N. NONOTONE Well-Known Member. HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits. Scotland won 3-2 and could, by every account, have knocked in several more with ease. "[12] Allegedly Pel once said that Baxter should have been a Brazilian. Back then I saw football, always, as a job of entertainment; you were putting on a show for the fans. There was the wee heart problem a couple of years ago. Apr 14, 2018 . All rights reserved. 20 July, 1994: Jim Baxter is just days from death in the liver transplant unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after decades of hard drinking. I rate him the best I've ever seen at Ibrox and I go back to the late 50's. Flawed character though. [8] After the replay of the Scottish Cup Final against Celtic in 1963 he stuffed the match ball up his shirt and later gave it to a new member of the team. A Working Class Hero? And I was so thrilled when the Daily Record asked me to present him with the Midfielder of the Century award in Glasgow only a few months before his death. . But now I'd be done for professional misconduct. He didnt flourish in Nottingham but rather showed odd flashes of his genius which some still talk about. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process. QUIZCan you name the last XI every Premier League side put out? I owe them. That would become a guaranteed 9 a week when he made Bert Herdmans first team and, with his pit days behind him, Baxters professional career was underway. Raith Rovers youth development manager Craig Easton needs 60,000 a year simply to pay the bills for modern apprenticeships the team offer. Cheers! With a taunt, a feign, a pass, They tried hard to get the ball off him Tell of us of the day? The SFA insisted that the ball should be returned, and Rangers sent them a ball, but possibly not the match ball. Celtic squad revealed as 5 fringe players put on alert for St Mirren after Ange Postecoglou rotation pledge. [41], Baxter is a member of the Rangers supporters' Hall of Fame,[14] and one of the first 50 added to the Scottish Sporting Hall of Fame when it was created in 2002. Its brush strokes creating small masterpieces whenever he was on the ball. I needed bastards like Carmichael, Buckard, Ferrier, Herdman and McNaught. He will always be remembered. But I did a bit of keepie-uppie. And as a Raith Rovers fan I will always proudly think of him as ours. I moved to U.S.A.from Scotland in 1965 and subsequently coached youngsters for 12 years. ", http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/braveheart.html. From 1960 to 1967, he was a leading member of a strong Scottish international team that lost only once to England, in 1966, shortly after he recovered from the leg fracture. And I hadn't gone to Glasgow to find out about the drink. [17][7], In December 1967, English First Division club Nottingham Forest signed Baxter from Sunderland for a club record 100,000 fee, but his rapidly declining fitness and troubled personal life meant the move was unsuccessful. . The idea had been to talk to this icon of Anglo-Scots rivalry about the forthcoming games, and try to work out quite why the two nations love to hate each other so. . The victory was complete when Baxter showed Scotlands dominance by casually playing keepie-uppie as the clock ticked down. . 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. Just give me a bottle of vodka, a tin of biscuits and a dog. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to, 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. Anas Sarwar warns UK Government has taken 'wrong approach' by blocking Holyrood gender reforms. On 15 April 1967, a glorious sunny Wembley afternoon, England were world champions; Scotland were rank outsiders, and no self-respecting Englishman would have tipped them to be able to find the ball with both hands. The next day I was in Glasgow and the girls were throwing themselves at me. 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. [19] In his international appearances he scored three goals, and Scotland won 21, drew 3 and lost 10 of these matches. One while at university, I had a summer job working on a farm near Dunfermline. Get the latest news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter. 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. 1939 - 2001. It's just . Full list of new DWP weekly payment rates from April for PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits. . And then there was the drinking. [7] In his time at the Kirkcaldy club he orchestrated a 32 win over Rangers at Ibrox Park; Scot Symon decided he wanted to sign him for Rangers from that performance. The Left Lion and Nottinghams Old Market Square, The Nags Head, Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, The Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival 2009. His frequent brilliance in spite of a decadent, nocturnal lifestyle had convinced him of his talents invulnerability and, unfortunately, the club did little to dissuade him of that assumption. I remember seeing it in 1963, walking out on the Friday, looking at that pitch, and saying to a mate, "If I don't turn it on here tomorrow, you can kick my arse." During the four months in which he was unable to play he began drinking to his detriment; this ultimately was to curtail his playing career and his life. Or grab yourself some me-time and treat yourself! [24][31] In 196061, when Baxter played in all the qualifying matches for the 1962 World Cup, they finished first equal in their qualifying group but lost the play-off against Czechoslovakia,[20] who were runners-up to Brazil in the Final. Baxter is still spoken about today in the red and white part of the North East. They hardly agreed on anything, except they all said Jim Baxter was the best footballer any of them had ever seen in Scotland. He was born, educated and started his career in Fife, but his peak playing years were in the early 1960s with the Glasgow club Rangers, whom he helped to win ten trophies between 1960 and 1965, and where he became known as "Slim Jim". rangers, scotland [7] His return to Rangers was brief, as he retired from football in 1970, aged only 31. Thanks very much, Alan. Son, the result? Bill McLaren -Theyll be sad in the streets of Hawick tonight. [10] He later said of his time with the two Fife clubs, "I would never have made it in today's circumstances. But 1967, the year after England won the World Cup, was an even better platform upon which Baxter could stand tall and shine. According to legend, Scot Symon manager at Ibrox between 1954 and 1967 became determined to sign the left-half after watching him orchestrate a win over his side in late 1959. 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. James Curran Baxter (29 September 1939 14 April 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The teams emerge at Wembley in 1967 before Scotland's crowning as the 'Unofficial World Champions', Baxter holds up the Scottish Cup for Rangers. Now years on I hope we can celebrate Jims genius by supporting the next generation of Fife footballers who will carry his legacy forward. . I will always remember his great tuoch on the ball and smooth passing precision. The talk was of Slim Jim and hi, s magic left foot which he self-christened The Glove. There are more important results beating Czechoslovakia in 1973 to qualify for the World Cup in West Germany, beating Holland in Argentina in 1978, twice beating France in recent years. Two fruitless years later, he would move further south, down to the City Ground and Nottingham Forest, but making one final stop at Wembley first, for a very last dance. [8][21], According to many commentators, his greatest performances were against England in 1963 and 1967. 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 . . What a match! [38], Baxter played most of his best football in his early twenties, before the leg fracture against Rapid Vienna in December 1964 and the start of his heavy drinking that made his nickname "Slim Jim" less appropriate. The marriage broke up in 1981, and in 1983 he formed another relationship that lasted the rest of his life. Many people will have heard of the great Slim Jim Baxter alias "Bacardi Jim". This was Banks, Moore, and Charlton's England and, as Kenneth Wolstenholme observed on commentary, Baxter "was taking the mickey". The Press Association arent known for breathless flair in their reporting, but they were captivated. Jim Baxter played that in front of ninety thousand fans, Retirees living in Luxembourg receive over 3,050 each month. Its criminal to think how the memory of his play is often ignored nowadays but not by those of us who saw him caress and stroke that football. 17. Culloden and that. But most of all they had a Baxter in magisterial and unstoppable form. He led the Rangers team to such a dominant victory in the 1963 Scottish Cup final that the Celtic chairman placed an ad in the paper apologising to their fans for the humiliation. Maybe have a few mates round. We had the support of Sir Alex Ferguson and even former England players such as the late Alan Ball. 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? When did Jim Baxter sit on the ball? Had it not been for a Fiorentina side managed by Nandor Hidegkuti - Englands tormentor from 1953 - Rangers and Baxter might also have won the Cup Winners Cup in 1961. Jim Baxter was born at Hill O'Beath in Fife in 1939 just as war was breaking out across Europe. It was outrageous and ridiculous, provocative and cheeky. That Nottingham Forest in particular have much indebtedness to, players from north of Hadrians Wall is not lost on most knowledgeable Forest fanatics to their great credit. Jim Baxter is hugged by fans as Scotland beat England in 1967 (Image: PA Wire) "Just give the ball to me," said Jim Baxter. Jean married golfer William McCondichie three years later. The Rapid match was probably the end of Jims era too. I also spoke at his funeral in Glasgow Cathedral. That left foot was a stunning yet delicate tool. It's your one stop shop for all the latest signings news, rumours and done deals as the January window ramps up. Now if there's a smile on my face (Image: Real Edinburgh). Remains of young woman found more than five years after she disappeared. A Fatal Accident Inquiry will examine how Derek Roan, 71, died at his family farm near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, in June last year. And, when the teams trot out at Wembley next month, one presence will loom huge over the twin towers: revered by the Scots, respected by the English: Jim Baxter. I think I devoured every joyful word in every Sunday newspaper. Well-Known Member. Possessed with ball at feet Deceased (19392001) Although he was given most of the credit for the 32 win, some commentators wished he had made an effort to run up a bigger score. He had been spotted by Rangers manager Scot Symon when he inspired Rovers to beat Rangers 3-2 at Ibrox in November, 1959. In his words, "One day, I was a Raith Rovers player who couldnae pull the birds at the Cowdenbeath Palais. Another Baxter story was of him addressing the apprentice boys in the Nottingham Forest dressing room, requesting them to fetch my magic wands to bring his boots to him! Great stories! . The legal appeal over the 20 Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic has been dismissed. A return to Ibrox, almost on compassionate grounds, ended his misery in England, but his second verse would last just a few short and unhappy lines. The other thing he will always be known for is for kicking his career away at a very early age. And so, of course, I run through my own unimpressive, cod-sociological, middle-class theorising . [29], Scotland did not qualify for the final stage of the FIFA World Cup during Baxter's playing career. When Scotland with Jim Baxter at his best Meghan and Harry release statement after Jeremy Clarkson's latest public apology. In a game against Rapid Vienna in Austria, in the second round of the European Cup, Baxter suffered that broken leg at the end of a tie which was already won. Slim Jim was one of a kind. Driver of overturned lorry in hospital after being rescued from Scots road crash. Aye, it was great. [17] After Baxter's performance in the 1963 "rest of the world" vs England match, Ferenc Pusks asked, "Where has this fellow been hiding? About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Jim Baxter. [7][11][12] Baxter regarded his performance in 1963 as the better of the two. As Baxter and his Scottish peers The Scotland jersey worn by Jim Baxter against world champions England at Wembley in 1967 could fetch a record 60,000 at auction next month. [7][12] Later in his life, when asked if earning the huge incomes of footballers in later decades would have made a difference, he replied, "Aye, I would have gambled 50,000 a week on the horses instead of 100. Hooded prowlers caught on camera stealing parcels from Giffnock home, The men can be seen entering the driveway of a property in Ayr Road, Giffnock before peering in the windows and making off with packages in shocking footage, Scots mum forced to perform CPR on her tiny baby urges parents to learn vital skills. Rightly so. Football Disconnected From its Supporters? Great fun.' [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Why Kevin Prince-Boateng looks back at his career and thinks: You f**king idiot!, Pep Guardiola is 'SCANDALOUS' to suggest refs are biased at Old Trafford, says ex-official, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slammed for touchline antics by former referee: "Youre getting more incidents of referees being surrounded", Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk deal would have been tricky under Roman Abramovich Shakhtar Donetsk CEO, 8 genuinely brilliant FA Cup replays that truly prove how worthwhile they are, Every issue delivered direct to their door. He thought his best international performance was a 21 win against England in 1963, when he scored both goals after Scotland were reduced to 10 players. You shouldn't, really.'. 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 . In 2003, a statue was erected in his honour at his hometown, Hill of Beath . And it's clear, when he talks about that big game, that there's no anti-English bitterness. 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. The Swiss frontman struggled for form during his two year spell in the Scottish Premiership. [8][39] 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 . According to this Nutmeg article: In 1963 Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish Cup final replay. It was that word just that made all the difference. Jim Baxter goes to hug centre forward Jim McCalliog as Scotland stars celebrate a stunning win against world champions England. In photographs taken at full-time, when Scottish fans had invaded the pitch and one was caught, draped around Baxters neck, it wasnt a Slim Jim anymore. Jim Baxter was our conductor in dark blue This was world champions England. I was privileged to watch him, meet him and know his parents his mother being a lifelong member of our local Labour Party. [8] Baxter went on to play for the Fife junior team, Crossgates Primrose. In most cases, footballers are prisoners of their own era. "[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. It was Baxter at his most charming. [8], In the 1967 British Home Championship, Baxter produced a dominating but controversial performance for Scotland, tantalising England, who had won the World Cup in 1966,[8] by playing "keepie uppie" (ball juggling) while waiting for teammates to get into good positions. Its a man who knows he hasnt got much time, who isnt afraid of his regrets, but who is comfortable with the effect hes had and how hell be remembered as a footballer. i remember when i was a young boy watching jim playing for rangers and scotland , he was my boyhood hero. . And what football! Irvine Welsh thinks this man is God. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. 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. Sun Apr 15 2001 - 01:00 Former Rangers and Scotland legend Jim Baxter has died at the age of 61, the Scottish Premiership club said today. 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. I know for a fact Willie Johnston used to sit on the ball. That exactly. England 2, Scotland 3 never to be forgotten. But Saturday, April 15, 1967 has stood the test of time. well done Quite simply he was the best player I have ever seen. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He appears briefly in The Footballer Who Could Fly, Duncan Hamiltons memoir. [34], Baxter is generally regarded as one of Scotland's greatest ever players. . The pair look to be high on the agenda for Michael Beale and his Ibrox recruitment drive. Together as the famed Drunk n Sobers, they toured the fleshpots of Nottingham in spirit-infused abandon and no little debauchery. till i die. He could tease with the ball, twisting defenders into a knot. 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You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. . It wasn't a plea. Jim Baxter was like no other football player Ive seen. He was thicker, his jowls were heavier. Famously after one nightclub scrape, former former Black Watch recruit James had to be picked up out of the gutter by the genial Forest coach, Irishman, Tommy Cavanagh in the early hours. 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. Baxter scored both goals. On leaving school he saw his best prospects in becoming a miner and joined many other Fifers in starting a life down the pit. By far the most famous footage of Baxter comes from April 1967, and a European Championship qualifier that Scotland would win 3-2. At Sunderland his cross field passes and at time his vision were superb . Jim would read the game very well and see a pass where others wouldnt and slide it through with precision weight and accuracy. [8][26] Alex Ferguson said Baxter's performance "could have been set to music". Slim Jim Baxter Rangers football team fame took over the licence in 1970. Wembley this is the London Palladium, Baxter said according to Tom Miller in a marvellous book Slim Jim: Simply The Best. [30] However at the time beating England was more important to the Scots. He started doing keepie-uppies in the middle of the park. It does not store any personal data. Interestingly Iit seemed lost on these local men after the decades had passed on how Jim struggled in the Garibaldi Red of their beloved team, (mainly due to the wonderful social life James Curran Baxter had sought out in the Lace city). He died on 14 April 2001. By the end of the game of his life, 'Slim Jim' Baxter, left-midfield architect of the Scots' victory, was openly toying with the furious, frustrated deities in white. 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.. Some of the best fans too. A former Scottish international footballer, Jim Baxter was granted a public house licence at the Licensing Court in Glasgow. Apr 22, 2022. . But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 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. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers' Ibrox Stadium. Baxter was also addicted to gambling, and is estimated to have lost between 250,000 and 500,000. The number six jersey was worn by . well, we're Scottish, and they're English, for fuck's sake.'. Youll hear praise as old ones sing it We always said when Baxter plays well, Sunderland play well. His end was still near, though. Absolute GENIUS. Disgraceful. On a research study at my favourite watering hole The Woodlark at Lambley, (tours available), I nebbed in as they say in these parts, on a conversation between some worthies sitting in the bar who were talking of some sterling names from the local football fraternity. Interestingly Iit seemed lost on these local men after the decades had passed on how Jim struggled in the Garibaldi Red of their beloved team, (mainly due to the wonderful social life James Curran Baxter had sought out in the Lace city). Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister remembers our wonderful Wembley Wizards of 1967 and his memories of one of Fife's favourite sons. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Then nonchalantly knocked it wide, That game you boys play in the street Death of Scots farmer killed by cow to be probed by sheriff. Heres how it works. He said he found the idea of being given any sort of football education laughable, before then commenting on Willie McNaught. Scotland legend "Slim Jim" famously humiliated the previous year's World Cup winners on their own hallowed turf, capping his performance with an iconic keepy-uppy display considered one of the most memorable moments in Scottish football history. Just give the ball to me, said Jim Baxter. I went down to the St Enoch Hotel after the match for autographs as the Brazil team were staying there. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. [7] He came on to the field in the second half, and his performance won the admiration of Ferenc Pusks. SCOTLANDHow Graeme Souness kick-started a Rangers revolution. Jim was certainly a one-off wasnt he. [14] By the end of his career with Rangers he had made 254 appearances for the club, including victories that led to three Scottish League Championships, three Scottish Cups and four League Cups. Officers raced to the single-vehicle crash on the A830 between Fort William and Mallaig after being alerted at around 1:35pm on Tuesday. Jim Baxter Baxter during his time at Nottingham Forest Personal information Full name James Curran Baxter[1] Date of birth (1939-09-29)29 September 1939 Place of birth Hill of Beath, Fife, Scotland Date of death 14 April 2001(2001-04-14)(aged 61) Place of death Glasgow, Scotland[2] Position(s) Left-half Youth career Halbeath Juveniles I played for the British Army team against Aberdeen at Pittodrie " Bacardi Jim" was the captain of that team, the officer in charge of our team although I wasn't aware of it at the time, must've thought that I hadn't played as well as I could have. As always I wont head in the direction of a detailed resume of his life or career as that has been covered by many. Is Jim Baxter To Me! 'Ach, no, son, nothing else. TO say Jim Baxter had enjoyed his first trip to Wembley is more than an understatement. Still some glimpses of his awesome talent though. His performances at Starks Park persuaded Rangers manager Scot Symon to pay a record Scottish transfer fee of 17,500 to bring . Jim, at 60, has a careful, self-deprecatory way with him these days. The answer was three Scottish league titles, three Scottish Cups, and four Scottish league cups. After he died of pancreatic cancer in 2001, his funeral was held in Glasgow Cathedral and his ashes were buried at Rangers Ibrox Stadium. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Beat the England team away, Well if memory serves me right . Forest had a team on the wane when Jim arrived and his football brain, though let down by his physical condition, was still razor sharp. 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