SKIFF
Skiff Fearless fullback, known
to tackle a fish supper or two, in fact he would tackle a couple of
black puddings as well."Somebody had to sort them out" he said
on his web site. Joined the Partick club from the neighbouring Bowrie
F.C. along with Big Bobby. Such was the effect that Bowrie F.C. were
relegated on successive seasons and now play in the lower divisions
alongside the likes of the Smiddy F.C. and the Dolphin Dumplin's.
Started each match with the native Bowrie tradition, jumping in
the air with arms raised skywards beltin' out his Battle Cry (No
Suspenders !), then he would stab his skian dubh into his own leg.
(skian dubh (* pronounced skian doo) the sheathed knife worn on
the right side of the right leg on the top of the famous black with
red top stocking) A stalwart, he never missed a match through injury,
though he was late on the occasion he spent 3 hours looking for
his Rosevale fitba top."Ah telt her no tae waash the famous tortoise
v- neck tap" he roared, then stabbed BOTH his legs, before
running on to the pitch 20 minutes after kick-off.
On a Friday at 6.30 p.m. Skiff and his personal trainer (Wee Copey)
were the original "Happy Shiny People" .....come 9.30 they
were crumpled in a heap round the deep end of the Rosey....still
Happy though!!!
Banned sine die |
