wells wilderbeast Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Legend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wells wilderbeast Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Had my weekly text today from Rappo informing me of yet another hat-trick,87 goals away from retirement! Has there been a more prolific goal scorer is Cornish football?? I doubt it very much. And a top top man to boot! Keep up the good work Rappo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy07 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Top player still now. I think the best thing about the guy is he's a true gent truly down to earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauller8 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Absolute legend! And such a top top bloke,keep it up rappo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Played against him today, unfortunatley I conceded the hatrick! Considering hes chasing a target of goals he played unselfishly always looking to play someone else in, true gent and allround nice guy! Needs to work on his freekicks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Had my weekly text today from Rappo informing me of yet another hat-trick,87 goals away from retirement! Has there been a more prolific goal scorer is Cornish football?? I doubt it very much. And a top top man to boot! Keep up the good work Rappo And there was me thinking I was the only one who got that text Hope he has unlimited texts on his phone contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Rappo's phone bill must be sky high.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marks Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 are u lot joking he texts 875 people in one go from Neil Lennon to the Beverley sisters. 87 though unbelievable??? love you mark still haven't forgot that porter that nearly killed me though when you were conveniently off on holiday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks Matt, i'm embarrased mate!! Much appreciated bud . Thanks for the kind words guys, always tried to enjoy the game and treat people how you want to be treated yourself, got to say i've made so many good friends through football from my old south western league days right through to the trelawny league. The memories and mates mean much more than all the cups and medals and i can't go anywhere from Penzance to Bristol without seeing someone i know for a football chat!!! Mrs loves it Must admit i'm looking forward to getting the 2000 goals if the knees can take the strain of all the pasties so i can go around the different grounds and catch up with some old mates and watch a few games on a saturday, thats the plan anyway!!? Sorry again Marksy, i'm working with him in the morning actually mate!!! Treat you better next time!!? I've only got 42 people on my saturday football text list, you're all special !!! Thanks again lads :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Get that 2,000 goal Rappo and we'll do Part 2 of the interview you gave me a few years back - must dig out what we did and run it again perhaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthbetold Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Absolute legend. That many goals deserves praise. Well done. You only have one career. Keep playing until u can mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonkey Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Never crossed paths with Rappo on a football pitch but a local legend and had the pleasure of a chat on the side lines at rosudgeon one saturday when we didnt have a game and went to watch them instead,I think Rappo might have been at Frogpool then but i could be wrong.A top fella and a top player!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Legend dont even cover it - with all the rubbish being written on this forum - surely everybody should take one step back and have a little think how Rappo conducts himself and always has done - we, including me, can all learn so much from him. Fanatastic guy and an amazing assassin in any match at any standard - remember you as a very slim 17 year old playing for Truro U'18s - never seen such white sweat bands or so much oil on a pair of legs - as a defender I did not know if it was Xmas or Easter after playing against him!!! Think we drew 3-3 tho - sure Rappo will probably put me straight. And then there was the Amsterdam/Eindhoven trip with Porthleven..........love ya mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbie Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Legend dont even cover it - with all the rubbish being written on this forum - surely everybody should take one step back and have a little think how Rappo conducts himself and always has done - we, including me, can all learn so much from him. Fanatastic guy and an amazing assassin in any match at any standard - remember you as a very slim 17 year old playing for Truro U'18s - never seen such white sweat bands or so much oil on a pair of legs - as a defender I did not know if it was Xmas or Easter after playing against him!!! Think we drew 3-3 tho - sure Rappo will probably put me straight. And then there was the Amsterdam/Eindhoven trip with Porthleven..........love ya mate i bet you were not a slim 17 year old then bash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Legend dont even cover it - with all the rubbish being written on this forum - surely everybody should take one step back and have a little think how Rappo conducts himself and always has done - we, including me, can all learn so much from him. Fanatastic guy and an amazing assassin in any match at any standard - remember you as a very slim 17 year old playing for Truro U'18s - never seen such white sweat bands or so much oil on a pair of legs - as a defender I did not know if it was Xmas or Easter after playing against him!!! Think we drew 3-3 tho - sure Rappo will probably put me straight. And then there was the Amsterdam/Eindhoven trip with Porthleven..........love ya mate i bet you were not a slim 17 year old then bash! Just big boned!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Once you get 2000 you'll want 3000 then keep the good work up mate , I bet shappys on that text list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Rappo you still waxing your legs pretty boy. The stripes on your shirt were a bit narrower when you played in my team. Legend my arse - ho ho ho!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbuckley Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Top guy and a legend! Wish I'd played with him he was a nightmare to play against always in the right place at the right time go on mark get those extra goals you need, I hope I'm there to see it. Good to see you yesterday mate lots of legends on show at clijah yesterday... Liz says hi too mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks Matt, i'm embarrased mate!! Much appreciated bud . Thanks for the kind words guys, always tried to enjoy the game and treat people how you want to be treated yourself, got to say i've made so many good friends through football from my old south western league days right through to the trelawny league. The memories and mates mean much more than all the cups and medals and i can't go anywhere from Penzance to Bristol without seeing someone i know for a football chat!!! Mrs loves it Must admit i'm looking forward to getting the 2000 goals if the knees can take the strain of all the pasties so i can go around the different grounds and catch up with some old mates and watch a few games on a saturday, thats the plan anyway!!? Sorry again Marksy, i'm working with him in the morning actually mate!!! Treat you better next time!!? I've only got 42 people on my saturday football text list, you're all special !!! Thanks again lads rather than chuck the boots away when you are done mate send em my way and i will get them auctioned off for a charity of your choice!!! also i think u nicked my baby oil and vaseline last time we played so can i have them back please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truros mr mourinho Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Played against him today, unfortunatley I conceded the hatrick! Considering hes chasing a target of goals he played unselfishly always looking to play someone else in, true gent and allround nice guy! Needs to work on his freekicks lol now adays he looks to play some one in because he,s to f....ed to do it on his own,cant believe he learnt so much from me heeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hosking Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I have to say that the term legend is used too often these days and without any real worth, but Rappo is a true legend and gent of football. I am honoured to have played in the same team as him and to witness his passion for the game and hear his wise words to the younger players. Waiting for the day you reach that 2000 mark, mate. By the way, keep those jokes coming :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Mark will always get a game, if he was on the bench he'd break it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I never had the opportunity to play against him unfortunately but played on the same team as rappo,stretching as far back as the Hawkins arms days at probus on a Sunday.top bloke mark mate.ive heard you need a taxi to get around him nowadays ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksy007 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 An absolute gentleman of the game. I recently asked Tony Pulis if he had considered signing Mark Rapsey instead of Michael Owen, and his reply was "typical Tony" - he said he couldnt afford him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 An absolute gentleman of the game. I recently asked Tony Pulis if he had considered signing Mark Rapsey instead of Michael Owen, and his reply was "typical Tony" - he said he couldnt afford him! You got that wrong. He actually said "He couldnt afford all the pies" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanx again gents, really humbled!!! Dave love to finish that interview! That was 1998 when I got the 1000! 14 seasons ago! Watched England beat Portugal 3-0 at Wembley, birthday next day and the goals the day after!! and a chat with you for a couple hours around the table. Good week!!! 913 goals and 5 stone later and here we are!! ;-( Just hope the knees last?? Tell Liz well done Daz, hope you enjoyed spending your grand winnings?!! Great days Bash, I'm still a member of the Ajax fan club!!! Ha ha! Denty best organiser ever!! Much appreciated lads x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlyneastno.10 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Rappo - True gent and Legend.., still tell my mates about the antics you got up on those Amsterdam trips with my old man...!! ha ha love it :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 True legend and a great gent to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayle87 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 seen him play a few times and played against him.always pops up ans scores that crucial goal when its needed.if you hear anybody speak about him its nothing but praise.good luck on getting the goals ya need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2DO Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 don't know if any of you have read this months four four two magazine but there is an article about a Sunday league player dubbed the Sunday league Pele who is on his quest for 1000 goals. It goes on to talk about the few players that have achieved this feat and about some not being able to prove it. This guy was only on 800 odd goals which is nothing compared to Rappo's nearly 2000! Reckon someone who knows him a bit better than i do should write in to the magazine about our "Cornish Pele"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 don't know if any of you have read this months four four two magazine but there is an article about a Sunday league player dubbed the Sunday league Pele who is on his quest for 1000 goals. It goes on to talk about the few players that have achieved this feat and about some not being able to prove it. This guy was only on 800 odd goals which is nothing compared to Rappo's nearly 2000! Reckon someone who knows him a bit better than i do should write in to the magazine about our "Cornish Pele"? Dont you think that Rappo hasn't alreadt done it ha ha. Love ya Rappo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 don't know if any of you have read this months four four two magazine but there is an article about a Sunday league player dubbed the Sunday league Pele who is on his quest for 1000 goals. It goes on to talk about the few players that have achieved this feat and about some not being able to prove it. This guy was only on 800 odd goals which is nothing compared to Rappo's nearly 2000! Reckon someone who knows him a bit better than i do should write in to the magazine about our "Cornish Pele"? Havent seen the article but seems abit strange this guys getting a mention only playing sunday league? Ive seen stupid scores on sundays, if he plays for a serious sunday side and the rest are only out for a laugh then its hardly a huge achievement! Lets big up Rappo when he reaches his target and maybe someone will do a proper write up for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks GD20 and Kash!!! Appreciate that gents! Went out and got a fourfourtwo especially! usually get World Soccer! Didnt think i was special enough to write in anywhere to be honest Bash!! The bloke from the Non League magazine did a little interview at my mums when I got the 1000 in 1997 but that was it apart from the local papers and Deacs who is a great support with his fantastic knowledge of Cornish footie. Just read it and must admit I'm a bit gutted he's got a four page write up for scoring 800 Sunday league goals!! Reckon I'm around that for South Western league and Combo without all the Sunday league and vets goals!! I can prove it as well being the anorach I am with dates / games etc! Mind you I have been playing adult football since I was 14 which is 31 seasons!!! Had some shocking injuries so could probably knock 3 seasons off that!? Still got 68 to go anyway so won't count my chickens just yet with my knees and pasty addiction!!! Thanx again lads x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Had the pleasure to play against you last Sunday week for downderry and won't take you long to get those 68 from what I saw ! Even with my so called dodgy flag (was about a yard off though ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudley Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Rappo did you score a cracker for wadebridge against the Aston villa legends a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Haha yeh sorry diesel, thought you had a good engine when you came on second half mate!! Reckon if you didn't flag your keeper would have saved it anyway!! He was on fire 1st half! Thanks for the thrashing! See you in the cup game after Xmas hopefully? Yeh think that was me Dudley, I had 4 in that game! Won 7-1 if I remember rightly? Was that the top corner one? Glad we didn't play the Villa lads twenty years before that tho! Think the score would have been reversed at least!! Lovely bunch of blokes, no big time Charlie's, you could see they just enjoyed each others company. Suppose they did win a European cup together!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudley Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Yep that's the one in the top corner, I thought you had 4, I was right in line with that top corner one, don't know you personally but good luck with rest of the goals mate, what an achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hello Mark. I know I take the mickey out of you a bit, but, well done on all your goals and your attitude. Another season for your 2000 mark I reckon. Then you can retire!! What I can tell you is - that when you stop - if you think your knees hurt now, you ain't felt nothing yet. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks Dudley, very kind of you mate, enjoyable day that was and more importantly a decent crowd and quite a few quid for charity if I remember rightly? TOIGTBIW no worries, I'm in the banter business myself so no offence taken!!! Got to take it if you dish it now and again as long as it ain't too personal!?. You seem to know your stuff anyway and I've got a feeling I know who you are now and if I'm right I like you and respect your achievements also!!! ;-). Anyway up at 5am so off to bed to watch the end of The Patriot on Channel 5, don't know why I got the DVD! :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks Dudley, very kind of you mate, enjoyable day that was and more importantly a decent crowd and quite a few quid for charity if I remember rightly? TOIGTBIW no worries, I'm in the banter business myself so no offence taken!!! Got to take it if you dish it now and again as long as it ain't too personal!?. You seem to know your stuff anyway and I've got a feeling I know who you are now and if I'm right I like you and respect your achievements also!!! ;-). Anyway up at 5am so off to bed to watch the end of The Patriot on Channel 5, don't know why I got the DVD! :-( Late start then, Ho ho ho. I'll give you a ring to make sure your up in time - yeah!!! Just a suggestion - clear your inbox bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burts Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 2 of the hardest opponents I ever faced back in the JSWL days were Luke Hodge and, yes, Rappo! Could never get the ball off either them! Brilliant to see you're still at it mate and just as prolific. Perhaps we'll meet again on the pitch again one day-does your team ever play illogan 3rds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi Burts, great to hear from you mate!!! Still as modest as ever! You got the ball off me and Hodgie plenty of times bud!!! Enjoying the Trelawny league?! Bit different from the old SWL league days eh mate!? Enjoyable though, even more so in some ways!? Pressure wise. Hard getting used to paying those subs rather than being handed that brown packet after the game!!!! :-(. Don't get to play you bud, you're in too high a league for us!! Look after yourself Burts and keep it going, we're a long time retired! hopefully catch you soon mate x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin richards Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 One of the most respectfull opponents i've ever played against. Remember playing for Porthleven against Perranwell. Id made a great tackle on Rappo on the edge of our box, left him on the floor in a heap & jogged up to the half way line. Rappo came up behind me, tapped me on the back, shook my hand & said ' brilliant tackle Kev '. Gentleman !!!!! 2 mins later, he got the ball, took the piss out of me & scored the only goal of the game !! Then came back & apologised ! Brilliant Keep playing & smash all those records pal, nobody deserves it more than you ! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marks Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Only comment I can make mark is spud needs about 350 to overhaul me and he's bagged 89 in one season that was at under13s so it won't take him long, Jack on the other hand still has about 1900 to go :):). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldeneye Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Rumour has it that Rappo has scored over 1000 goals in the Hospital corridors during his lunch breaks! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lunch break??? Don't get them in the NHS anymore mate!!! The only breaks we get are in fracture clinic! Kev it was always a pleasure playing against the likes of yourself and Burts mate. Hard and fair and always a handshake after, never minded being wiped out man and ball, after all that is a defenders job i suppose! Its the pinchers, punchers and shirt pullers that wind me up!! Always knew you would be a good manager Kev, the type of bloke that you want to really play for as a player. Good luck for the rest of the season, dont think anyone will top your Illogan result in the combo for a long time bud!!! Hey Marksy i can remember when your name was in the paper every week! Reckon you;ve worked it out wrong mate!!!? Although watching Spud play i reckon he'll be better than any of us!!! Jack doing ok, scored 288 already! Told him to keep a count cos i never did in youth football, probably have topped 3000 by now?! I did'nt turn into an anorack until i had my first game of mens footie bud!! Catch you at school after xmas for a few more goals from the boys mate! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burts Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Ha ha ha..Rappo, the brown packet days are long gone mate! The only money transfer is a direct debit to the ccfa for making tackles and mouthing off....not because I'm particularly nasty, its just my legs don't work very well anymore and frustration takes over. Love playing regardless of the standard and Illogan were kind enough to give me a start most weeks. Hope we do catch up soon mate...still wouldn't like to try and get the ball off ya! Remember what graham waters always said (and still does) "runners run and players play" x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbie Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lunch break??? Don't get them in the NHS anymore mate!!! The only breaks we get are in fracture clinic! Kev it was always a pleasure playing against the likes of yourself and Burts mate. Hard and fair and always a handshake after, never minded being wiped out man and ball, after all that is a defenders job i suppose! Its the pinchers, punchers and shirt pullers that wind me up!! Always knew you would be a good manager Kev, the type of bloke that you want to really play for as a player. Good luck for the rest of the season, dont think anyone will top your Illogan result in the combo for a long time bud!!! Hey Marksy i can remember when your name was in the paper every week! Reckon you;ve worked it out wrong mate!!!? Although watching Spud play i reckon he'll be better than any of us!!! Jack doing ok, scored 288 already! Told him to keep a count cos i never did in youth football, probably have topped 3000 by now?! I did'nt turn into an anorack until i had my first game of mens footie bud!! Catch you at school after xmas for a few more goals from the boys mate! think you have had plenty of lunch breaks rappo!! see you on saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodsense Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Rappo You are one of the nicest guys I come acrossed in football and it was a pleasure to Referee you and you are a legend mate Ian Spurling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follower Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Rappo get yourself to Helston footie club on a Sunday afternoon where the beers are flowing and we have some stories from Nige Thwaites, Sid Taylor and on occasions George Torrance has been known to make an appearance! It would be good to hear your stories as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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