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[19][20][21][22]. He frequently uses underhanded methods to access private records, and his bizarre behaviour when gathering information or testing out theories tends to get him into trouble. She later realises that he has lied when he gives evidence in court relating to Ricky Hanson when he hesitates before claiming that Emily is his daughter. I felt sorry for the guys as they were a big part of the group. . His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) Gerry Armstrong Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Q. 3:42 . In this extract from his new book Northern Ireland football legend Gerry Armstrong reveals how he fell for his wife, SUN-KISSED: Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby on their wedding day in Bangkok. Dan Griffin (Ex-Detective Chief Inspector ) (Nicholas Lyndhurst) (20132015): A retired Detective Chief Inspector with experience in both the Murder Squad and the Diplomatic Protection Group, recommended by Brian Lane following his departure. I rearranged a few things and stayed the extra day and went down. I like . POWER COUPLE: Darren Clarke and Alison Campbell. A. I think it can be easier now for players to be noticed, but you've got to be hungry. However, he does not always follow his orders, as he gives information that allows the team to attempt to arrest the hitman, although the operation does not go according to plan. Before we talk about the book, Gerry tells me that next year is the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Cup and that famous night in Valencia on June 25th when Northern Ireland beat Spain 1-0 and John Motson said one immortal word ARMSTRONG! In celebration of that triumph over the host nation, Gerry along with some local brewers has been preparing a whiskey called The Spirit of 82. Deborah, like me, has a flexible attitude and can just pick up and go somewhere if we need to travel because of my work. The fans did give me stick, I had tomatoes, apples and oranges thrown at me at Valencia, which was fun, but I scored in a 2-2 draw. At the conclusion of the series, he decides to use his retirement to go travelling in a camper van with Pat as they had planned before he was assigned to UCOS. He is also an amazing dad and I love to see him spending time with the girls. [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. We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. After Gerry's supposed death, Ted was asked to stand in as temporary Head of UCOS while the team's current leader Sasha Miller recovered from a shooting. Though he will still discipline the team when they blatantly break rules, he is willing to accept their actions if a result is achieved. However, she does become annoyed when Jack and Brian are temporarily placed under her command, and both choose not to follow modern procedures. [6], By 1988, Armstrong had become a player-coach at Brighton, but left the club after an altercation with a fan. And so Deborah bought me a drink. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. 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. Whilst looking for answers about corruption allegations against her father, Sandra tracks Jean down and forces her to admit Gordon's involvement in vice and prostitution, which later leads Sandra to discover his responsibility in the death of local pimp, Ian Randall. We had lots of parties with him and in his house. Gerry Armstrong is married. He and Gerry bonded and became fast friends. She's a big heart and all my friends have seen the qualities she has. After cracking her first UCOS case, Sasha discovers that her husband has been having an affair, which brings her stable home life to a sudden end. Q. He was introduced to photography at an early age by his father, and started doing amateur work using the darkroom in their house. What Id decided to do was propose to Deborah on the pitch and announce it to everyone there and then. Gerry owns a 1977 Triumph Stag sports tourer (1974 in the pilot episode),[4] and has a passion for cooking fine food for his extended family and colleagues. 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Michael O'Neill's side has the same spirit and I was disappointed with Ronald Koeman's comments after the defeat in Holland. [6] He joined Glenavon as a player the same month, and by April 1990 he was also playing midweek games for Bromley. 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Watford broke their transfer record and paid Spurs 250,000 to sign him in 1980. Listen to Simple Gifts by George Armstrong & Gerry Armstrong on Apple Music. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? The Argentinian guys at Mallorca invited me out to chat to Diego and he was really funny, good fun and a character. I went out with Stephen Watson from the BBC and a couple of other guys after a Northern Ireland game in Belfast at the end of April 2004. Brian correctly deduces that Jack has a terminal illness, and only has a short time to live, but promises not to tell the others until after Jack's death. . At the conclusion of the series, while initially reluctant to leave Sarah as he is all that she has left, Dan decides to take a new job offer to be a criminal analyst for Interpol, moving to Aberdeen with Fiona. He does, however, engage the team in cases with a political aspect, and sometimes becomes involved in other sensitive cases. 1. . She's the rock for me and has always been there for me. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. Then there was the age barrier. But he was right - we had found something special and different. She was running her own modelling agency by then and had four or five girls with her, all models. Ambitious and competitive, she has sacrificed personal life in pursuit of a career and likes to be in control of every situation. I was living in Beechmount and Belfast in 1975 wasn't a pleasant place. May we celebrate Gerry's life through the way we live ours! He is married to long-suffering but caring Esther; they have an adult son called Mark. Next summer we will be away for several weeks in France. Life is a learning curve and I've had to learn from the experiences. 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. He appears in two episodes; the season 2 episode "Family Business" and much later in the season 8 episode "End of the Line". A. I've had a few bad days. [15], Armstrong had combined his coaching positions with employment in football journalism - in television, in radio and in print. Four months before the World Cup, he moved me to the right wing to use the power and pace I had while offering more support to the midfield. Gerry and his wife Deborah in Windsor Park. Gerry has "no regrets" putting Paul's name in the public domain . She was in there with a friend and they took some photographs of myself and Pat Jennings and Alan McDonald. Now I think Lionel Messi is a better player because he has more skills and his goalscoring record is phenomenal. I'm working for Virgin and don't want to slow down, you're a long time dead! It all went on until about three or four in the morning. A. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? They love swimming in the pool in the afternoons and having their friends over. She is very close to her father, owing to her mother's absence, and often prompts him in the right direction towards solving a case. Despite being a somewhat self-serving officer, he has nonetheless been quite supportive of the actions of UCOS. Ted is extremely superstitious and has many quirky tendencies. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. However if youre looking for a footballer who has legendary status playing for Northern Ireland and the man that united a nation in 1982, then step forward Gerry Armstrong. The doctor had said it was doubtful that she could get pregnant, and on top of that, I was 51 now and I had had the snip, which I had to have reversed. Deborah and Ialso took on responsibility formy daughters Aishleen and Caitlan from my previous marriage. What made that even more incredible is that Im Catholic and Deborahs a Protestant. It was a really bad day. Gerry Armstrong, reflecting on his time playing for Real Mallorca after his performances in the 1982 World Cup. But I had a real feeling about it. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. A political animal who enjoys basking in reflected glory of UCOS's clean-up rate, his choice of cases is influenced by a desire to make his department look good. Shesaid, Will you look at it and see what it says?, I said, You wont believe this. We just embarked on an adventure together. She gave me the encouragement and the enthusiasm to want to be a father again. We have a lot to offer and I believe this country can have a bright future. The groundsman, the kitman, the cleaners were all invited and looked after. A. Billy had a knack for picking the right player and putting him in the right position. A keen war-gamer, in one episode he digs out his old board and figurines and wins a tournament. 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. He is a reserved character who can nevertheless provide surprising insights. Steve is considered to be the polar opposite of Brian, as he prefers a more hands-on approach to work. Thats what makes her so special, that she did all of that and took it in her stride. Hanson later attempts to murder Jack in the hospital by smothering him with a pillow but is stopped by Brian. But I did have power and pace, combined with the right attitude and determination. And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Harry Eldridge had indeed murdered Lockhart after he revealed that he had an affair with Eldridge's wife, Julia, and carried out a botched abortion on her that meant she couldn't have children. Our family were big Leeds United fans and they remain my team. Watch: Peter Crouch sings the Fields of Athenry with Liverpool fans in Dublin pub, We need government and we need it now Mary Lou McDonald. Graham pulled the strings but Elton provided the money, and he was a fantastic person to be around. They wanted a British-style centre forward and it was a good experience for me once the new signings started to gel. Gerry Standing (Ex-Detective Sergeant) (Dennis Waterman) (20032015): Born Gerard Lestade, the son of Smithfield Market butcher Norman Lestade, Gerry changed his name as he did not get along with his father. Despite being a year older than Gerry, he is a lot fitter and healthier. 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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. 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 says it was the very warm and humid and there werent many Northern Ireland fans amongst the 49,562. Just after we came back, we were going to a birthday party. I present Sky football at the weekends and cover other championship games as and when I am needed. She just loves having everyone together and celebrating with her friends and family. 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. Deborah adopted Caitlin, now a big sister to Marianna. Customers love to come in during the season and chat to Gerry and there's always plenty of craic. I came home with Deborah and it was a big shock and loss to the family. We have always been sporty and push that onto our daughter Marianna (13). 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 I'd scored for Northern Ireland. We started to make plans, what we would call the baby if it was a boy or a girl. Brian is an AFC Wimbledon fan, and he once missed a celebratory drink with his UCOS mates to support his team. 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