The curse of the Futchers

[Dirk Gently]

Discovered something today that I didn't know about the Futchers, who of course are on our hate list after Ron breaking Martin Hicks's jaw with an elbow in 1986.

It seems that as well as the two brothers there was also a sister - who had a son, called Danny Murphy, who scored at Fulham to relegate us.

What is it about that family?!?

[Comfortably Numb]

our futcher is bleak

[Aubery Boyce]

was it an elbow? or was it a blatant punch, my memory decieves me....

I remember Paul Futcher getting hoffific abuse whenever he played at Elm Park after that despite his brother doing the deed!

[Tony Le Mesmer]

If you all hate Futcher clap your hands, ccchh ccchh. It seemed to make no difference which one it was!

I had no idea about Danny Murphy. Obv he should now be dispised by us all.

[Dick Habbin's hairdo]

I had no idea about Murphy connection, either. Futcher. Mop headed muppet. Meh.

What was worse: Futcher's decking of Hicky or Kelly Haag's assault on Tom Jones?

[Tilehurst Mike]

Discovered something today that I didn't know about the Futchers, who of course are on our hate list after Ron breaking Martin Hicks's jaw with an elbow in 1986.

It seems that as well as the two brothers there was also a sister - who had a son, called Danny Murphy, who scored at Fulham to relegate us.

What is it about that family?!?

A very interesting fact. How we could do with either of those guys in our team at the moment to give us a bit of bite!

[Focher]

Who was hated most Ron Futcher or Clive 'Flasher' Walker?

[Terminal Boardom]

I remember that. Against Barnsley in 86/87?

Ron Futcher was absolutely hated. He was public enemy #1. His brother Paul always copped for the abuse but it was a bit more subtle and along the lines of "You're brother is a w@nker".

Flasher Walker? Naaaah. Just a pathetic figure of ridicule IMHO.

I didn't know about Danny Murphy. Him scoring the goal to put us down is sufficient to despise him.

[Uncle Andy]

I remember that. Against Barnsley in 86/87?

Ron Futcher was absolutely hated. He was public enemy #1. His brother Paul always copped for the abuse but it was a bit more subtle and along the lines of "You're brother is a w@nker".

Flasher Walker? Naaaah. Just a pathetic figure of ridicule IMHO.

I didn't know about Danny Murphy. Him scoring the goal to put us down is sufficient to despise him.

As far as I remember it, Ron decked Hicksy whilst playing for Bradford then the following week Paul turned up at Elm Park playing for Barnsley where the Southbank managed to wind him up to such an extent (with the help of, a blatant assault on/little bit of 'professionalism' from, Super Trev) that he was sent off.

The best bit was he seemed to have no idea why he was taking so much grief !!!

I never liked Murphy before and this certainly has not made him go up in my estimations.

[floyd__streete]

Who was hated most Ron Futcher or Clive 'Flasher' Walker?

Clive Wilkes.

[Still Hate Futcher!]

I remember Trevor Senior getting Paul Futcher sent off with a great bit of play acting shortly after Ron Futcher (vermin) had broken Hicks' jaw. Didn't realise Danny Murphy was their nephew though.

Clive Walker was just funny - one of my favourite awayday memories was when he skied that penalty into the away end at Craven Cottage as we all taunted him with chants of 'Flasher'!

[Royal With Cheese]

I still hate him.

[Gandalf Presley]

I have a tale regarding 'Flasher' Walker. Away game at Craven Cottage in the early 90's - Reading won 2-1 if memory serves me right. Fulham were awarded a penalty which good old Clive looked to take. Seeing that I was in my mid teens, I was waving my arms whilst wearing my flared jeans and hooded top (this before the latter was deemed to be the fall of society). 'Flasher' wellied it over the bar, only to smack me full in the face as it made its way through the away end!!

[Focher]

I have a tale regarding 'Flasher' Walker. Away game at Craven Cottage in the early 90's - Reading won 2-1 if memory serves me right. Fulham were awarded a penalty which good old Clive looked to take. Seeing that I was in my mid teens, I was waving my arms whilst wearing my flared jeans and hooded top (this before the latter was deemed to be the fall of society). 'Flasher' wellied it over the bar, only to smack me full in the face as it made its way through the away end!!

G8 story and g8 username

[General B]

I still can't hear the name Clive Walker without chanting 'Child molester, rapist, hang him hang him hang him.' in my head.

[Jerry St Clair]

Clive Walker was never hated. Just cheerfully vilified.

I remember a a game at EP in the early nineties with Paul Futcher playing. When the teams went off for half time C stand were on their feet hurling abuse at Futcher. I'd never saw them that animated about anything before.

[Fox Talbot]

Wasn't there a Ben Futcher who played for Lincoln or Bury down here who also copped dogs abuse and was related?

[floyd__streete]

I think we need to develop a definitive RFC hate list. Can I also add Joe Allon and Jon 'Elbows' Gittens.

http://www.btinternet.com/~rfc1871/oppo ... telist.htm

[Barry the bird boggler]

Wasn't there a Ben Futcher who played for Lincoln or Bury down here who also copped dogs abuse and was related?

Ben (28) is Paul Futcher's son and currently still playing Bury - be great to play against him so we could all sing your uncle is a ******

Ron (now 53) was playing for Oldham at the time and decked Hicks with a forearm smash while the ref was looking the other way. Ron is now coaching youngsters in Florida in the ways of the force.

Just for the record they also had an older brother called Graham who played for Chester where they all started their careers and I think there was another Futcher called Stephen who was related and with Wrexham for a while.

[Arch]

I think we need to develop a definitive RFC hate list. Can I also add Joe Allon and Jon 'Elbows' Gittens.

http://www.btinternet.com/~rfc1871/oppo ... telist.htm

Was Spacey guest editing that page?