Memory Lane Sam McCrory .....

[Mick]

...... has passed away at the age of 86.

A legendary (in the proper sense of the word) striker from the 50s who, after retiring, ran a pub in Donaghadee, County Down, which was opened by George Best in 1969.

RIP

(I'm sure there'll be a little tribute on the official site sometime soon.)

 

[pickledseal]

RIP indeed, real Southend legend (although way before my time!)
Thoughts with his family.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Obviously I never saw him play and have only read about him but what an SUFC legend. RIP.

http://www.sufcdb.co.uk/index.php?option=com_indplay&Itemid=61&pno=358

 

[Cricko]

RIP a true SUFC legend.

 

[Shrimper]

R.I.P

SUFC Legend.

 

[ChrisP1982]

Could anyone with memories of Sam please contact me on 01268 469307 for an obit I am doing in the Echo.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Ex-Member1]

RIP The great man, remembered with much affection. My thoughts are with his family.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Only time I supported Ireland against England! ..............went bananas when he scored.........on the TV, all in good old black and white! RIP

 

[canveyshrimper]

I never saw him play for Blues but he was a favourite of my old Grandad.
Sad news indeed.

RIP

 

[Firestorm]

RIP A true SUFC Legend

 

[MK Shrimper]

RIP Sammy, one of us.

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

My old man said he was the best we ever had, and he watched the blues from Kursaal days to 1987. So from my old man RIP Sammy.

 

[Napster]

RIP Sam - one of the legends.

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

RIP.

Way before my time, but read plenty about him in books and on here.

 

[OldBlueLady]

RIP, Southend legend.

 

[GrumpyBlue]

Not sure I saw Sam play - but heard all about him from my Uncle Mike (plus reports on that goal against England)

 

[Bolton Shrimper]

RIP Legend..........

 

[Mick]

The bit in the Echo mentioned McCrory going to Sweden for the 1958 World Cup. There were two ex-Southend players in that squad with Norman Uprichard going as reserve keeper.

 

[Gremlin]

(I'm sure there'll be a little tribute on the official site sometime soon.)

Has this happened? I can't see it.

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

...... has passed away at the age of 86.

A legendary (in the proper sense of the word) striker from the 50s who, after retiring, ran a pub in Donaghadee, County Down, which was opened by George Best in 1969.

RIP

(I'm sure there'll be a little tribute on the official site sometime soon.)

Has this happened? I can't see it.

Nope I can't find any tribute to Sam on the official site either, pretty poor show from Southend United again. Mind you dont forget this is a club that had a Centenary match a year late & had to let the team play one of its most important home games ever in it's away shirt! Also a club that sells you a 'Legacy' T-Shirt for £150 makes you pay for it now knowing full well we will be at Roots Hall for at least another 3 seasons!

RIP Sam.