The Ricky Otto interview.

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

This is one of the best interviews ever. Amazing player for Southend.

In case you never saw him play.

 

[SuffolkShrimpers]

If Barry Fry didn’t bugger off in December 1993 or we got a better manager than Peter Taylor, Ricky Ottos would be playing in Premiership in 1994, no doubt.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Ricky otto legend

 

[Leeboy]

I almost got something in my eye watching that.

Still in my all time favourite team

 

[Smiffy]

What a guy. I doubt we’ll ever see someone with even half of his talent on the wing ever again.

 

[Hooly]

What a simply wonderful interview.

Ricky had his issues & doesn't shy away from them. Probably my new favourite for the next SUEPA event & certainly less swearing than Roy!

For those who didn’t see him, an absolutely great footballer but who has really given something back. Got to love him & fantastic of the club to involve him.

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

The 91-92 season under Dave Webb and the first half of the 93-94 season that Ricky talks about were without doubt two of the best ereas following Southend. I literally couldn't wait for each game to come around and watch us go toe to toe with the likes of Sunderland, Newcastle, Wolves, West Brom. Some fantastic memories.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

King Otto

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Brilliant interview. I'm really quite emotional.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Genuine love for the club thank you x

 

[Floval Flyer]

Love that!

Recall having the privilege of talking to Chris Powell (when manager) about his time with Ricky. He clearly has much love for his ex-team mate and said they always remained friends.

That era was the best of times, and I mean THE BEST !

 

[greyerfox]

I remember talking to Ricky about his first goal at Barnsley. He called it a "crossy-cum-shoty". What a team that was. Scoring goals never seemed to be a problem then. Wonderful memories.

 

[leeblue]

I count myself lucky to have seen Ricky otto play for southend.
What a player.
Ridiculously good.
Unplayable.

 

[Bar na bas]

This is one of the best interviews ever. Amazing player for Southend.

In case you never saw him play.

Brilliant interview, from a real character. That 1993/94 team was so good to watch. And I remember the away match at Barnsley well. In a previous season, we lost there 1-0. My wife and I were her aunt that weekend, and a couple of her friends invited me to go the match with them - in with the home supporters. I think I was lucky to survive my loud shout of "Shoot, Tilly", but learnt from the experience, and was able to thoroughly enjoy the 3-1 win from the away end. Including Otto's wonderful crossy-come-shotty. Happy days.

 

[bluethroughandthrough]

Echo everything said. Awesome players, wonderful team, hugely enjoyable football. Ricky a stand out

 

[Magnum PI]

I loved those days. Big old grounds, terraces and a team to match. Epic

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Oh happy days, one of my favourite Southend players

 

[Whispering Bob]

I almost got something in my eye watching that.

Still in my all time favourite team

Totally agree, that side remains the most enjoyable to watch, such a cavalier approach.

 

[jackj13]

This is brilliant!

 

[Adrian C]

One of my favourite players too. Could cross the ball from nowhere and scored spectacular goals.
There's a thread in ex-Shrimpers with a link to a YT vid about his time at Birmingham that is well worth a watch.
https://www.shrimperzone.com/forums/threads/ricky-otto.122575/