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by TheMule
Fri Nov 27, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 1962 Cup Final Preparation
Replies: 26
Views: 3862

Re: 1962 Cup Final Preparation

The boots they’re wearing are Adidas. Think from looking at Brian Miller’s and Tommy Cummings and the writing near the heel, they are what became the ‘Chile 62’ model. Adidas re-issued them as a trainer a few years back.
by TheMule
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Willie Thorne
Replies: 28
Views: 3489

Re: Willie Thorne

Sad news indeed. Believe he had the most number of 147 breaks of any of the pro players at the time. Think he was the equivalent of the Monday morning footballer. In his prime remember Steve Davis saying he was virtually ‘unplayable’ in practice and exhibition matches..they couldn’t get near him. He...
by TheMule
Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Milltown Brothers - Slinky
Replies: 36
Views: 5882

Re: Milltown Brothers - Slinky

Barney’s still playing up and down the country, and lives in Burnley. I used to play with him in bands for years after the Milltown Brothers days. He’s still a top lad..well Dad now actually! Suppose I’d have to say that about him, he’s one of my best friend’s for years, and was my best man. He’s ac...
by TheMule
Sat May 26, 2018 8:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sixties Burnley.
Replies: 210
Views: 22264

Re: Sixties Burnley.

L to R..
Bedford CA van, Vauxhall Viva HA, Hillman Imp.
by TheMule
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Groundsman Abel Hudson
Replies: 22
Views: 5602

Re: Groundsman Abel Hudson

Hi Bfc, It sounds like the lady you've met could be my Mum's sister. Does the lady you mention's name begin with D? I only know of my Grandmother's name as she had passed away 10 years before I was born. She was called Mabel (imaginitive I know). Her married name was Ashton. I don't know if she had ...
by TheMule
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Groundsman Abel Hudson
Replies: 22
Views: 5602

Re: Groundsman Abel Hudson

Hi BFC, Abel Hudson was my Great Grandad and the house on Olympia Street was where my late Mother (his Granddaughter) was born. Remember hearing stories about him as a kid and how he used to look after the pitch.