Past #11: Michael Firrito - did #11 proud - 2017 assistant coach at Strathmore FC w/ HMac & Narni

[Caracas]

I actually think McDonald should get it.

Has similar shinboner fearless attack on the footy, natural aggression and sticks up for his mates in a scuffle.

Would be happy to swap the 21 for the 11 if he wanted to

Of course, you're spot on. I can't believe I forgot about Lukey.

 

[giantroo]

 

[jess_1804]

 

[Heaps of fun]

Love is a four letter word. So is Spud. Love Spud.

 

[Ben B 96]

Well done to spud on a good career,got everything out of himself and was a true warrior for us,I thought he was well and truely cooked 2 or 3 yrs ago but just found a way to keep contributing to the cause,I'd love him back at the club one day helping out the defenders(not as a kicking coach) to get the most out of themselves.

 

[Ry009]

Produced a lot of good footy when we needed it and through some rough(er) patches.

Funny little ratbag who does what he does because he loves the club.

True shinboner.

 

[Unity-28]

Sad day yesterday. i havent posted, as i wanted it to sink in.....well m gutted that this day has come. it was expected that mick was gone after this year, but will be missed badly.
i hope somehow, he can be involved with the club in the future, as great people are what make great clubs, and mick is one great person.

Congrates on an awesome career Spud, now let get a handfull of wins to end the career!

 

[brickstobricks]

Hats off to a great North player. Strong man with a big heart and the only one who has shown any c:;! over the 3 years. Thanks Spud!!

 

[Only Forwards]

Did the 11 proud.

I'm honestly not sure there is much more of an accolade than that.

Wore the shinboner of the centuries jumper and did justice to it.

Would lay down in traffic for the club.

Hopefully we get to see his little bloke pull on the Blue and White too.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Did the 11 proud.

I'm honestly not sure there is much more of an accolade than that.

Wore the shinboner of the centuries jumper and did justice to it.

Would lay down in traffic for the club.

Hopefully we get to see his little bloke pull on the Blue and White too.

"Chip" Firrito

 

[naturally north]

 

[Arden]

Spud needs more love around here.

How good we he have fit in with the '90's back line?

Mick, Arch, Choppy, King, JYD, Spud. That's some scary s**t.

Never heard him whinge about anything, took his demotion back to the VFL with grace. Champion bloke.

 

[Harris 10]

Spud needs more love around here.

How good we he have fit in with the '90's back line?

Mick, Arch, Choppy, King, JYD, Spud. That's some scary s**t.

Never heard him whinge about anything, took his demotion back to the VFL with grace. Champion bloke.

From a playing perspective Spud is the hardest player out of the 4 to replace in my opinion.

Been an unbelievable servant to our club on and off the field.

 

[Roosurgence]

If there is one thing I know about Spud he won't leave that field on Saturday Night with any regrets and you know he give everything he has.

 

[Shermanator]

My love for the number 11 runs deep, so much so I named my dog after him.

Every time he did something courageous or gave away a jumper punch 50m free I'd yell "SPUUUUD!!" and like a flash my dog would jump straight up on my lap. Like the great man, my poor dog doesn't have many games left in his career either.

I hope he goes out with a bang.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Speaking of which......who will wear the No.11 guernsey next year??

 

[Hearts to hearts]

The lovely Outer Sanctum interview mentioned that Spud and his wife are genuine heart and soul people - him with the players and she is the same with the partners. The ones who get the groups together, remember everyone's birthdays, all that personal stuff. Will be missed on and off field.

 

[Shermanator]

Speaking of which......who will wear the No.11 guernsey next year??

Touhy

 

[ViperR1]

Touhy

Nah. LMac is the ideal type.

 

[Palmezzz]

Is it just me but out of the four moving on, is he the one clubs should be looking at the most. Doubt he plays on though.

 

[Kangayroo]

^^Dunno, but I reckon alot of North people suddenly feel like we took him for granted #putoutyourpotatoes

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Battled above his height and weight on so many occasions. Often on the end of some hidings but never once shirked it.

Limited athletically, he got the best out of himself by showing courage and playing with heart. Was really durable across his playing days despite always putting his body on the line.

First to fly the flag, but a genuine kid hearted bloke off it.

Enjoy retirement spud. Thanks for your service.

 

[Reagan Smash]

Looked like the only one of the four who even really tried tonight

 

[Groucho]

Thanks Spud. Great servant of the club and made everyone walk taller.

 

[Roosurgence]

Thanks Champ!

You have done yourself proud as a footballer and great clubman.

Walk out with your held high.