I like . These guys have been doing this since they were kids, I've only been playing football for just over three years. 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). Gerry has 2 jobs listed on their profile. He does, however, engage the team in cases with a political aspect, and sometimes becomes involved in other sensitive cases. I was just out of a bad relationship and had been single for probably a year-and-a-half. 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. Their decision uncovers a murder which prevents Grace from moving into her desired home, prompting Jack, Brian and Gerry to investigate undercover without Strickland's knowledge. After a tense beginning, he and Sandra share a mutually respectful but barbed friendship. She adjusts to single life comfortably, and becomes annoyed when her colleagues offer opinions on potential dates. 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. 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've been blowing the trumpet for so long and some people are starting to listen. Brian once suspected Esther of being a spy sent to report on his activities, when he discovered a link between her and a high-profile protest group. Once my divorce (from Caron) was over, that was it for me, but a chance encounter changed all of that. 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. Throughout history, I'd go for Muhammad Ali - I loved him - and Nelson Mandela. At the time, Pauline was dating The Beatles guitarist, George Harrison. In this extract from his new book Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong reveals how he fell for his wife, SUN-KISSED: Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby on their wedding day in Bangkok. You played in Spain for Real Mallorca after the 1982 World Cup when Diego Maradona was at Barcelona, what was that experience like? I present Sky football at the weekends and cover other championship games as and when I am needed. 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. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? He got an extra five or 10 per cent out of me and his mentality was incredible. 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. Initially reluctant to lead the squad, she warms to her colleagues and views them as her friends. 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. A. I've had a few bad days. I dont want to ruin it for you but there are a few things to highlight. Its called Gerry Armstrong My Story, My Journey and it is a real in depth look at his life. There are 100+ professionals named "Gerry Armstrong", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. 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. Of course, our baby was a girl and we called her after Deborahs mom, which was Marian. 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. That was hard, and getting away from Northern Ireland was another opportunity to make a fresh start. I was coming up to 50, I had no plans to get married again. View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Follow Dad Taxi Mallorca on WordPress.com. Ted Case (Ex Detective Chief Inspector and Ex Head of Operation Trident Command Unit (Gun Crime)) (Larry Lamb) (2015): Ted Case first appears when Gerry Standing visits him to gain evidence of Ronald Sainsbury's corruption. [6] Following the goal he scored against Spain in the 1982 World Cup, he was the subject of abuse from opposition fans. At 68 years old, Gerry Armstrong height is 1.8 m . 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 loved the competitive side of it and I was getting fitter. But I kept looking at Deborah. If you could invite four people to dinner, who would you chose? Bevan then accused Standing of beating the girl himself, prompting Gerry to break his jaw. I love Christmas and I have the tree up already. When she finds out, Esther walks out, and later forces Brian into treatment; he has not been shown to have suffered lapses since. Did you survive the parties with Elton John? He has a disabled teenage daughter, Holly, who enjoys jazz music. Take care everyone and enjoy your Weekend! Suffice to say they had to get a cab home that night! 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. Required fields are marked *. I also played against Maradona and scored my first goal for the club against his Barcelona side. Even now, I still cant believe Deborah did what she did, to take on all that responsibility, because she was only 29 when we got married. [citation needed]. Described as "a bundle of energetic optimism with a tendency to get personally involved in the cases he's working on", and "the antithesis of Brian Lane's eternal pessimism", Steve has a reputation for being a whirlwind, and bringing anarchy to otherwise calm proceedings. When Hanson attempts to strangle Brian, Jack strikes him with an oxygen cylinder. View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Your email address will not be published. He adamantly refused to allow Fisher to strongarm the team into working for him despite the fact that Fisher could seriously damage his career. I never got a chance to say goodbye. My mum had a good heart too. He spent the majority of his career in England, as well as having a spell in Spain. Gerry Armstrong @GArmstrong82 Official account. Esther Lane (Susan Jameson) (20032013): Esther is Brian Lane's long-suffering wife: they have been married for nearly thirty years. 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. He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. Jack has little time for the internal politics of the force, and is openly disdainful of those who lie, obstruct or mislead the police. She leaves UCOS after episode 8 of series 10. She is married to a fellow Met officer and has two children away at university. I've tried but I'm not someone who will sit in front of the fire with a pipe and slippers.'. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. 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. 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. ARMSTRONG, Gerald (Gerry). At the same time, Sandra discovered that Tom was her half-brother, resulting from an affair between her father Gordon Pullman and a prostitute. Whilst looking for answers about corruption allegations against her father, Sandra tracks Jean down and forces her to admit Gordon's involvement in vice and prostitution, which later leads Sandra to discover his responsibility in the death of local pimp, Ian Randall. When Jack confronts Hanson, he cruelly confesses the crime in detail, prompting Jack to attempt revenge by running the criminal down, but Jack is prevented from doing so. Billy Hamilton was over to my right and I managed to get the, ball to him. She turns round and it was Deborah. 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. But then on a Sunday, when I had a game at Casement Park, I was told to report to the back of City Hall where I was taken to the Dunadry Hotel and Bertie helped me negotiate the deal with Terry Neill, the Spurs manager. A. I couldn't get anyone to support me better than Deborah. I rearranged a few things and stayed the extra day and went down. Join Facebook to connect with Gerry Armstrong and others you may know. A. I had been at Bangor and was learning fast, including when I got sent off in my first appearance after coming on as a substitute for the reserves. It taught me a lot, and I thought football was a soft game in comparison. On his debut, Armstrong scored for the Spireites in a 31 home defeat to Brentford. She lived in Omagh and was always on the go but had a blood clot and didn't recover. Elton was a top man and we'd get invites to his concerts as well. [6] Watford were promoted to the First Division in the 198182 season, and Armstrong scored the club's first ever goal in the top flight.[6]. There were probably 5,000 maybe 6,000 fans in the stadium at the time. Armstrong made a total of six appearances for Northern Ireland in the World Cup.[14]. She is reunited with Sandra when she asks her to help choose a care home because of her recent battle with Mnire's disease. My not too serious views about Mallorca & the World! We just embarked on an adventure together. Q. Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur. 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. Despite this, he still harbours feelings for his ex-wife and does make attempts to win her back in the eleventh series. Along with his familial commitments, he has a continuing interest in gambling, and thus joined UCOS for financial reasons. It just gave some people something to talk about. Graham pulled the strings but Elton provided the money, and he was a fantastic person to be around. Do you want me to get you a drink?, No, I buy the girl a drink, you dont buy me a drink.. 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. Seven or eight months after we got married, we came back from a trip to Barbados. 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. What advice would you give to a young player hoping to make it in the professional game? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I would have liked the Northern Ireland job 20 years ago - not now! Northern Ireland, Spurs, Watford, Real Mallorca etc. 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. Tom had been left at a church by Gordon's associate Jean Bennett and adopted by Harry and Julia. 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. In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. The girl on our table was Zoe Salmon, who went on to be on Blue Peteron the BBC. In his final appearance, he tries to get Sandra Pullman hired by SO10 (covert operations), and suffers politically as a result. 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. Q. 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We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. He works at weekends, so he has plenty of time during the week to spend with us as a family. In the final episode of the ninth series, "Part of a Whole", it transpires that Strickland first knew Fisher at Sandhurst and was part of a covert 'black bag' operation (a robbery) that went awry. Gerald "Gerry" Armstrong, 57LouisvilleGerald Armstrong, graduate of Eminence High School, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at 12:45 a.m. at Norton's Brownsboro Hospital. He told me after 10 days of seeing each other that he wanted to get married and I told him his head was cut. 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. The title of his final episode, "Last Man Standing", refers to his surname, a nickname he was called in an earlier episode near the end of Series 4, and also that he is the last original member of the team from the first series. Jim 'Stick' Thompson was there and I loved it. He often gets around by bicycle. They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. However, in an apparent continuity error, no reference is made to a ward nurse being attacked by him during the incident. 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. Nothing happened when we first met that night, because she was engaged at the time, although she wasnt happy in that situation. She was running her own modelling agency by then and had four or five girls with her, all models. He is also an amazing dad and I love to see him spending time with the girls. Despite this he embarks on a new relationship with Fiona Kennedy, a pathologist whose charm and optimism are matched only by her intelligence. 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. A running sub-plot involves Pullman's unsuccessful love life, which is mostly shown as a string of unsatisfactory relationships and numerous failed efforts at romance, including an attempt at speed dating. Michael O'Neill's side has the same spirit and I was disappointed with Ronald Koeman's comments after the defeat in Holland. I felt sorry for the guys as they were a big part of the group. [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]. And Deborah said, Well, William Harbison is our great-great-grandfather.. I said hello to her again afterwards and we got chatting for an hour, we got on really well, we were having a bit of a sing song. And so Deborah bought me a drink. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. But my versatility was my problem as I could play in virtually any position, from defence to midfield and attack. Billy had worked on that formation and implemented it on the training ground in Brighton. Thats what makes her so special, that she did all of that and took it in her stride. 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. Its been in barrels for three years now and will be ready next year. She was trying on dresses whenI said to her, I have a funny feeling that youre pregnant. A. 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