Right, theres two bottles of champagne in there for the birthday party and a pregnancy test with two units, I told her. 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. A. Shesaid, Will you look at it and see what it says?, I said, You wont believe this. What made that even more incredible is that Im Catholic and Deborahs a Protestant. 2:44 PREVIEW Black Jack Davy. Despite being a somewhat self-serving officer, he has nonetheless been quite supportive of the actions of UCOS. He said 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 Id scored for Northern Ireland.. She's a good girl and kept me right, we sing off the same hymn sheet and it's good when you work together like that. Loving husband to Vera McLeod Lemay and was predeceased by his first wife Mildred Pollack. 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. The 'greatest of all time' is an interesting debate, but I feel if George was playing today he'd be like Messi and at the top of his profession. She is reunited with Sandra when she asks her to help choose a care home because of her recent battle with Mnire's disease. We have been together for 13 years. Gerry and Debby Armstrong. Esther Lane (Susan Jameson) (20032013): Esther is Brian Lane's long-suffering wife: they have been married for nearly thirty years. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Gerry's connections and jobs at similar companies. 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. We decided it would be best not to get married in Northern Ireland and chose Thailand. 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. Next summer we will be away for several weeks in France. We were singing off the same hymn sheet and I just wish Id met her sooner. Elijah and Josiah), his extended family, his church family, his grandchildren, children and his wife. 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. They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. 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. Relationship with Pauline Marsden. 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? In November 1991, Armstrong was appointed manager of non-league club Worthing,[6] leading them to promotion in 1993. She was trying on dresses whenI said to her, I have a funny feeling that youre pregnant. 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. 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. He called me up when I was in Spain and told me my pace was scaring teams and they couldn't handle me. She leaves home during Series 10, her absence causing problems for Dan's personal life. Would you have liked a crack at the job? It took me five months to get to grips with the language. Gerry Armstrong has told the story of how Northern Ireland's 1982 World Cup captain turned into mystic Martin O'Neill before the country's iconic victory against Spain. A. I've had a few bad days. At the end of the eleventh series, Strickland reveals he has fathered a third child. And the restaurant is a real family affair and we all spend a great deal of time there. 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. 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They have an adult son, Mark, who is rarely spoken about, but who often attends AFC Wimbledon football matches with his father. Maradona was a character and I've had a few drinks with him. The couple have two daughters,. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? The groundsman, the kitman, the cleaners were all invited and looked after. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? View the profiles of people named Gerry Armstrong. I was still a teenager going down to the morgue to identify my two kids and they were the size of my hand, lying there. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wife's Theatre school. I didnt even see these photographs until wed been together maybe two years. That was our first real communication. Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur . Susan Jameson, who plays Esther, is married to co-star James Bolam. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! But I trained hard, knowing I had to up my game. A. I put myself in the frame a few times and would have liked to have a crack at it. Deborah was like a breath of fresh air. Elton was a top man and we'd get invites to his concerts as well. These guys have been doing this since they were kids, I've only been playing football for just over three years. A. We get on really well together and genuinely love spending time together. Gerald Armstrong passed away 2022-01-17 in n, n. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Luke also had a relationship with the girl, although neither knew they were half-siblings at the time. View the profiles of professionals named "Gerry Armstrong" on LinkedIn. I was intrigued with her, I thought she was a really lovely girl. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. He maintained that it was a conspiracy against him; his colleagues believed that he simply refused to admit his own mistake. They were all dressed in orange robes and so it turned out that on the 12th of July, we got married by nine orange men! Its called Gerry Armstrong My Story, My Journey and it is a real in depth look at his life. Jack retired to care for Mary, although she did not live very long after the incident, which was thought to be a simple hit-and-run. 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. I like to keep us all together as a family. Sen. John Warner, R-Va., greets sportsmen including Paul Drey, right, and Meta Armstrong, Ducks Unlimited, after a news conference calling for. They love swimming in the pool in the afternoons and having their friends over. At the same time, Sandra discovered that Tom was her half-brother, resulting from an affair between her father Gordon Pullman and a prostitute. 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. Of Queensland formerly of Auckland and Coromandel. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. He believed in training harder and being stronger than the opposition. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. Life isn't always smooth but you get through the rough times. It worked because we won a lot of matches in the last 15 minutes. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. ARMSTRONG, Gerald (Gerry). Once I hit 15 they took more interest in my development and were always really encouraging. Her career consequently stalled and she is made to take charge of UCOS, initially against her will. However, he shows some regard for Jack Halford, calling him 'professional to the last'. He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? 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. The couple had been hoping to renew their marriage. [5] During the course of the series, he is revealed to have an ex-wife called Trisha, who had an affair with a corrupt detective from Glasgow named Frank McNair. [6], By 1988, Armstrong had become a player-coach at Brighton, but left the club after an altercation with a fan. View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Your email address will not be published. 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. Customers love to come in during the season and chat to Gerry and there's always plenty of craic. Bevan then accused Standing of beating the girl himself, prompting Gerry to break his jaw. Jean Bennett (Ellie Haddington) (2008-2009): Jean was a prostitute in London during the 1970s and for a time an associate of Gordon Pullman, Sandra's father, due to his use of prostitutes in the local area. Our family were big Leeds United fans and they remain my team. I've another daughter, Aishleen, who is a nurse in London, and Caitlin with my second wife, Caron. I spoke to Gerry this week as he has an autobiography coming out in a couple of weeks. He and Gerry bonded and became fast friends. 1. . 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. 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. . He frequently uses underhanded methods to access private records, and his bizarre behaviour when gathering information or testing out theories tends to get him into trouble. Q. He had made his Northern Ireland debut way back in 1976 alongside George Best but playing regularly for Watford definitely helped. They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. After cracking her first UCOS case, Sasha discovers that her husband has been having an affair, which brings her stable home life to a sudden end. At the conclusion of the series, with his son having moved to Australia, Steve decides to get a private investigator's licence and move there himself. Michael's done a fantastic job from a tough start and it will be very sad when he leaves, but we wish him even more success at Stoke. You don't get that without a strong bond between the players. She was in there with a friend and they took some photographs of myself and Pat Jennings and Alan McDonald. She just loves having everyone together and celebrating with her friends and family. I'm working for Virgin and don't want to slow down, you're a long time dead! They wanted a British-style centre forward and it was a good experience for me once the new signings started to gel. He got an extra five or 10 per cent out of me and his mentality was incredible. At 68 years old, Gerry Armstrong height is 1.8 m . Things were not in our favour. Armstrong made a total of six appearances for Northern Ireland in the World Cup.[14]. The lads keep in touch and many good lads like Derek Spence and Terry Cochrane missed out on the squad. At the conclusion of the series, he decides to use his retirement to go travelling in a camper van with Pat as they had planned before he was assigned to UCOS. <br /> <br /> Celebrating Gerry's life by . 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. There was a historian with me whocould tell you all about the families. The Spaniards had different skills and techniques so I was learning again. Have you been through hard times in your life? 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. You either have the right attitude or you don't and my gaelic background set me up well for the transition to football. [17], Armstrong has appeared on Singaporean media as an analyst on SingTel mio TV's 2014 World Cup coverage which was mirrored on The Straits Times.[18]. Sandra is often exasperated by her colleagues' eccentricities and their willingness to bend the rules, although she doesn't always play by the rulebook herself. With Northern Ireland requiring a win to progress to the next stage, Armstrong scored a 47th-minute goal against hosts Spain in Valencia. He is still haunted by her death, partly because nobody was charged in connection with it, although in Series 4 it becomes common knowledge that Ricky Hanson was responsible. By Joanne Sweeney. Northern Ireland, Spurs, Watford, Real Mallorca etc. Emily is eager to be an excellent police officer like Gerry and proves successful. This one grave had a big stone, with a big cross on it, and it was for a guy called William Harbison. 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. This dark secret places all the former agents in mortal danger. It was crazy, and a harsh lesson to learn at such a young age. (The Wife of Ushers Well) 7. 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. I was not a fan of being with women anymore. 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. She also becomes partner to Danny Griffin, whom she met while they were investigating the death of a personal trainer together. Luke admits this when it is revealed that Ricky has had an incestuous relationship with his secret daughter. Medication failed to ease her illness and she was committed after trying to drown Holly, who was then aged 13. [15], Armstrong had combined his coaching positions with employment in football journalism - in television, in radio and in print. However if youre looking for a footballer who has legendary status playing for Northern Ireland and the man that united a nation in 1982, then step forward Gerry Armstrong. I also played against Michel Platini in the World Cup but Maradona must be the toughest opponent I've faced. A. I've been very lucky because I have been going for 44 years since I became a professional and I've achieved a lot for someone who didn't play football when I was a kid. Rather than risk another cover-up, Brian passes on a taped confession by the senior officer to Kaye's mother, which in turn forces Strickland to fire Brian. A. He is Sandra's mentor on numerous occasions, having been her boss on the murder squad. 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. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. Armstrong returned to England in August 1985, signing for West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer. I was looking at Glenn Hoddle and Neil McNab and thinking how could I match their skill level? We call her Marianna, born on September 21,2006. Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first. I am in Belfast this week as it is my 40th birthday and I wanted to celebrate with my family and friends here. He has a disabled teenage daughter, Holly, who enjoys jazz music. 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. He was that good, Tottenham Hotspur paid 25,000 for his services in 1975. The Argentinian guys at Mallorca invited me out to chat to Diego and he was really funny, good fun and a character. 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. 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. BBC Sport Northern Ireland, 16 January 2005.[9]. It took me a few months to adjust as I didn't understand the strengths I had. Three or four months later, in the summer, I was back in Belfast to cover the Milk Cupyouth tournament up the coast. They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. 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'? Gerry Armstrong's income source is mostly from being a successful . Set piece play was important too and Graham put a lot of thought into that. Fans have come to the rescue of Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby ahead of their 15th wedding anniversary. 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. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". 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. 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. Do you want me to get you a drink?, No, I buy the girl a drink, you dont buy me a drink.. The doctor had said it was doubtful that she could get pregnant, and on top of that, I was 51 now and I had had the snip, which I had to have reversed. We had a run of five-and-a-half years undefeated at Windsor Park. A keen war-gamer, in one episode he digs out his old board and figurines and wins a tournament. Five years later, Armstrong was selected for the Northern Ireland squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. 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