My first Charlton hero on his return from Italy His strike rate was phenomenal. When I think of him I always remember him in that nearly all white kit with the red shoulder flash. Strange to think he is only 2 years younger than my mum! Happy birthday Eddie
After a quick google I think the first European inter club competition was in 1955. The then European Cup. How did Eddie score a goal for Charlton in that ?
After a quick google I think the first European inter club competition was in 1955. The then European Cup. How did Eddie score a goal for Charlton in that ?
The competition was an invitational event at the time for cities. The London team was made up with players who played for London teams at that time
I am very lucky enough to have seen Eddie play. Would have succeeded in the modern era because his touch and intelligence and eye for goal was as good as anybody now. Happy Birthday to one of our true greats.
first Charlton game I went to Eddie scored the winner against Carlisle in March 67 He was the manager of one of my favourite teams 68/69 If we had gone up that yr -well who knows how the history books might have been rewritten Happy birthday Eddie
My most vivid memory was a game v Northampton (6th May 1967 it would seem). A win for Charlton would guarantee div 2 football for another season (and send Northampton down). Eddie was everywhere and scored twice in a 3:0 win. Graham Moore and Theo Foley from Northampton both joined us the next season. Great man.
Eddie was truly a legend. Remember his blue Mercedes parked behind the main stand when he returned in 63. He was true class. Was lucky enough to meet him some years ago at the Valley during an old players evening. Happy Birthday Eddie !
Cliff Holton played for Charlton towards the end of his career.
I remember Cliff Holton also, just one seasan or part of, I think?
I first saw Eddie Firmani play in his 2nd spell at The Valley when my Dad first took me; then a few appearances at the beginning of his 3rd spell early in the 1967-68 season. Charlton had made a very patchy start, manager Bob Stokoe was sacked and Firmani was appointed manager and immediately hung up his boots.
There was always a goal threat in Firmani sides - and those old enough, will always remember the legendary 1968-69 season: the 2-0 FA Cup win at Palace and how well we played in the unlucky defeat at Arsenal - plus finishing 3rd and just missing out on promotion back to the old Division One, to Palace of all teams.
Happy Birthday Eddie. He and Stuart were my idols when I was a youngster, the perfect foils for each other. As I have said before it was surprising that he made his debut at left back.
Happy Birthday Eddie. He and Stuart were my idols when I was a youngster, the perfect foils for each other. As I have said before it was surprising that he made his debut at left back.
Exactly my thoughts. Stuart Leary was my favourite, what a pairing they were together. In those days I lived near The Star Inn and used to get off the 53 bus there. I still go the Valley with daughter and grandson. They've never forgiven me for taking them to Charlton!
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His strike rate was phenomenal.
When I think of him I always remember him in that nearly all white kit with the red shoulder flash.
Strange to think he is only 2 years younger than my mum!
Happy birthday Eddie
Happy Birthday Eddie.
Still the only player to score a hundred goals in Italy and in England I think. Happy birthday Eddie.
Didn't realise he was still alive, Happy Birthday, Eddie.
Never heard of a London Xl team before. According to Google he scored one of the goals.
Would have succeeded in the modern era because his touch and intelligence and eye for goal was as good as anybody now.
Happy Birthday to one of our true greats.
Wasn't he part of our South African connection?
He was the manager of one of my favourite teams 68/69
If we had gone up that yr -well who knows how the history books might have been rewritten
Happy birthday Eddie
I first saw Eddie Firmani play in his 2nd spell at The Valley when my Dad first took me; then a few appearances at the beginning of his 3rd spell early in the 1967-68 season. Charlton had made a very patchy start, manager Bob Stokoe was sacked and Firmani was appointed manager and immediately hung up his boots.
There was always a goal threat in Firmani sides - and those old enough, will always remember the legendary 1968-69 season: the 2-0 FA Cup win at Palace and how well we played in the unlucky defeat at Arsenal - plus finishing 3rd and just missing out on promotion back to the old Division One, to Palace of all teams.
He and Stuart were my idols when I was a youngster, the perfect foils for each other. As I have said before it was surprising that he made his debut at left back.
Fine player and manager and I enjoyed watching you as a young lad when you returned to Charlton from Italy.