RIP Ron Springett.

[kidley 48]

Thanks for the memories Ron

[redted50 10]

Best game I saw him have was at Leicester in '67.

Unbelievable, also on MOTD.

Won 1-0 (Ritchie?)

 

RIP hero!

I saw him at Leicster just as Banks had replaced him for England.We drew 2-2 that night and I was stood in the terrace with the home fans when I heard one of em say Banks was no where near as good as Ronnie.R.I.P. Ron

[stpetre 12]

As FORE says, that game at Filbert Street was on a Saturday afternoon and Banks had already replaced Ronnie in England's goal by about a year. The Owls played in all white (not much choice then) and if I recall some of the Leicester team that day, Jackie Sinclair, Derek Dougan and Ron making at least two world- class saves from captain Bobby Roberts.,,, R.I.P. Ron.

[Andytbram66 10]

R.I.P. Ronnie. A true owls legend from all staff at SWFC.

[bobcob 10]

As FORE says, that game at Filbert Street was on a Saturday afternoon and Banks had already replaced Ronnie in England's goal by about a year. The Owls played in all white (not much choice then) and if I recall some of the Leicester team that day, Jackie Sinclair, Derek Dougan and Ron making at least two world- class saves from captain Bobby Roberts.,,, R.I.P. Ron.

 

It was on boxing day Saturday and Wednesday played them twice in three days.

[Tofty 10]

Ron Springett was undeniably the greatest goalkeeper to wear a Wednesday shirt.

RIP Ron.

[bobcob 10]

Was it Ron or his brother Peter who joined the police force after retirement?

[Gazza58 10]

Was it Ron or his brother Peter who joined the police force after retirement?

 

It was peter.

[bobcob 10]

It was peter.

 

Yes, I've just looked it up he died young and was quite a few years younger than Ron.

[jstarr 10]

Yes, I've just looked it up he died young and was quite a few years younger than Ron.

 

Nice obituary for Ron in yesterday's Daily Telegraph

[potlegs 10]

Pete McKee has done a great picture to mark this sad event. He has a website and a Facebook page - easy enough to find if you want to see it.

[Hopman 46]

Strange the Wednesday's home game this Saturday is against Fulham, Ron's birthplace. I hope the Londoners show some respect.