Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Seen the man in his later years in the Georgic Shawlands but wish I had seen him play. I am sure many a Bear remembers the man as a player so worth a watch to see how he became a Rangers legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,251 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Noticed this on the i player, looking forward to watching. Been years since I watched his own DVD (might have been vid) but I remember being disappointed with the lack of JB playing footage. Understand why, would just like to see more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 minute ago, markem said: Noticed this on the i player, looking forward to watching. Been years since I watched his own DVD (might have been vid) but I remember being disappointed with the lack of JB playing footage. Understand why, would just like to see more. Been some good footage so far and I only remember him as the guy in the corner of pub as a very young lad oh how I would love to turn back time and sit and pick his brain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,251 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, ex-guardsman said: Been some good footage so far and I only remember him as the guy in the corner of pub as a very young lad oh how I would love to turn back time and sit and pick his brain. I hear you mate. I happened to be in Alex Totten's company for a short time recently. On establishing I was a blue nose he started talking to me about Jock Wallace (who he clearly knew well), wouldn't claim he told me anything earth shattering however to talk to someone who knew the man first hand was fantastic. I would have spent the day listening to the guy given the chance. Alex Totten was a gentleman by the way...anyway I digress - enjoy the programme chap Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 minute ago, markem said: I hear you mate. I happened to be in Alex Totten's company for a short time recently. On establishing I was a blue nose he started talking to me about Jock Wallace (who he clearly knew well), wouldn't claim he told me anything earth shattering however to talk to someone who knew the man first hand was fantastic. I would have spent the day listening to the guy given the chance. Alex Totten was a gentleman by the way...anyway I digress - enjoy the programme chap I never knew he did national service as a Rangers player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Some player ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,016 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 minute ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: Some player ! Simply the best (I've ever seen at Ibrox) ...... very sadly missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Just now, Bobby Hume said: Simply the best (I've ever seen at Ibrox) ...... very sadly missed. His own man very much, the best of the best and he knew it, luckily saw him in the Rangers Blue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 He was just a boy giving it all away. Legend ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,016 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 3 minutes ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: His own man very much, the best of the best and he knew it, luckily saw him in the Rangers Blue! That he was mate ..... a bit of a maverick , I think that was part of his charisma, out with his immense skill as a footballer. I have ran out of likes but will visit this thread tomorrow and drop a few off , as both you and Markem deserve a few for the pictorial gems you have posted of the great man himself. Brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: His own man very much, the best of the best and he knew it, luckily saw him in the Rangers Blue! As a younger fan 80's 90's era of players onwards who would you compare him to if possible? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Drank in his pub back in the day when Johnny Hamilton worked in there and IIRC there was a Greek restaurant nearby. Baxter was a bit of a character and although I was a kid when I saw him play, it was an honour to have done so. Sadly I don't think either Rangers or Scotland will see his likes again which is sad. Kids are spending too much time on electronic media and those who do play football are having the 'Baxter' coached out of them, pure raw natural talent with a swagger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Bobby Hume said: That he was mate ..... a bit of a maverick , I think that was part of his charisma, out with his immense skill as a footballer. I have ran out of likes but will visit this thread tomorrow and drop a few off , as both you and Markem deserve a few for the pictorial gems you have posted of the great man himself. Brilliant. A massive loss like Davie Cooper, two Rangers Legends with brains who we could do with now.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,226 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 The greatest Rangers player I have ever seen, also best Scottish player ever. Just took control of games and then got the best out those around him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, ex-guardsman said: As a younger fan 80's 90's era of players onwards who would you compare him to if possible? Davie Cooper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,226 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, ex-guardsman said: As a younger fan 80's 90's era of players onwards who would you compare him to if possible? Sorry but IMHO no one comes close he was a complete one off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Just now, BLUEDIGNITY said: Davie Cooper! From what I watched there he was immense until his leg break when he came back did he play much? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,016 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 1 minute ago, ex-guardsman said: As a younger fan 80's 90's era of players onwards who would you compare him to if possible? Cooper undoubtably for me from the British contingent, Followed closely by Gazza, Laudrup would be the one from the overseas contingent I would choose, as they were all just as skillful and as exciting on the ball mate. But for me Slim would be my own personal all time favourite ..... he was on a level of his own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, ex-guardsman said: From what I watched there he was immense until his leg break when he came back did he play much? Should've never have left Rangers, moved to Sunderland after the leg break, blunder all round came back and had brief success, Rangers should've done more to keep him ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,016 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 9 minutes ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: A massive loss like Davie Cooper, two Rangers Legends with brains who we could do with now.? Oh how true that is mate ..... If only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 1 minute ago, Bobby Hume said: Cooper undoubtably for me from the British contingent, Followed closely by Gazza, Laudrup would be the one from the overseas contingent I would choose, as they were all just as skillful and as exciting on the ball mate. But for me Slim would be my own personal all time favourite ..... he was on a level of his own. BAXTER STEIN COOPER MY LEGENDS ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,016 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 1 minute ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: Should've never have left Rangers, moved to Sunderland after the leg break, blunder all round came back and had brief success, Rangers should've done more to keep him ! Exactly .... they should have gave him the increase he asked for and not been so tight fisted .... but like today money has fucked the game up severely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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