Author Topic: Peter Robinson has passed away (Read 3865 times)

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #40 on:** January 19, 2022, 04:44:22 pm »

RIP Peter

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #41 on:** January 19, 2022, 04:50:56 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on January 19, 2022, 01:52:20 pm

Absolute Legend

I got a letter from him when I was 9 after I wrote to the club asking for a video of 6-0 Oxford for me and dad to watch

He wrote back saying they dont keep the videos but maybe you and dad would like to watch our upcoming game with Birmingham City, enclosed within the letter was 4 tickets

My first ever game. We won 5-0!

I’m Choking up just thinking back on it. I was on top of the world

RIP Peter. Thank you again

Was that 85/86 and a hattrick from Gary Gillespie?? I remember there were two in the run-in where unusual hattrick scorers were involved (other possibly Whelan or Molby v possibly Coventry?)

John C · « **Reply #42 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:04:42 pm »

Sad news, he is synonymous with our golden era. A Liverpool football club man.

I think I've still got a Paisley pattern club directors tie which someone gave me from Peter.

RIP.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:08:59 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on January 19, 2022, 01:52:20 pm

Absolute Legend

I got a letter from him when I was 9 after I wrote to the club asking for a video of 6-0 Oxford for me and dad to watch

He wrote back saying they dont keep the videos but maybe you and dad would like to watch our upcoming game with Birmingham City, enclosed within the letter was 4 tickets

My first ever game. We won 5-0!

I’m Choking up just thinking back on it. I was on top of the world

RIP Peter. Thank you again

Quote from: Redsnappa on January 19, 2022, 01:53:29 pm

Sad to hear.

He sent my old feller tickets for all three of us for years on account of doing business with Guinness Exports. My Dad supplied the Foreign Extra Stout for the Boot Room back in the day.

Safe to say Peter Robinson was an undoubted part of our success in the years he was here.

Two great stories, thanks for sharing.

Seemed to be the safest pair of hands at that level we’d ever had, and absolutely part of the way the club was run back then when we were on top of Europe. Very sad.

Hazell · « **Reply #44 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:15:29 pm »

Sad news. RIP.

Eeyore · « **Reply #45 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:37:44 pm »

An absolute gentleman who played a huge part in our success.

RIP Peter.

YNWA.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:45:00 pm »

Some nice stories in here, especially rushyman's.

I remember a copy of his signature was always on tickets in the old days.

RIP Peter.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #47 on:** January 19, 2022, 05:52:24 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on January 19, 2022, 05:45:00 pm

Some nice stories in here, especially rushyman's.

I remember a copy of his signature was always on tickets in the old days.

RIP Peter.

Haha yeah..inc vouchers for cup games, Derby etc ( ask yer Grandad)

Robinred · « **Reply #48 on:** January 19, 2022, 06:09:59 pm »

A club legend. RIP.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #49 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:03:16 pm »

Just seen this,giant part of what makes us great,just signed the checks and got on with it.

Pistolero · « **Reply #50 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:21:02 pm »

A crucial figure in the development of LFC

Rip

dirkster · « **Reply #51 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:35:58 pm »

Some great stories in this thread.
A pivotal figure in making the club what we are today and a proper gentleman to boot
RIP Peter

jacobs chains · « **Reply #52 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:39:13 pm »

RIP.

Thank you.

FLRed67 · « **Reply #53 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:45:07 pm »

Probably most important and influential off-the-field individual in the club's history. Joined the same year as the all red strip. Meant to be.

RIP

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #54 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:50:12 pm »

Legend. RIP.

Red Beret · « **Reply #55 on:** January 19, 2022, 07:52:49 pm »

Sad news. A more innocent age where those who ran a club kept in the background. RIP.

edeyj · « **Reply #56 on:** January 19, 2022, 08:06:58 pm »

Sad news.

BOBSCOUSE · « **Reply #57 on:** January 19, 2022, 08:10:39 pm »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on January 19, 2022, 07:03:16 pm

Just seen this,giant part of what makes us great,just signed the checks and got on with it.

Oh, for those days to return... back before the days of Sky and the megabucks ruination of the working class game "for those of you watching in black and white...". I think I'd rather see less games on TV and a couple of times a season photographic reminder that Peter Robinson even existed as he sat beside a new signing, than the media circus that surrounds the Sky era.

RIP Peter.

redtel · « **Reply #58 on:** January 19, 2022, 08:34:47 pm »

Wonderful servant to the club who presided over our most successful period.

He would have been crucial in securing our first sponsorship deals on kit and shirts, saw us safely through the 6 years we were suddenly without European games and that income. We rarely heard about transfers until they were done.

Some great stories in here about how he cared for the fans and the local community.

A true gent. RIP Peter.

stockdam · « **Reply #59 on:** January 19, 2022, 08:37:05 pm »

Sad news. RIP.

18 yard line · « **Reply #60 on:** January 19, 2022, 09:03:47 pm »

He featured heavily in Sir Bobs biography which I read last year. Clearly an astute, dedicated and highly influential figure over many, many years and had a key role in our many successes during his tenure. RIP.

Cafe De Paris · « **Reply #61 on:** January 19, 2022, 09:41:13 pm »

I wrote to him over something that was grinding me about the redevelopment of part of the ground. He wrote back asking me to call him to discuss the matter……unreal those days. He did so much for the football club and quite rightly should be remembered as a legend of our club. RIP.

Manila Vanilla · « **Reply #62 on:** January 19, 2022, 10:46:51 pm »

He was also instrumental in bringing Ian Rush back from Juventus. He moved quickly before there was even the slightest rumour. First class administrator and a lot more.

kesey · « **Reply #63 on:** January 19, 2022, 11:53:57 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on January 19, 2022, 01:52:20 pm

Absolute Legend

I got a letter from him when I was 9 after I wrote to the club asking for a video of 6-0 Oxford for me and dad to watch

He wrote back saying they dont keep the videos but maybe you and dad would like to watch our upcoming game with Birmingham City, enclosed within the letter was 4 tickets

My first ever game. We won 5-0!

I’m Choking up just thinking back on it. I was on top of the world

RIP Peter. Thank you again

That's a lovely story that . Nice one .

Quote from: Redsnappa on January 19, 2022, 02:24:46 pm

A shame no-one listened to his pre-Heysel concerns.

https://www.lfchistory.net/Articles/Article/3227

That was the first thing that popped up in my head today .

Timbo's Goals · « **Reply #64 on:** January 20, 2022, 12:14:37 am »

Very sad news. He was a vital piece of the Shanks and Paisley jigsaw. He loved Liverpool Football Club. Above all he was the most down to earth and approachable important person you could ever wish to talk with. He listened to what ordinary fans like myself had to say. A huge loss. Condolences to his family.

rushyman · « **Reply #65 on:** January 20, 2022, 01:48:18 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 19, 2022, 02:06:22 pm

Gary Gillespie hat trick! That was my third ever game!

RIP Peter. One of those names from your youth that just felt reassuring.

Quote from: Barrow Shaun on January 19, 2022, 04:50:56 pm

Was that 85/86 and a hattrick from Gary Gillespie?? I remember there were two in the run-in where unusual hattrick scorers were involved (other possibly Whelan or Molby v possibly Coventry?)

Yep that’s the one. Gillespie hat trick. Still got all the pics from the day 😂

There’s a video of it on YouTube I saw not long back. When Gillespie takes the pen for his 3rd I’m
Behind the goal with my old man. He drags me back cos he said I’m too close just before it’s taken

A moment I thought that was lost in time we reminisced about over the years until his passing

Then along comes modern technology and someone posts that on YouTube about 5/6 years back and I’m sat watching it about 11pm at night with tears in my eyes. Madness

I met Roy evans ronnie Moran amd Bob Paisley that day they all signed the Liverpool book I’ve still got

And it’s all thanks to Peter Robinson !

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #66 on:** January 20, 2022, 02:26:10 am »

RIP. One of the game's most legendary executives

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #67 on:** January 20, 2022, 03:28:27 am »

Sad to hear

RIP Peter

RedG13 · « **Reply #68 on:** January 20, 2022, 05:34:10 am »

Sad News RIP Peter.

Runehammer · « **Reply #69 on:** January 20, 2022, 05:57:01 am »

Sad loss indeed, I was going to do my usual and just agree/endorse some posters comment but there are just so many lovely posts here. It can't be understated how important he was to the club. RIP Peter YNWA!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #70 on:** January 20, 2022, 07:55:56 am »

Quote from: rushyman on January 20, 2022, 01:48:18 am

Yep that’s the one. Gillespie hat trick. Still got all the pics from the day 😂

There’s a video of it on YouTube I saw not long back. When Gillespie takes the pen for his 3rd I’m
Behind the goal with my old man. He drags me back cos he said I’m too close just before it’s taken

A moment I thought that was lost in time we reminisced about over the years until his passing

Then along comes modern technology and someone posts that on YouTube about 5/6 years back and I’m sat watching it about 11pm at night with tears in my eyes. Madness

I met Roy evans ronnie Moran amd Bob Paisley that day they all signed the Liverpool book I’ve still got

And it’s all thanks to Peter Robinson !

I was in the Annie Road too. Just about remember standing in my seat to watch the penalty and my leg falling through the gap at the back of it.

Had no idea is was quite that late in the season. Was our penultimate game.

FlashGordon · « **Reply #71 on:** January 20, 2022, 08:41:45 am »

Quote from: rushyman on January 19, 2022, 01:52:20 pm

Absolute Legend

I got a letter from him when I was 9 after I wrote to the club asking for a video of 6-0 Oxford for me and dad to watch

He wrote back saying they dont keep the videos but maybe you and dad would like to watch our upcoming game with Birmingham City, enclosed within the letter was 4 tickets

My first ever game. We won 5-0!

I’m Choking up just thinking back on it. I was on top of the world

RIP Peter. Thank you again

That's a cracking story.

RIP Peter Robinson.

YNWA.

Gaz123456 · « **Reply #72 on:** January 20, 2022, 09:33:37 am »

A very underrated legend of the club. Without him, we wouldn't be where we are today.

RIP Peter YNWA

Alf · « **Reply #73 on:** January 20, 2022, 12:42:34 pm »

RIP Peter, I recall reading in Kenny's Autobiography that he was a great football administrator.

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #74 on:** January 20, 2022, 02:20:13 pm »

I remember as a kid being confused between Peter Robinson and John Smith; I knew they were something to do with the running of the club, but didn't know who did what. Regardless, the pair of them did a sterling job with all the background stuff that enabled us to be so bloody brilliant.

Sad to learn of his passing away.

Sinyoro · « **Reply #75 on:** January 20, 2022, 02:45:17 pm »

Rest in Peace Mr Robinson

Son of Spion · « **Reply #76 on:** January 20, 2022, 02:53:22 pm »

Really sad news yesterday.

It's odd really, given that Peter was a 'suit' rather than a player or manager but, to me, he always felt just as legendary. His name was right there and right in place next to those of Shankly, Paisley, Keegan, Dalglish etc... A man so woven into the fabric of the club and crucial to its beating heart for so long.

RIP Peter Robinson.

scatman · « **Reply #77 on:** January 20, 2022, 09:50:40 pm »

He's a legend of the club isn't he.

RIP

Keith Lard · « **Reply #78 on:** January 21, 2022, 03:16:45 pm »

Rest in peace Peter Robinson.

He ran the club in a golden era and is a legend. The safest of hands and that is everything.

rockredrock · « **Reply #79 on:** January 22, 2022, 12:36:46 pm »

Very sad news RIP Peter YNWA