I would never have known it but his contemporaries inform me that Jimmy Dowd A.K.A.the "Red Bomber "was a scoring forward of distinction in his football heyday.
Not only this but he was probably the first (and only ) professional footballer in Dunderry in that he had a fan base who would cobble together as much as they could (in his day a few shillings,say the price of ten fags )and promise it to him should he reach a preset scoring target.He would bargain it down as far as he dared, but I am told ,NEVER failed to deliver.
Often this target would be as much as 1-2.
Jimmy only had one drawback and it was this.He would reach his target in say the first ten minutes and then rest on his laurels,fully satisfied with his days work.
Pity we hadn't an Ambronovich (If that's his name ) in Dunderry then.
Anyhow Jimmy has had surgery and is home in recovery in their house in Dunderry being cared for by his most decent and caring of sisters,Marie..
We wish him a speedy and full recovery.
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