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25-06-2004, 11:54 PM
: D Does any one have any Billy Best stories? Has he been to Roots Hall recently? Does anyone recall his last visit and whether he was held in high reverence? Does anyone know his life course after returning to Northempton Town after his four years with us? Guess you know he is the Heor of my teenage youth!!!!
Canada Boy
26-06-2004, 12:24 AM
Hey now I am registered. I am a fan from the mid 1960's to mid 1970's. Any one who likes those days is ok by me! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
canada shrimper
26-06-2004, 02:32 AM
oi canada boy where are you?i'm in oakville.
Javea Shrimper
26-06-2004, 08:39 AM
I believe he lives up near Northampton. ShrimperZone were due to be doing an interview with Billy last year; I guess we'll get on the case again ...

WS
TerryintheWest
26-06-2004, 09:38 AM
He still lives close to Northampton, still working and met Nobbler at a pub near the ground on our last visit there. He last came back to Southend for Ernie Shepherd's funeral. Ernie was well documented in saying that "Billy Best was my best ever signing."
Canada Boy
27-06-2004, 11:53 AM
Good to know he is still alive and well. He must be around 62 now. Is the interview still buried on this website somewhere?http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
Javea Shrimper
27-06-2004, 04:52 PM
Quote[/b] (Canada Boy @ June 27 2004,11:53)]Is the interview still buried on this website somewhere?http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
We never got around to doing it. Hopefully SZ will organise something as part of the new "where are they now" series ...

WS
Banksy
28-06-2004, 10:20 AM
Quote[/b] (Guest @ June 25 2004,23:54)]: D * Does any one have any Billy Best stories? *Has he been to Roots Hall recently? *Does anyone recall his last visit and whether he was held in high reverence? *Does anyone know his life course after returning to Northempton Town after his four years with us? *Guess you know he is the Heor of my teenage youth!!!!
Sorry about this but he was "SIMPLY THE BEST"!
Banksy
28-06-2004, 10:37 AM
Quote[/b] (Banksy @ June 28 2004,10:20)]
Quote[/b] (Guest @ June 25 2004,23:54)]: D * Does any one have any Billy Best stories? *Has he been to Roots Hall recently? *Does anyone recall his last visit and whether he was held in high reverence? *Does anyone know his life course after returning to Northempton Town after his four years with us? *Guess you know he is the Heor of my teenage youth!!!!
Sorry about this but he was "SIMPLY THE BEST"!
In fact, Michael Owen of the 4th Division comes to mind !
Canada Boy
28-06-2004, 03:43 PM
You are right, but he had the ability just to appear from nowhere and snap, the ball was in the net. And he was pint size! Oh for a player of his talent now. I think Gower is one of the most exciting finds lately. He oozes class!http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif