When I was a young tacker, I went to the 1st test match v's the poms at Wigan (1978) i was seven.
Before the match, the aussie team walked near us in the grandstand (there was about 1,000 aussies/ 15000+ poms). Dad stepped out to wish the guys good luck (all of the good old players were there and shook hands - Pricey, The Crow, Les Boyd, Jethro Gerrard and even Tommy Raudonikis) they obliged and shook hands with dad, and signed autographs for me.
At the tail of the field, was a young bloke by the name of Johnny Gibbs. Gibbsy walk past my dad, with his nose in the air, and with no intention of shaking his hand. A choice that pissed dad, myself and our pommy relatives off at the time. He was arrogant, he knew he was good, and had no time for fools (or aussie supporters). :lol:
Now, I hate Manly with a passion. So I could berate Gibbsy at this point, but i wont.
He was young, full of himself, and thought his sh*t didnt stink.
Gibbsy is a mate of mine now (a desperate punter at the TAB, we came to know each other). He is a nice bloke, and I told him of that day back in Wigan. He apologised and told me, in his younger days, he was a bit that way and his head was in the clouds.
Im not defending Timmy, far from it, he should have shaken your hand. No matter how sh*tty you are, or whatever the situation. If someone puts out their hand for a handshake, in my opinion, unless you have an issue with them, you should shake.
But, just take into consideration his age and remember, he is just a kid.
(Gibbsy still thinks his sh*t dont stink :lol: )
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