Born 12sep1946 . 77 today
Cheers yes that was Blackpool FC s player of the year trophy ,I cant remember the name of it Wilf something or other .Someone one with abetter memory than me will know it .
Most consistently good right back for me. Best in one game?.....Danny McGrain.
Wilf Wells trophy I think it was.
Yes, I used to use that as a quiz question.
I'd like to see our squad run through the sandhills from Squires Gate to St. Anne's pier and back then feel their calves at the end of it.Stan doing his training on Blackpools State of the Art training facilities in 1961 .
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Might strengthen their hamstrings too
Might strengthen their hamstrings too
Yes it was Gaz I asked the font of BFC history @jockdodds .Was it the "Wilf Wells Trophy" eh Mick?
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Perhaps a training session, Phil?!
I believe it was Southampton early 66/67 season. We lost the game 3-2 and we were relegated to Division 2.
Do you happen to know whether that is the coastal route platform island or that covering the express route. My suspicion is that it is the express route.
Your suspicion is correct.
It is the old Marton line platforms. The current relic is to the right.
Room for one more on the kop
Loved to have been part of this era.
Between the great depression and the second world war? Like any period in history it would be really interesting if you had a comfortable life, otherwise.....
Yes exactly. When boys grew into men and the patriotic way of life bonded all.
And if you hadn't made it through the War?
I’d have died for my King and Country.
If they'd have played him against USA in 1950 we might have progressed as well.Should have been playing in that World cup in 82. Would have won it with Sir Stan
Assuming you made it unscathed all the way to 45.
I’m sure many didn’t. But as said above, I would have died serving King & Country if not.
Absolutely quality picture and the Kop looks terrific — gosh the atmosphere and character of the Bloomers then must have been terrificRoom for one more on the kop
I do! Stanley Park Lake frozen, sledging on the golf course near the hospital, Pools Panel predictions instead of matches being played.
The great Jimmy Hampson just left of the Preston keeper.
If it's against Preston then it can't be 1936. The only season we were in the same division around then was 1933/4. When we played them in 1937/8
I first saw that picture 3/4 years ago and it did say Preston won the game 2-1. The photo is Blackpool scoring.
That wasn't long after his amputation.Stan doing his training on Blackpools State of the Art training facilities in 1961 .
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That's why it says 'circa 1936' rather than '1936' - it's around about then.
On the other hand some posters are happy to see that the actual date of the game has been established.
