absolute legend, although always seemed to be in his own little world. And bollox was he Scottish
Will never forget saying to my mate 'what the **** is Jupp doing there' and then cursing Eastwood for passing it to him rather than going it alone and then in the very next second seeing the ball going into the net.Whatever else Juppy does he will be remembered by Southend fans for that moment.
I hope when Maher has his testimonial that players like Jupp, Eastwood, Wilson, Prior & co make it for a kick around.
I was at his table at the POTY do that year, it was the week before the Grimsby game and I asked him what he would do if he scored the winner. He said he had absolutely no idea, probably just stand there looking confused! Though he admitted himself it was probably not worth worrying about. Alas the goal didn't come at Grimsby but he saved it for an even sweeter moment! Was a good player for us and a jolly nice chap to boot.
Nice little anecdote about last week's Bognor Regis game. Doomed to relegation, they were playing promotion chasing Chelmsford City, managed by that loveable ex-Canvey Island owner Jeff King.
Our FA Cup ties were evidently not forgotten when Bognor scored a late, late winner to come from behind in a 2-1 victory, only their second home win all term. Cue full time, and instead of congratulating the players, Duncan apparently runs over to the Chelmsford dug-out and bellows "Does that bring back happy memories you fat c***!".
Both Jeff and Glenn Pennyfather were apparently somewhat less than pleased to be reminded of his Southend roots
Which just adds to his legend status.