El Grew Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sad news today to hear that a member of the famous Ancell Babes side of the late 1950s Sammy Reid has passed away at his home in Wishaw aged 75. A tterrific player for us who went south to sign for Bill Shankly's Liverpool In 1960. It never quite worked out for him as it did for his team mate Ian St. John. Came back to Scotland and played for Berwick Rangers and in 1967 scored the goal to knock Rangers out the Scottish Cup. Arguably still the biggest Cup shock in Scottish football. .Thoughts are with Sammy's family at this sad time. RIP Sammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sorry to hear that. RIP Sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairhill Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I remember watching Sammy and Billy in the late 50s. Bobby Ancel created one of the best football teams in our history, half of whom were internationals. They were a pure football team, and some of the best games were against Hearts. But they also had a great record in friendly games against some of the world's best. I remember Ian St John scoring six in a 9-3 win against a great Brazilian team. The commentator said it was the best thing since sliced bread. Weir , McSeveny, Holton, Aitken, Martis, McCann, Reid, Hunter, St John, Quinn, Weir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 My late father used to wax lyrical about the Ancell Babes. They might not have lifted a trophy but legend status at Fir Park. Sympathies to his family and friends. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigeeze Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I remember watching Sammy and Billy in the late 50s. Bobby Ancel created one of the best football teams in ourr history, half of whom were internationals. They were a pure football team, and some of the best games were against Hearts. But they also had a great record in friendly games against some of the world's best. I remember Ian St John scoring six in a 9-3 win against a great Brazilian team. The commentator said it was the best thing since sliced bread. Weir , McSeveny, Holton, Aitken, Martis, McCann, Reid, Hunter, St John, Quinn, Weir. Was it not Flamenco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 RIP Sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairhill Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Either Flamenco or Santos! Was it not Flamenco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 It was Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro. Ah they were the days. I used to hear my dad enthusing about the Ancell Babes and games like those. Would love to gave been around to have watched them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwell Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 RIP to a true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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