Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! No, I was 21 and training every day. Wed only been married around a year and were starting a new life and for Deborah to suddenly have two kids arrive in the picture as well as our own baby, I dont know any other woman that would have done it to be honest. As I am at home during the week, I get plenty of time to spend with the family. 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. He was born on September 6, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Leroy and Betty (Linder) Armstrong. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Gerry's connections and jobs at similar companies. Although he always denied corruption, he quit before he could be disciplined, with no remorse for hitting Bevan. It gave me greater knowledge of Spanish football, which got me a commentary and analysis job at Sky TV for 22 years. He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. Everywhere we went, there was press. 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. They settled on one that was close in taste to Jameson, Gerrys favourite Irish Whiskey. Gerry is the most honest person I know and I am so proud of all he has achieved in his sporting and television careers. A. I felt sorry for the guys as they were a big part of the group. He got an extra five or 10 per cent out of me and his mentality was incredible. I had to up my game and Graham taught me a lot about preparation. Life is busy, as I also help Deborah out with the restaurant when I can. [6] He signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer in August 1986. 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. He has a sleazy personality and is regarded with contempt by most people who meet him. I moved to Beechmount and played gaelic and hurling. 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Facebook gives people the power. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan (Nicholas Day / Tim Woodward in the Pilot) (20032004): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan is. Hannah Waterman, who plays Emily, is Dennis Waterman's real life daughter. Despite becoming a grandfather, he maintains his devil-may-care lifestyle, insisting that he is "a naughty boy, not a bastard". I'm working for Virgin and don't want to slow down, you're a long time dead! He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. I've been blowing the trumpet for so long and some people are starting to listen. Gerry Armstrong called time on his 41-year Chair Umpire career Wednesday at the Aegon Championships. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. I want you to try it tomorrow morning, Ive got this feeling., So anyway, we had a great nightand she took the test the following morning. 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. They wanted a British-style centre forward and it was a good experience for me once the new signings started to gel. 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. Standing claimed Bevan's choice of position exposed his unit, so when Gerry left his position to tend to a badly beaten girl and his partner absconded, the gangster got away with the money. 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. When we went to Spain she picked up tennis and became a good player. But he was right - we had found something special and different. Life is very busy - but I wouldn't have it any other way. Watford broke their transfer record and paid Spurs 250,000 to sign him in 1980. 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. I love Christmas and I have the tree up already. 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. He is Sandra's mentor on numerous occasions, having been her boss on the murder squad. Then there was the age barrier. He was playing Gaelic Football at a high standard but whilst serving a ban he fell into it. Theres 20 years between us, so we inevitably attracted attention. 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. I scored a goal and made one, but the centre-half said he was going to break my leg so he got a dig in the face and I was sent off. We get on really well together and genuinely love spending time together. Luke also had a relationship with the girl, although neither knew they were half-siblings at the time. A year later, Sandra again confronts Jean and forces her to admit that Gordon fathered an illegitimate child with another prostitute who died. So her great-great-grandfather and my great-great-grandmother were brother and sister. (The Wife of Ushers Well) 7. There were probably 5,000 maybe 6,000 fans in the stadium at the time. 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. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. From the singing and acting point of view, Northern Ireland is a great place. The age gap never bothered us. Bertie Neill and Billy Neill were the two coaches and they helped me to learn the rules and keep me on the right track. Why did you leave Spain and come back to live in Northern Ireland? After a tense beginning, he and Sandra share a mutually respectful but barbed friendship. A. Stephen Fisher (Tim McInnerny) (20112012): Fisher is a high-ranking Whitehall intelligence operative (and old acquaintance of DAC Strickland) who frequently uses UCOS operatives to serve his own ends, usually involving shady government deals. A. I think it can be easier now for players to be noticed, but you've got to be hungry. 9. He left the position in August 2006 to concentrate on other commitments, as it was revealed that he and his wife Debby were expecting a child. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. My first goal for Spurs was a brave diving header against Royal Antwerp in a friendly at White Hart Lane. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. Just after we came back, we were going to a birthday party. This week: former Northern Ireland international striker, Gerry Armstrong . She is a jazz fanatic and a bright student studying law at university. 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. Its called Gerry Armstrong My Story, My Journey and it is a real in depth look at his life. Caitlin is 19 and at university in Glasgow. What made that even more incredible is that Im Catholic and Deborahs a Protestant. Your email address will not be published. Q. In contrast to the team, he is stereotypically obsessed with modern bureaucracy and buzzwords. A. Billy had a knack for picking the right player and putting him in the right position. 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. Ricky is arrested for running down Mary, as well as the murder of the activists, and is sent to prison. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? 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. [11] He played twice more in the league for Whitehawk that season.[12][13]. She is reunited with Sandra when she asks her to help choose a care home because of her recent battle with Mnire's disease. 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. I had just got married and it was a good time to leave. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its been in barrels for three years now and will be ready next year. To give Marianna more opportunities. Armstrong, who supported English club Leeds United as a boy,[5] began his career in Northern Ireland with St Paul's Swifts. Spending time together whether that is over lunch or dinner is what I enjoy doing best. That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. 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