but my wife, Debbie, is a good cook and is often in charge of our meals. She was last seen visiting him in hospital after a car accident at the beginning of the fourth series. A. Emily Driscoll (Hannah Waterman) (20062010): Emily Driscoll is a trainee police officer who turns up at Gerry's house saying that she thinks he is her father. The couple have two daughters, Caitlin (15) and Marianna (9). Elijah and Josiah), his extended family, his church family, his grandchildren, children and his wife. She appears to be good friends with his other two ex-wives and of the three of them is the one who finds herself most often seduced by Gerry. That was before the famous handball! Bradley Quinn was born in 1976 in Bangor, younger brother to Jonny Quinn.His aunt is actress Patricia Quinn and cousin Debbie Armstrong, wife of former Northern Ireland assistant manager Gerry Armstrong. In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team. We didn't wear helmets in the hurling and used to get a lot of cuts so maybe it was time to try something different! She's been playing different sports including netball. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Gerry Armstrong and wife Deborah open Majorca pub. He played alongside George Best in a 50 friendly defeat to West Germany. Do you want me to get you a drink?, No, I buy the girl a drink, you dont buy me a drink.. In September 2014, Dennis Waterman announced that he would be leaving the show in November after filming two new episodes of the next series. By Gillian Anderson 4th Jul 2020, 5:00pm - 8 min read Debby and Gerry. View the profiles of professionals named "Gerry Armstrong" on LinkedIn. My mum Kathleen and dad Gerald, from Fintona, were big advocates of me playing sport. I was looking at a scrapbook one night and saw photographs of me in it. [6], In 2004, he reprised his role as Northern Ireland assistant manager under Lawrie Sanchez. Brian correctly deduces that Jack has a terminal illness, and only has a short time to live, but promises not to tell the others until after Jack's death. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Robert (sometimes Bob) Strickland is directly responsible for both the operation and actions of UCOS, but is not involved in most cases. When I met Deborah, it was as if I took on a new identity. In Series 10, Gerry is eventually left as the last original member of UCOS, and his first impressions of his two new colleagues are not favourable; he believes Dan Griffin was planted by the Murder Squad, and his new boss Sasha Miller only got the job due to her husband's rank in the force. He first appears in "The Gentleman Vanishes", ostensibly as a supporter of UCOS advising Strickland to avoid a professional hitman. In the aftermath of the Smithfield case, Tom tried to become part of Sandra's life, but she kept rejecting and avoiding him until having a change of heart a few months later. SUN-KISSED: Gerry Armstrong and his wife Debby on their wedding day in Bangkok Gerry Armstrong Sat 4 Dec 2021 at 19:00 I was coming up to 50, I had no plans to get married again. He called me up when I was in Spain and told me my pace was scaring teams and they couldn't handle me. [17], Armstrong has appeared on Singaporean media as an analyst on SingTel mio TV's 2014 World Cup coverage which was mirrored on The Straits Times.[18]. Her teacher mentioned to me she's a bit too physical as she said her dad said 'if you can't go around them, go through them!'. What advice would you give to a young player hoping to make it in the professional game? I loved gaelic and was a decent player, but I couldn't train and commit time to all the sports. He is Sandra's mentor on numerous occasions, having been her boss on the murder squad. Q. We had a run of five-and-a-half years undefeated at Windsor Park. Despite this, he has respect for UCOS and its members, being a strong supporter of the UCOS team, with having used his influence to protect them when necessary. Fiona Kennedy (Tracy-Ann Oberman) (20142015): Fiona first arrived as a pathologist and love interest for Danny Griffin. Suffice to say they had to get a cab home that night! There were probably 5,000 maybe 6,000 fans in the stadium at the time. Jack retired to care for his dearly-loved wife Mary, who had been the victim of a hit-and-run. She was running her own modelling agency by then and had four or five girls with her, all models. It all went on until about three or four in the morning. Aishleenis nowa senior nurse in LondonandCaitlin is at university in Glasgow. Q. Though he will still discipline the team when they blatantly break rules, he is willing to accept their actions if a result is achieved. Holly Griffin (Storme Toolis) (20132014): Dan Griffin's daughter. Loving husband to Vera McLeod Lemay and was predeceased by his first wife Mildred Pollack. Detective Chief Inspector Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite) (20132015): Fresh from her role as a DI in the Kidnap Unit, newly promoted DCI Miller is firm, feisty and fair with an inclusive and modern management style. We just embarked on an adventure together. She is reunited with Sandra when she asks her to help choose a care home because of her recent battle with Mnire's disease. Their decision uncovers a murder which prevents Grace from moving into her desired home, prompting Jack, Brian and Gerry to investigate undercover without Strickland's knowledge. He took off after that and his acceleration from the first five yards was explosive. A keen war-gamer, in one episode he digs out his old board and figurines and wins a tournament. It was also a nice opportunity to get out of Belfast. Gerald "Gerry" L. Armstrong, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He'd say 'Gerry, that's the way I'm made. She lived in Omagh and was always on the go but had a blood clot and didn't recover. I also played against Michel Platini in the World Cup but Maradona must be the toughest opponent I've faced. Strickland even subtly gave Brian a chance to explain himself when he was forced to fire him, and it was only when Brian made it clear that he stood by his actions that Strickland finally told him to go. I rearranged a few things and stayed the extra day and went down. Although he worked with Whitehall intelligence operative Stephen Fisher before the force, Strickland is always wary of him and will defend his officers when Whitehall attempts to manipulate them in socially sensitive cases. Did you try to help him? He was a 'thief-taker', who passionately enjoyed catching criminals, but nevertheless mixed easily with them, leading to allegations of corruption. [6] In January 1986 he was loaned to Chesterfield, whom he joined permanently in March 1986 until the end of the season. I was intrigued with her, I thought she was a really lovely girl. There was a historian with me whocould tell you all about the families. Wed only been married around a year and were starting a new life and for Deborah to suddenly have two kids arrive in the picture as well as our own baby, I dont know any other woman that would have done it to be honest. Their football philosophy was different from the English game, which was more direct and physical. View all posts by somethingforyourmallorcaweekend, Your email address will not be published. The couple had been hoping to renew their marriage. Spending time together whether that is over lunch or dinner is what I enjoy doing best. Maradona was a character and I've had a few drinks with him. Gerry Standing (Ex-Detective Sergeant) (Dennis Waterman) (20032015): Born Gerard Lestade, the son of Smithfield Market butcher Norman Lestade, Gerry changed his name as he did not get along with his father. After being frustrated by Hanson's acquittal in his trial for attempted murder, Jack briefly disappears, but is found by Brian, and later returns to UCOS. Then there was the age barrier. Also, because of who I was, and who she was, Miss Northern Ireland and Miss Belfast, known in the modelling industry and for doing commercials and stuff on TV, we were both famous faces. . I also played against Maradona and scored my first goal for the club against his Barcelona side. After Gerry's supposed death, Ted was asked to stand in as temporary Head of UCOS while the team's current leader Sasha Miller recovered from a shooting. Things were not in our favour. Hanson is eventually charged with killing Mary and imprisoned. POWER COUPLE: Darren Clarke and Alison Campbell. They sometimes pose as husband and wife when undercover. Glenn Hoddle and John Barnes could also do anything. A 'Jack the lad', Gerry is an old-school police officer. There are 100+ professionals named "Gerry Armstrong", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. I had just got married and it was a good time to leave. After cracking her first UCOS case, Sasha discovers that her husband has been having an affair, which brings her stable home life to a sudden end. I played a lot of games as a centre-half. A year later, I was playing for Northern Ireland. 9. Esther often offers Brian advice and help with the cases he is working on. We started to make plans, what we would call the baby if it was a boy or a girl. A. I had managed Worthing and Crawley and was moving up the ladder. We looked at Elton, the superstar, and he looked at us thinking he'd like to be a footballer. Gerry and I are currently living in Costa De La Calma in Majorca where we have been for the past two years. 1. . But he was right - we had found something special and different. He is still haunted by her death, partly because nobody was charged in connection with it, although in Series 4 it becomes common knowledge that Ricky Hanson was responsible. Published 09/11/2018 at 10:44 GMT-8. Youre pregnant.. A. Watford was good, I enjoyed playing for Graham Taylor. The Spaniards had different skills and techniques so I was learning again. If you could invite four people to dinner, who would you chose? That's how I worked my way to the front of the queue. WATCH: Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong has plenty of stories to share about George Best, GAA and escaping the Troubles as he launches new book. However if youre looking for a footballer who has legendary status playing for Northern Ireland and the man that united a nation in 1982, then step forward Gerry Armstrong. Jayne Standing (Natalie Forbes) (20032007): Jayne is Gerry Standing's ex-wife and his frequent on-off lover. Seven or eight months after we got married, we came back from a trip to Barbados. In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. Brian Lane (Ex-Detective Inspector) (Alun Armstrong) (2003-2013): Born in 1946, Brian 'Memory' Lane is an exceptional detective, . You either have the right attitude or you don't and my gaelic background set me up well for the transition to football. 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So her great-great-grandfather and my great-great-grandmother were brother and sister. A. I've had a few bad days. Deborah adopted Caitlin, now a big sister to Marianna. I present Sky football at the weekends and cover other championship games as and when I am needed. In the final episode of the ninth series, "Part of a Whole", it transpires that Strickland first knew Fisher at Sandhurst and was part of a covert 'black bag' operation (a robbery) that went awry. Gerald "Gerry" Armstrong, 57LouisvilleGerald Armstrong, graduate of Eminence High School, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at 12:45 a.m. at Norton's Brownsboro Hospital. In another instance, wherein the team made a collar and got a less-than-desirable result that would possibly cause a small political storm, Strickland made it clear that he had wanted the case investigated regardless, aware that it was unlikely to end happily. What made that even more incredible is that Im Catholic and Deborahs a Protestant. Sasha is shot in Series 12 by someone trying to kill Gerry Standing, leaving her confined to a wheelchair for the first few episodes. MEMORIES: Gerry and Debby share a laugh as he reads from his new autobiography, Every player or celebrity was at a different table and Alison Campbells agency also had a girl at every table. Q. Ted knew that a lot of his squad from 30 years previously were bent cops, but was surprised when the UCOS team informed him that he was probably the only honest cop in his squad. Once I hit 15 they took more interest in my development and were always really encouraging. Jean Bennett (Ellie Haddington) (2008-2009): Jean was a prostitute in London during the 1970s and for a time an associate of Gordon Pullman, Sandra's father, due to his use of prostitutes in the local area. Facebook gives people the power. Gerry has "no regrets" putting Paul's name in the public domain . With 10 minutes to go it was job done, and I was never a big fan of Ronald, that was sour grapes - big time - for me. Happy family: Gerry and Deborah Armstrong with daughters, Caitlin and Marianna. This week: former Northern Ireland international striker, Gerry Armstrong . He knows both Jack Halford and Gerry Standing personally, and strongly opposes Standing's inclusion in the team. I was a good jumper and had pace. He had made his Northern Ireland debut way back in 1976 alongside George Best but playing regularly for Watford definitely helped. His uncle played for Watford and he bought into Graham Taylor's dream. Ted is extremely superstitious and has many quirky tendencies. Standing claimed Bevan's choice of position exposed his unit, so when Gerry left his position to tend to a badly beaten girl and his partner absconded, the gangster got away with the money. Gerry organised a big party for me in Cafe Vaudeville. 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