Author Topic: George Sephton (Read 28871 times)

Mottman · « **Reply #40 on:** May 9, 2006, 10:27:24 pm »

Quote from: kevindublin on May 9, 2006, 12:34:19 pm

Am i the only person who doesnt give a shit whether George has got a ticket or not

How long has George been going to the games, I can remember him in the very early 70's and I think he has only missed a handfull of home games in all them years, I'm not sure if he goes to the away games anymore, but he used to up to around the early 90's.

Glorious Future · « **Reply #41 on:** May 9, 2006, 10:32:55 pm »

Quote from: Kez on May 9, 2006, 10:09:43 pm

Can't say that about the one local to me. Only those with the appropriate credits are entitled to tickets and they sourced those credits off their own backs. Got no offer of tickets from the club etc.

Fair enough but I know of ones who don't do this, because they don't have to. There are people going in droves to this final who might've only been to one round, if that. It's a fact. Supporters clubs in the main get 100's and don't have to account for who theyre going to, who's been to what. The worst of it is I don't think these people who get them quite grasp how short these tickets are, as they never have to worry.

Millie · « **Reply #42 on:** May 9, 2006, 10:41:01 pm »

Quote from: Mottman on May 9, 2006, 10:27:24 pm

How long has George been going to the games, I can remember him in the very early 70's and I think he has only missed a handfull of home games in all them years, I'm not sure if he goes to the away games anymore, but he used to up to around the early 90's.

I've been going since 1975 and I am sure he was there then

wet echo · « **Reply #43 on:** May 9, 2006, 11:34:09 pm »

Quote from: Milly B on May 9, 2006, 01:35:43 am

I shagged that bird Emma that works in the Club Shop in Williamson Sq after the Derby in March, might give her a text and see what she's doing with that ticket cos if I remember correctly she told me she'd no interest in football.

moron

Des Lynam · « **Reply #44 on:** May 9, 2006, 11:38:51 pm »

My thoughts on George here:

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=92603.0

Durango · « **Reply #45 on:** May 9, 2006, 11:40:21 pm »

Quote from: kevindublin on May 9, 2006, 12:34:19 pm

Am i the only person who doesnt give a shit whether George has got a ticket or not

No,the c*nts useless at getting the crowd going,last home game against Villa at the start of the lap of honour,he played Walk on and instead of following it up with La Bamba or Ring of Fire,the silly twat played some awful record that went down like a lead Balloon,fucking clueless at generating atmosphere at Anfield.

Des Lynam · « **Reply #46 on:** May 9, 2006, 11:46:58 pm »

Quote from: Durango on May 9, 2006, 11:40:21 pm

fucking clueless at generating atmosphere at Anfield.

Erm....what about the fans, maybe they should give it a go more often, eh? Maybe less of the glory-hunter, day-trippers, and more of the "true" fans, who are actually interested in being at the match, instead of waiting to be entertained, would be more apt at generating an atmosphere....not just those who sit around waiting to listen to some cheesy 80's dance song to get going or to be "generated" by some pop song.

Saying that, maybe he could play some James Brown or Tony Christie, and get a mascot to dance around as well.

Honestly....

fudge · « **Reply #47 on:** May 9, 2006, 11:52:15 pm »

Quote from: Durango on May 9, 2006, 11:40:21 pm

No,the c*nts useless at getting the crowd going,last home game against Villa at the start of the lap of honour,he played Walk on and instead of following it up with La Bamba or Ring of Fire,the silly twat played some awful record that went down like a lead Balloon,fucking clueless at generating atmosphere at Anfield.

If you're after some shite DJ go to Boro, or even better MK Dons ground,they've got all the tunes ...the rest of us will try going to a proper footy ground

Durango · « **Reply #48 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:00:06 am »

Quote from: fudge on May 9, 2006, 11:52:15 pm

If you're after some shite DJ go to Boro, or even better MK Dons ground,they've got all the tunes ...the rest of us will try going to a proper footy ground

Cast yer mind back a couple of weeks ago at Old Trafford at the end of the game,have you ever heard a better La Bamba than that ? it's all about playing the right tunes at the right time,i don't wanna listen to Paper Lace or fuckin ShowwaddyWaddy or any other shite that he plays!!!!

fudge · « **Reply #49 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:44:20 am »

Quote from: Durango on May 10, 2006, 12:00:06 am

Cast yer mind back a couple of weeks ago at Old Trafford at the end of the game,have you ever heard a better La Bamba than that ? it's all about playing the right tunes at the right time,i don't wanna listen to Paper Lace or ShowwaddyWaddy or any other shite that he plays!!!!

Fair enough but thats the exception when we're celebrating a semi or cup final win, it has fuck all to do with tunes played before and after the game at normal games

Life · « **Reply #50 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:36:35 am »

Maybe they don't like him.
Got to admit - he gets on my nerves. Sure he's a nice fella and all, but I've never liked him.

Kemlyn 28 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 10, 2006, 04:37:33 pm »

I don't see why anyone whpo wroks for the club should get one anyway,unless they fulfill the same criteria that the rest of us do ie pay out good fucking money to go the game!

ratcatcher · « **Reply #52 on:** May 10, 2006, 04:39:46 pm »

Quote from: Durango on May 9, 2006, 11:40:21 pm

No,the c*nts useless at getting the crowd going,last home game against Villa at the start of the lap of honour,he played Walk on and instead of following it up with La Bamba or Ring of Fire,the silly twat played some awful record that went down like a lead Balloon,fucking clueless at generating atmosphere at Anfield.

Well you made me smile! Whaddaya mean you wasn't joking!?

fudge · « **Reply #53 on:** May 10, 2006, 05:41:46 pm »

Quote from: Kemlyn 28 on May 10, 2006, 04:37:33 pm

I don't see why anyone whpo wroks for the club should get one anyway,unless they fulfill the same criteria that the rest of us do ie pay out good fucking money to go the game!

They work for the club, its a perk for them.

People working in bars get free drinks
People in hotels get cheep rooms
People in clothes shops get discounts.
Policemen get free narks.
People working for the airlines get cheap/free tickets.

Don't see why it should be any different unless the numbers start taking the piss. If you want to look for a piss take ,ask yourself why footballers earning 50k a week need and get 15 tickets for games?

stoz · « **Reply #54 on:** May 10, 2006, 10:30:48 pm »

Quote from: fudge on May 10, 2006, 05:41:46 pm

They work for the club, its a perk for them.

Well let them have the occassional free tickets for home games. Not for the FA Cup final ahead of supporters who have attended previous rounds, both at Anfield and elsewhere!

fudge · « **Reply #55 on:** May 10, 2006, 10:43:45 pm »

Quote from: stoz on May 10, 2006, 10:30:48 pm

Well let them have the occassional free tickets for home games. Not for the FA Cup final ahead of supporters who have attended previous rounds, both at Anfield and elsewhere!

Unless i'm mistaken any season ticket holder who's been to two games is guaranteed a ticket to the final aren't they?

so its hardly a massive issue

KTS · « **Reply #56 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:12:25 pm »

If your interested. I bumped into George outside the Slug and Lettuce, he got a ticket. He did tell me how he got it, but I was a bit bladdered and can't remember now !!

bignred84 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:50:05 pm »

George was sat a few seats along and on the row behind me
amongest a number of LFC stewards, so i assume he got a ticket in the end from the club

Rushian · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:59:49 pm »

Quote from: Glorious Future on May 9, 2006, 10:32:55 pm

Supporters clubs in the main get 100's and don't have to account for who theyre going to, who's been to what. The worst of it is I don't think these people who get them quite grasp how short these tickets are, as they never have to worry.

That's absolute and utter bollocks.

Glorious Future · « **Reply #59 on:** May 15, 2006, 12:06:35 am »

No, I mightve over generalised, but it's true for some.

Rushian · « **Reply #60 on:** May 15, 2006, 12:09:56 am »

Quote from: Glorious Future on May 15, 2006, 12:06:35 am

No, I mightve over generalised, but it's true for some.

name and shame.

Glorious Future · « **Reply #61 on:** May 15, 2006, 12:32:39 am »

That could cause me trouble.

I was told of one receiving a very large number for Chelsea, and for the final. It seemed a bit odd, to be honest, but it may be down to the length of time the clubs been going. I don't believe it's done on games attended though - it seems much more arbitrary (and generous) than that.

barneystuta · « **Reply #62 on:** August 5, 2011, 01:14:56 pm »

Just saw this blog on The Kop, and it says that the 14th of August will be his 40th anniversary as the announcer Any of the auld guys remember his first game? Or, do you want to share your best memories of George in his time as our stadium announcer?

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On August 14, George Sephton celebrates his 40th anniversary as Anfield's PA announcer. His first game on the mic was Keven Keegan's debut against Nottingham Forset in 1971. it's a remarkable anniversary that deserves to be marked so I'm re-publishing this atricle about George, which was first published in the Liverpool v Fulham matchday programme in 2010....

http://thekop.liverpoolfc.tv/_George39s-Anfield-Aura/blog/4999483/173471.html?b=

And an interview he did for Well Red last season, for those that missed it.

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“Early in the 1971-72 season, the voice changed on the PA system and I made a sarcastic crack to my wife one night about this guy because he did a couple of silly things,” he recalls.

“He played records at the wrong speed once or twice and he would give out announcements when the ball was in play, causing havoc. My wife said, ‘It’s all right for you down here. I bet you couldn’t do that.’

So I went home and wrote to Peter Robinson, basically saying ‘Dear Sir, Giz a job’.

“The next thing I knew I was sitting in his office and then in the roof of the Main Stand. Suddenly I’m the tannoy announcer. It was just surreal.”

http://liverpoolfc.wellredmag.co.uk/Well-Red-Interviews/the-george-sephton-interview.html

Keep up the good work George.

Commutation Row · « **Reply #63 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:15:56 pm »

Nice one George - proper Red through and through. Keep the flame burning.

the good half · « **Reply #64 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:19:10 pm »

Love ol' George.

aggerdid · « **Reply #65 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:19:32 pm »

3rd may 2005. george said that was his best game

Davvo7 · « **Reply #66 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:32:35 pm »

It simply wouldn't be the same without George's dulcet tones before the game. It's funny because I feel like I've known him for years even though I've never met him. Part of the furniture is George, top bloke and top red.

LincsRedbob · « **Reply #67 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:37:07 pm »

He's on Twitter does his fair share of banter...

kopblooded · « **Reply #68 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:56:45 pm »

Thanks folks, i have always been meaning to ask who that deep baritone voice belonged to !!

mattsant · « **Reply #69 on:** August 5, 2011, 03:57:39 pm »

legend

Danyaals Kop · « **Reply #70 on:** August 5, 2011, 04:05:00 pm »

Legend, he is.

PattoLFC · « **Reply #71 on:** August 5, 2011, 04:14:04 pm »

Anfield wouldn't be the same without him. Part of the furniture

Legend.
Thanks George for 40 years

annieroader · « **Reply #72 on:** August 5, 2011, 04:37:41 pm »

His first game was also kevin keegans,we all know who is more a legend ..

dorsetgill · « **Reply #73 on:** August 5, 2011, 05:05:47 pm »

Well done George

BobbyDavro · « **Reply #74 on:** August 5, 2011, 05:16:58 pm »

I've always thought he was a pain in the bum.

Vladi Legend · « **Reply #75 on:** August 5, 2011, 06:22:43 pm »

Does anyone know why he changed his policy of not announcing goalscorers names? It's only been the last 7 or 8 years that he's been giving them out. He used to claim he didn't need to because the fans "should know who all the players were anyway" but it isn't always so simple when you're sat in the Kop and the goal is scored in a crowded Anny Road penalty area. Or by the opposition.

Anyway congrats to you George keep up the good work. It just wouldn't be the same with anyone else, especially one of those idiots you get at small clubs like Bolton who scream and shout on the mic and feel the need to play loud music whenever their team scorers; just in case the crowd have forgotten how to celebrate a goal!

S · « **Reply #76 on:** August 5, 2011, 06:24:47 pm »

Anyone got a transcript of what he said after the semi-final game against Chelsea in 05?

mikeinsheffield88 · « **Reply #77 on:** August 5, 2011, 06:33:19 pm »

Quote from: S on August 5, 2011, 06:24:47 pm

Anyone got a transcript of what he said after the semi-final game against Chelsea in 05?

Here is a video of it (towards the end) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnm_xWUIYMU

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #78 on:** August 5, 2011, 06:49:09 pm »

Quote from: mikeinsheffield88 on August 5, 2011, 06:33:19 pm

Here is a video of it (towards the end) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnm_xWUIYMU

That video never fails to make me well up.
As for what George said at the end, it sounded to me like, "the ball was well over the line, so fuck you Jose."

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #79 on:** August 5, 2011, 07:06:45 pm »

His commentary on that match always gives me chills and stands my hair on end.

People throw the iconic legend status around more and more these days but George is a Legend indeed in the truest since of the word.