(14 Aug 2013, 9:00 pm)AdamY wrote Peter Beardsley is one of my favourite players. A consummate professional both on and off the pitch who always takes the time to sell hello to fans and to sign autographs. I don't know how good his coaching skills are, or whether he has right certificates, but I always thought that he would make a good Newcastle United manager someday.
An underrated player who is widely respected but often under-appreciated.
Some of the goals still send shivers down my spine.
Met him a few years ago at a talk in. Told him about my eldest, (who had just started having trials at the club at the time), explained how my son had seen some of his goals on youtube, was at the academy, had heard all about him and if I could have an autograph on my sons behalf.
The message: To x. Good luck and play for fun! Peter Beardsley.
My eldest see's that message every morning, whether he always takes notice of it, is another thing - but the message sums Beardsley up for me.
On a separate note, what was people's first ever match?
Newcastle V Bradford in 1989. Not long after relegation from the top flight. It was my first experience of relegation (only beaten by the shambles a few years ago when we were relegated for the 2nd time in 2009).
Missed the goal, with standing in the Gallowgate End, but eventually found it a few years ago. What a cracker, 90th min too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BenQbe5XvlE