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Without being morbid, but just to note: Jim Langley died 13 years ago today. - December 9, 2007
How it was Reported at the time
Death Announced of Former QPR 1967 Hero, Jim Langley-
Jim Langley, RIP. Played for Fulham, QPR and England. An an integral part of THE never-to-be-forgotten 1967 Championship and Cup Winning Team. Went on to play and manage non-league Hillingdon.
BBC - Former QPR full-back Langley dies
The 1967 League Cup final
Langley helped QPR win the League Cup in 1967
Former QPR and Fulham player Jim Langley has died at the age of 79.
Langley, who died following a heart attack, played at full-back in the QPR side that won the 1967 League Cup while in the old Third Division.
Rangers famously came back from 2-0 down to beat First Division West Brom 3-2 in the final at Wembley and were also promoted in the same year.
Langley moved to Loftus Road from Fulham in 1965. He also had spells with Brentford, Leeds and Brighton. BBC
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - JIM LANGLEY R.I.P
It is with great sadness that Queens Park Rangers Football Club has learned of the passing of former player Jim Langley.
Jim, who played in our 1967 League Cup Final triumph over West Bromwich Albion, died suddenly following a heart attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Having joined QPR in the apparent 'twilight' of his career from Fulham at the age of 36 in July 1965, Jim shared in one of the Club's most glorious seasons.
The talented full-back was an ever-present in his first season with the R's and the following year was a key member of the side which won the League Cup and Third Previously with Yiewsley, Hayes, Brentford, Leeds United and Brighton before his switch to Fulham, Jim left Rangers shortly after our '67 success to manage Hillingdon Borough.
He made almost 650 League appearances overall and was only the second full-back to score 50 League goals. Jim also won England 'B' and Football League representative honours.
Jim's funeral takes place at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip on Friday 21st December at 2.15pm. A wake will follow at Hillingdon Borough FC, which is located next to the Crematorium.
His son, Peter, said: "Anyone who would like to come along to the funeral and/or wake are more than welcome."
If you would like to send a message of condolence to Jim's family, you can do so by e-mailing Peter at theplaceforframes@fsmail.net
The thoughts of the Club are with Jim's family and friends at this sad time. QPR
FULHAM OFFICIAL SITE Jim Langley: 1929-2007
The Club is sad to learn that former Fulham defender Jim Langley passed away on Sunday 9th December, aged 78.
Jim made a total of 356 appearances for Fulham between 1956 and 1965 scoring 33 times.
A flamboyant left back with a wide range of tricks, such as overhead kicks, bicycle kicks, an enormous throw and a superb slide tackle helped make Langley a great favourite with the Fulham crowd.
He appeared in both of Fulham’s FA Cup semi-finals of 1958 and 1962 and his impressive performances for the Club earned him three caps for England. In fact, he did not miss a game from February 1959 to November 1961. He made his international debut in a 4-0 win against Scotland in Glasgow in April 1958.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
A memorial service will be held at 2.15pm on Friday 21 December at Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Midddlesex, HA4 7SJ which will be followed by a wake at Hillingdon Borough FC, located adjacent to the crematorium.
If you require any further information or would like to send a tribute, please email Peter Langley on: theplaceforframes@fsmail.net Fulham
BRIGHTON OFFICIAL SITE Albion Legend Passes Away
Albion legend Jimmy Langley has sadly passed away at the age of 78 after suffering a heart attack on Sunday morning.
Generally regarded as one of the club's finest ever players, Jimmy hailed from Middlesex and played for Guildford City in the Southern League before joining Albion from Leeds United in 1953 at the age of 24.
Playing in the no. 3 shirt, he hardly missed a game in three-and-a-half seasons with the club and was captain for two years.
Albion went very close to promotion from the Third Division (South) twice during that time, and their star left-back was selected to play for the England B team on three occasions. He also appeared for the Football League XI and went on tours to the West Indies and South Africa with the FA.
After 178 appearances and 16 goals, Jimmy moved on to Fulham in February 1957 for £12,000, a big fee at the time. On 27th December 1958 he returned to the Hove with his new club and helped to pull in a record 36,747 spectators to the Goldstone Ground.
After gaining three full England caps, Jimmy signed for QPR in 1965, helping them win the League Cup as a Third Division side two years later. He went on to become manager of Hillingdon Borough on several occasions, and also had a spell as trainer of Crystal Palace.
He will be remembered by those that saw him as probably the best tackler they ever saw, a quality which earned him the nickname 'Rubber Legs'.
Jimmy's funeral will take place at Breakspear Crematorium in Ruislip on Friday 21st December at 2.15pm. A wake will follow at Hillingdon Borough FC, which is next to the crematorium.
His son, Peter, said, "Anyone who would like to come along to the funeral and/or wake are more than welcome."
The thoughts of the club's directors, players and staff are with Jimmy's family and friends at this sad time. Brighton
HILLINGDON OFFICIAL SITE
Wednesday 12th December - Jim Langley Dies
I am saddened to report the death of Hillingdon Borough legend Jim Langley. Jim started his footballing career at Yiewsley before moving on to play for Leeds Utd, Brighton, Fulham, QPR and England, Jim returned to Hillingdon Borough in September 1967 as Player/Manager and led Boro through a golden era and a Wembley appearance in the FA Trophy Final of 1971
The funeral will take place on Friday 21st December at Breakspear Crematoriam with a wake at Hillingdon Borough after (full details to follow)
Our thoughts are with his family. Hillingdon
HILLINGDON UPDATE - Thursday 13th December - Jim Langley
Jim Langley's funeral will take place at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip on Friday 21st December 2.15 pm. A wake will follow at Hillingdon Borough FC and Jim's son Peter has said that anyone wishing to attend the funeral and or the wake are more than welcome.
If you wish to send a message of condolence to Jim's family, you can do so by mailing Peter at theplaceforframes@fsmail.net and for all Hillingdon Borough supporters who followed us in the late 60's and early 70's you can leave your memories on our forum which will be forwarded directly to Peter.
A minutes silence will take place prior to our match with Fleet Town this Saturday
QPR 1967-era Team Photo www.kabrna.com/marsh/qpr_team67.jpg
Wikipedia Profile Team Photo
[Back(Left to Right): Les Allen, A. Hazell, R. Hunt, A. Wilks, F. Sibley J. Langley
Centre: A. Stock (Manager), R. Keetch, I. Morgan, P. Springett, M. Kelly, M. Leach, I. Watson, W. Dodgin (Coach)
Front M. Lazarus, M. Keen (Captain), J. Gregory (Chairman), R. Marsh, R. Morgan
Inset: K. Sanderson] Photo
Photos of Langley's Time at Fulham
www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2007/December/ImageGalleries/JimLangley.aspx
REMEMBERING 1967
March 4 1967: QPR's League Cup Final Victory over WBA at Wembley.
The Team: (Peter) Springett -Langley, Hunt, Sibley, Hazell
Lazarus, Sanderson,Keen (Roger) Morgan - Marsh, Allen"
This is Local London - Fan pays tribute to footballer - By Tristan Kirk
A HILLINGDON Borough FC fan has paid tribute to a footballer and manager who "always came when the bugle called".
Jim Langley, 78, died on Sunday, December 9, after an illustrious playing career for Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Brentford, Leeds United, Brighton, Hayes, and Borough.
Jim had four spells at his local team, playing 138 games as a player and managing them on three occasions.
Mike Hunter, who has supported Borough for 46 years, said: "We called Jim Langley back in times of need, and he always helped the club out."
Jim won three England caps, and played up against Sir Stanley Matthews in the Stoke player's last ever game.
He became the oldest player to appear in a competitive Wembley final, losing 3-2 with Borough in the 1971 FA Trophy final, and as manager he won the Middlesex Charity Cup Winners in 1978.
Mr Hunter, 74, remembers admiring Jim's sportsmanship and trademark tackle.
He said: "These days it might be frowned on, but Jim's sliding tackle was legendary.
But I never once knew him hurt anybody, he had a marvellous temperament."
Jim continued to support his local side, close to his home in Pear Tree Avenue, Yiewsley, long after he retired from management, and worked as a steward for the club.
Mr Hunter said: "He was a smashing bloke. He was the kind of guy who when his team lost 6-0, he would leave the field with his arm round the player who had given him a good thrashing."
Mark Lazarus, who played with Jim at QPR when they won the League Cup in 1967, was devastated to hear of his death.
He said: "Jim was the best. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he would help anyone out and he would do it with a smile on his face."
Jim died of a heart attack last Sunday at his home, aged 78.
His funeral is being held tomorrow, at Breakspear Crematorium, in Breakspear Road, Ruislip at 2.15pm.
It will be followed by a wake at Borough's ground in Breakspear Road, and Jim's family have said anyone is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Jim Langley (RIP) Remembered by His Son
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The funeral for Jim Langley was held last Friday, with a number of former players in attendance. Below is an obituary from last Friday with warm memories from his son, Peter.
Ealing Gazette - December 21, 2007
The QPR swansong that gave Langley unexpected finale.
Jim Langley only joined QPR for a quiet end to his playing career after a fruitful time with Fulham and England - but ended up with the most cherished memory of them all, writes Chris Longhurst.
Langley, who passed away last week aged 78, ended up a Wembley winner in the Rs' famous 1967 League Cup final team and helped the team to promotion from the old third division.
His son Peter Langley, 53, told the Gazette: "He left to join QPR really to have a rest because he felt his career was coming to an end!
"He wanted to take it easy and thought being at a team in the third division would be just the kind of relaxing experience he was looking for.
"Instead he found himself there when they were right on the upswing and that is unquestionably where he experienced his greatest joy as a player, winning the double and getting to play club football at Wembley."
Langley, whose funeral takes place today (Friday) at Breaks-pear crematorium left some happy memories behind at both clubs - who both praised the defender this week.
And Peter says his dad - whose hobby was collecting cigarette cards - was very fond of his time with both clubs.
"Dad loved his time at Fulham," he said. "That was where he really got to experience the fame of being a professional football player. It led to all sorts of socialising and my brother and sister and myself used to have no choice but to be dragged down to Craven Cot tage every weekend to watch him in action.
"We would sit in the cottage where the club's lounge bar and snooker table were and after the game there would always be a crowd of people in there having a drink and a laugh.
"Us kids were older by the time of the '67 final so we no longer got forced to go and watch him, but we still went anyway. My sister's hero was Rodney Marsh and watching Dad in the same team as him was amazing.
"He found the football did take its toll on him but he never complained and was very highly thought of by the manager Alec Stock.
"When dad was playing for Hillingdon Borough in 1969, they beat Luton Town in the second round of the FA Cup.
"Luton were being managed by Stock and he told dad before the game that if Hillingdon won he would eat his famous Trilby hat.
"After the game, Dad saved it from being eaten by claiming it for himself and he always kept it as a memento."
Langley joined Fulham from Brighton for £12,000 in 1957 and was with them when his second call up to the England team came in 1958 which saw him head to Wembley for the first time. On that occasion England won 2-1 against Portugal with both goals scored by Bobby Charlton.
After eight years with Fulham Jim joined QPR and was in the 1966-67 team which clinched both the third division title and the League Cup.
In March this year the club marked the 40th anniversary of that triumph and Peter went along to represent his father who was too ill to attend.
"Dad meant a lot to the club for what he helped them achieve and it was wonderful to be there and hear everyone pay tribute to him," Peter said. Ealing Gazette
Without being morbid, but just to note: Jim Langley died 13 years ago today. - December 9, 2007
How it was Reported at the time
Death Announced of Former QPR 1967 Hero, Jim Langley-
Jim Langley, RIP. Played for Fulham, QPR and England. An an integral part of THE never-to-be-forgotten 1967 Championship and Cup Winning Team. Went on to play and manage non-league Hillingdon.
BBC - Former QPR full-back Langley dies
The 1967 League Cup final
Langley helped QPR win the League Cup in 1967
Former QPR and Fulham player Jim Langley has died at the age of 79.
Langley, who died following a heart attack, played at full-back in the QPR side that won the 1967 League Cup while in the old Third Division.
Rangers famously came back from 2-0 down to beat First Division West Brom 3-2 in the final at Wembley and were also promoted in the same year.
Langley moved to Loftus Road from Fulham in 1965. He also had spells with Brentford, Leeds and Brighton. BBC
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - JIM LANGLEY R.I.P
It is with great sadness that Queens Park Rangers Football Club has learned of the passing of former player Jim Langley.
Jim, who played in our 1967 League Cup Final triumph over West Bromwich Albion, died suddenly following a heart attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Having joined QPR in the apparent 'twilight' of his career from Fulham at the age of 36 in July 1965, Jim shared in one of the Club's most glorious seasons.
The talented full-back was an ever-present in his first season with the R's and the following year was a key member of the side which won the League Cup and Third Previously with Yiewsley, Hayes, Brentford, Leeds United and Brighton before his switch to Fulham, Jim left Rangers shortly after our '67 success to manage Hillingdon Borough.
He made almost 650 League appearances overall and was only the second full-back to score 50 League goals. Jim also won England 'B' and Football League representative honours.
Jim's funeral takes place at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip on Friday 21st December at 2.15pm. A wake will follow at Hillingdon Borough FC, which is located next to the Crematorium.
His son, Peter, said: "Anyone who would like to come along to the funeral and/or wake are more than welcome."
If you would like to send a message of condolence to Jim's family, you can do so by e-mailing Peter at theplaceforframes@fsmail.net
The thoughts of the Club are with Jim's family and friends at this sad time. QPR
FULHAM OFFICIAL SITE Jim Langley: 1929-2007
The Club is sad to learn that former Fulham defender Jim Langley passed away on Sunday 9th December, aged 78.
Jim made a total of 356 appearances for Fulham between 1956 and 1965 scoring 33 times.
A flamboyant left back with a wide range of tricks, such as overhead kicks, bicycle kicks, an enormous throw and a superb slide tackle helped make Langley a great favourite with the Fulham crowd.
He appeared in both of Fulham’s FA Cup semi-finals of 1958 and 1962 and his impressive performances for the Club earned him three caps for England. In fact, he did not miss a game from February 1959 to November 1961. He made his international debut in a 4-0 win against Scotland in Glasgow in April 1958.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
A memorial service will be held at 2.15pm on Friday 21 December at Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Midddlesex, HA4 7SJ which will be followed by a wake at Hillingdon Borough FC, located adjacent to the crematorium.
If you require any further information or would like to send a tribute, please email Peter Langley on: theplaceforframes@fsmail.net Fulham
BRIGHTON OFFICIAL SITE Albion Legend Passes Away
Albion legend Jimmy Langley has sadly passed away at the age of 78 after suffering a heart attack on Sunday morning.
Generally regarded as one of the club's finest ever players, Jimmy hailed from Middlesex and played for Guildford City in the Southern League before joining Albion from Leeds United in 1953 at the age of 24.
Playing in the no. 3 shirt, he hardly missed a game in three-and-a-half seasons with the club and was captain for two years.
Albion went very close to promotion from the Third Division (South) twice during that time, and their star left-back was selected to play for the England B team on three occasions. He also appeared for the Football League XI and went on tours to the West Indies and South Africa with the FA.
After 178 appearances and 16 goals, Jimmy moved on to Fulham in February 1957 for £12,000, a big fee at the time. On 27th December 1958 he returned to the Hove with his new club and helped to pull in a record 36,747 spectators to the Goldstone Ground.
After gaining three full England caps, Jimmy signed for QPR in 1965, helping them win the League Cup as a Third Division side two years later. He went on to become manager of Hillingdon Borough on several occasions, and also had a spell as trainer of Crystal Palace.
He will be remembered by those that saw him as probably the best tackler they ever saw, a quality which earned him the nickname 'Rubber Legs'.
Jimmy's funeral will take place at Breakspear Crematorium in Ruislip on Friday 21st December at 2.15pm. A wake will follow at Hillingdon Borough FC, which is next to the crematorium.
His son, Peter, said, "Anyone who would like to come along to the funeral and/or wake are more than welcome."
The thoughts of the club's directors, players and staff are with Jimmy's family and friends at this sad time. Brighton
HILLINGDON OFFICIAL SITE
Wednesday 12th December - Jim Langley Dies
I am saddened to report the death of Hillingdon Borough legend Jim Langley. Jim started his footballing career at Yiewsley before moving on to play for Leeds Utd, Brighton, Fulham, QPR and England, Jim returned to Hillingdon Borough in September 1967 as Player/Manager and led Boro through a golden era and a Wembley appearance in the FA Trophy Final of 1971
The funeral will take place on Friday 21st December at Breakspear Crematoriam with a wake at Hillingdon Borough after (full details to follow)
Our thoughts are with his family. Hillingdon
HILLINGDON UPDATE - Thursday 13th December - Jim Langley
Jim Langley's funeral will take place at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip on Friday 21st December 2.15 pm. A wake will follow at Hillingdon Borough FC and Jim's son Peter has said that anyone wishing to attend the funeral and or the wake are more than welcome.
If you wish to send a message of condolence to Jim's family, you can do so by mailing Peter at theplaceforframes@fsmail.net and for all Hillingdon Borough supporters who followed us in the late 60's and early 70's you can leave your memories on our forum which will be forwarded directly to Peter.
A minutes silence will take place prior to our match with Fleet Town this Saturday
QPR 1967-era Team Photo www.kabrna.com/marsh/qpr_team67.jpg
Wikipedia Profile Team Photo
[Back(Left to Right): Les Allen, A. Hazell, R. Hunt, A. Wilks, F. Sibley J. Langley
Centre: A. Stock (Manager), R. Keetch, I. Morgan, P. Springett, M. Kelly, M. Leach, I. Watson, W. Dodgin (Coach)
Front M. Lazarus, M. Keen (Captain), J. Gregory (Chairman), R. Marsh, R. Morgan
Inset: K. Sanderson] Photo
Photos of Langley's Time at Fulham
www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2007/December/ImageGalleries/JimLangley.aspx
REMEMBERING 1967
March 4 1967: QPR's League Cup Final Victory over WBA at Wembley.
The Team: (Peter) Springett -Langley, Hunt, Sibley, Hazell
Lazarus, Sanderson,Keen (Roger) Morgan - Marsh, Allen"
This is Local London - Fan pays tribute to footballer - By Tristan Kirk
A HILLINGDON Borough FC fan has paid tribute to a footballer and manager who "always came when the bugle called".
Jim Langley, 78, died on Sunday, December 9, after an illustrious playing career for Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Brentford, Leeds United, Brighton, Hayes, and Borough.
Jim had four spells at his local team, playing 138 games as a player and managing them on three occasions.
Mike Hunter, who has supported Borough for 46 years, said: "We called Jim Langley back in times of need, and he always helped the club out."
Jim won three England caps, and played up against Sir Stanley Matthews in the Stoke player's last ever game.
He became the oldest player to appear in a competitive Wembley final, losing 3-2 with Borough in the 1971 FA Trophy final, and as manager he won the Middlesex Charity Cup Winners in 1978.
Mr Hunter, 74, remembers admiring Jim's sportsmanship and trademark tackle.
He said: "These days it might be frowned on, but Jim's sliding tackle was legendary.
But I never once knew him hurt anybody, he had a marvellous temperament."
Jim continued to support his local side, close to his home in Pear Tree Avenue, Yiewsley, long after he retired from management, and worked as a steward for the club.
Mr Hunter said: "He was a smashing bloke. He was the kind of guy who when his team lost 6-0, he would leave the field with his arm round the player who had given him a good thrashing."
Mark Lazarus, who played with Jim at QPR when they won the League Cup in 1967, was devastated to hear of his death.
He said: "Jim was the best. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he would help anyone out and he would do it with a smile on his face."
Jim died of a heart attack last Sunday at his home, aged 78.
His funeral is being held tomorrow, at Breakspear Crematorium, in Breakspear Road, Ruislip at 2.15pm.
It will be followed by a wake at Borough's ground in Breakspear Road, and Jim's family have said anyone is welcome to attend.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Jim Langley (RIP) Remembered by His Son
-
The funeral for Jim Langley was held last Friday, with a number of former players in attendance. Below is an obituary from last Friday with warm memories from his son, Peter.
Ealing Gazette - December 21, 2007
The QPR swansong that gave Langley unexpected finale.
Jim Langley only joined QPR for a quiet end to his playing career after a fruitful time with Fulham and England - but ended up with the most cherished memory of them all, writes Chris Longhurst.
Langley, who passed away last week aged 78, ended up a Wembley winner in the Rs' famous 1967 League Cup final team and helped the team to promotion from the old third division.
His son Peter Langley, 53, told the Gazette: "He left to join QPR really to have a rest because he felt his career was coming to an end!
"He wanted to take it easy and thought being at a team in the third division would be just the kind of relaxing experience he was looking for.
"Instead he found himself there when they were right on the upswing and that is unquestionably where he experienced his greatest joy as a player, winning the double and getting to play club football at Wembley."
Langley, whose funeral takes place today (Friday) at Breaks-pear crematorium left some happy memories behind at both clubs - who both praised the defender this week.
And Peter says his dad - whose hobby was collecting cigarette cards - was very fond of his time with both clubs.
"Dad loved his time at Fulham," he said. "That was where he really got to experience the fame of being a professional football player. It led to all sorts of socialising and my brother and sister and myself used to have no choice but to be dragged down to Craven Cot tage every weekend to watch him in action.
"We would sit in the cottage where the club's lounge bar and snooker table were and after the game there would always be a crowd of people in there having a drink and a laugh.
"Us kids were older by the time of the '67 final so we no longer got forced to go and watch him, but we still went anyway. My sister's hero was Rodney Marsh and watching Dad in the same team as him was amazing.
"He found the football did take its toll on him but he never complained and was very highly thought of by the manager Alec Stock.
"When dad was playing for Hillingdon Borough in 1969, they beat Luton Town in the second round of the FA Cup.
"Luton were being managed by Stock and he told dad before the game that if Hillingdon won he would eat his famous Trilby hat.
"After the game, Dad saved it from being eaten by claiming it for himself and he always kept it as a memento."
Langley joined Fulham from Brighton for £12,000 in 1957 and was with them when his second call up to the England team came in 1958 which saw him head to Wembley for the first time. On that occasion England won 2-1 against Portugal with both goals scored by Bobby Charlton.
After eight years with Fulham Jim joined QPR and was in the 1966-67 team which clinched both the third division title and the League Cup.
In March this year the club marked the 40th anniversary of that triumph and Peter went along to represent his father who was too ill to attend.
"Dad meant a lot to the club for what he helped them achieve and it was wonderful to be there and hear everyone pay tribute to him," Peter said. Ealing Gazette
