. She later suffers a stroke, causing her to reveal to Sandra the truth about her father's death after Sandra looks into a closed file. Right, theres two bottles of champagne in there for the birthday party and a pregnancy test with two units, I told her. But the nature of my job means I have to be prepared to travel when needed and we do that too as a family. Learn how your comment data is processed. Everywhere we went, there was press. Brian is socially inept and eccentric, a recovering alcoholic with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Throughout history, I'd go for Muhammad Ali - I loved him - and Nelson Mandela. 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. By Gillian Anderson 4th Jul 2020, 5:00pm - 8 min read Debby and Gerry. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. 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. 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He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. View Gerry Armstrong's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. A. We love spending time together and we are at our happiest when the two of us are together. [6] In January 1987, he was loaned to Millwall. She had no idea what was going on. 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. Deborah, like me, has a flexible attitude and can just pick up and go somewhere if we need to travel because of my work. When mum died seven years ago that was a bad day. He was born on September 6, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Leroy and Betty (Linder) Armstrong. We were only as good as our team-mates, from Pat Jennings in goal to myself and Billy Hamilton. But he was right - we had found something special and different. Needless to say, we lost 4-1. She also becomes partner to Danny Griffin, whom she met while they were investigating the death of a personal trainer together. A. I couldn't get anyone to support me better than Deborah. 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. Q. A. I think it can be easier now for players to be noticed, but you've got to be hungry. Gerry Armstrong and wife Deborah open Majorca pub. I then just kept on running and as the cross came over I thought their keeper Arconada was going to claim it. This blog will give you my news, views and my life on our island in the sun. 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. Fisher nearly loses his life when shot by a gunman on a motorcycle and is last seen in the hospital, already plotting revenge against those responsible. It was also a nice opportunity to get out of Belfast. It was a really bad day. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry Armstrong on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the CHUS in his 95th year. Marianna is exactly the same. Ted knew that a lot of his squad from 30 years previously were bent cops, but was surprised when the UCOS team informed him that he was probably the only honest cop in his squad. Stream songs including "Mairi's Wedding", "Corn Stalk Fiddle" and more. Despite this, he still harbours feelings for his ex-wife and does make attempts to win her back in the eleventh series. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. Why did you leave Spain and come back to live in Northern Ireland? That was hard, and getting away from Northern Ireland was another opportunity to make a fresh start. These guys have been doing this since they were kids, I've only been playing football for just over three years. I'm working for Virgin and don't want to slow down, you're a long time dead! Once my divorce (from Caron) was over, that was it for me, but a chance encounter changed all of that. We call her Marianna, born on September 21,2006. Three or four months later, in the summer, I was back in Belfast to cover the Milk Cupyouth tournament up the coast. After a 00 draw in their opening match against Yugoslavia, Armstrong scored the opening goal in the 11 draw against Honduras. Jim 'Stick' Thompson was there and I loved it. He was that good, Tottenham Hotspur paid 25,000 for his services in 1975. Youre pregnant.. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (20032013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, possessing a keen attention to detail and a remarkable instant recall memory for obscure details regarding cases and officers who investigated them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I was looking at a scrapbook one night and saw photographs of me in it. She had also worked for Air France and remembered flying me to Paris when I was working for Eurosport. [6] He joined Glenavon as a player the same month, and by April 1990 he was also playing midweek games for Bromley. We have always been sporty and push that onto our daughter Marianna (13). Everyone tried to help him but I didn't see him all the time. Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. Emily is eager to be an excellent police officer like Gerry and proves successful. The age gap never bothered us. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. 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. 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. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. Facebook gives people the power. Esther often offers Brian advice and help with the cases he is working on. He has two unseen children from a past marriage. 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. This is a great autobiography and Ive only touched the surface so as not to ruin it. How important is Deborah in your life? Not long after, I was working for the BBC and doing a show called Bits of Belfast. After that I had two sons, Brendan and Ciaran, who live in England. View the profiles of people named Gerry Armstrong. At the same time, Sandra discovered that Tom was her half-brother, resulting from an affair between her father Gordon Pullman and a prostitute. Gerry and Debby's wedding ceremony in Thailand. She knows me better than anyone and she loves me for all my faults.". It was crazy, and a harsh lesson to learn at such a young age. Jack later leaves, giving only a day's notice, claiming that he has decided to retire to France and does not want to provide his colleagues time to talk him out of it. 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. 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. Norman went to the left, Billy to the right and I went right side of midfield. They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. Unbeknown to her, he performs a DNA test that proves he is not, though does not have the heart to tell her. 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. This week: former Northern Ireland international striker, Gerry Armstrong . He got me the number after a couple of days and I gave her a call out of the blue. This move put him on the then Northern Ireland manager Billy Binghams radar. She adjusts to single life comfortably, and becomes annoyed when her colleagues offer opinions on potential dates. 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. 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. 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. Armstrong made a total of six appearances for Northern Ireland in the World Cup.[14]. Jean had taken the boy to a church and abandoned him for adoption, so Sandra forced Jean to take her to the same church, where she later discovered the identity of her half-brother. And the restaurant is a real family affair and we all spend a great deal of time there. View the profiles of professionals named "Gerry Armstrong" on LinkedIn. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. I could throw a right hook and those days were crazy. Hanson later attempts to murder Jack in the hospital by smothering him with a pillow but is stopped by Brian. Armstrong, who supported English club Leeds United as a boy,[5] began his career in Northern Ireland with St Paul's Swifts. 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. I didnt even see these photographs until wed been together maybe two years. POWER COUPLE: Darren Clarke and Alison Campbell. Set piece play was important too and Graham put a lot of thought into that. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Harry Eldridge had indeed murdered Lockhart after he revealed that he had an affair with Eldridge's wife, Julia, and carried out a botched abortion on her that meant she couldn't have children. This dark secret places all the former agents in mortal danger. The barricades were up, there were shootings, killings and it was hard to get in and out. I also played against Michel Platini in the World Cup but Maradona must be the toughest opponent I've faced. 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. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. I still own part of Quarteirense, a Portuguese football club and keep myself busy. 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. Im sure that between 1975 and 1980 before he left I would have seen him play. He has a sleazy personality and is regarded with contempt by most people who meet him. I had managed Worthing and Crawley and was moving up the ladder. Three years after that, I was at the World Cup and then played in Spain against Barcelona and Real Madrid. 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. 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. 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. Gail Bell 27 January, 2022 01:00. 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. Listen to Simple Gifts by George Armstrong & Gerry Armstrong on Apple Music. It just gave some people something to talk about. Gerry was raised and educated in Cameron and graduated from Warren High School in 1966. A significant supporting character. 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. 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. I was not a fan of being with women anymore. A year later, I was playing for Northern Ireland. 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. Dan's wife Sarah is in a secure unit at a mental hospital Danny eventually tells Sasha that she suffered a neuropathic condition that caused her delusions, which eventually led to her harming herself, Dan and people in the street. He is an outspoken critic of the amount of diving in the modern game. A 'Jack the lad', Gerry is an old-school police officer. Lawrie Sanchez told me it was fine, and to do it around 2pm before the kick-off at three. However, in an apparent continuity error, no reference is made to a ward nurse being attacked by him during the incident. Jack still speaks to Mary's memorial in his garden, seeking her help with solving cases. Its called Gerry Armstrong My Story, My Journey and it is a real in depth look at his life. 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. While I was in there, I saw a pregnancy test, so I picked one up. Gerry Armstrong will succeed Andrew Jarrett as tournament referee in 2020, Wimbledon has announced. She was running her own modelling agency by then and had four or five girls with her, all models. 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. After his playing career finished, Gerry started working on TV and was part of Sky Sports La Liga coverage for many years. He is also an amazing dad and I love to see him spending time with the girls. He often gets around by bicycle. I had to up my game and Graham taught me a lot about preparation. He was with Viv Anderson for a charity golf event. St Paul's Swifts was my first football team and I scored 35 goals in one season. 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. Fiona Kennedy (Tracy-Ann Oberman) (20142015): Fiona first arrived as a pathologist and love interest for Danny Griffin. I am in Belfast this week as it is my 40th birthday and I wanted to celebrate with my family and friends here. I also played against Maradona and scored my first goal for the club against his Barcelona side. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. Deborah restored my faith in women. The couple had been hoping to renew their marriage. But I had a real feeling about it. A. 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. Deborah adopted Caitlin, now a big sister to Marianna. A year later, Sandra again confronts Jean and forces her to admit that Gordon fathered an illegitimate child with another prostitute who died. Joined February 2021 Tweets Tweets & replies Media Gerry Armstrong Retweeted AONISC @AoNISC_Travel Feb 9 "Let's Fill It Up With Green and White!" @ FreeLionesses Are you ready for a 'Windsor Welcome'? 9. 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 . the founder of UCOS, originally intending it as a public relations gesture, to prevent an ex-convict from suing the Met for wrongful arrest. Northern Ireland even had Mal Donaghy sent off, but held on to win 10. I rearranged a few things and stayed the extra day and went down. He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. 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. 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. I went out with Stephen Watson from the BBC and a couple of other guys after a Northern Ireland game in Belfast at the end of April 2004. He currently co-commentates for Virgin Media TV in Ireland. And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. I've worked at Pirates Adventure since 1994 and set up Radio One Mallorca in 2009. I also played with George Best on my debut against West Germany and he had more ability than anyone. We had lots of parties with him and in his house. I love to get back to Belfast and to see everyone when we can, but home is definitely in Spain now. When Hanson attempts to strangle Brian, Jack strikes him with an oxygen cylinder. 2:44 PREVIEW Black Jack Davy. I was suspended from gaelic for fighting. Would you have liked a crack at the job? So what about that goal? Gerry met his future wife in a bar in Liverpool in 1959. 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