Current Staff Jim Smith

[dickwalton1964]

I was at the recent ‘Harry Redknapp Evening’ in town and when Jim’s name inevitably cropped up Harry mentioned that he was unwell and it sounded something a bit more serious than just a passing illness.

Haven’t seen him at one of our matches for a season or two now either. I guess he must be heading towards 80 and no one is indestructible but even so I wish him well and hope he’s able to make a recovery. The man is undoubtedly a genuine Oxford legend.

Just wondered if anyone else knows anything regarding his current plight ?

 

[Kiewhite]

I heard from someone that he’s in a home in freeland and harry goes there to visit not sure how true that is though as heard that a while back

 

[RyanioBirdio]

He’s been in very poor health for a good year or so. I wouldn’t anticipate ever seeing him at a game again, unfortunately.

A true legend of a man.

 

[Big Ronaldo]

Sad to hear this - A total legend of the club!

 

[yellowbow]

WHEN we get our new stadium I put forward the notion that one of the stands is named after him.

 

[Left Wing Cross]

WHEN we get our new stadium I put forward the notion that one of the stands is named after him.

Why wait? Lets do it any way and see if it sticks - I suggest the South Stand. The East Stand hasn't been sponsored by the OM for YEARS.

 

[Big Ronaldo]

About time we honoured the most successful manager in our history.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

I certainly think the South Stand should be named the Jim Smith Stand. The East stand needs a renaming too.

 

[Belgium Yellow]

Yes, he's got dementia unfortunately. He's being looked after in a care home, his family are helping as much as they can. He's 78, so his condition isn't going to get better I'm afraid. Next time we play Pompey in a proper match I'd hope that the fans could get together and give him the respect that he deserves.

 

[Sarge]

Yes, he's got dementia unfortunately. He's being looked after in a care home, his family are helping as much as they can. He's 78, so his condition isn't going to get better I'm afraid. Next time we play Pompey in a proper match I'd hope that the fans could get together and give him the respect that he deserves.

nov 2 at Fratton park or 28 march (2020) at the breeze block (or both?)

 

[Belgium Yellow]

nov 2 at Fratton park or 28 march (2020) at the breeze block (or both?)

Both maybe, I know the Pompey lads are well aware of Jim's condition. Just needs someone to get a chant going or do a flag. Problem is Pompey would just want to do the old Harry and Jim bollox.

 

[Junior_1]

Both maybe, I know the Pompey lads are well aware of Jim's condition. Just needs someone to get a chant going or do a flag. Problem is Pompey would just want to do the old Harry and Jim bollox.

Big north stand surfer across the divide to cover both fans. Get it planned In Advance and they’ll be no probs getting it sorted and funded.

Maybe the ultras could do Jim and both clubs proud by coming up with a design that will recognise the work Jim did for both clubs. Donations would come flying in. Do it for Jim, lads... x

 

[Peterdev]

Very sad to hear about Jim. It’s unfortunately one of those conditions that many are likely to get.
I‘m sure his family will be very supportive.
he did so much for Oxford United and he will have always a fond place in my heart as with all Oxford supporters especially those around in the 1980s

 

[Big Ronaldo]

Big north stand surfer across the divide to cover both fans. Get it planned In Advance and they’ll be no probs getting it sorted and funded.

Maybe the ultras could do Jim and both clubs proud by coming up with a design that will recognise the work Jim did for both clubs. Donations would come flying in. Do it for Jim, lads... x

What a brilliant idea!??

 

[Ox4Eva]

Could a huge JS banner not be sorted with a decent design?

Sure if there was a PayPal or something set up it can be sorted ASAP

 

[oufc1991]

The man is (not was) a huge in fact massive legend at OUFC would be a great idea to
Name the south stand after him also would it be a good idea to have collections at both Pompey OUFC games to donate towards a dementia charity of Jim smith family choice

 

[Sarge]

these are two of the leading Dementia charities in the UK

Alzheimer's Society

We are the UK’s leading dementia charity, we tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Home

Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.

www.dementiauk.org

 

[Morris Oxford]

Sarge, I hope you don’t mind if I also mention this local charity.

Home - Contented Dementia Trust

www.contenteddementiatrust.org

Contented Dementia Trust is a local Oxfordshire charity based in Burford. I have had first hand experience of the fantastic work they do. It would be great if supporters/club could support them in some way.

 

[Sarge]

Sarge, I hope you don’t mind if I also mention this local charity.

Home - Contented Dementia Trust

www.contenteddementiatrust.org

Contented Dementia Trust is a local Oxfordshire charity based in Burford. I have had first hand experience of the fantastic work they do. It would be great if supporters/club could support them in some way.

no prob at all....they were quite helpful n supportive of my mum some 9-10 years ago now

( kind of on subject !... I struggled to remember the name of the Burford based dementia trust earlier )

 

[Jackinthebox]

Another JS John Shuker, guest of honour on Sat is suffering from Dementia.

 

[Sarge]

Another JS John Shuker, guest of honour on Sat is suffering from Dementia.

Guest of honour this Saturday, along with fellow 60s OUFC veteran Colin Booth

 

[sting]

Big north stand surfer across the divide to cover both fans. Get it planned In Advance and they’ll be no probs getting it sorted and funded.

Maybe the ultras could do Jim and both clubs proud by coming up with a design that will recognise the work Jim did for both clubs. Donations would come flying in. Do it for Jim, lads... x

Excellent idea Junior.I'm sure the Pompey fans would be up for it.

 

[Oufcrealist]

Guest of honour this Saturday, along with fellow 60s OUFC veteran Colin Booth

Yes Sarge. Colin Booth was our main striker when I started going regularly as a nipper. Held the record (23) for goals in a FL season until John Aldridge broke it. Sadly an old injury caught up with him so we only had one season from him. Happy days!

 

[Bacon]

I wish Jim well, a true legend of Oxford Utd

Why are none of our stands named? We always bang on about making it more ‘homely’ yet we continue with East/South/North stands. Let’s get the ball rolling...

 

[Sarge]

I wish Jim well, a true legend of Oxford Utd

Why are none of our stands named? We always bang on about making it more ‘homely’ yet we continue with East/South/North stands. Let’s get the ball rolling...

Agree with you @Bacon ..... though as 'we' are tenants at the breeze block, any naming of stands is (probably) only open to the owner .

Hopefully there may be changes in the not too distant future regard stadium ownership/ or a new stadium?

 

[SteMerritt]

Agree with you @Bacon ..... though as 'we' are tenants at the breeze block, any naming of stands is (probably) only open to the owner .

Hopefully there may be changes in the not too distant future regard stadium ownership/ or a new stadium?

To be fair we can call them what we want...

From now on, the North Stand shall be know as "The Peter Hucker Sliced Clearance Stand".

 

[mariokempes]

But which stand shall claim the name for the Facilities of The Kassam Khazi. Having had to pop in to see the Vicar in all 3 stands it's a very strong field.

 

[amershamdave]

When we beat QPR at Wembley, we all sang 'You should've stayed at the Manor' to Jim. With respect to Maurice Evans, I wish he had've stayed a bit longer, as our manager (not f*cking 'coach', as they call it today). The Bald Eagle landed and we took off, in the '80's!

 

[NorthWestOx]

To be fair we can call them what we want...

From now on, the North Stand shall be know as "The Peter Hucker Sliced Clearance Stand".

He never kicked that far.

 

[Manorlounger]

All admirable thoughts and, having met Jim quite a few times - I delivered his post in Woodstock one Christmas and sold him a TV some years later - I would have no hesitation in joining in the campaign however, naming anything at the breeze block after anybody is, in my mind, akin to an insult.
I would much rather we sought to name various parts of the eventual new stadium after those held in esteem. A fresh start with OUFC at the centre of the facilities and reflecting the history and people of our club. FK would never have anybody else's name adorning his edifice anyway and why bother having that discussion with him?