That news has made a grotty day a whole lot worse.
Harry was a real character and he used to celebrate scoring sometimes by standing on the little fence that ran round the ground separating the cinder track next to the pitch from the stands and terraces.
Somehow given the turmoil going on at the Club the death of Harry Gregory seems to epitomise the beginning of the death of Charlton.
Like so many others Harry was my first Charlton hero.
Charlton’s final league position in my first eight seasons were (from 64/65) 18, 16, 19, 15, 3, 20, 20, 21 (Relegation).
During that time Harry helped me keep the faith. I loved his up and at ‘em attitude. On his day he could turn a game, I always thought we were in with a chance with Harry on the pitch.
Only just seen this. That's very sad news. Always enjoyed watching "Arry play.
Once saw him bite off more than he could chew when he squared up to an opponent. Think it was the then Villa keeper John Dunn - they had a bit of a wrestle and Harry was on his back pretty quick. My memory might be totally incorrect but I don't think either of them were sent off. If so, it's a miracle.
Brought a tear to my eye.....I got to know him and his wife quite well over the last few years. A truly lovely upbeat 'cockney gentleman', no airs and graces with Harry, just a lovely down to earth fella....what you saw is what you got and what you got was a loveable genuine individual.
One of my first charlton heroes when I was A kid, I got to meet him several times over the last couple of years and have got photos of us together. A true gentlemen will be sorely missed. Rip harry
Loved to watch you play with a swagger backed up by boundless energy and passion for your team. You were much loved by the fans at the Valley and I was sad to hear of your premature passing. Remember you leaping into the arms of fans in the North Stand after scoring a goal. Thanks for the great memories!! R.I.P Harry boy (CAFC 1966-71).
Oh dear, such sad news, Harry on his day was a great player, played with a passion and a swagger. He was truly 'a character'. Rest in peace sir. I would like to give my condolences to his family at this sad time.
First saw Charlton play in 1968/69 - and that team still remains one of my favourites. I can even still reel off the team - Wright, Curtis, Kinsey, Campbell, Went, Reeves, Gregory, Treacy, Tees, Moore, Peacock
Sadly, so many players from that side seemed to have passed on recently - Curtis, Treacy, Moore, Keirs. And now Harry Gregory sadly joins them.
Incidentally, I stand to be corrected but I believe his first name was actually Gordon. Anyone know how he acquired the name Harry?
There was real joy about the way he played the game. I can recall him playing some absolutely blinders and absolute stinkers but he kept on going, kept on fighting for the cause.
I too recall the "goal he punched in" - it was cleverly done everyone did a double take - did he really just punch that in but he was wheeling away to the corner for his customary scoring celebration.
The other abiding memory I had was the Derby game and that Ray Treacy goal. Harry played really well that day but he was driven to the point of exasperation in frustration at the Dave Mackay master class in defending. Two quality performances by two quality blokes.
Harry, you were one of the reasons I became a Charlton fan.I have a lasting memory of you going for the corner flag , my Dad and I would joke about it .Very sad to hear this news .RIP Harry,thanks again Sir.
As a boy standing with my Dad in that funny little terrace between the Main stand and the Open End, the opposition I do not recall, Harry, obviously had the hump with an opposition player and launched into the air in a ridiculous two-footed tackle, completely missing his man and hit the wall right next to us, he looked straight at me and winked and said, don't worry son, I will get him next time!
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RIP Harry
Harry was a real character and he used to celebrate scoring sometimes by standing on the little fence that ran round the ground separating the cinder track next to the pitch from the stands and terraces.
Somehow given the turmoil going on at the Club the death of Harry Gregory seems to epitomise the beginning of the death of Charlton.
RIP Harry
Charlton’s final league position in my first eight seasons were (from 64/65) 18, 16, 19, 15, 3, 20, 20, 21 (Relegation).
During that time Harry helped me keep the faith. I loved his up and at ‘em attitude. On his day he could turn a game, I always thought we were in with a chance with Harry on the pitch.
RIP Harry.
Once saw him bite off more than he could chew when he squared up to an opponent. Think it was the then Villa keeper John Dunn - they had a bit of a wrestle and Harry was on his back pretty quick. My memory might be totally incorrect but I don't think either of them were sent off. If so, it's a miracle.
RIP Harry.
RIP
A truly lovely upbeat 'cockney gentleman', no airs and graces with Harry, just a lovely down to earth fella....what you saw is what you got and what you got was a loveable genuine individual.
RIP Harry boy..... RIP.
You were much loved by the fans at the Valley and I was sad to hear of your premature passing.
Remember you leaping into the arms of fans in the North Stand after scoring a goal.
Thanks for the great memories!!
R.I.P Harry boy (CAFC 1966-71).
Always a buzz of excitement when you got the ball.
First saw Charlton play in 1968/69 - and that team still remains one of my favourites. I can even still reel off the team - Wright, Curtis, Kinsey, Campbell, Went, Reeves, Gregory, Treacy, Tees, Moore, Peacock
Sadly, so many players from that side seemed to have passed on recently - Curtis, Treacy, Moore, Keirs. And now Harry Gregory sadly joins them.
Incidentally, I stand to be corrected but I believe his first name was actually Gordon. Anyone know how he acquired the name Harry?
RIP.
Hope this thread finds its way to his family so they can see how fondly remembered he was.
I too recall the "goal he punched in" - it was cleverly done everyone did a double take - did he really just punch that in but he was wheeling away to the corner for his customary scoring celebration.
The other abiding memory I had was the Derby game and that Ray Treacy goal. Harry played really well that day but he was driven to the point of exasperation in frustration at the Dave Mackay master class in defending. Two quality performances by two quality blokes.
Thanks for the memories Harry.
The rest me is history!