Sandra was a high flyer in Greater London's Metropolitan Police Service until the shooting of a dog during a hostage rescue, which is a running joke during the early series. View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Follow Dad Taxi Mallorca on WordPress.com. They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. Standing claimed Bevan's choice of position exposed his unit, so when Gerry left his position to tend to a badly beaten girl and his partner absconded, the gangster got away with the money. She was trying on dresses whenI said to her, I have a funny feeling that youre pregnant. Deborah and Ialso took on responsibility formy daughters Aishleen and Caitlan from my previous marriage. When Jack passes sensitive documents regarding the case to a contact in the press, it was revealed that this was Fisher's intention all alongthe information will now enter the public domain with only Halford at risk of being charged under The Official Secrets Act, and those involved will be too busy covering their tracks to pursue the culprit. Dearly loved husband of Patricia (deceased) and treasured Father and Father-in-law of Mark and Donna, Craig and Simone, Paul and Leanne, Fiona and Jeff, Glenn and Cushla and Sean and Janie. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. He does, however, engage the team in cases with a political aspect, and sometimes becomes involved in other sensitive cases. Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first. We call her Marianna, born on September 21,2006. Esther and Brian met when he arrested her for attempting to steal a copy of Lady Chatterley's Lover from a library. We bought the house in Spain 11 years ago and travelled back and forth, but a couple of years ago we decided to make it our home. I moved to Beechmount and played gaelic and hurling. I loved the competitive side of it and I was getting fitter. In another instance, wherein the team made a collar and got a less-than-desirable result that would possibly cause a small political storm, Strickland made it clear that he had wanted the case investigated regardless, aware that it was unlikely to end happily. I also played against Michel Platini in the World Cup but Maradona must be the toughest opponent I've faced. 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. However, he shows some regard for Jack Halford, calling him 'professional to the last'. She knows me better than anyone and she loves me for all my faults.". He is also an amazing dad and I love to see him spending time with the girls. Thats what makes her so special, that she did all of that and took it in her stride. He was introduced to photography at an early age by his father, and started doing amateur work using the darkroom in their house. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan (Nicholas Day / Tim Woodward in the Pilot) (20032004): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan is. He said I did get stick, particularly when we went to play Valencia, obviously the home fans remembered only too well what I had done to them the year previous, but I was pleased to say we drew 22 with Valencia and I scored a goal into the very same net that Id scored for Northern Ireland.. I scored a goal and made one, but the centre-half said he was going to break my leg so he got a dig in the face and I was sent off. Ive got photographs that she took of me when I was playing football for Northern Ireland at our hotel. She appears to be good friends with his other two ex-wives and of the three of them is the one who finds herself most often seduced by Gerry. A keen war-gamer, in one episode he digs out his old board and figurines and wins a tournament. He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. I went over to sit at my table and she was on the table next to me. When we went to Spain she picked up tennis and became a good player. She turns round and it was Deborah. Needless to say, we lost 4-1. Jack retired to care for his dearly-loved wife Mary, who had been the victim of a hit-and-run. I came home with Deborah and it was a big shock and loss to the family. We just embarked on an adventure together. I see her as a female equivalent of me which is a scary thought! Outhwaite previously appeared in Series 9 episode 6, playing the mother of a young rising tennis star who died in suspicious circumstances. I then just kept on running and as the cross came over I thought their keeper Arconada was going to claim it. He told me after 10 days of seeing each other that he wanted to get married and I told him his head was cut. With 10 minutes to go it was job done, and I was never a big fan of Ronald, that was sour grapes - big time - for me. I was going to go home the day after the competition finished, but I got a phone call from Norman Whiteside who was staying at a hotel in Templepatrick. He maintained that it was a conspiracy against him; his colleagues believed that he simply refused to admit his own mistake. At 68 years old, Gerry Armstrong height is 1.8 m . 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. This was no coincidence, as an investigation by UCOS several years later revealed that Hanson had run over Jack's wife, Mary. Some of the my family will visit and I am looking forward to the festive season in Majorca. 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. [16], He used to work on talkSPORT radio presenting their show that looked at European Football on Monday night with Gab Marcotti but Armstrong has since left the station. Hanson is eventually charged with killing Mary and imprisoned. Their attempts to heal their rift throughout the series fail; when briefly living with Sandra, Grace reflects that instead of bringing them together, Gordon's death drove them further apart. Nothing happened when we first met that night, because she was engaged at the time, although she wasnt happy in that situation. BBC Sport Northern Ireland, 16 January 2005.[9]. He also brought in John McClelland to use his pace and you have to give him credit for all those intelligent changes. Five years later, Armstrong was selected for the Northern Ireland squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. Life is busy, as I also help Deborah out with the restaurant when I can. Jack later leaves, giving only a day's notice, claiming that he has decided to retire to France and does not want to provide his colleagues time to talk him out of it. 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. In his final appearance, he tries to get Sandra Pullman hired by SO10 (covert operations), and suffers politically as a result. A. Watford was good, I enjoyed playing for Graham Taylor. Of course, our baby was a girl and we called her after Deborahs mom, which was Marian. 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. Unbeknown to her, he performs a DNA test that proves he is not, though does not have the heart to tell her. And so Deborah bought me a drink. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. Doors just opened for me and I took the opportunities. I knew after Deborah and I had been out a few times that we would get married. At the time, Pauline was dating The Beatles guitarist, George Harrison. 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. However, in an apparent continuity error, no reference is made to a ward nurse being attacked by him during the incident. We have always been sporty and push that onto our daughter Marianna (13). Gerry even threatens to leave when Sasha reveals she has covertly gathered evidence without informing her new colleagues, but by the end of the case he has come to respect her. He represented the Northern Ireland national football team and won acclaim at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he was the highest scoring player from the UK; this included a shock winner against hosts Spain. 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. They were all dressed in orange robes and so it turned out that on the 12th of July, we got married by nine orange men! By Gillian Anderson 4th Jul 2020, 5:00pm - 8 min read Debby and Gerry. So, how much is Gerry Armstrong worth at the age of 68 years old? What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? When I was a teenager I thought I knew everything but I was very wrong. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wifes Theatre school. In fact, wed crossed paths so many times. 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. Since George was frequently away . WATCH: Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong has plenty of stories to share about George Best, GAA and escaping the Troubles as he launches new book. At the conclusion of the series, with his son having moved to Australia, Steve decides to get a private investigator's licence and move there himself. That was our first real communication. In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team. 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. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. Harry had tried to kill Julia at their home on the same day but had accidentally died after falling onto the knife he was wielding during a struggle with Tom and Julia, the death subsequently being covered up until the body was discovered 33 years later. Q. We didn't wear helmets in the hurling and used to get a lot of cuts so maybe it was time to try something different! Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (2003-2013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, . In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. She leaves UCOS after episode 8 of series 10. She's a big heart and all my friends have seen the qualities she has. Im sure that between 1975 and 1980 before he left I would have seen him play. It was a rough, physical game but it was honest too. Later, in the sixth series, Hanson is linked to the disappearance of two Anti-Fascist activists. When I met Deborah, it was as if I took on a new identity. Gerry and Debby Armstrong. Also, John Lennon as The Beatles were my favourite group in the 60s and George Best. Ted knew that a lot of his squad from 30 years previously were bent cops, but was surprised when the UCOS team informed him that he was probably the only honest cop in his squad. 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. A year later, Sandra again confronts Jean and forces her to admit that Gordon fathered an illegitimate child with another prostitute who died. Gerard Joseph Armstrong (born 23 May 1954) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur . The Armstrong family, as Gerry attests, have been let down by many over the years, including the police and the Historical Enquiries Team. I am also part-owner of a football club in Portugal where I am investing my time into training and developing up-and-coming young players. Youre pregnant.. What advice would you give to a young player hoping to make it in the professional game? I loved gaelic and was a decent player, but I couldn't train and commit time to all the sports. She is a jazz fanatic and a bright student studying law at university. 1. . 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. They lived here in Mallorca for a few years and their very talented daughter Mariana used to attend my Wife's Theatre school. You played for many clubs, what was your happiest time? Did you try to help him? In November 1991, Armstrong was appointed manager of non-league club Worthing,[6] leading them to promotion in 1993. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Gerry's connections and jobs at similar companies. A. I think it can be easier now for players to be noticed, but you've got to be hungry. Tim Armstrong, chief executive officer at Oath Inc., and wife Nancy Armstrong arrive for a morning session during the Allen & Co. Media and. It gave me greater knowledge of Spanish football, which got me a commentary and analysis job at Sky TV for 22 years. It was crazy, and a harsh lesson to learn at such a young age. If youre talking about the most gifted footballer to come out of Northern Ireland then I imagine that George Best would be the man that most people would pick. I rearranged a few things and stayed the extra day and went down. But my versatility was my problem as I could play in virtually any position, from defence to midfield and attack. 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. Rather than risk another cover-up, Brian passes on a taped confession by the senior officer to Kaye's mother, which in turn forces Strickland to fire Brian. In the aftermath of the Smithfield case, Tom tried to become part of Sandra's life, but she kept rejecting and avoiding him until having a change of heart a few months later. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. What was special about the 1982 Northern Ireland side that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup? I was mentally and physically in good condition and Graham gave me belief. The lads keep in touch and many good lads like Derek Spence and Terry Cochrane missed out on the squad. But I had a real feeling about it. Gail Bell 27 January, 2022 01:00. He says it was the very warm and humid and there werent many Northern Ireland fans amongst the 49,562. A. She's been playing different sports including netball. As we were chatting I was trying to remember if Id seen him play. Deborah was like a breath of fresh air. I like . [19][20][21][22]. Initially reluctant to lead the squad, she warms to her colleagues and views them as her friends. There was a historian with me whocould tell you all about the families. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Leroy Armstrong and Betty Armstrong (Linder); his wife Cheryl Carlson of Monmouth, IL; his children, Brian Armstrong, Robert Armstrong (Carrie) and Melissa Armstrong; his step-son John Armstrong (Nathan Melton); his grandchildren, Aiden, Brady, Jaxon, Emily, Lilly and Ian; and his He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. Next summer we will be away for several weeks in France. [6] He joined Glenavon as a player the same month, and by April 1990 he was also playing midweek games for Bromley. They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. 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. He was loved by the Mallorca fans for his no nonsense style and spent two successful years here. Its 23 chapters and over 100,000 words. 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