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Offline Flamingo Lane

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2025, 07:42:17 PM »
Blimey, I too was there that night v Liverpool and have always remembered that Charlie Young played centre half. That Jake had played in goal I hadn't remembered, down through the years I'm sorry to say. RIP Jake.

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2025, 07:42:38 PM »
RIP Jake
God bless
I知 just thinking did Jake play in goal the night we beat Liverpool 5-1 , I was there that night I知 sure he was .
I was there and he was.

Offline Percy McCarthy

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2025, 07:43:24 PM »
RIP Jake
God bless
I知 just thinking did Jake play in goal the night we beat Liverpool 5-1 , I was there that night I知 sure he was .

Yes he was. We also had a youngster at centre-half I think. Charlie Young?

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2025, 07:45:38 PM »
Yep.

https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/3407

Can't find out much about him, doesn't even have a Wiki page. But seems like he just played eleven games for us before moving on to play a few games for Gillingham, eventually moving from there to non-league with a team that Percy definitely won't like very much. Born in Cyprus, no idea if he ever played for them. I always like us to collect as many different countries as possible so would be interested if anyone knows he did.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-young/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/647314/wettbewerb/EFD1

https://gillinghamfcscrapbook.co.uk/DisplayPlayer.php?playername=Young,Charlie

« Last Edit: May 04, 2025, 07:51:43 PM by cdbearsfan »

Offline Percy McCarthy

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2025, 07:53:06 PM »
Yep.

https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/3407

Can't find out much about him, doesn't even have a Wiki page. But seems like he just played eleven games for us before moving on to play a few games for Gillingham, eventually moving from there to non-league with a team that Percy definitely won't like very much. Born in Cyprus, no idea if he ever played for them. I always like us to collect as many different countries as possible so would be interested if anyone knows he did.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-young/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/647314/wettbewerb/EFD1

https://gillinghamfcscrapbook.co.uk/DisplayPlayer.php?playername=Young,Charlie

Oh dear.

Offline Pat McMahon

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2025, 08:04:21 PM »
Yep.

https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/3407

Can't find out much about him, doesn't even have a Wiki page. But seems like he just played eleven games for us before moving on to play a few games for Gillingham, eventually moving from there to non-league with a team that Percy definitely won't like very much. Born in Cyprus, no idea if he ever played for them. I always like us to collect as many different countries as possible so would be interested if anyone knows he did.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-young/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/647314/wettbewerb/EFD1

https://gillinghamfcscrapbook.co.uk/DisplayPlayer.php?playername=Young,Charlie



I vaguely recall Charlie Young being born in Cyprus as his family were serving in the forces over there. Wouldn稚 be certain on that 50 year old memory though.

Jake Findlay always looked like he壇 be a good keeper to my 12-13 year old eyes and he played a part in one of our best ever performances. Rest well, mate.

Offline MalcolmP

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2025, 09:37:29 PM »
RIP Jake.

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2025, 09:42:51 PM »
RIP Jake. A great memory of the Liverpool 5-1.

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2025, 10:14:40 PM »
He was a big lad with an even bigger smile. RIP Jake.

Offline dcdavecollett

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2025, 01:25:27 AM »
Very good 'keeper, big, strong and courageous.

Given his debut under Vic Crowe. Unlucky to not get a good run in the side under Saunders.

I recall a 3-0 defeat at Anfield the season after promotion. We were completely hammered and at the final whistle the Kop rose to Jake. Without him, it would have been ten.

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2025, 01:36:44 AM »
RIP Jake, I remembered him when I read the article, thanks.

Offline sid1964

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #26 on: May 05, 2025, 08:24:12 AM »
RIP Jake

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2025, 08:44:35 AM »
RIP Jake. I remember him from when I first started going to see Villa.   

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2025, 09:30:42 AM »
Remember him from my early days going to games. A player that for some reason I associate with that oversized programme we had for a season or two. RIP Jake.

HEITS

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Re: Jake Findlay
« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2025, 09:52:50 AM »
RIP

I remember him more of a driving instructor than a goalie, he taught a few family friends.

 


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