User:RJFINLAY

RJFINLAY (Richard John Finlay) Born 14th December 1942 Woking Surrey UK.Father William Henry Finlay with Mother Jean Florence. Early life Richard lived in Byfleet,4 Dawson Road with a younger brother Ian William Finlay. Bill,their Dad was a huge ARSENAL F.C. fan and would take Richard(Ritchie was his Dad's term) to Highbury to see the Gunner's play. West Ham United where they lost and a preseason game vs Glasgow Rangers with Jim Baxter on that team. He was one of the best players Ritchie had ever seen. Later when working in Manchester he saw and later drank with George Best. Manchester United and Edgerton Arms Salford. Best was brilliant,a treasure that Matt Busby loved. Education: St.Mary's Primary School,Byfleet followed by West Byfleet Secondary School until 15 and a half. Later attended Brooklands Technical College,Weybridge,Surrey and studied for London University entrance examinations.