Hi robbie_d - I too only watched a short clip - I wanted all my friends here to appreciate the photograph of a great sportsman capturing his decline and reflecting the problems he has faced - I had the priviledge of watching him in an exhibition match back in the 70s at my dad`s snooker club - he was quite amazing ( not always the nicest guy around ! ) but rather like watching Ayrton Senna or Eusebio or Mohammed Ali.
My wife is very upset by the article and the photo - there is no way I will let her see the video based on my short viewing.
He is 4 years my junior and my cancer is prostate and under control,so I can only wish him well in his attempt to rebuild his life somewhat - sadly the Guinness and the smoking do not bode well for him.

Tony

Thanks polchraine - I think the video comes over more as harrowing - if you get a chance to view the still photo please try - it conveys so much in one frame.

Tony

Not really a topic more an homage

I have just been bowled over by the most poignant and revealing picture I have seen in a long time - Daily Telegraph Sports section today 09/02/10 - by Cathal McNaughton, of the fallen hero to many - Alex - Hurricane - Higgins.

It will be on the Telegraph website as well I imagine - but I have to say how much I am moved by this portrait of a once great man,ravaged by cancer and drink.

Brilliant photo

Tony

Hi lindar and welcome to our group

Tony

O wns A P entax I assume ??

Tony

Sadly no - and I`m a Troy Kennedy-Martin fan and a Bob Peck fan - but in those days (1985)work was everything and I could never work the video recorder !! I will try to get it on CdWoW if you say it`s that good.

oggy oggy oggy - we are just back from the Odeon - I have to say that Edge of Darkness is a very very good film - we thoroughly enjoyed the storyline and the action.

Tony

Hi vj,

update from the Met - my girl is using Nokin D40s on the practical part of the course this week - they were sent out this afternoon to get experience of manual settings - only prob was they had "doctored" the cameras with an exposure comp of +5 and bu**ered her white balance ( her words ).
Not a very good work return for the day !! Oh well - I suppose that`s part of learning !

Tony

Thanks a bunch Yves - I will - the kid is almost good enough to eat and just 20 months old - I`ve seen her on two visits and ONLY taken about 500 shots !!
Both Emma & her partner Jane are overjoyed and methinks there is one very lucky little lady with a great future.

Tony

Interesting - golf is coming on fine,as is the Prostate Cancer and the gardening.
I take your point though and am glad I never pass on anything more detailed than that which can be found from the phonebook,electoral register or profiles on Friend`s Reunited,Facebook etc.Certainly seems spooky when one gives out a postcode over the phone and all but one`s inside leg measurement seem to be available to the caller !
One reason sadly why my daughter`s newly adopted daughter will never be seen online however good I think the photos are !

Tony ( handicap 22 )