Look at Life. The ball at his Feet 1959.Starring Alex Elder

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Look at Life. The ball at his Feet 1959.Starring Alex Elder

Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:50 pm

Just watched the above narrated by Kenneth Wolstenholme. Some amazing clips from Burnley. Hope somebody can put a link on here to it. Sorry I dont know how to do it. Maybe its already been on but today was first time I have seen it. Brilliant little film. About 8 mins long

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Post by Tricky Trevor » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:11 pm

FCBurnley wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:50 pm
Just watched the above narrated by Kenneth Wolstenholme. Some amazing clips from Burnley. Hope somebody can put a link on here to it. Sorry I dont know how to do it. Maybe its already been on but today was first time I have seen it. Brilliant little film. About 8 mins long
Where did you find it? Youtube? BFI? Etc.,

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:16 pm

You tube. https://youtu.be/Q_hpsVgd-_s Hope thats right

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:18 pm

Sorry doesnt link. Hope you can find it Trevor

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:19 pm

Be a great quiz to name all the Burnley players shown

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Post by groove » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:32 pm

I can't find it on you tube

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:36 pm

I was sent it by a friend on Facebook and it shows it as You Tube. I will see if she can put a link on UTC
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Post by Tricky Trevor » Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:00 pm

As a youngster I saw a short at the cinema on Burnley training. It was in colour and had them kicking a ball against the old bogs that backed onto the cricket field. I’m interested if it is that as I’ve never been able to find it.

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:16 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:00 pm
As a youngster I saw a short at the cinema on Burnley training. It was in colour and had them kicking a ball against the old bogs that backed onto the cricket field. I’m interested if it is that as I’ve never been able to find it.
Yes it is . Filmed in 59. I have never seen it before and it is fantastic. Even shows a group of kids playing outside the Turf with Ray Bennion watching ( very close to where CT lived as a kid). I think I can download it onto North American Clarets on Facebook. Then you might be able to download it from there. I have asked my friend if she can put it on here.She said it was shown at the Odeon
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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:21 pm

She said it cant be shared on UTC due to copyright but she thinks the Club might be able to share it. Hope they can. Maybe CT could ask Darren Bentley.

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Post by Tricky Trevor » Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:04 pm

FCBurnley wrote:
Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:16 pm
Yes it is . Filmed in 59. I have never seen it before and it is fantastic. Even shows a group of kids playing outside the Turf with Ray Bennion watching ( very close to where CT lived as a kid). I think I can download it onto North American Clarets on Facebook. Then you might be able to download it from there. I have asked my friend if she can put it on here.She said it was shown at the Odeon
If you get me a facebook link I can download video from FB. That would be great.

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Post by Hipper » Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:13 pm

http://www.fromthebeehole.co.uk/2012/12 ... -feet.html

Available at Amazon.

I haven't got this one but I have the Transport and Military volumes. They're pretty interesting.

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Post by Silkyskills1 » Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:27 pm

Was that a young Dave Merrington sorting the boots?
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Post by claretblue » Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:29 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J1ShvDulDk

3 - 6 mins
...great to see past pictures of Turf Moor...also Pointer having a 'pint' in the changing room bath!

England article follows and John Connelly can be fleetingly seen a few times!

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:09 pm

Well done for finding the film. This is not the full 8 mins which centers around Burnley and Alex but it shows a lot of it. Anybody know who the 2 apprentices are sweeping the bee hole ?

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