I'm still analysing the game today. 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. That was our first real communication. A softly-spoken and gentle man, he nevertheless possesses a quick and sometimes violent temper that he unleashes on suspects, although he will often become calm when he has reached the endgame, further unsettling suspects to achieve a confession. . [17], Armstrong has appeared on Singaporean media as an analyst on SingTel mio TV's 2014 World Cup coverage which was mirrored on The Straits Times.[18]. 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. Detective Chief Inspector Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite) (20132015): Fresh from her role as a DI in the Kidnap Unit, newly promoted DCI Miller is firm, feisty and fair with an inclusive and modern management style. Despite this he embarks on a new relationship with Fiona Kennedy, a pathologist whose charm and optimism are matched only by her intelligence. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. How important is Deborah in your life? He got an extra five or 10 per cent out of me and his mentality was incredible. In 1980, the Church assigned Armstrong, then a member of the Church's elite Sea Org, to organize some personal papers of L. Ron Hubbard that were to serve as the basis of a new biography of Hubbard. A. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Your email address will not be published. Would you have liked a crack at the job? I dont want to ruin it for you but there are a few things to highlight. It's the country he humbled in a legendary World Cup moment. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (20032013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, possessing a keen attention to detail and a remarkable instant recall memory for obscure details regarding cases and officers who investigated them. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. Thats what makes her so special, that she did all of that and took it in her stride. After that I had two sons, Brendan and Ciaran, who live in England. He was past people before they saw him, and what a left foot he had. I was looking at Glenn Hoddle and Neil McNab and thinking how could I match their skill level? We have so many talented people here, despite having such a small population. My wife, Deborah, was a gymnast and also played netball for Northern Ireland at the age of 15. Northern Ireland, Spurs, Watford, Real Mallorca etc. He works as a co-commentator for Sky Sports' coverage of La Liga and also works as an analyst for the Premier League coverage of ESPN Star Sports. Q. However, she does become annoyed when Jack and Brian are temporarily placed under her command, and both choose not to follow modern procedures. He at last proves that three policemen in charge of the custody suite, whose failure to check on Kaye allowed him to die from drug-related complications, then conspired to pin blame on the arresting officer, Brian. Its been in barrels for three years now and will be ready next year. 1. . 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Gerry Armstrong is married. 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. Ted Case (Ex Detective Chief Inspector and Ex Head of Operation Trident Command Unit (Gun Crime)) (Larry Lamb) (2015): Ted Case first appears when Gerry Standing visits him to gain evidence of Ronald Sainsbury's corruption. She lived in Omagh and was always on the go but had a blood clot and didn't recover. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan (Nicholas Day / Tim Woodward in the Pilot) (20032004): Deputy Assistant Commissioner Donald Bevan is. Family life: Gerry Armstrong with wife Deborah and daughter Marianna Iconic moment: Gerry Armstrong says scoring for Northern Ireland against Spain at the 1982 World Cup changed his life. [19][20][21][22]. With Northern Ireland requiring a win to progress to the next stage, Armstrong scored a 47th-minute goal against hosts Spain in Valencia. Norman went to the left, Billy to the right and I went right side of midfield. I knew after Deborah and I had been out a few times that we would get married. I can remember he interviewed me when Northern Ireland played England at Old Trafford and I told him he deserves a lot of credit for how fit I was when we went to Spain for the World Cup in 1982. He is an outspoken critic of the amount of diving in the modern game. He called me up when I was in Spain and told me my pace was scaring teams and they couldn't handle me. Grace Pullman (Sheila Hancock) (20072008, 2011): Grace is Sandra Pullman's mother and the widow of Sandra's father, Gordon, who died by suicide by carbon monoxide inhalation. I was not a fan of being with women anymore. When we went to Spain she picked up tennis and became a good player. Brian is an AFC Wimbledon fan, and he once missed a celebratory drink with his UCOS mates to support his team. In contrast to the team, he is stereotypically obsessed with modern bureaucracy and buzzwords. About 10 or 12 days later, Northern Ireland had a summer international friendly against Germany at Windsor Park, 4th June, and it was actually my niece Jades birthday. Armstrong, who supported English club Leeds United as a boy,[5] began his career in Northern Ireland with St Paul's Swifts. I was just out of a bad relationship and had been single for probably a year-and-a-half. Marianna is exactly the same. 2:44 PREVIEW Black Jack Davy. Not long after, I was working for the BBC and doing a show called Bits of Belfast. St Paul's Swifts was my first football team and I scored 35 goals in one season. Nothing happened when we first met that night, because she was engaged at the time, although she wasnt happy in that situation. That's how I worked my way to the front of the queue. And Deborah said, Well, William Harbison is our great-great-grandfather.. 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 They moved back to Northern Ireland a few years ago but we still keep in touch. 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! Despite being a year older than Gerry, he is a lot fitter and healthier. We trust each other and are best friends. [6] He made his Spurs debut in a 31 defeat at Ipswich Town on 21 August 1976, aged 22. She was very, very shocked, but she was pleased. A while later Deborah and her sister Dawn and her children visited me at my flat in Brighton. I also played against Michel Platini in the World Cup but Maradona must be the toughest opponent I've faced. Once I hit 15 they took more interest in my development and were always really encouraging. He spent the majority of his career in England, as well as having a spell in Spain. [6] He only started to play football as a teenager when serving a ban from Gaelic football, and feels that his late start in the game was a significant disadvantage. Bradley Quinn was born in 1976 in Bangor, younger brother to Jonny Quinn.His aunt is actress Patricia Quinn and cousin Debbie Armstrong, wife of former Northern Ireland assistant manager Gerry Armstrong. No, I was 21 and training every day. So her great-great-grandfather and my great-great-grandmother were brother and sister. The couple have two daughters,. The finale sees him promoted to Assistant Commissioner, saving UCOS from the political machinations of his predecessor. He said he and Debbie went to a tasting and tasted 17 different whiskies. When she finds out, Esther walks out, and later forces Brian into treatment; he has not been shown to have suffered lapses since. I loved gaelic and was a decent player, but I couldn't train and commit time to all the sports. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? She's been playing different sports including netball. Michael O'Neill's side has the same spirit and I was disappointed with Ronald Koeman's comments after the defeat in Holland. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? View Gerry Armstrong's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. The couple have two daughters, Caitlin (15) and Marianna (9). I had to up my game and Graham taught me a lot about preparation. She is reunited with Sandra when she asks her to help choose a care home because of her recent battle with Mnire's disease. Ricky is arrested for running down Mary, as well as the murder of the activists, and is sent to prison. Q. 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. So what about that goal? They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. That adventure included leaving England and heading back home. After being frustrated by Hanson's acquittal in his trial for attempted murder, Jack briefly disappears, but is found by Brian, and later returns to UCOS. I also played against Maradona and scored my first goal for the club against his Barcelona side. But the nature of my job means I have to be prepared to travel when needed and we do that too as a family. You question everything, and every so often it flashes back in your mind. I had previously worked in the catering industry as did my dad, so it must be in the blood. From the singing and acting point of view, Northern Ireland is a great place. Q. Q. He told me after 10 days of seeing each other that he wanted to get married and I told him his head was cut. 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. But theres some great stories about George Best, Elton John and Diego Maradona to name a few. 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. Seven or eight months after we got married, we came back from a trip to Barbados. In more recent series, Strickland's political motives are outweighed by his desire to let UCOS do its work, and he uses his political savvy to navigate through the quagmire of potential landmines. Tim Armstrong, chief executive officer at Oath Inc., and wife Nancy Armstrong arrive for a morning session during the Allen & Co. Media and. George was a special, unique man, and it's just sad we couldn't help him. In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team. My mum had a good heart too. We were only as good as our team-mates, from Pat Jennings in goal to myself and Billy Hamilton. I came home with Deborah and it was a big shock and loss to the family. He changes his name in his second appearance and attempts to climb out of a window to escape Gerry and Brian's questioning. I didnt even see these photographs until wed been together maybe two years. There were probably 5,000 maybe 6,000 fans in the stadium at the time. We have always got on really well together and had plenty to talk about. While they were staying with me, my mum phoned one night and asked about the TV documentary. A 'Jack the lad', Gerry is an old-school police officer. He is nicknamed "Last Man Standing", because of his refusal to take backhanders (bribes) when his squad were paid off by a gangster. We started to make plans, what we would call the baby if it was a boy or a girl. We have been together for 13 years. Gerry and Debby Armstrong. There's some talent and intelligence around that table. Bevan claimed that Standing had taken a bribe to botch a stakeout of a gangster he knew through greyhound racing. Deborah was like a breath of fresh air. And the restaurant is a real family affair and we all spend a great deal of time there. Gerry has 2 jobs listed on their profile. A. I had been at Bangor and was learning fast, including when I got sent off in my first appearance after coming on as a substitute for the reserves. It was a rough, physical game but it was honest too. It was also a nice opportunity to get out of Belfast. We will celebrate this Christmas together as a family in Spain. A. Jean Bennett (Ellie Haddington) (2008-2009): Jean was a prostitute in London during the 1970s and for a time an associate of Gordon Pullman, Sandra's father, due to his use of prostitutes in the local area. It gave me greater knowledge of Spanish football, which got me a commentary and analysis job at Sky TV for 22 years. You assisted Northern Ireland managers Bryan Hamilton and Lawrie Sanchez. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. We were married by nine Buddhist monks. And so, live on TV, I announced our engagement and pulled the ring out of my tracksuit pocket. 3:42 . He currently co-commentates for Virgin Media TV in Ireland. Armstrong returned to England in August 1985, signing for West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer. It's not easy taking step children on board but she did that 16 years ago and blown everyone out of the water with what she's done. The girl on our table was Zoe Salmon, who went on to be on Blue Peteron the BBC. Now I think Lionel Messi is a better player because he has more skills and his goalscoring record is phenomenal. I had just got married and it was a good time to leave. He is in a relationship with a man named Pat. Youre pregnant.. 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! The barricades were up, there were shootings, killings and it was hard to get in and out. He maintained that it was a conspiracy against him; his colleagues believed that he simply refused to admit his own mistake. 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. Esther Lane (Susan Jameson) (20032013): Esther is Brian Lane's long-suffering wife: they have been married for nearly thirty years. His uncle played for Watford and he bought into Graham Taylor's dream. 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. Esther often offers Brian advice and help with the cases he is working on. Things were not in our favour. Doors just opened for me and I took the opportunities. The 'greatest of all time' is an interesting debate, but I feel if George was playing today he'd be like Messi and at the top of his profession. Stephen Fisher (Tim McInnerny) (20112012): Fisher is a high-ranking Whitehall intelligence operative (and old acquaintance of DAC Strickland) who frequently uses UCOS operatives to serve his own ends, usually involving shady government deals. [6], In November 1975, Armstrong moved to England, signing with Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of 25,000. POWER COUPLE: Darren Clarke and Alison Campbell. Life is very busy - but I wouldn't have it any other way. She is married to a fellow Met officer and has two children away at university. A. No-one wanted him to go down that road, and at different times we thought he could beat it, but he just couldn't and he told me that privately. This was no coincidence, as an investigation by UCOS several years later revealed that Hanson had run over Jack's wife, Mary. 'A Young Life Stolen' is a sharp polemic against those who have refused to properly pursue or investigate Paul Armstrong's killers. She's the rock for me and has always been there for me. They settled on one that was close in taste to Jameson, Gerrys favourite Irish Whiskey. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (2003-2013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, . Jack has little time for the internal politics of the force, and is openly disdainful of those who lie, obstruct or mislead the police. We had a run of five-and-a-half years undefeated at Windsor Park. [5] During the course of the series, he is revealed to have an ex-wife called Trisha, who had an affair with a corrupt detective from Glasgow named Frank McNair. Luke admits this when it is revealed that Ricky has had an incestuous relationship with his secret daughter. George was a humble, unassuming and intelligent guy and you never had a dull night with him. Life is busy, as I also help Deborah out with the restaurant when I can. A. Gerald "Gerry" L. Armstrong, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? We have opened a restaurant called Gerry Perri's which I run day-to-day as well as being a mum to Caitlin (15), and Marianna (9). The idea for the book had come before the lockdown but when the stoppage did arrive he said it helped him concentrate more on the content. He has a disabled teenage daughter, Holly, who enjoys jazz music. As a result of a cold case in which Gerry is unsuccessfully framed for murder, a major gangster is convicted despite several attempts on Gerry's life, and he decides to fake his death to protect his family. 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. We were singing off the same hymn sheet and I just wish Id met her sooner. Gerald Armstrong passed away 2022-01-17 in n, n. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Although he worked with Whitehall intelligence operative Stephen Fisher before the force, Strickland is always wary of him and will defend his officers when Whitehall attempts to manipulate them in socially sensitive cases. Take care everyone and enjoy your Weekend! Fiona Kennedy (Tracy-Ann Oberman) (20142015): Fiona first arrived as a pathologist and love interest for Danny Griffin. Hanson is subsequently found not guilty on the charge of attempted murder. He does, however, engage the team in cases with a political aspect, and sometimes becomes involved in other sensitive cases. Susan Jameson, who plays Esther, is married to co-star James Bolam. Loving husband to Vera McLeod Lemay and was predeceased by his first wife Mildred Pollack. Do you want me to get you a drink?, No, I buy the girl a drink, you dont buy me a drink.. She's a good girl and kept me right, we sing off the same hymn sheet and it's good when you work together like that. He also brought in John McClelland to use his pace and you have to give him credit for all those intelligent changes. A rough, physical game but it was a good player our table was Zoe Salmon, who live England. 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