So sad we’ve lost Gilo. A sweet, kind, sometimes troubled soul, friends will miss his Basil Brush laugh, ‘Colin’ his legendary contacts book - but especially those random texts on Citeh, vintage punk, cult telly or whatever else took his fancy at ten to midnight.
Cheers Kidda.
Been away so only just watched Khan-Lo Greco and discovered Amir’s new trainer is ‘Old Micky Flanagan’. “He didn’t just knock him out, he knocked him out out.”
Great turnout
@FarnboroughFC
friendly v
@WealdstoneFC
in Andy Smart’s memory, raising money for
@crisis_uk
.
This was Andy’s co-commentary position and before kick-off the chairman always bought him a pint of cider.
They poured one final pint for him today.
@AndyCSP
I’m so sorry, Grace. He was the loveliest, funniest man and just the best company always. We paid tribute to him on the radio show today and there was so much love from the listeners. I’ll always think of him with a smile. Love to you and the family x
“You know what, as I’m in St Petersburg for the World Cup I’ll go to the Hermitage, the second largest museum in the world founded by Empress Catherine the Great in 1764 - which houses the largest collection of paintings on earth. Now what jacket shall I wear...”
You have one week off...
Back this afternoon from 1.00
@tSHandJ
on
@talkSPORT
, where Andy will no doubt be telling me about his new job in the photo cropping department.
...And as the man from Moscow in the cheese hat strolls into the distance we bid farewell to Russia and the World Cup. Thanks for listening and contributing. We’re back
@tSHandJ
on
@Talksport
next Wednesday in our usual 1-4 slot. Spasibo i do svidaniya!
@Coytey
I’m really sorry to hear that, Coytey. You did a great job and you’ll be missed. Whatever happens you’ll always have a place in Spurs folklore. You cleared the pitch when no one else could - you were our white horse! All the best, mate.
Controversial wardrobe choices on Day 1 of Cheltenham. Producer
@johncadigan
has come as Young Nicholas Parsons and Andy’s playing Uncle (Boca) Junior in the Argentinian remake of The Sopranos. Join us
@tshandj
from 1.00 with
@paddypower
on
@talkSPORT
.
@maxrushden
@UpshotTowers
Story from a caller many moons ago 👍🏼.
Would add to the list Spurs-supporting Mick from Hounslow, who won a Sega Dreamcast console on our show but wouldn’t have it in his house as they were then sponsoring Arsenal.
@tSHandJ
@crisis_uk
A fantastic send off for Andy Smart today. Standing room only as you’d expect. Hope you enjoy our tribute to him. Donate to Crisis if you can… and here he is making friends with the Chile fans in Rio in 2014. A true one off. God bless you mate…
Always a pleasure, Manchester. Thanks to everyone
@FootballMuseum
. Go pay a visit - it’s fantastic. I made my usual pilgrimage in search of a battered sausage but, alas, you were closed
@LouMacari10
@brucemillington
Not sure of the science Bruce, but curiosity got the better of many of my fellow Spurs fans yesterday who wondered what would happen if they pressed the little black button on the bottom of the plastic glass. The answer, unsuprisingly, was ‘get showered in beer’.
Today’s show is live from the
@talkSPORT
Breakfast v All-Stars football match.
Only one remaining player today from this earlier line-up and surprisingly it’s
@BroadcastMoose
!
The ref that day was Keith Cooper, Dad of Forest manager Steve.
See you at 1.00 👍🏼
Me & Andy
@tSHandJ
back with you on
@talkSPORT
from 1.00 today, where among the burning questions we ask: In 1976, why was The Big Match sofa so small that it looked like Alan Mullery was working Terry Venables from behind?
#zeitgeist
#getgackinthegox
#FootballShirtFriday
is coming up this Friday 21 April! Get involved and help tackle bowel cancer by wearing your favourite football shirt, sharing a picture to social media, and donating to the Bobby Moore Fund ⚽ Join the squad:
@CR_UK
Join me & Andy
@tSHandJ
live from Sochi on
@talksport
from 10.00 for England fallout, lots of Aussies, Russia’s worst drivers, the world’s slowest lift - and why I’m standing like I’ve soiled myself.
Here you go
@BobbyBuckleTHFC
, our mutual friend Jim Doyle has just taken this fine picture of Bobby’s house on White Hart Lane with the new stadium rising up behind it. Let’s get a blue plaque on it!
If you’re going along tomorrow come say hello and we’ll share a few Andy Smart war stories - of which there are many! If not, why not make a donation to
@crisis_uk
in his memory. 👍🏼
Farnborough vs Wealdstone: Andy Smart Memorial
Our first home Pre-Season fixture - with
@WealdstoneFC
on Saturday - will be in memory of our friend, Comedian and Commentator, Andy Smart.
Macca is a great commentator and broadcaster who can effortlessly turn his hand to rugby, cricket, football and lots more.
Definitely worth your consideration.
Join me & Andy
@tSHandJ
from 10.00 on
@talkSPORT
live from Russia. England build-up, ecstatic Mexicans, Challenge Moose - and what happened on the night train from Moscow to St Petersburg.
@dannykellywords
Agree Danny. The 73 was my passport to freedom as a kid. But a Red Bus Rover ticket, jump on in Albion Rd and head into the West End and occasionally, when feeling intepid, doing the whole route to Hammersmith Broadway back to The Common. Kids, this is what passed for fun pre-PS4
Join me & Andy
@tSHandJ
on
@talkSPORT
at 10.00 live from Kaliningrad ahead of England-Belgium. All the build-up to the big game, plus - did I deserve a 4 through the covers for this Barry Chuckle cab driver in Lookalike Cricket?
@Kelvinbridgesue
So sorry for your loss, Susan. Andy & I fondly remember Kevin’s regular appearances on
@tSHandJ
back in the day. I’ll remember him as a warm, thoughtful, gentle man as well as a compelling broadcaster and a wonderful writer.
Just a gentle reminder that with wall-to-wall live games on
@talkSPORT
over the first couple of weeks of the World Cup there’s no
@tSHandJ
between 1-4pm weekdays. Instead we’re bringing you a daily podcast which you can listen & subscribe to here…
Join me & Andy
@tSHandJ
at 10.00 on
@talkSPORT
live from St Petersburg to discover whether Andy beat Eric Dier at darts - and why we missed Russia’s first goal in the stadium last night.
@DelaneyMan
@profanityswan
I’m in if you’re looking for volunteers, gents. Can I bagsie the lines: ‘Working in the sun, Drinking schnapps having fun, That's livin' alright (That's livin' alright!)?
The largest supporter-led awards in the country are back, as the shortlists for the 2022 FSA Awards in association with
@BeGambleAware
have been announced. Who will you be voting for? Check out all the contenders below...
@profanityswan
Wandering into our London studio this morning I spotted this outside a City pub. Tony should pin it on the dressing room wall tonight. Although it may just be the way us Cockneys pronounce it…
@tSHandJ
@talkSPORT
Wearing an Alan Brazil mask and his own glasses, Andy is somehow magically transformed into former Pompey & Newcastle manager Jim Smith!
John moved on yesterday after 10 great years on the show - and a nice way to thank him for his service might be to drop him a few quid ahead of the marathon. I’m sure all donations - big or small - will be welcome. Thanks 👍🏼
I have some news. In April I’ll be running the London Marathon for
@macmillancancer
. They helped my amazing Aunty so much and any donations would be amazing. I’m going to raffle a series of prizes over the next few months to really add to the admin (1/3)
Join us
@tSHandJ
from 10.00 live from St Petersburg on
@talkSPORT
for the world’s heaviest trophy, what made Andy gurn, who this bloke supports - and why there’s a bust of your favourite breakfast show presenter in one of the world’s most famous art galleries.
@maxrushden
Sunday team I used to play against - Wanderers - had a metal drain on the left wing. You’d occasionally see a spark fly if someone had metal studs. Do I win £100 of Wickes vouchers?
@FarnboroughFC
@tSHandJ
@WealdstoneFC
If you’re going along tomorrow come say hello and we’ll share a few Andy Smart war stories - of which there are many! If not, why not make a donation to
@crisis_uk
in his memory. 👍🏼