Interesting Garry Nelson interview

killerandflash

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14322762.Big_interview__After_25_years_of_new_adventures__ex_Albion_star_is_coming_back___for_his_Amex_debut/

I just found this interesting interview with Nelse from earlier this year. It's not especially about Charlton, but covers more his exit from Brighton and post football career. It also has this great photo!

Addickted2TheReds

Ugh, he looks just like my old Spanish teacher.

That's no surprise as "Miss Nelson" is his daughter.

Hated her.

Valiantphil

He was a real game-changer, a proper impact sub, and a nice fella.

fattmatt

Garry Nelson was one of my all time favourite players. I met him once or twice and he is a really nice bloke.

Oggy Red

Genuine team player who worked really hard for the Charlton cause, chipping in plenty of goals and assists over a 5 year career with us.

Also got his book, "Left Foot Forward", a diary of day to day life behind the scenes at Charlton in the days of Curbs and Gritty as joint manager.
Every Charlton fan should read it.

Really warm and friendly bloke.
Went out of his way to give several Charlton momento to my son when he was young.

MuttleyCAFC

He was a really nice bloke. He always gave 100% and when you read his books, I have to say a much better player than he gave himself credit for. By the way, two great reads Left foot forward and Left foot in the grave. You can get cheap off ebay and you won't find better for your holiday reading.

roseandcrown

Addickted2TheReds said:

Ugh, he looks just like my old Spanish teacher.

That's no surprise as "Miss Nelson" is his daughter.

Hated her.

went to school with her, used to bug her asking questions about Charlton and she had no interest in football.

paulsturgess

He was my favourite player when I first started going as a kid. Great player, great book and great bloke.

MuttleyCAFC

Left foot forward was written around a season at Charlton - Some very interesting insights. Left foot in the grave chronicles a season when he was assistant manager at cash strapped Torquay. John Gittens a complete star in this book. you won't find any better football books than these!

bolloxbolder

Hated his diving antics though

boggzy

A real character who always gave his all. Did picture framing as well as being a Charlton forward if I remember right.

Been meaning to read his second book for years and not got round to it, need to put that right.

TellyTubby

bolloxbolder said:

Hated his diving antics though

I once raised the question about an incident during a match. I saw it as a blatant dive and said so. He looked me in the eye and told me that he was caught by the defender's foot.
I had to take his word for that one.
Nice fella, hard working forward.

Talal

MuttleyCAFC said:

He was a really nice bloke. He always gave 100% and when you read his books, I have to say a much better player than he gave himself credit for. By the way, two great reads Left foot forward and Left foot in the grave. You can get cheap off ebay and you won't find better for your holiday reading.

I respectfully disagree...

killerandflash

boggzy said:

A real character who always gave his all. Did picture framing as well as being a Charlton forward if I remember right.

Been meaning to read his second book for years and not got round to it, need to put that right.

Correct, I have a 93/94 signed team photo, framed by Garry Nelson Enterprises!

Both books are good, especially the first one Left Foot Forward.

The second one does show you what's it like at the bottom of the football league, training in parks etc

MuttleyCAFC

boggzy said:

A real character who always gave his all. Did picture framing as well as being a Charlton forward if I remember right.

Been meaning to read his second book for years and not got round to it, need to put that right.

Second book is even better than the first as a read IMO, although focuses on Torquay. Hard to put down! First was great though and if you were a Charlton fan at the time, you will love the insight it gives.