05-09-2011 7:09 PM
After visiting Rob this morning i headed off for Manchester. I arrived at the address at around nine thirty. I am still a little warey of visiting this chap but it has to be done lol:)
I walked along the driveway to the front porch, and opening the outer porch door i rang the bell and stepped back outside to await an answer. Then i heard the door opening and a kind faced lady said "Can i help you?" "Yes please, is Mr Kidd at home?" "One minute" and then she dissapeared. After 20 seconds or so there stood Brian Kidd:) I said "Good orning Mr Kidd, sorry to both....... "Sorry!!!" Came the reply. "I cant sign anything more, they have put a block on us signing anything" "Oh, i said. But i only need you on my canvas and it's finished" "Well..... Let me have a look at it then" With that he took the canvas from its tube and said, when did you get Bill?" I replied that Mr Foulkes was already on it when i bought it" Oh and where did you buy it?" " I got it from a dealer in wolverhampton i think" "Oh i see, well i will sign just that for you as it is very nice and it will complete it" He then took the pen and signed. He then said "How is your family?" "Oh.... They are all fine thank you, and yours?" "All good thanks". "can i just say that i thought your views on Paul Ince and County were bang on, He wasn't given a fair crack of the whip in my opinion". He then said " I agree, the problem these days is that the powers that be want it all within 3 months or your out" . I nodded in agreement. "Nottingham is an excellent footballing city, some great talent has come from there". With that i tried to get a sig in my book but Mr Kidd opologised and said "Sorry but No" With that i bid him and his family fond farewell and shook his hand. Daren't ask for a photo lol:) Hope you like the canvas guys:)
05-09-2011 7:12 PM
05-09-2011 7:14 PM
Awesome result for you Paul, im hoping to get him when Man City are down as i have a signed 68 (16x12 Photo) that i need him, Law and Charlton on! good luck on that i hear you say....:^O, you have nerves of steel mate you really do
05-09-2011 7:15 PM
great stuff balls of steal glad he at least signed one....whose blocked him signing?
05-09-2011 7:17 PM
Canvas looks great Paul and was good of him to sign it. I alwys enjoy reading you knock knock stories. Is there a reason why he isn't allowed to sign anymore?
05-09-2011 7:23 PM
awesome stuff paul, bloody superb
05-09-2011 7:28 PM
I didnt ask lads, but i can only assume it has something to do with people selling on a well known auction site;) You see, all these guys have nominated charities that they sign items for and i guess they think that its like taking the bread out of there mouths.
Perhaps, not sure:) Glad you like it 🙂
05-09-2011 7:31 PM
Great story Paul. I'm glad that he signed your canvas for you. Shame that he has been told not to sign anything more though. Brilliant looking photo.
05-09-2011 7:36 PM
nice canvas paul, what would you have done if he said no?
05-09-2011 7:40 PM
another great knock knock story Paul, glad he signed it for you, it looks great mate, congrats
05-09-2011 7:42 PM
Just Brilliant mate..The story and the finished canvas. Awesome looking piece is that.
Must be one of your greatest results knocking that one mate. "Balls of Steel" indeed.
Pleased as punch for you. Deserved mate.
And if you want me to look after it for you...you only have to ask 😉
05-09-2011 8:06 PM
Fantastic result for you, Paul. It's a pity he's not signing much but, I'm really pleased he added the final sig to that wonderful canvas. I really don't know how you find the nerve to approach these people at their homes. Scary.
05-09-2011 8:12 PM
I would just keep trying mate lol:)
05-09-2011 9:02 PM
Well done Paul another great knock shame they have banned him from signing.
05-09-2011 11:02 PM
Brilliant Paul - glad you got that elusive sig on your canvas. You must be really made up with this. Chuffed for you on a well deserved knockknock.
06-09-2011 7:37 AM
Your canvas looks fantastic Paul it's a pity he didn't sign your book another brilliant story and another great adventure well done to you Paul .
06-09-2011 11:39 AM
classic knock knock paul.i thought at first if was going to say no:-)
06-09-2011 2:48 PM
Well done Paul i have given up on getting him as i only need him for my 68 team..i wonder who is stopping him from signing???
06-09-2011 9:04 PM
Well done Paul,glad you completed the photo and he didn't refuse.Shame that some of the ex players seem to be 'banned' from signing.Like when I met Gordon Banks a few years back,he signed his autobiography but wouldn't sign my '66 team picture.
07-09-2011 4:49 PM
Nice one Paul - looks the bees knees 🙂