We have always got on really well together and had plenty to talk about. Hannah Waterman, who plays Emily, is Dennis Waterman's real life daughter. Later, in the sixth series, Hanson is linked to the disappearance of two Anti-Fascist activists. He has two unseen children from a past marriage. I organised a party in Belfast for Deborah's birthday, as I like to spoil her when I can. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? My first goal for Spurs was a brave diving header against Royal Antwerp in a friendly at White Hart Lane. Holly Griffin (Storme Toolis) (20132014): Dan Griffin's daughter. We call her Marianna, born on September 21,2006. I loved the competitive side of it and I was getting fitter. Harry had been missing since 1976 and had been the prime suspect in the murder of Dr Simon Lockhart, who had been found dead in his butchers' shop on the day Harry disappeared. I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. He had made his Northern Ireland debut way back in 1976 alongside George Best but playing regularly for Watford definitely helped. She had her back turned to me and she was wearing a low cut dress, right down the back, and all I could see was this gorgeous girl sitting in front of me with her dark hair. I was not a fan of being with women anymore. He believed in training harder and being stronger than the opposition. She did not expect such a posting as her first role as a DCI, but she is intrigued by the UCOS success rate. It was lovely to come back home at that stage, but because of the situation with her being a Protestant, me being a Catholic, it wasnt easy. The finale sees him promoted to Assistant Commissioner, saving UCOS from the political machinations of his predecessor. Detective Chief Inspector Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite) (20132015): Fresh from her role as a DI in the Kidnap Unit, newly promoted DCI Miller is firm, feisty and fair with an inclusive and modern management style. I had previously worked in the catering industry as did my dad, so it must be in the blood. Ted knew that a lot of his squad from 30 years previously were bent cops, but was surprised when the UCOS team informed him that he was probably the only honest cop in his squad. This is a great autobiography and Ive only touched the surface so as not to ruin it. We talked on the phone over the next couple of weeks, chatting every other day. After a tense beginning, he and Sandra share a mutually respectful but barbed friendship. I went over to sit at my table and she was on the table next to me. It all went on until about three or four in the morning. We get on really well together and genuinely love spending time together. When mum died seven years ago that was a bad day. A. I couldn't get anyone to support me better than Deborah. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? I am very lucky to call Gerry and his lovely Wife Debbie friends. His wife is Deborah Armstrong (m. 2004) Gerry Armstrong Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Of Queensland formerly of Auckland and Coromandel. I spoke to Gerry this week as he has an autobiography coming out in a couple of weeks. And so Deborah bought me a drink. A. Watford was good, I enjoyed playing for Graham Taylor. Gerry met his future wife in a bar in Liverpool in 1959. [6] He made his Spurs debut in a 31 defeat at Ipswich Town on 21 August 1976, aged 22. View the profiles of professionals named "Gerry Armstrong" on LinkedIn. But the British official will now move into a full-time ATP Supervisor role and continue his work as Assistant Referee at The Championships, Wimbledon. Dan Griffin (Ex-Detective Chief Inspector ) (Nicholas Lyndhurst) (20132015): A retired Detective Chief Inspector with experience in both the Murder Squad and the Diplomatic Protection Group, recommended by Brian Lane following his departure. A. Gerry Standing (Ex-Detective Sergeant) (Dennis Waterman) (20032015): Born Gerard Lestade, the son of Smithfield Market butcher Norman Lestade, Gerry changed his name as he did not get along with his father. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Harry Eldridge had indeed murdered Lockhart after he revealed that he had an affair with Eldridge's wife, Julia, and carried out a botched abortion on her that meant she couldn't have children. When I was a teenager I thought I knew everything but I was very wrong. A. I put myself in the frame a few times and would have liked to have a crack at it. I was intrigued with her, I thought she was a really lovely girl. Its 23 chapters and over 100,000 words. He loved being with the footballers. [6], Armstrong last played competitive football for Brighton-based non-league side Whitehawk in 199798, making a scoring debut on 9 December 1997 in 3-1 Sussex County League Cup defeat at Burgess Hill Town. I was coming up to 50, I had no plans to get married again. About 10 or 12 days later, Northern Ireland had a summer international friendly against Germany at Windsor Park, 4th June, and it was actually my niece Jades birthday. A. He is also an amazing dad and I love to see him spending time with the girls. In September 2014, Dennis Waterman announced that he would be leaving the show in November after filming two new episodes of the next series. Relations between him and the team are strained: UCOS's successes anger him as they are achieved in the 'wrong' way, and sometimes show serving officers and the respectable people Bevan wishes to associate himself with to be careless and even corrupt. Mum's family had a big gaelic background and both liked to see me play sport. 3:26 PREVIEW Frog Went A-Courtin' 8. Listen to Simple Gifts by George Armstrong & Gerry Armstrong on Apple Music. I love to get back to Belfast and to see everyone when we can, but home is definitely in Spain now. The idea for the book had come before the lockdown but when the stoppage did arrive he said it helped him concentrate more on the content. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Deborah and Ialso took on responsibility formy daughters Aishleen and Caitlan from my previous marriage. Have you been through hard times in your life? Armstrong returned to England in August 1985, signing for West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer. I had just got married and it was a good time to leave. Just after we came back, we were going to a birthday party. In the opening story of Series 10, Brian assaults the last serving officer that he believes to be involved in the conspiracy following Kaye's death, in a final effort to achieve justice. I was still a teenager going down to the morgue to identify my two kids and they were the size of my hand, lying there. Did you survive the parties with Elton John? On the Sunday before the season kicked off, there was a party at his house and all the families would go. Once I hit 15 they took more interest in my development and were always really encouraging. John 'Jack' Halford (Ex-Detective Chief Superintendent) (James Bolam) (20032012, 2013): The highest-ranking retired officer on the team, and the first to be approached by Sandra when setting up UCOS, Jack Halford is the unofficial second-in-command. Their decision uncovers a murder which prevents Grace from moving into her desired home, prompting Jack, Brian and Gerry to investigate undercover without Strickland's knowledge. He got an extra five or 10 per cent out of me and his mentality was incredible. I came home with Deborah and it was a big shock and loss to the family. These guys have been doing this since they were kids, I've only been playing football for just over three years. The commentary is fun, I really enjoy it. Dearly loved husband of Patricia (deceased) and treasured Father and Father-in-law of Mark and Donna, Craig and Simone, Paul and Leanne, Fiona and Jeff, Glenn and Cushla and Sean and Janie. Also, John Lennon as The Beatles were my favourite group in the 60s and George Best. Im sure that between 1975 and 1980 before he left I would have seen him play. Gerry Armstrong will succeed Andrew Jarrett as tournament referee in 2020, Wimbledon has announced. You played in Spain for Real Mallorca after the 1982 World Cup when Diego Maradona was at Barcelona, what was that experience like? He'd say 'Gerry, that's the way I'm made. Although he loved her deeply, Dan had long abandoned hope of ever being with her again, and is thus deeply conflicted when she finally begins to respond to new medicine. He was playing Gaelic Football at a high standard but whilst serving a ban he fell into it. It just gave some people something to talk about. Steve is considered to be the polar opposite of Brian, as he prefers a more hands-on approach to work. A year later, Sandra again confronts Jean and forces her to admit that Gordon fathered an illegitimate child with another prostitute who died. Esther Lane (Susan Jameson) (20032013): Esther is Brian Lane's long-suffering wife: they have been married for nearly thirty years. Luke Hanson (Joe Absolom) (20062009) Luke is the son of Ricky Hanson and gets his father arrested for the murder of Jack's wife Mary after he admits he was in the car with his father. Strickland even subtly gave Brian a chance to explain himself when he was forced to fire him, and it was only when Brian made it clear that he stood by his actions that Strickland finally told him to go. Shes now a good friend of ours and we had good craic. In August 1983, he moved to Spain with RCD Mallorca for 200,000. Learn how your comment data is processed. Follow him on Twitter @DadTaxi1 & Instagram @dad.taxi or feel free to email him atrprior@globobalear.com, I've lived and worked in Mallorca since 1990. While I was talking about William Harbison, Deborah and her sister were both looking at me strangely. In April 1977 Armstrong made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team. I had managed Worthing and Crawley and was moving up the ladder. She leaves home during Series 10, her absence causing problems for Dan's personal life. 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