posted Jan 4, 2009

As a spurs fan. I remember the dark days of relegation to div 2, I thought it would be a walk in the park to get back up, but Greaves and Bolton had other ideas, cracking season, Bolton up as the best team that year.

Great manager. R.I.P

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posted Jan 4, 2009

Ian Geaves was the first manager whose name I chanted - and his two season struggle to get us into the top flight cemented my love for football and Bolton

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posted Jan 5, 2009

Will always be a legend to me. Realised my dream of seeing The Superwhites in the top flight. Took the knocks of 2 near misses from gaining promotion right on the chin and just came back for more. Brought players I could only dream of to Burnden Park, not to mention bringing through Peter Reid and Sam Allardyce.

AND he always had time for the supporters. No alienation or aloofness. He knew that the supporters were the lifeblood of the club and was on the same level.

Sorry the final whistle has blown for you Greavsie and Thanks For Everything.

R.I.P

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posted Jan 5, 2009

Despite recent successes... in my eyes Ian Greaves managed the Wanderers thro a magical and successful period of their history. That late 70s team was the finest I've seen.
RIP Greavesy.

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posted Jan 5, 2009

Thank You. Words are never enough at at time like this.

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posted Jan 6, 2009

Excellent times for the Wanderers, masterminded by Ian Greaves. Should have been for longer. Many thanks

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posted Jan 7, 2009

I am gutted that I missed this thread . Ian Greaves did so much for BWFC - signed my favourite ever player Frank Worthington .Sacked by the club far too quickly . RIP Mr. Greaves it was a pleasure to have had you as our manager . Condolences to all his family.

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posted Jan 12, 2009

Condolences to all from all Aldershot fans always sad when a football man passes away

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posted Jan 12, 2009

I have the fondest memories of Ian Greaves time at Burnden Park. As a teenager, my Dad would take me and one of my mates to see the games and what a fantastic spirit we witnessed, the players were all heroes to us. Not all during Greaves time but some of the talent we saw in those days was amazing, Peter Thompson, Francis Lee, Willie Morgan, Frank Worthington, John Byron etc etc, just fantastic entertainment. The leadership and guidance Greaves gave the team was exceptional. He leaves great memories with me and many others. Thanks Ian Greaves. R.I.P.

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posted Jan 13, 2009

Sad to hear about Ian Greaves, the only Manager in my 45 years of supporting HTAFC that took us to the highest division. He brought through players like Frank Worthington, Jimmy Nicholson and Trevor Cherry and is largly responsible for 'hooking' me as a lifelong Town fan! Any fan always says that they support their team through thick and thin - Ian Greaves provided the thickest bit in my 45 years!
Thanks and RIP Ian.
Berkshire Terrier.

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