THE football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Of course he played here at Forest also when he was getting a bit older. we'd decided he sounded just like this comic, Jimmy Clitheroe, so at the beginning I sidled up and said, "Is that right? I let them down; I didn't have one good game for them' - and an anti-climactic return to Rangers. According to Ken Gallachers fine biography of Baxter, Symon would admit as much when a deal was completed in 1960, telling him that: You controlled everything and that was in a Raith Rovers jersey and I wondered just what you would be capable of in a Rangers jersey.. Raith Rovers youth development manager Craig Easton needs 60,000 a year simply to pay the bills for modern apprenticeships the team offer. As expected, I pretty much concentrated on Jim Baxter's performance for the whole match and by God was he good. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. [19] In his international appearances he scored three goals, and Scotland won 21, drew 3 and lost 10 of these matches. Or he could rake it forty yards, dropping it on any blade of grass. He ordered a bottle of Bacardi and a jug of Coke, and asked for a small bottle of ice. The Beehive at Maplebeck, Nottinghamshire slight return. So next month . . On a research study at my favourite watering hole The Woodlark at Lambley, (tours available), I nebbed in as they say in these parts, on a conversation between some worthies sitting in the bar who were talking of some sterling names from the local football fraternity. [36] At the age of 55 he needed two liver transplants in four days,[7][36] and promised to quit drinking. [34], Baxter was free of the sectarianism that marked the rivalry between Glasgow's two leading teams. The Rapid match was probably the end of Jims era too. [8][21], According to many commentators, his greatest performances were against England in 1963 and 1967. The club did too. Press ESC to cancel. Whatever the exact truth, by the time he was sitting down for breakfast at his parents house, he had earned almost as much in a night as he would from a years salary. It was also symbolic. I dont need Google to reel off that team Drummond, Polland and Mochan; Young, McNaught and Baxter; Wallace, Conn, Kerry, Spence and Urquhart. It wasnt a plea. When I spoke at the inauguration of the statue I well remember the pride I saw in Baxters parents faces as their son was honoured in his home village and made immortal. He also won 34 caps for Scotland and is fondly remembered by Scots for the way he guided them to. It does not store any personal data. Almost more than Hampden. [48][49], In 2003, a statue of Baxter was erected in his birthplace, Hill of Beath in Fife, after a campaign that raised 80,000. The teams emerge at Wembley in 1967 before Scotland's crowning as the 'Unofficial World Champions', Baxter holds up the Scottish Cup for Rangers. You just wanted him to play football forever but that was never his style. Jim Baxter, the legendary Scottish footballer, who humbled England at Wembley. [7] Baxter often got falling-down drunk the night before a match, but this did not seem to hamper his play, and team managers took little notice of his drinking. Student dies after being told 'you sound like you're feeling a bit sorry for yourself' by NHS 111. It wasn't a plea. Powered by Invision Community, We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. His passing, movement, positioning and first touch was absolutely exceptional. since that day back in 1967, Scotland have beaten England at Wembley fewer times than Jim has had livers. French nun Lucile Randon, who was also known as Sister Andr, passed away in her sleep at a nursing home in Toulouse yesterday. Had it not been for a Fiorentina side managed by Nandor Hidegkuti - Englands tormentor from 1953 - Rangers and Baxter might also have won the Cup Winners Cup in 1961. I was always a man of simple tastes. English football was polluted by the direct and brutish corruptions of the game played in the public schools. Theres oil in them thar Nottinghamshire hills! [7] He came on to the field in the second half, and his performance won the admiration of Ferenc Pusks. Culloden and that. Rutherglen Glencairn 'made their own luck' to jump up three league places, says boss, Willie Harvey was delighted with the win over Neilston and wants to go on a run, Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao among TEN Chinese snooker players charged with match fixing. . Something went wrong, please try again later. There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process. He refused to conform with the "efficient" style that dominated British football or the energetic, physical style that was typical of Rangers at the time. 'But today . what a loss football when he retired at 31, R.I.P JIM. today I'd be booked for that kind of stuff. It's just . Boy, did he get the ball. 'Aye, that stuff. Full list of new DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits. But 1967, the year after England won the World Cup, was an even better platform upon which Baxter could stand tall and shine. [13] Rangers fans remember him as "Slim Jim", and in 18 "Old Firm" games against local rivals Celtic ten Scottish League, five League Cup and three Scottish Cup matches he was only twice on the losing side. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. Jim Baxter is hugged by fans as Scotland beat England in 1967 (Image: PA Wire) "Just give the ball to me," said Jim Baxter. At the end of the season he would be sold to Sunderland, one of the few English teams who werent deterred by his reputation. Albian Ajeti offers Celtic transfer solution as forgotten flop's revival could quell panic buy temptation. A few observations on Hibs v Killie, Being Hibs: Spending some time with the family. The way that Job stroked the ball around was just inimitable. There was a problem. I mean, it was like the Palladium! 20 July, 1994: Jim Baxter is just days from death in the liver transplant unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after decades of hard drinking. . Now years on I hope we can celebrate Jims genius by supporting the next generation of Fife footballers who will carry his legacy forward. I dont think Ive ever seen a player with a finer touch, one so deft. On this occasion Jim had taken on one too many doormen and come off worst, so bad in fact that his teammates were not allowed to see the state of him for the next two weeks as he was ordered to train on his own. Rangers squad revealed as Robbie Ure sent SOS call amid three-pronged striker struggle. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". [14], His first Rangers game was in August 1960 at inside left against Partick Thistle in the Scottish League Cup. He could tease with the ball, twisting defenders into a knot. When Scotland with Jim Baxter at his best He laughed and giggled and, improbably, his eyes still danced when he spoke of his yesterdays. The football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Well-Known Member. [34] He attracted attention by his stylish play, controlling the game with "unhurried artistry". He came into the pub and sat on a high wooden stool, as if he owned the room. A one-word swagger a wink and the promise of something special in what is still probably the greatest Scotland game of all time. Disgraceful. Baxter who died in 2001 at the age of only 61 is folklore in Fife. When this game is often talked about A year later, this time at Wembley, he was part of an even more unlikely 2-1 win the second tenet of his legacy. However, in 1965 he married Jean Ferguson, a hairdresser, and the couple brought up two sons Alan and Steven. Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Slim Jim claimed to have won 3,000 at the roulette table. [7], His former headmaster James Carmichael took an interest in ex-pupils and encouraged Baxter to join local football team Halbeath Juveniles instead of one of the glamour clubs. Glasgow council leader attacks east coast bias after Clyde fails in freeport bid. It did nae mean a thing With a taunt, a feign, a pass, They tried hard to get the ball off him We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Back then I saw football, always, as a job of entertainment; you were putting on a show for the fans. Watching The Football Years a few weeks back, nothing was said about him sitting on the ball but footage of him doing keepy-ups for the crack was shown. Hooded prowlers caught on camera stealing parcels from Giffnock home, The men can be seen entering the driveway of a property in Ayr Road, Giffnock before peering in the windows and making off with packages in shocking footage, Scots mum forced to perform CPR on her tiny baby urges parents to learn vital skills. Family of dog walker tragically mauled to death break silence on shock death. The victory was complete when Baxter showed Scotlands dominance by casually playing keepie-uppie as the clock ticked down. Were it not for a broken leg in Vienna, he and they might have won the European Cup in 1965. [7][11][12] Baxter regarded his performance in 1963 as the better of the two. I played for the British Army team against Aberdeen at Pittodrie " Bacardi Jim" was the captain of that team, the officer in charge of our team although I wasn't aware of it at the time, must've thought that I hadn't played as well as I could have. He started doing. Hi Stuart.. In a game against Rapid Vienna in Austria, in the second round of the European Cup, Baxter suffered that broken leg at the end of a tie which was already won. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [8], Baxter joined Sunderland for a transfer fee of 72,500, the highest ever paid to a Scottish club at the time. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. [12] Scotland teammate Dave Mackay unsuccessfully advised him to train harder and live more sensibly. Together as the famed Drunk n Sobers, they toured the fleshpots of Nottingham in spirit-infused abandon and no little debauchery. Great article here,he say's he didn't sit on the ball "in that game anyway" played keepy up and generally took the proverbial,sure i remember footage of him standing on the ball and surveying the horizon looking for a team mate to pass too,great stuff, Not in that game (I watched the whole game a couple of years ago on DVD). And right in the thick of it James Curran Baxter. Four years later, toying with the World Cup giants, he remembers: 'We'd just decided to enjoy ourselves, and it worked. I moved to U.S.A.from Scotland in 1965 and subsequently coached youngsters for 12 years. Sun Apr 15 2001 - 01:00 Former Rangers and Scotland legend Jim Baxter has died at the age of 61, the Scottish Premiership club said today. Baxter was also addicted to gambling, and is estimated to have lost between 250,000 and 500,000. I didnt actually sit on the ball, not that game. 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