29-11-2016, 17:17
(29-11-2016, 11:01)talkSAFT Wrote: The story goes that Ronnie Allen (as Manager) asked his Chairman (Millichip) if we could go ahead and buy Cyrille from Hayes. The Chairman dithered, and Ronnie said "OK. I'll pay them the £5,000 they're asking myself!" This persuaded Bert to dip into his pocket, and the rest was history.
I remember Cyrille's debut v Rotherham in the League Cup: Cyrille had a blinder and scored twice, which had the BRE singing "Astle is Back".
I thought this is fine, but where are we going to play Dave Cross, who we'd just bought and was playing really well himself. What a luxury!
I'd heard that story as well, Talksaft. I also remember the next game (I think) which was Middlesbrough at home when he scored a breathtaking goal with a run from just inside their half. A star was born! I have to say I felt really sorry for David Cross who was a really good number 9 but once Cyrille arrived, that was it for Dave.