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- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- Sat May 26, 2018 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Bee Hole End
- Topic: Sixties Burnley.
- Replies: 210
- Views: 22264
Re: Sixties Burnley.
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Bedford CA van, Vauxhall Viva HA, Hillman Imp.
Bedford CA van, Vauxhall Viva HA, Hillman Imp.
- 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 ...
- 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.