[12], His other lifelong addiction was gambling, at which he lost 500,000 by his own estimate and 250,000 by third-party estimates. Officers raced to the single-vehicle crash on the A830 between Fort William and Mallaig after being alerted at around 1:35pm on Tuesday. [19] In his international appearances he scored three goals, and Scotland won 21, drew 3 and lost 10 of these matches. I went down to the St Enoch Hotel after the match for autographs as the Brazil team were staying there. Brought cheers that echoed loud, Jim Baxter sat upon the ball He was. Bath Around 1984 Peter McCloy fumbled the ball to allow them to . [23] Bobby Moore thought this was the best team Scotland ever fielded. Tis hard to say In two and a half years at Sunderland he played 98 games and scored 12 goals, becoming known for drinking himself unconscious the night before a match and playing well the next day. [44] In the December 1999 issue of World Soccer magazine he was voted by a readers' poll into a list of the 100 greatest players of the 20th century. Not Baxter, though. Jim Baxter is hugged by fans as Scotland beat England in 1967. Baxters bar tabs from around Glasgow would be sent to the club and Rangers seemed prepared to turn a blind eye to his lifes hedonistic blur or did, until Baxter wanted more money. THE football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month. well done 1939 - 2001. Gascoigne had that sense of fun, but he did something like that and they gave him a yellow card for it. The marriage broke up in 1981, and in 1983 he formed another relationship that lasted the rest of his life. It was that word just that made all the difference. A few observations on Hibs v Killie, Being Hibs: Spending some time with the family. We always said when Baxter plays well, Sunderland play well. It wasnt a plea. I will always remember his great tuoch on the ball and smooth passing precision. Its brush strokes creating small masterpieces whenever he was on the ball. Ciro Well-Known Member. John Greig, who would captain Rangers and whose statue now stands outside Ibrox, recalled the times when (Baxter) came into training that he couldnt bite his fingers and he would just go through and lie in the bath trying to recover.. 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I can understand entirely why he would be anybodys favourite player, such panache and style. Wee Alan Ball . First link doesn't seem to work Wyness. Forest would be the nadir and the stories are legendary and awful of bars and bets and being found badly beaten in the street. But I did a bit of keepie-uppie. [25] Indeed, although Rangers insisted that players tuck their shirts completely into their shorts, Baxter always let part of his dangle over his left hip. The light blues are seven unbeaten under the new boss, winning six of them, but Joe Wright is optimistic. David Nash, 26, passed away following four "shambolic" calls with NHS 111 when he was trying to get an urgent in-person consultation. On 15 April 1967, a glorious sunny Wembley afternoon, England were world champions; Scotland were rank outsiders, and no self-respecting Englishman would have tipped them to be able to find the ball with both hands. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. mates were not allowed to see the state of him for the next two weeks as he was ordered to train on his own. The Scots have found something else to do with their ice apart from putting it in drinks! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . His first steps into adult football came with Raith Rovers. And a broken leg. From 1960 to 1967, he was a leading member of a strong Scottish international team that lost only once to England, in 1966, shortly after he recovered from the leg fracture. Baxter was from Hill of Beath, a small village in Fife which was built to the serve the mining community. After retiring from football he became manager of a pub, and his continued heavy drinking damaged his liver so badly that he needed two transplants at the age of 55, after which he swore off alcohol. Jim Baxter/Cause of death. Famously after one nightclub scrape, former former Black Watch recruit James had to be picked up out of the gutter by the genial Forest coach, Irishman, Tommy Cavanagh in the early hours. so when he left sunderland and came to nottingham forest my local team i was elated. [17] He was noted for accurate passes, for sending opponents the wrong way with a swivel of his hips, and for inspiring teammates with his confident approach. In it, the author describes a chance encounter between Baxter and his father, who was then working as a barman in Nottingham. By far the most famous footage of Baxter comes from April 1967, and a European Championship qualifier that Scotland would win 3-2. Forest had a team on the wane when Jim arrived and his football brain, though let down by his physical condition, was still razor sharp. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. And, when the teams trot out at Wembley next month, one presence will loom huge over the twin towers: revered by the Scots, respected by the English: Jim Baxter. and he just went fucking spare. Famously after one nightclub scrape, former former Black Watch recruit James had to be picked up out of the gutter by the genial Forest coach, Irishman, Tommy Cavanagh in the early hours. Ill alternatively offer an individual take on a man who entranced the world of football during the 1960s. Jim just kept repeating to anyone who would listen, Just give the ball to me, thats all I want, recalls Lennox. But, yes, essentially it was 14 years in the pub. [28], In October 1963, which may have been Baxter's best year overall, he played for the "Rest of the world" in a match against England to celebrate the centenary of The Football Association. Glasgow council leader attacks east coast bias after Clyde fails in freeport bid. Punishing them into submission. I hear your dad's wee Jimmy Clitheroe?" Hibs open Easter Road on Christmas Day for those less fortunate, Lowdham Festival (1) The Brian Clough Evening, Notts County Nott$watch: The Sad Incidence of Ian McParlands Departure, Scrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira. The Binos have been one of the few sides not to play in the last couple of weeks. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers Ibrox Stadium. Peter Barr Cormack Rock and Roll Footballer! With a taunt, a feign, a pass, They tried hard to get the ball off him I also spoke at his funeral in Glasgow Cathedral. At the end of the season he would be sold to Sunderland, one of the few English teams who werent deterred by his reputation. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Nov 10, 2011. Almost thirty, forty yards, its true, What did England do grand-dad, W hen Charlie Adam's thrillingly opportunistic 66-yard shot found its way into the Chelsea net last Saturday, the image of Jim Baxter sprang immediately to mind. During the four months in which he was unable to play he began drinking to his detriment; this ultimately was to curtail his playing career and his life. Two fruitless years later, he would move further south, down to the City Ground and Nottingham Forest, but making one final stop at Wembley first, for a very last dance. Sun Apr 15 2001 - 01:00 Former Rangers and Scotland legend Jim Baxter has died at the age of 61, the Scottish Premiership club said today. Albian Ajeti offers Celtic transfer solution as forgotten flop's revival could quell panic buy temptation. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Hi Stuart.. Eleven days later, the day after he passed, a banner was unfurled in the stands at Hampden Park during the semi-final of the 2001 Scottish Cup. He started doing. Being a Hibs fan I remember Neil Martin well too. [7], His former headmaster James Carmichael took an interest in ex-pupils and encouraged Baxter to join local football team Halbeath Juveniles instead of one of the glamour clubs. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". two liver transplants Jim will always be immortalised for that heroic display in 1967. Never missed a penalty for us and was an absolute joy to watch. February 8, 2010 in World Football. Slim Jim Baxter Rangers football team fame took over the licence in 1970. In the 1967 match against England, who had won the 1966 World Cup, he taunted the opposition by ball juggling while waiting for his teammates to find good positions. [8][26] Alex Ferguson said Baxter's performance "could have been set to music". The number six jersey was worn by Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. That exactly. When you drank the heavenly elixir Baxter was also addicted to gambling, and is estimated to have lost between 250,000 and 500,000. When this game is often talked about The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". In Baxters obituary in the Independent, the politician Tam Dalyell called the win "miraculous" and, identifying his subject as its source, referred to Baxter as "sublimely skilful". The phone call was about as unexpected as Alex Ferguson ringing up to ask my views on his latest signing . That left foot was a stunning yet delicate tool. Powered by Invision Community, We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. The football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month. the new-born riot of self-expression that bubbled freely from Baxter, (Dave) Mackay, (John) White and (Denis) Law, the all-important quadrilateral that formed the heart of the Scottish effort.". How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? I've just spent the last two hours watching England v Scotland in 1967 for my Sports Journalism class. There was something about the . Hi Tom. I remember Slim Jim from Roker Park in the mid 1960s. He out played them, Grown men were seen to cry the tears One of the greatest talents Scottish football has ever seen, Jim Baxter's years at the top were curtailed by his lifestyle which saw him fade from view by his thirtieth birthday. In Denis Law, Jim Baxter and Billy Bremner, the team that took to the turf at Wembley for the Auld Enemy clash on April 11, 1967, boasted three players who would make it into any all-time Scotland XI. Cheers! Keepie uppie is it called? stomach The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". He came into the pub and sat on a high wooden stool, as if he owned the room. You could hardly get a more sad, Scottish answer to my question about what happened next, after April '67. Watching The Football Years a few weeks back, nothing was said about him sitting on the ball but footage of him doing keepy-ups for the crack was shown. And Now For Something Completely Different, Lowdham Book Festival (2) Blog-talk with Mike Atkinson. The talk was of Slim Jim and his magic left foot which he self-christened The Glove. Sven-Goran Eriksson signs for Notts County! the inferiority complex that is the Scottish Cringe; the Thatcher years; the infuriating English capacity to seem to win every argument by simply ignoring us . It wasn't a plea. 'Nothing can ever be the same.' When I spoke at the inauguration of the statue I well remember the pride I saw in Baxters parents faces as their son was honoured in his home village and made immortal. Your email address will not be published. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. But now I'd be done for professional misconduct. [45], The Tartan Army unsuccessfully attempted to get the new Wembley Stadium footbridge named after him,[46][47] and on 24 February 2005 Scottish National Party MP Pete Wishart presented an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons supporting this campaign. Ten days before he died, he recorded an interview with Chick Young which, until very recently, could be found online. In photographs taken at full-time, when Scottish fans had invaded the pitch and one was caught, draped around Baxters neck, it wasnt a Slim Jim anymore. Apr 14, 2018 . To play the champs of 66, Were England unbeatable grand-dad? Jim Baxter Baxter during his time at Nottingham Forest Personal information Full name James Curran Baxter[1] Date of birth (1939-09-29)29 September 1939 Place of birth Hill of Beath, Fife, Scotland Date of death 14 April 2001(2001-04-14)(aged 61) Place of death Glasgow, Scotland[2] Position(s) Left-half Youth career Halbeath Juveniles I remember Denis [Law] backheeling to me at one bit, and I just started tapping it up . I played for the British Army team against Aberdeen at Pittodrie " Bacardi Jim" was the captain of that team, the officer in charge of our team although I wasn't aware of it at the time, must've thought that I hadn't played as well as I could have. However, in 1965 he married Jean Ferguson, a hairdresser, and the couple brought up two sons Alan and Steven. His football career would be over at just 31. Disgraceful. SCOTLANDHow Graeme Souness kick-started a Rangers revolution. Apr 14, 2018 . In a 1995 interview, he likened his upbringing to a scene from a Charles Dickens novel and recalled the forty-a-side playground matches which would have first demanded his delicate touch and technique. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Where was Jim Baxter buried in his hometown? Baxter is still spoken about today in the red and white part of the North East. Student dies after being told 'you sound like you're feeling a bit sorry for yourself' by NHS 111. . What a match! [36] At the age of 55 he needed two liver transplants in four days,[7][36] and promised to quit drinking. He was some player, John. He'. Baxter scored both goals in the 2-1 win over England in 1963, despite Scotland playing the bulk of the game . Just a breathtaking talent. My Dad says he remembers Baxter doing this at the corner flag once and waiting for the English to come towards him. Young players like I was would simply tell them to get stuffed and take their talent elsewhere. [24][31] In 196061, when Baxter played in all the qualifying matches for the 1962 World Cup, they finished first equal in their qualifying group but lost the play-off against Czechoslovakia,[20] who were runners-up to Brazil in the Final. Livingston Women's striker confident side can pick up crucial win at Rossvale now rust is away. Baxter had just moved to Forest, in what would become one of the most notorious transfers in the clubs history, and hed fluttered into a local bar. he never showed any regret for his lifestyle and we should remember he left his elegant footprint on football more than most. Unbeatable? In a game against Rapid Vienna in Austria, in the second round of the European Cup, Baxter suffered that broken leg at the end of a tie which was already won. Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister remembers our wonderful Wembley Wizards of 1967 and his memories of one of Fife's favourite sons. For a nation once more proud Not just a pastiche of other greats who have been consumed by their compulsions and vices, but a real and original immortal of Scottish football. By 1965, his relationship with Rangers was close to fracture. A very rare smile, for he has seen a lot of sadness, and he carries it carefully. One of Scottish football's greatest ball players Jim was quickly noticed playing junior football by Raith Rovers. The club did too. What a player! I was always a man of simple tastes. It was also symbolic. But in 1965 the balance of power shifted. Have a look at the You Tube clip off the England v Scotland game 1967 at Wembley . I dont need Google to reel off that team Drummond, Polland and Mochan; Young, McNaught and Baxter; Wallace, Conn, Kerry, Spence and Urquhart. today I'd be booked for that kind of stuff. Baxter who died in 2001 at the age of only 61 is folklore in Fife. Not with those touches, those turns and all that elegance. Stirling Albion's fixture hopes washed away again as they wait to make 2023 bow. The Scottish Labour leader said it was up to Keir Starmer to judge how the controversial law looks in the rest of the UK. #7. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It's easy! Four years later, toying with the World Cup giants, he remembers: 'We'd just decided to enjoy ourselves, and it worked. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The visitors had the lead and the command of the game in the second half and Baxter, framed on the far touchline, juggled the ball towards a phalanx of England defenders, before sending an impudent flick over their heads and into the stride of Denis Law. Another reason was simply because Jim was absolutely brilliant. He was the elegant rapier that cut and tore England to pieces with his cavalier midfield play, prompting prodding and waltzing around the England rearguard in elegant style. Son, the result? Please refresh the page and try again. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to fetch my magic wands to bring his boots to him! "[37], In February 2001, Baxter was diagnosed as suffering from cancer of the pancreas, and he died at his home on Glasgow's South Side on 14 April 2001, with his partner Norma and his sons Alan and Steven at his bedside. He is generally regarded as one of the country's greatest ever players. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Across the next 50 years whether at home or in Downing Street Id watch either on TV, or in person, most of Scotlands internationals and cheer as I did when we qualified for tournament after tournament and sat head in hands in the stand when Gary McAllister missed that famous Euro 96 penalty and watched in disbelief as Paul Gascoigne scored for England a minute later. . (1967) Wembley. Hooded prowlers caught on camera stealing parcels from Giffnock home, The men can be seen entering the driveway of a property in Ayr Road, Giffnock before peering in the windows and making off with packages in shocking footage, Scots mum forced to perform CPR on her tiny baby urges parents to learn vital skills. But perhaps the performance which really retains its gleam comes ironically from the shadow of Baxters own decline. The football shirt worn by Jim Baxter during Scotland's famous victory over England in 1967 could fetch up to 60,000 when it goes up for auction next month. 15 April, 1967: Jim Baxter puts World Cup winners England to the sword at Wembley in an imperious display that includes a cheeky keepie uppie session. He had owned it, as requested, and Scotland owned their old rivals. TO say Jim Baxter had enjoyed his first trip to Wembley is more than an understatement. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. . My bonnie wee lad, the story gos like this [26][27] Teammate Denis Law expressed opinions on both sides of this debate, saying that Baxter was "the best player on the park" and the main reason for the Scots' victory,[13] but complaining that Baxter's lack of urgency had prevented Scotland from thoroughly avenging the 93 defeat in April 1961. Now years on I hope we can celebrate Jims genius by supporting the next generation of Fife footballers who will carry his legacy forward. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. Now 2017 offers a golden chance to celebrate him 50 years on from that Wembley triumph and I can think of no better tribute than creating funds and the means to find the next Jim Baxter. Meghan and Harry release statement after Jeremy Clarkson's latest public apology. Jim also joked: If I dont turn it on here you can kick me up the backside.. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Jim Baxter granted a pub licence in October 1970. Scottish public opinion at the time blamed lack of commitment by the "Anglos", Scottish-born players who spent little or none of their playing careers in Scotland. "[8], In June 1960,[11] Baxter joined the Glasgow team Rangers for a transfer fee of 17,500, a Scottish record at the time. He'll be sitting at home in Glasgow, watching the game on Sky. Many people will have heard of the great Slim Jim Baxter alias "Bacardi Jim". He scored his first goal for the club in November 1960, against Clyde,[7] and in the same month scored an early goal in Rangers' 80 win over the German team Borussia Mnchengladbach. Together as the famed Drunk n Sobers, they toured the fleshpots of Nottingham in spirit-infused abandon and no little debauchery. But most of all they had a Baxter in magisterial and unstoppable form. It did nae mean a thing Tell of us of the day? . The greatest compliment hes due today is the observation that his style hasnt aged. Rutherglen Glencairn 'made their own luck' to jump up three league places, says boss, Willie Harvey was delighted with the win over Neilston and wants to go on a run, Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao among TEN Chinese snooker players charged with match fixing. Why Kevin Prince-Boateng looks back at his career and thinks: You f**king idiot!, Pep Guardiola is 'SCANDALOUS' to suggest refs are biased at Old Trafford, says ex-official, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slammed for touchline antics by former referee: "Youre getting more incidents of referees being surrounded", Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk deal would have been tricky under Roman Abramovich Shakhtar Donetsk CEO, 8 genuinely brilliant FA Cup replays that truly prove how worthwhile they are, Every issue delivered direct to their door. 'Aye, that stuff. It was outrageous and ridiculous, provocative and cheeky. He didnt flourish in Nottingham but rather showed odd flashes of his genius which some still talk about. And as a Raith Rovers fan I will always proudly think of him as ours. As always I wont head in the direction of a detailed resume of his life or career as that has been covered by many. There, now Ive got that out of the way Ill begin. [7] Baxter often got falling-down drunk the night before a match, but this did not seem to hamper his play, and team managers took little notice of his drinking. Twas Jim Baxter in a dark blue shirt.. finest ninety minutes! A fully-fledged international, who would also appear for Rest of the World sides, he would regularly mix with players earning far in excess of his 35 a week. But nobody has owned Celtic like Jim Baxter. Calls have been made for an inquiry into a number of patients who have discovered 'Do Not Resuscitate' on their medical files without their knowledge. Baxter, like all great players do, played at his own. Jim, at 60, has a careful, self-deprecatory way with him these days. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Rangers legend Dave Smith reveals he blames giantkilling defeat by Berwick for loss to Bayern Munich in 1967 European final, Oh Hyeon gyu to Celtic transfer gathers pace as Parkhead side put forward 'improved' Suwon striker offer, The Scottish Premiership leaders are looking to add a new frontman this month, Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs eye signings. Interestingly Iit seemed lost on these local men after the decades had passed on how Jim struggled in the Garibaldi Red of their beloved team, (mainly due to the wonderful social life James Curran Baxter had sought out in the Lace city). Almost more than Hampden. 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