How many old 'uns/over 60's post on here?

kilmalley · Post by **kilmalley** » Wed May 03, 2023 4:48 pm

I’ll wait and post tomorrow when it’s appropriate.
MAY the FOURTH be with ME

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Wed May 03, 2023 4:56 pm

When you are getting old there are two things that happen to you.

The first thing is your memory goes.

And I've forgotten what the second thing is

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Wed May 03, 2023 5:00 pm

64...I remember my first game was stood in the cricket field kop...mid 60s...think we won 4 or 5 but haven't a clue who against

BurnleyBob · Post by **BurnleyBob** » Wed May 03, 2023 5:08 pm

I have just reached 70. My first game was when my Dad took me to see Burnley play West Ham in September 1964. We sat in the old Brunshaw Road stand and Burnley won 3-2. I think I saw Ray Pointer score his last goal for Burnley.

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Wed May 03, 2023 5:10 pm

69. Doesn't time fly when you're enjoying things?
I'm old enough to have seen the good, bad and downright ugly with the Clarets.
Good; well right now is pretty good but for me that was when we had "SuperCasp" up front in that team of the early 70s.
Bad; any relegation year was pretty bad and there were lots of them.
Downright ugly; the Orient Match is now viewed as a major success but the games that led up to that day were bloody awful and for me coming out of Gresty Road following that 1-0 loss to Crewe, was possibly the low point.

Bcap1959 · Post by **Bcap1959** » Wed May 03, 2023 5:20 pm

Soon to be 74. Don’t comment much but read the site everyday. And it’s been a great season

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Wed May 03, 2023 5:58 pm

66 next month

First game 1966 v Leeds. Winning the championship at Charlton was the 50th anniversary to the day of my first game

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Wed May 03, 2023 5:59 pm

70 in Septober.

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:01 pm

69, but still daft.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:06 pm

Fao Capt John I was there too for your good bad ugly and we will be on for the excellent on Monday

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:10 pm

I’m 60, so that makes one of the youngest on this thread! Born in Bank Hall in 1962, moved away in 1980, but always a Burnley fan.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:12 pm

We appear to be the many!

ICL · Post by **ICL** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:16 pm

64 next week

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:20 pm

My mind is blown at how old this board actually skews.

I SAID MY MIND IS BLOWN AT HOW OLD THIS BOARD ACTUALLY SKEWS

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:35 pm

The OP asks for replies from over-60s so just about all comments are from over 60s saying how old they are- thus looks like an almost exclusively oldies board. Perhaps there should be another thread asking how many are under 60 and then compare the numbers. It cant be concluded from here that the big majority are over 60 (though that may be the case).

cartel47 · Post by **cartel47** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:36 pm

Expecting a load of trombones on Saturday. Started watching the Clarets mid 50's when winter games kicked off early as there were no floodlights. Thought Colin Mcdonald was the best goalkeeper of his time and had a soft spot for St Mirren after Peter Mckay was transferred in 1957. Lots of other memories but just as many forgotten. Roll on next season!

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:48 pm

65
Southern bases Claret fan for 55 years loved the teams in the 70’s
Had no reason to be a Claret no relatives or connections with the town. But once you support a team it’s in your blood.

Was at Bristol City to see Manuels latest goal.

Lived in Ireland for 6 years and it was easier to get to Turf Moor then than it is from Chichester.

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jjclaret · Post by **jjclaret** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:55 pm

Aged 73 going on 26

claretfern · Post by **claretfern** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:56 pm

66. (Feb 1957)
1st game: Burnley - West Brom, Feb. '65. Lost 0-1

Eloise Laws · Post by **Eloise Laws** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:58 pm

64…….wish I was 34, feel like 84 today, been busy and am knackered!
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jmu1 · Post by **jmu1** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:08 pm

Good thread. 64, first game I remember is Blackburn away New Years Day 1966 with Claret Dad and his Dad who supported the other team. First home game I remember is the last one that season lost to Leeds Elder oh I recollect
Still working 3 days a week with time for lots of other interests including BFC home and most aways

Here's-Johnny · Post by **Here's-Johnny** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:09 pm

Clarets4me wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 12:58 pm
I turn 60 this December, my first game was West Ham away on 23rd August 1975 ...

Lovely to be able to post on this thread, apart from the Marks & Spencer Food Hall, there's not many places I can go where my presence lowers the average age !

Fcking Hell you had a hard paper round

Here's-Johnny · Post by **Here's-Johnny** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:12 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 5:00 pm
64...I remember my first game was stood in the cricket field kop...mid 60s...think we won 4 or 5 but haven't a clue who against

I'm gonna guess Spurs 5....0

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:13 pm

Cruciverbalist wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 1:37 pm
75. I taught Kieran Trippier when he was in Primary School in Bury!

cool !

Rodleydave · Post by **Rodleydave** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:17 pm

What a splendid thread. 77. There's a lot of us about.
I taught Dean West when he was desperately trying to learn the offside rule.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:27 pm

Hoping to live long enough that my age is bigger than my gross golf score.

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:34 pm

70 years young one new knee done another shortly then back on the golf course

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:45 pm

Just turned 65, Burnley born & bred.
I thought the age range of posters would be high (ish) as the message board is old tech compared with likes of twitter etc.

claretgimmer · Post by **claretgimmer** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:14 pm

Might need a third tier never mind second on the Bob Lord and double the order for Tartan blankets !!!

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:35 pm

just got to this thread - it's taken me a while

I'm 64 next week. And I can confirm the sixties is the new forties..... I do indoor cycling (spin) 4 times a week, 20 miles each thrash at 20mph, in spite of having HCM heart disease (damn Covid)

whalleyclaret · Post by **whalleyclaret** » Wed May 03, 2023 8:56 pm

61 - first game Oct69 aged 7, Burnley 4 Sheff Wed 2

Squidgy · Post by **Squidgy** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:00 pm

I’m 64. Live at the top of the Lakes now but used to travel to the Turf from Keighley then Leeds. First game November 1971 v Middlesbrough. Won 5-2 and been going ever since through thin and thinner.
Post virtually nothing but read the board every day. Still go regularly.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:49 pm

no

nig1954 wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 2:54 pm
68, will be 69 in June. First game was in November 1961 but my first recollection of an established team was in 1963/64

Exactly the same here bud. 69 on 1st June. Be at Etihad the night before to see Coldplay. Should be more fun than watching Burnley play there.

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:56 pm

beddie wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 7:50 am
69 and the body’s falling apart Already had a new knee 9 years ago, currently waiting for a new hip and the other knee replacing. I’m jealous of Tricky Trevor, I used to enjoy the odd run, the only run nowadays is to the toilet

Triggers broom springs to mind

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed May 03, 2023 9:57 pm

Juan Tanamera wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 5:59 pm
70 in Septober.

Hey bud,if you’d been a few days older we wouldn’t have been in the same year. Seems a long time since Beaumont, Grocott and the like were hitting us with sticks and trainers. Can still see the shock on Beaumonts face when I came second in the school cross country once. I wonder who came first (do you still run mate).

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Wed May 03, 2023 10:01 pm

Nonayforever wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 7:45 pm
Just turned 65, Burnley born & bred.
I thought the age range of posters would be high (ish) as the message board is old tech compared with likes of twitter etc.

It is much more personal and authentic imo - especially for things Burnley related.

Twitter is noise for the most part.

claret59 · Post by **claret59** » Wed May 03, 2023 10:14 pm

I had to mentally work out how old I was ! Seventy six years was the answer and a claret for about 63 years of that total ( no team before that.) I come on this board for a 'read'most days and to keep up to date as best I can with everything Burnley. I am pleased to see that we are now getting publicity in America. I live 110 miles from the Turf and now find it difficult to get to more than a couple of games a season but I still get that feeling of anticipation just prior to kick off. This site reflects the 'times' and has matured a lot over the years so that there is no homophobic or racist comments that were so common. and awful, not too long ago. Regrettably we still get blasphemous comments which I find upsetting especially when you read a post and the offence comes without any warning. Why do some posters find it necessary? It spoils the site for me especially when it is 'copied' and reappears for several posts before fading out.

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Wed May 03, 2023 10:18 pm

The next question should be, how many of you over 60’s are Bob Lorders to reinforce the stereotyping on this board? I am a Bob Lorder of almost 20 years. Prior to that I was a Cricket Field season ticket holder.

claret4blue · Post by **claret4blue** » Wed May 03, 2023 10:23 pm

65, first game also Chelsea 4-4 in 61.

Gerry Hattrick · Post by **Gerry Hattrick** » Wed May 03, 2023 10:24 pm

by mkmel » Wed May 03, 2023 10:17 am
lancastrian wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 10:13 am
"I don't post all that much but at 85 I leave it to you youngsters.
Saw my first match in 1945"

"I think we have a winner as the oldest poster on here"

Could be a tight race.
If nobody over 85 shows up, depends on which month Lanky was born.
I'll settle for a draw with the first match in 45, don't know which month it was my grandad took me on.

By the way, my mum and dad bought me my first season ticket in 1954 and apart from two years national sevice, I've had one every year 'til the pandemic.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu May 04, 2023 12:31 am

The things people do to get 6000 points Gerry!

Nice one.

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Thu May 04, 2023 12:35 am

I'm 70.
I log on to this forum every day and I post occasionally.
It is what it is......
First game at the Turf with my Dad in 1960 for my 7th Birthday with my junior season ticket....priceless memory

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Thu May 04, 2023 12:56 am

I forget to mention that my first Burnley game was away at Tottenham in the 3rd Round of the Fa Cup in March 1966.

We lost 4 - 3 with Willie Irvine scoring a hat trick for the Clarets and Alan Gilzean scoring a hat trick for Spurs.

For some reason I was actually standing in the away end and on my own. I was only 15 and was taking the pi55 out of the Spurs fans whenever we scored and they did likewise whenever they scored. And no trouble at all.

What a great game to start my Burnley supporting days.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Thu May 04, 2023 7:45 am

mkmel wrote: ↑
Thu May 04, 2023 12:56 am
I forget to mention that my first Burnley game was away at Tottenham in the 3rd Round of the Fa Cup in March 1966.

We lost 4 - 3 with Willie Irvine scoring a hat trick for the Clarets and Alan Gilzean scoring a hat trick for Spurs.

For some reason I was actually standing in the away end and on my own. I was only 15 and was taking the pi55 out of the Spurs fans whenever we scored and they did likewise whenever they scored. And no trouble at all.

What a great game to start my Burnley supporting days.

If you don't mind me asking what part of the Philippines do you live my friend as I live in Cebu.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Thu May 04, 2023 8:04 am

Nurse tells me I can say I am.
I am.
First game late sixties with my dad.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Thu May 04, 2023 8:38 am

Clive 1960 wrote: ↑
Thu May 04, 2023 7:45 am
If you don't mind me asking what part of the Philippines do you live my friend as I live in Cebu.

I am in Santiago City in Isabela which is in the north of the Philippines in Luzon.

steve_f · Post by **steve_f** » Thu May 04, 2023 8:58 am

71, first game was Blackpool 1958, seem to remember we won 3-1 at their place. Have a feeling that Stanley Matthews was down the right wing for them.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Thu May 04, 2023 9:24 am

mkmel wrote: ↑
Thu May 04, 2023 8:38 am
I am in Santiago City in Isabela which is in the north of the Philippines in Luzon.

Nice place. UTC

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Thu May 04, 2023 9:31 am

I am as my mum would say as old as my tongue but a bit older than my teeth
First game Arseholes 1 Burnley 0 in August 19th 1950 on the Turf with my Dad
ST holder since 1987 once kids old enough to be brainwashed into watching regularly- getting ready for my 80th later this year
At my age, for me at least, waking up is exciting because 1) you are still here but 2) the sheer excitement in finding out which part of your body will be aching today can’t be beaten and 3) being able to recall what ached yesterday has to be the biggest plus.

lancastrian · Post by **lancastrian** » Thu May 04, 2023 9:43 am

Gerry Hattrick wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 10:24 pm
by mkmel » Wed May 03, 2023 10:17 am
lancastrian wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 10:13 am
"I don't post all that much but at 85 I leave it to you youngsters.
Saw my first match in 1945"

"I think we have a winner as the oldest poster on here"

Could be a tight race.
If nobody over 85 shows up, depends on which month Lanky was born.
I'll settle for a draw with the first match in 45, don't know which month it was my grandad took me on.

By the way, my mum and dad bought me my first season ticket in 1954 and apart from two years national sevice, I've had one every year 'til the pandemic.

My birthday is in March. I cannot remember whom Burnley played but the star man around that time was an outside right/right winger called Tommy Gardener. Seem to remember that Burnley played in white shirts and black shorts. Must have run short of coupons. You certainly beat me on season tickets I have had a few but left Burnley in 1972 for employment reasons.
Spent eighteen months of my National Service in Nairobi