#BettingPeople

In this first part of our seven part interview with the late John McCririck he talks of his Mother's plans for his future as opposed to actually what happened, working for an illegal one-armed street bookmaker named 'Wingy' and on course clerking for racecourse layers.

[@davidstewart9665]

His reactions from the racing public were priceless, the best comedy and a great target - RIP

[@johnchappell8120]

I was lucky to meet john mc cririck at Cheltenham a few times and i could ask John about horses from years past and john would answer as quick as a flash John was a joy to have a chat with i was so lucky to have the chance to meet you John God bless you xxx

[@the-801]

"Why shouldn't people bet?" Absolutely right John. R.I.P.

[@chrism-ow5uq]

R.I.P John....I was Very sad to hear the news that John had passed away.....i am old enough to remember watching him on TV in the 80s and 90s.....I even met him one racing day at Sandown, had my photo taken with him, he was a lovely man....he had a lot time for the ordinary punter.
John you will be sadly missed.

[@qed456]

Absolute disgrace that some large villages don't have a betting shop at all these days

[@deckyBWFC91]

All pubs should have a tote machine at least

[@rugby3431]

Having a John day, what a lovely man, he says things that makes your toes curl but damn you want to listen to more!

[@latchmere100]

R.I.P. John, you were a character, and you made me laugh and smile.

[@Thanks_for_posting.]

Legend

[@pauljones5066]

a great man!

[@pommfilms9642]

RIP:(

[@drsyn9616]

RIP John ,you will be sadly missed by all horse racing fans,watching you in the betting ring made my Saturday racing more enjoyable,it was an utter disgrace the way channel four treated you,a genuine nice guy off screen,and not the pantomime character you portrayed for the viewers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jackgallagher1438]

RIP Big Mac you done more for racing punters than most

[@chrisw9643]

Brilliant man

[@shane-irish]

Looks fine to me at 78 lost weight

[@ACARDtvMusic]

He lost weight? 🤭 He seems nicer, but maybe only for the interview lol...

[@fredarcher7264]

The poor chap was dying .In fact off camera he was known as being a nice guy.

[@louiebyas8481]

The reason why he has lost so much weight is because he got the flu which lead to a chest infection which resulted in the dramatic weight loss

[@annebaden6599]

He had lung cancer. Do your research.

[@paulrichards6894]

@@annebaden6599 never knew that but looking at him does not surprise me....think he was a heavy smoker....cigars

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

He’s Fucked,! 🤮🤮