| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:37 - Sep 16 with 2874 views | bluelagos |
I only met Kevin Beattie once, but glad I did. He told me the story of how he nearly signed for Liverpool before he signed for Ipswich. Apparently no-one met him at the station and so he returned home.
Years later, he attended a testimonial for Bill Shankley who told him that his failure to sign him, was one of his few regrets as a manager.
Great player, great man. Will be much missed. |  |
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:38 - Sep 16 with 2861 views | Keno |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:37 - Sep 16 by bluelagos |
I only met Kevin Beattie once, but glad I did. He told me the story of how he nearly signed for Liverpool before he signed for Ipswich. Apparently no-one met him at the station and so he returned home.
Years later, he attended a testimonial for Bill Shankley who told him that his failure to sign him, was one of his few regrets as a manager.
Great player, great man. Will be much missed. |
Oh my what a very very sad day |  |
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:47 - Sep 16 with 2780 views | PJH |
The greatest allround player that I have ever seen.
Had a few brief chats with him but sadly there will be no more.
If it is right for a man to "love" another man then I loved The Beat.
I have had tears in my eyes since hearing the news. [Post edited 16 Sep 2018 16:12]
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:50 - Sep 16 with 2750 views | Keno |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:47 - Sep 16 by PJH |
The greatest allround player that I have ever seen.
Had a few brief chats with him but sadly there will be no more.
If it is right for a man to "love" another man then I loved The Beat.
I have had tears in my eyes since hearing the news. [Post edited 16 Sep 2018 16:12]
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 15:59 - Sep 16 with 2686 views | trncbluearmy |
RIP Kev
Lost for words really,a major part of my youth,not only a great great footballer but a top man who loved Ipswich and the fans, and the fans loved him
Will toast a legend tonight and will never forget what you did for my beloved Ipswich Town Football Club [Post edited 16 Sep 2018 16:13]
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:01 - Sep 16 with 2674 views | solemio |
Just the greatest.
Reports are quoting Sir Bobby's comment that he was the greatest England footballer he ever saw. They do not seem to be mentioning that Sir Bob said The Beat was the best player he ever managed - and he managed Ronaldo among many others.
I assume his poor wife is still alive. I hope she is being, and will continue to be, well looked after. |  | | |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:09 - Sep 16 with 2629 views | ronnyd |
R.I.P Kevin. Total legend. Such a shock. Remember a goal he scored when we thrashed WBA 7-1. Even John Osbourne, their keeper, admitted he ducked out of the way. [Post edited 16 Sep 2018 16:38]
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:39 - Sep 16 with 2509 views | jaykay |
absolutely gutted. althouth he was 4 year younger than me ,it seemed we grew up together. i met him a few times,chatted with him,i even told him "without a shadow of doubt" was his catch phrase ,to which he said he didnt know he used them words alot |  |
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:42 - Sep 16 with 2495 views | bluejacko |
RIP Beats!
I had the pleasure of watching him in is heyday and one of the best memories is in the San Siro with 10,000 fans singing ‘Beattie is back’ when we spotted him in the crowd! Sad day | | | |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:47 - Sep 16 with 2476 views | strikalite |
My late Father told me the North stand would all sing "Kevin Beatties's testimonial"...through games leading up to the game itself where PR was pretty much full...
Says it all..
Very sad news.. |  | | |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:52 - Sep 16 with 2461 views | trncbluearmy |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:42 - Sep 16 by bluejacko |
RIP Beats!
I had the pleasure of watching him in is heyday and one of the best memories is in the San Siro with 10,000 fans singing ‘Beattie is back’ when we spotted him in the crowd! Sad day |
thank you for reminding me of that
what a moment
RIP Kev | | | |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 16:56 - Sep 16 with 2439 views | azuremerlangus |
Lucky to have saw him play towards the end of his career.
Sadly I don't think we will see another player like him in our lifetimes.
A true legend of the game - RIP KB |  |
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 17:01 - Sep 16 with 2425 views | Swansea_Blue |
Holy crap where did hat come from? A very sad day. 
RIP big man. I feel honored to have seen you play. |  |
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| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 17:27 - Sep 16 with 2358 views | portmanroadblue |
obdolences to his family. True ITFC legend |  | | |
| Blues Legend Beattie Dies on 17:36 - Sep 16 with 2331 views | jeera |
Oh my word. I've just seen this.
How terribly, terribly sad.
Poor Kevin. What a lovely man. So sorry for his family and those close to him.
RIP Beattie. Thank you for a better childhood watching the Town than I would have probably had without you. |  |
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