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  A first for HurstSource: The Sun
  Date: 6th February 2012
  Sir Geoff Hurst has followed fellow ex-footie pros Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones onto the big screen. The World Cup '66 legend makes his acting debut in gritty football flick Payback Season... [read more]
  
  
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  February 6th: Payback SeasonSource: Geoffhurst.com
  Date: 6th February 2012
  There is a buzz building around a new movie featuring Sir Geoff Hurst as football agent, Adam Avely. Payback Season tells the story of Jerome Davies, played by Bafta nominated...[read more]
  
  
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  January 15th: On this daySource: West Ham
  Date: 15 January 2012
  West Ham United progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Luton Town in this tense encounter. 32,099 were in the Boleyn Ground as Geoff Hurst put the Hammers in front after just 91 seconds...[read more]
  
  
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  Carling: Jonny is the Geoff Hurst of rugbySource: The Sun
  Date: 13 December 2011
  AS an English sporting icon, Jonny Wilkinson deserves to be ranked right up there with our other World Cup-winning hero Geoff Hurst...[read more]
  
  
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  Interview: Sir Geoff on Euro 2012Source: Football.co.uk
  Date: 12 December 2011
  Football.co.uk caught up with Sir Geoff Hurst at The McDonald's Coaching Masterclass event at Wembley Stadium, he gave us his exclusive insight on the National Team's chances at Euro 2012...[read more]
  
  
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  Healey: Jonny Wilkinson - rugby's answer to Geoff HurstSource: Daily Mirror
  Date: 12 December 2011
  History will fondly remember Jonny Wilkinson as the Geoff Hurst of rugby, the man who kicked England to World Cup glory. It will also view him as...[read more]
  
  
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  Think he's 70? He is now! Source: Daily Express
  Date: 8 December 2011
  As Sir Geoff celebrates his 70th birthday, he has warned the Premier League's pampered stars that unless they back their careers up with international success, in 45 years they will just be a bunch of Brian Wards. Brian Ward? Who's he? [read more]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff to be reunited with iconic '66 ballSource: Press Release
  Date: 4 December 2011
  Sir Geoff Hurst is to be reunited with one of the most famous icons of English sporting history, the ball from the '66 World Cup Final, as part of his 70th birthday celebrations on 8th December, 2011.[read more]
  
  
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  Shocking death of Gary Speed is 'a huge loss'Source: Sir Geoff Hurst
  Date: 20 November 2011
  Sir Geoff Hurst: "This is a terrible shock. My thoughts are with his family and friends, it's tragic. I didn't know Gary personally but he was a big part of the football world and will be hugely missed." [read more from Henry Winter, Telegraph]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff backs Zamora for Euro 2012Source: The Sun
  Date: 17 November 2011
  Sir Geoff Hurst has laid down the gauntlet to Bobby Zamora to force his way into Fabio Capello's Euro 2012 squad. Hurst insists the Fulham striker should be among the 23-man party Capello takes to Poland and Ukraine next summer...[read more]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff talks shop with Garry RichardsonSource: BBC.co.uk
  Date: 20 November 2011
  Sir Geoff Hurst reflects on his career and predicts the current side's chances at Euro 2012. Sir Clive Woodward also joins us to discuss Martin Johnson's resignation as England team manager... [read more]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff reveals his top six England goals everSource: Mirror.co.uk
  Date: 16 November 2011
  And THAT one isn't one of them. Should anyone match Sir Geoff Hurst's feat in 1966, it is unlikely that they would join their team-mates on a works outing at the cinema to watch Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines the night before the World Cup final... [read more]
  
  
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  Wembley celebrates Sir GeoffSource: Wembley Stadium
  Date: 15 November 2011
  England's legendary World Cup winning hero Sir Geoff Hurst has been honoured at Wembley Stadium with a personalised stone laid in celebration of the hat-trick hero and fans are being invited to join him... [read more]
  
  
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  Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Geoff Hurst turn out for topping out ceremonySource: Manchester Evening News
  Date: 15 November 2011
  World Cup winners Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Geoff Hurst laced up their boots for a kickabout at a new 'home from home' for the families of seriously ill children... [read more]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff welcomes soldiers home to SalisburySource: Various
  Date: 10 November 2011
  The army's 'eye in the sky' regiment, 32 Regiment Royal Artillary, were greeted by cheering crowds in Salisbury today. Sir Geoff was invited along as special guest and friend of the regiment.... [read more]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff on England, Rooney and Euro 2012Source: Thesun.co.uk
  Date: 5 November 2011
  Legendary forward Sir Geoff Hurst has insisted that England CAN win Euro 2012 next summer, even without star man Wayne Rooney. Comparing the forthcoming tournament to the 1966 World Cup - which culminated with Hurst bagging a hat-trick in the final - the 69-year-old was upbeat about the Three Lions' chances in Poland and Ukraine.... [read more]
  
  
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  Letter suggests three West German players doped in '66Source: Telegraph.co.uk
  Date: 5 October 2011
  News has broken of a letter, written by the former chairman of Fifa's medical committee, Yugoslav Mihailo Andrejevic, claiming three West German players were possible drug cheats... [read more]
  
  
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  Look what get's brushed under the carpetSource: Geoffhurst.com
  Date: 5 September 2011
  Clearing out an old cottage recently, it was a a huge surprise to find Sir Geoff hiding under the carpet... [read more]
  
  
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  England v Bulgaria: Sir Geoff on watching England trainSource: Eurorivals.net
  Date: 3 September 2011
  Sir Geoff discusses watching England train, the urge to play, and being a fan of England... [watch video]
  
  
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  Grabbing opportunity by the scruff of the neckSource: ESPN.com
  Date: 25 August 2011
  In the space of a month, English cricketer Stuart Broad has gone from a man struggling for form to the man of the moment. Inspired by Broad's performance, ESPN have picked ten examples of sports stars making the most of an unexpected opportunity... [read more]
  
  
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  On Your Marks: Sir Geoff supports Asda fun day for SparksSource: Geoffhurst.com
  Date: 12 August 2011
  As part of his role as Life President of Sparks children's charity, Sir Geoff will be at Asda Logistics' biggest charity event of the year this weekend. The 'On Your Marks' family fun day in Leicestershire has been raising money for children's charities for the last 10 years. [download poster]
  
  
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  Sir Geoff on Daybreak with Volunteer of the YearSource: Geoffhurst.com
  Date: 5 August 2011
  It is to be a busy weekend for Sir Geoff Hurst. The Community Shield promises to be a match to remember with a Manchester derby kick starting the 2011/12 season at Wembley on Sunday, 7th August.
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