Oh Tom McAlister...One game stands out for me when we beat Brentford 5-4 at bloomers...He didnt play many more games for us after that..Late 70's I think.
That was was the end of my first season ws a BR regular. Great atmosphere for Sir Jim's send off. Years later I wondered why we never employed him as coach or manager
Christ, I've been up a ladder painting the bay windows & felt I was taking my life in my hands.
I think that was actually our first home match of that season, after winning promotion . Against West Brom . 2-2 if my memory serves me well .That was was the end of my first season ws a BR regular. Great atmosphere for Sir Jim's send off. Years later I wondered why we never employed him as coach or manager
I thought it was the Jim's last game as a player against Man UtdI think that was actually our first home match of that season, after winning promotion . Against West Brom . 2-2 if my memory serves me well .
First home game we drew 0-0 with Liverpool. Beat WBA 3-1 in next home game. Pretty much all downhill from there. :(I think that was actually our first home match of that season, after winning promotion . Against West Brom . 2-2 if my memory serves me well .
Last game of the season. Drew with Man Utd 1-1.I think that was actually our first home match of that season, after winning promotion . Against West Brom . 2-2 if my memory serves me well .
Not sure about that , John Burridge was in goal against Utd , that photo shows Harry Thomson playing , and also Fred Pickering who wasn't involved.Last game of the season. Drew with Man Utd 1-1.
You are correct about the players involved but I was at the match and can confirm that it was the last game of the season against Man Utd.Not sure about that , John Burridge was in goal against Utd , that photo shows Harry Thomson playing , and also Fred Pickering who wasn't involved.
22/08/1970 Blackpool 3 WBA 1 pic by ColorsportGuard of Honour for Jim
Yes, I've checked the two photos and the one shown above is a different guard of honour to the one against Man Utd. I was at the WBA match as well...for what it's worth.22/08/1970 Blackpool 3 WBA 1 pic by Colorsport
Why would Jimmy Armfield have a Guard of Honour in the home game against WBA, it wasn’t the first home game of the season.22/08/1970 Blackpool 3 WBA 1 pic by Colorsport
Didn’t last that long and suffered very sad accidents during construction and maintenance. Failed to make a profit but some of the features supporting the venture outlasted the tower: eg. the Beatles liked appearing at the theatre on the site.The New Brighton Tower was built 1898-1900, some 5-6 years after ours and was taller (173m) as against (158m).
Could it have been his 600th appearance for Pool? His appearance stats seem to tie in . I think his Testimonial match came soon after as well.Why would Jimmy Armfield have a Guard of Honour in the home game against WBA, it wasn’t the first home game of the season.
I've got an image taken from off the railway but as you say, large lettering across the back of the Kop saying Blackpool Football Club. To be fair, I remember seeing it too. Image is too large to upload thoughHello all.
Wondering if anyone can help. Im trying to help someone out, they had this painting for sale and it was originally listed as the Anfield Kop (think he just assumed thinking there was only one Kop) which I informed him was way off. Was doing some digging around a while ago and couldn't figure it out and started really bugging me. Yesterday, YouTube randomly suggested this video to meand straight away I thought bugger me that's it, Bloomfield road!
To my point - can someone confirm (Im 99.9% sure) and does anyone know of an image from ground level that would support for sure (same era - with tin roof and BLACKPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB in the large type)? I've been having a root around but just can't find anything closer than a grainy aerial shot and one from inside that shows the unique angled small stand to the right and the tall floodlights.
Thanks for any help!!
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Spot on, thx and well done. WBA at home was indeed Jimmy Armfield’s 600th appearance for Blackpool and after WBA he played 24 more League games, 2 FA Cup games and 1 League game to make a total of 627 games when he retired.Could it have been his 600th appearance for Pool? His appearance stats seem to tie in . I think his Testimonial match came soon after as well.
Hello all.
Wondering if anyone can help. Im trying to help someone out, they had this painting for sale and it was originally listed as the Anfield Kop (think he just assumed thinking there was only one Kop) which I informed him was way off. Was doing some digging around a while ago and couldn't figure it out and started really bugging me. Yesterday, YouTube randomly suggested this video to meand straight away I thought bugger me that's it, Bloomfield road!
To my point - can someone confirm (Im 99.9% sure) and does anyone know of an image from ground level that would support for sure (same era - with tin roof and BLACKPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB in the large type)? I've been having a root around but just can't find anything closer than a grainy aerial shot and one from inside that shows the unique angled small stand to the right and the tall floodlights.
Thanks for any help!!
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Wonder if the club are doing something to celebrate the occasion? Could do a treble celebration with the Pickering Hat-rick 50 years and the Play Off Final of 2010 both missed from last year!50 years in June since that Italian Job
Thanks for the reply mate, that's really helpful. And thanks also wizaard.That painting is the Kop at Bloomfield Road. I've linked a picture from Flickr of some buses which has got the Kop in the background. If you click through to the link you'll see it says "Bloomfield Road Coach Park 1975". Hope this is what you're after and is helpful.
The Beatles played the New Brighton Tower Ballroom more than any other venue, apart from The Cavern.Didn’t last that long and suffered very sad accidents during construction and maintenance. Failed to make a profit but some of the features supporting the venture outlasted the tower: eg. the Beatles liked appearing at the theatre on the site.
The Kop early 70's nicked off Facebook.
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Fantastic photo I'm going to have this in my lounge.
This is a picture i took of the picture it’s hanging in the Hotel stair caseFantastic photo I'm going to have this in my lounge.
Love it.This is a picture i took of the picture it’s hanging in the Hotel stair case
I miss the old stands... :(Seen this view hundreds of times ,will never forget it.
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I have a copy of this from the Charles Buchanan's Soccer magazine. One of the last presents my godmother gifted me.
Got that one as well
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Remember it well Morty, still find it baffling to this day as to why it was knocked down such an iconic Blackpool feature.Of all the pics I've posted on the thread the ones that have got the most likes have been the Derby Baths...So here is one of the interior in it's prime. View attachment 5697
Swimming baths are very expensive to run. The town couldn't afford it. Short-sighted though. It needed a commercial enterprise to take it on.So many rumours as to why....suffice to say we lost a magnificent resource and amenity for the town not to mention an architectural gem.
they drained the pool straight after this so they could shovel that fella off the bottom.
The hushed silence when somebody was stupid enough to climb the top boardOf all the pics I've posted on the thread the ones that have got the most likes have been the Derby Baths...So here is one of the interior in it's prime. View attachment 5697