He'. In the middle of the park Your email address will not be published. Jim Baxter: remembering an immortal of Scottish football By Seb Stafford-Bloor published April 14, 2020 'Slim' Jim Baxter died 19 years ago today, but the Scottish icon's legacy as a player. 'Aye, that stuff. Some of the guys were saying that they were raging at him as they wanted to score more goals! [14], In the 1960s Baxter gained 34 caps as a member of strong Scottish teams, which included Billy McNeill, Pat Crerand,[12] John White, Dave Mackay, Denis Law[8] and John Greig. 'Slim' Jim Baxter died 19 years ago today, but the Scottish icon's legacy as a player has only grown in the years since he graced a pitch. In 2003, a statue was erected in his honour at his hometown, Hill of Beath. Stephanie Bain, 29, believes little Finlay would have died if a Scottish Ambulance Service call handler hadn't told her how to perform a life-saving chest massage on her young son after he became unresponsive. 'Nothing can ever be the same.' No coincidence he mentions his record against the mentally challengeds either, as he completely owned them in a way no other Ranger has ever done. 15 April, 1967: Jim Baxter puts World Cup winners England to the sword at Wembley in an imperious display that includes a cheeky keepie uppie session. the inferiority complex that is the Scottish Cringe; the Thatcher years; the infuriating English capacity to seem to win every argument by simply ignoring us . Jim Baxter was our conductor in dark blue When Scotland with Jim Baxter at his best But Scotland led by Baxter Now 2017 offers a golden chance to celebrate him 50 years on from that Wembley triumph and I can think of no better tribute than creating funds and the means to find the next Jim Baxter. In 1966, sixteen months after his leg had been broken, Baxter was not able to inspire his teammates, and Scotland lost 43 to England. The memory of him is already kept alive by the statue erected in his home village of Hill of Beath near where he lived, went to school and first played football and I am proud to have worked with so many locally to raise funds for this memorial. He was a master, Pete. Death of Scots farmer killed by cow to be probed by sheriff. Forest would be the nadir and the stories are legendary and awful of bars and bets and being found badly beaten in the street. Celtic squad revealed as 5 fringe players put on alert for St Mirren after Ange Postecoglou rotation pledge. 'You should never go back,' he has now decided. Rangers squad revealed as Robbie Ure sent SOS call amid three-pronged striker struggle. World's oldest person dies at 118 after surviving both World Wars and Covid pandemic. It was also symbolic. When did Jim Baxter sit on the ball? [8][21], According to many commentators, his greatest performances were against England in 1963 and 1967. Not that often now. With a taunt, a feign, a pass, They tried hard to get the ball off him Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Calls have been made for an inquiry into a number of patients who have discovered 'Do Not Resuscitate' on their medical files without their knowledge. . [17] He was noted for accurate passes, for sending opponents the wrong way with a swivel of his hips, and for inspiring teammates with his confident approach. One who passed through that decades football folklore like a shooting star. He was. A proper centre forward youll not find many Hibbies with anything bad to say about Neil Martin either. Jim was a hero of mine, Id be glad to help if I can. While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant new subscribers' offer? [25] Indeed, although Rangers insisted that players tuck their shirts completely into their shorts, Baxter always let part of his dangle over his left hip. Jim Baxter was born at Hill O'Beath in Fife in 1939 just as war was breaking out across Europe. A colleague, I say to him, remembers a time at Sunderland, when the ref was accidentally laid low in a clash, and Baxter strode formally over, stood above him and started tapping his watch . First link doesn't seem to work Wyness. The former Ibrox idol, affectionately known as 'Slim. He started doing keepie-uppies in the middle of the park. In his prime, Baxter was known for his ability to raise a team's morale, his good tactical vision, precise passing and ability to send opponents the wrong way and for being a joker on the pitch. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. England 2, Scotland 3 never to be forgotten. oh, it went down a storm, so it did. Baxter who died in 2001 at the age of only 61 is folklore in Fife. #7. 1939 - 2001. James Curran Baxter was born in Hill of Beath on 29 September 1939. But in 1965 the balance of power shifted. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Press ESC to cancel. He initially remained part-time, though. In most cases, footballers are prisoners of their own era. [17] After retiring from football Baxter became a pub licensee, an unsuitable career for a problem drinker. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. [34], Baxter was free of the sectarianism that marked the rivalry between Glasgow's two leading teams. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [12] In 1961 Baxter played in the Rangers team that contested the first ever European Cup Winners' Cup Final, a two-legged tie that they lost 41 on aggregate to Fiorentina. "[16] Shortly before his own death, George Best named Baxter as one of the best eleven players he had played with or against in an interview with FourFourTwo magazine. In those days the local Nottingham Evening Post would often report that Jim was two or three moves ahead of his teammates in thinking. He made our dreams into a reality. World Football Jim Baxter - sitting on the ball Jim Baxter - sitting on the ball By stomach February 8, 2010 in World Football Share stomach 05: Full Members 283 Gender:Male Location:Inverness Posted February 8, 2010 Can anyone tell me - Did Jim Baxter actually sit on the ball during a International match against England? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. When I spoke at the inauguration of the statue I well remember the pride I saw in Baxters parents faces as their son was honoured in his home village and made immortal. Anas Sarwar warns UK Government has taken 'wrong approach' by blocking Holyrood gender reforms. Which is correct poinsettia or poinsettia? Jim had joined Raith Rovers in 1957 from Crossgates Primrose and made 62 standout appearances for the club. The talk was of Slim Jim and hi, s magic left foot which he self-christened The Glove. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Miserable, horrible places' - nor any particular sense of injustice at today's gulf between the rich South-East and the de-industrialised lowlands of Scotland. Who else is goin' tae eat the biscuits? He was some player, John. And I hadn't gone to Glasgow to find out about the drink. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. It was certainly a change and I wasn't letting it go by." The number six jersey was worn by You shouldn't, really.'. since that day back in 1967, Scotland have beaten England at Wembley fewer times than Jim has had livers. At the end of the season he would be sold to Sunderland, one of the few English teams who werent deterred by his reputation. we'd decided he sounded just like this comic, Jimmy Clitheroe, so at the beginning I sidled up and said, "Is that right? In the small mining village of Hill of Beath sits the particularly fine statue of Jim Baxter born and brought up in the area .The Statue was unveiled on 20/04/03 sculptor was AndyScott . A few observations on Hibs v Killie, Being Hibs: Spending some time with the family. After retiring from football he became manager of a pub, and his continued heavy drinking damaged his liver so badly that he needed two transplants at the age of 55, after which he swore off alcohol. I had never been asked that before, but when pondering my answer, I realized there was only one obvious response. Jim will always be immortalised for that heroic display in 1967. I loved the big occasion . How did it end up? And right in the thick of it James Curran Baxter. Right along the Wemberly touchline Jun. Or grab yourself some me-time and treat yourself! Baxter had just moved to Forest, in what would become one of the most notorious transfers in the clubs history, and hed fluttered into a local bar. He scored his first goal for the club in November 1960, against Clyde,[7] and in the same month scored an early goal in Rangers' 80 win over the German team Borussia Mnchengladbach. Police working with the FBI say they have found the body of Cheyann Klus, 22, who was last seen at her home in November 2017. how on earth did he celebrate something like that? Wee Alan Ball . After a further year with Rangers Baxter retired from football in 1970, at the age of 31. To play the champs of 66, Were England unbeatable grand-dad? Around 1984 Peter McCloy fumbled the ball to allow them to . Hi Stuart.. It wasn't a plea. There was something about the . The plaque has his birthdate 1939 to 2001 With the game won, rather than play out time Baxter's confidence over-extended into arrogance to make fun of his opponents with the ball. (Features) by "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)"; News, opinion and commentary General interest Ten days before he died, he recorded an interview with Chick Young which, until very recently, could be found online. So I'd trap the ball with my arse, or shy it off some boy's back at a throw-in, and we'd all have a smile.' But he never really recaptured the sort of form he had shown before his leg break He could tease with the ball, twisting defenders into a knot. Now years on I hope we can celebrate Jims genius by supporting the next generation of Fife footballers who will carry his legacy forward. He said he found the idea of being given any sort of football education laughable, before then commenting on Willie McNaught. Jim was known to be fond of the odd Bacardi and Coke and found a terrific ally in Garfield Sobers, the greatest cricket player that ever lived and also a world class drinker. Absolute GENIUS. Not just a pastiche of other greats who have been consumed by their compulsions and vices, but a real and original immortal of Scottish football. mates were not allowed to see the state of him for the next two weeks as he was ordered to train on his own. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Anyone else on here old enough to remember the game? The Binos have been one of the few sides not to play in the last couple of weeks. The visitors had the lead and the command of the game in the second half and Baxter, framed on the far touchline, juggled the ball towards a phalanx of England defenders, before sending an impudent flick over their heads and into the stride of Denis Law. stomach Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Always a team I like to see do well. . According to Ken Gallachers fine biography of Baxter, Symon would admit as much when a deal was completed in 1960, telling him that: You controlled everything and that was in a Raith Rovers jersey and I wondered just what you would be capable of in a Rangers jersey.. The other thing he will always be known for is for kicking his career away at a very early age. He refused to conform with the "efficient" style that dominated British football or the energetic, physical style that was typical of Rangers at the time. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers' Ibrox Stadium. Remembering Red Star Belgrades European Cup winners, 29 years on from their greatest victory. Eleven days later, the day after he passed, a banner was unfurled in the stands at Hampden Park during the semi-final of the 2001 Scottish Cup. [25] Some commentators accepted that humiliating the opposition was a valid objective, while others regarded it as childish and thought Scotland should have won a more convincing victory than the actual 32 scoreline. Glasgow council leader attacks east coast bias after Clyde fails in freeport bid. Hi Tom. The Harder They Come: Footballs Hard Men, A Highland Tour: (2) Plockton and Applecross, Attenborough Nature Reserve: A Triumph of Nature over Industry, Come a walk around Nottingham Goose Fair with me, Come Walk the Green Fields of Nottinghamshire, Down by the Riverside Nottingham to Newark by Bicycle, In and around Lambley village, Nottinghamshire, Land of Legend and Dreams, Sherwood Forest and The Major Oak, North Yorkshire: Robin Hoods Bay and The Cleveland Way, North Yorkshire: Whitby, Runswick Bay and Staithes, Nottinghamshire countryside: Stoke Bardolph and The Ferryboat Inn, Sadly missed: Kellys Tavern, Newark-on-Trent. Not with those touches, those turns and all that elegance. Officers raced to the single-vehicle crash on the A830 between Fort William and Mallaig after being alerted at around 1:35pm on Tuesday. Watching The Football Years a few weeks back, nothing was said about him sitting on the ball but footage of him doing keepy-ups for the crack was shown. [28], In October 1963, which may have been Baxter's best year overall, he played for the "Rest of the world" in a match against England to celebrate the centenary of The Football Association. At one point though he puts his foot on it, gestures to McCreadie to come over for it, then walks away :(. [8][26] Alex Ferguson said Baxter's performance "could have been set to music". His passing, movement, positioning and first touch was absolutely exceptional. One of Scottish football's greatest ball players Jim was quickly noticed playing junior football by Raith Rovers. He asks that I mention Norma, his partner of the past 17 years - 'she saved my life, that woman' - and makes it very clear he doesn't really want to talk any more about the drink, for he's had his painful publicity. The Rapid match was probably the end of Jims era too. Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. He had owned it, as requested, and Scotland owned their old rivals. In Denis Law, Jim Baxter and Billy Bremner, the team that took to the turf at Wembley for the Auld Enemy clash on April 11, 1967, boasted three players who would make it into any all-time Scotland XI. Learn how your comment data is processed. In two and a half years at Sunderland he played 98 games and scored 12 goals, becoming known for drinking himself unconscious the night before a match and playing well the next day. Next month, Baxter won't be there. Albian Ajeti offers Celtic transfer solution as forgotten flop's revival could quell panic buy temptation. [7][14][16] Baxter played 98 games for Sunderland in England's First Division (then the top tier), scoring 12 goals. [51], Raith Rovers F.C. You could hardly get a more sad, Scottish answer to my question about what happened next, after April '67. [12] In 1983 Baxter formed a relationship with Norma Morton, and the couple remained together until his death in 2001. Across the next 50 years whether at home or in Downing Street Id watch either on TV, or in person, most of Scotlands internationals and cheer as I did when we qualified for tournament after tournament and sat head in hands in the stand when Gary McAllister missed that famous Euro 96 penalty and watched in disbelief as Paul Gascoigne scored for England a minute later. 20 July, 1994: Jim Baxter is just days from death in the liver transplant unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after decades of hard drinking. . Apr 14, 2018 . He ordered a bottle of Bacardi and a jug of Coke, and asked for a small bottle of ice. Describing McNaught as, 'a smashing guy', Baxter explained how instead of thoughtlessly charging forward with the ball, McNaught suggested more considered football change from running 30 yards to produce a five-yard pass to running five yards and producing a 30-yard pass. Not find many Hibbies with anything bad to say about Neil Martin either our brilliant subscribers. 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