Detective Chief Inspector Michael "Mike" Jardine was a long-running character in the television series Taggart.
Jardine served as Detective Sergeant and the show's secondary character from 1987 to 1994, assuming the job of his predecessor, Peter Livingstone. According to what Taggart said in the characters first episode Jardine is the son of Sgt Jardine who had retired years before due to ill health whom joined the force with Taggart and that Taggart has known the junior Jardine since he was a baby.
When Jim Taggart died, he became the show's main character, taking over as Detective Chief Inspector. He was killed in the episode Death Trap which aired in 2002 and was replaced by a member of Special Branch, Matt Burke.
Jardine served as Detective Sergeant and the show's secondary character from 1987 to 1994, assuming the job of his predecessor, Peter Livingstone. According to what Taggart said in the characters first episode Jardine is the son of Sgt Jardine who had retired years before due to ill health whom joined the force with Taggart and that Taggart has known the junior Jardine since he was a baby.
When Jim Taggart died, he became the show's main character, taking over as Detective Chief Inspector. He was killed in the episode Death Trap which aired in 2002 and was replaced by a member of Special Branch, Matt Burke.
Gerry Clarke (born 1959) is a Northern Irish former football player who played as a centre back or full back.
His versatility to play in a variety of positions was a major asset for the Football Clubs he played for.
Clarke won Schoolboy and Youth International Caps for Northern Ireland.
In 1976 Clarke signed as an apprentice professional with Middleborough F.C but returned to Belfast and signed for Cromac Albion F.C. where he won a Clarence Cup winners medal in 1977.
He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1978 and played in 2 European Cup Winners' Cup games. Clarke won a Tyler All Ireland Cup final medal with Rovers against Finn Harps and was a squad member when Rovers also won the FAI Cup in a controversial final against Sligo Rovers.
In January 1979 he moved to Larne F.C. but the transfer fell through and he ended up joining Glenavon F.C. where he played in 2 UEFA Cup games against Standard Liege. Clarke helped Glenavon to runners up in the 1979 season as Linfield F.C claimed another Irish League Championship. Clarke also helped Glenavon F.C make the 1981 Irish Cup final against Ballymena United but missed the final due to injury.
Clarke left Glenavon F.C. in September 1983 to live in Australia where he played for Morwell Falcons F.C in the Victorian Premier State League.
In 1984 Clarke played a pivotal role in Morwell Falcons F.C winning their first ever Premier State League Championship and Victorian State Cup.
Clarke returned to Belfast in October 1984 where he rejoined Glenavon F.C. before signing for Cliftonville F.C for the 1985/86 season.
Australia
After his short stay at Cliftonville F.C. he returned to Australia in May 1986 to take up a player/coaching role at the Morwell Falcons F.C.
In 1989 Clarke was part of the Morwell Falcons squad that claimed another Victorian Premier League and Cup double even though he missed the latter part of the season through a serious knee injury.
While recovering from his injury Clarke took on the coaching role at Traralgon Olympians F.C in the Gippsland Football League guiding them to 3rd position in the league and then winning the Top 4 Charity Cup.
Clarke returned to full fitness for Morwell Falcons F.C for the 1990 season.
In 1991 Clarke left Morwell Falcons to take up a player/coaching role at Traralgon Olympians F.C in the Gippsland Football League.
In a League Championship winning season Clarke was named Traralgon Olympians F.C Player of the year.
In 1992 Traralgon Olympians won the Gippsland Cup (Battle of Britain Cup) and came second in the League Championship.
During the 1991/92 season Clarke was also appointed assistant coach to the Morwell Falcons F.C Youth Squad in the Australian National Youth League.
In 1995 Clarke held assistant coaching and playing role at Morwell Fortuna 60 F.C in the Gippsland Football League assisting the club to win the 1997 and 2003 Gippsland League Championships and 1996 Gippsland Cup (Battle of Britain Cup).
During this period Clarke was also appointed coach of the Senior Gippsland League Representative Squad winning the Victorian Country Championship in 1996 and 1999.
In 2000 Clarke was appointed assistant and development coach at Morwell Pegasus F.C in the Victorian State League.
Clarke stepped down from this role at the end of the 2005 season due to some health issues.
In 2011 Clarke was named as a central defender in the Morwell Falcons F.C team of the 1980s. His outstanding and consistent performances being a major feature of his play during this period with the Club.
Although not actively involved in coaching since 2006 Clarke does some local media and remains a respected and popular figure in local football circles.
He also acts as a mentor for young coaches/players and continues his support of football in the Gippsland and Melbourne regions.
His versatility to play in a variety of positions was a major asset for the Football Clubs he played for.
Clarke won Schoolboy and Youth International Caps for Northern Ireland.
In 1976 Clarke signed as an apprentice professional with Middleborough F.C but returned to Belfast and signed for Cromac Albion F.C. where he won a Clarence Cup winners medal in 1977.
He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1978 and played in 2 European Cup Winners' Cup games. Clarke won a Tyler All Ireland Cup final medal with Rovers against Finn Harps and was a squad member when Rovers also won the FAI Cup in a controversial final against Sligo Rovers.
In January 1979 he moved to Larne F.C. but the transfer fell through and he ended up joining Glenavon F.C. where he played in 2 UEFA Cup games against Standard Liege. Clarke helped Glenavon to runners up in the 1979 season as Linfield F.C claimed another Irish League Championship. Clarke also helped Glenavon F.C make the 1981 Irish Cup final against Ballymena United but missed the final due to injury.
Clarke left Glenavon F.C. in September 1983 to live in Australia where he played for Morwell Falcons F.C in the Victorian Premier State League.
In 1984 Clarke played a pivotal role in Morwell Falcons F.C winning their first ever Premier State League Championship and Victorian State Cup.
Clarke returned to Belfast in October 1984 where he rejoined Glenavon F.C. before signing for Cliftonville F.C for the 1985/86 season.
Australia
After his short stay at Cliftonville F.C. he returned to Australia in May 1986 to take up a player/coaching role at the Morwell Falcons F.C.
In 1989 Clarke was part of the Morwell Falcons squad that claimed another Victorian Premier League and Cup double even though he missed the latter part of the season through a serious knee injury.
While recovering from his injury Clarke took on the coaching role at Traralgon Olympians F.C in the Gippsland Football League guiding them to 3rd position in the league and then winning the Top 4 Charity Cup.
Clarke returned to full fitness for Morwell Falcons F.C for the 1990 season.
In 1991 Clarke left Morwell Falcons to take up a player/coaching role at Traralgon Olympians F.C in the Gippsland Football League.
In a League Championship winning season Clarke was named Traralgon Olympians F.C Player of the year.
In 1992 Traralgon Olympians won the Gippsland Cup (Battle of Britain Cup) and came second in the League Championship.
During the 1991/92 season Clarke was also appointed assistant coach to the Morwell Falcons F.C Youth Squad in the Australian National Youth League.
In 1995 Clarke held assistant coaching and playing role at Morwell Fortuna 60 F.C in the Gippsland Football League assisting the club to win the 1997 and 2003 Gippsland League Championships and 1996 Gippsland Cup (Battle of Britain Cup).
During this period Clarke was also appointed coach of the Senior Gippsland League Representative Squad winning the Victorian Country Championship in 1996 and 1999.
In 2000 Clarke was appointed assistant and development coach at Morwell Pegasus F.C in the Victorian State League.
Clarke stepped down from this role at the end of the 2005 season due to some health issues.
In 2011 Clarke was named as a central defender in the Morwell Falcons F.C team of the 1980s. His outstanding and consistent performances being a major feature of his play during this period with the Club.
Although not actively involved in coaching since 2006 Clarke does some local media and remains a respected and popular figure in local football circles.
He also acts as a mentor for young coaches/players and continues his support of football in the Gippsland and Melbourne regions.
Chad Becker (born February 3, 1987 in St. Charles, Missouri) is an American soccer player currently without a club.
Career
Youth and College
Becker attended Francis Howell North High School, where he received Missouri All-State First Team honors in 2004., before playing college soccer Rockhurst University. He started every game for the Hawks from 2006-2008 and received All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Third Team honors in 2006. In 2008, he recorded 15 shutouts and was placed on the All-GLVC First Team, NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region First Team and NSCAA All-American First Team and was named GLVC Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional
Becker spent much of 2009 training with the Kansas City Wizards, but never featured in a first team game for the Major League Soccer club. He signed for AC St. Louis in February 2010.
Career
Youth and College
Becker attended Francis Howell North High School, where he received Missouri All-State First Team honors in 2004., before playing college soccer Rockhurst University. He started every game for the Hawks from 2006-2008 and received All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Third Team honors in 2006. In 2008, he recorded 15 shutouts and was placed on the All-GLVC First Team, NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region First Team and NSCAA All-American First Team and was named GLVC Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional
Becker spent much of 2009 training with the Kansas City Wizards, but never featured in a first team game for the Major League Soccer club. He signed for AC St. Louis in February 2010.
Rashad Nasirov (; born on 24 July 1977 in Baku) deputy chair of Azerbaijan Television and Radio broadcasting Closed Joint-stock company.
Life
Rashad Nasirov was born on 24 July 1977 in Baku. He is married, has two children.
Education
He graduated from Baku city secondary school No. 39 in 1994, got in Art Studies of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art in 1999 and got his master's degree in 2001.
He studied in Baku State University, International law - International relations faculty in 2002-2005.
Career
He has worked in ANS, "Lider" and Public TV channels. Starting from 2010, he got employed as an editor in chief in Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC and as director of "News" information programs studio. On the executive order of the head of state, dated 5 May 2015, he was appointed as Deputy Chairman of Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC.
On 7 November 2016, he was awarded with the honorary title of "Honored journalist" by the executive order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for his services in TV and radio sphere in Azerbaijan. On the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, No. 517 and dated 16 December 2016, Rashad Nasirov was elected as one of the members of the Central Commission for the Support of Population Census.
Life
Rashad Nasirov was born on 24 July 1977 in Baku. He is married, has two children.
Education
He graduated from Baku city secondary school No. 39 in 1994, got in Art Studies of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art in 1999 and got his master's degree in 2001.
He studied in Baku State University, International law - International relations faculty in 2002-2005.
Career
He has worked in ANS, "Lider" and Public TV channels. Starting from 2010, he got employed as an editor in chief in Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC and as director of "News" information programs studio. On the executive order of the head of state, dated 5 May 2015, he was appointed as Deputy Chairman of Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting CJSC.
On 7 November 2016, he was awarded with the honorary title of "Honored journalist" by the executive order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for his services in TV and radio sphere in Azerbaijan. On the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, No. 517 and dated 16 December 2016, Rashad Nasirov was elected as one of the members of the Central Commission for the Support of Population Census.