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CleggHall

A bit harsh on Walker, a 90+ England cap man who could prove a very good signing. West Auckland World Cup win is much celebrated in the north east. Agree that we have had a decent transfer session so far but fully agree with your views on the differences between clubs spending over £50 million on on...

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Saved a few in the penalty shoot out at SJP in League Cup tie, Charlie Taylor clinched the tie for us.
Hennessey has had a decent career.

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Yes a nice turnaround, responsible batting from Smith and Brook, a long way to go though.

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No nothing on Langer’s dossier, what did it say about Jimmy?

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Yes he obviously likes Broad particularly his blue eyes!
I jest not.

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Just read this, outstanding cricketer but riddled with self doubt. Upset with enforced England retirement given to him in Manchester pub by Stokes, Key and Baz, truanting from St Teds, roughing up adult batsmen in Burnley nets, Lancs and England dressing rooms. Much technical stuff on fast bowling, ...

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Brook a very lucky boy, caught off a no ball in the last over, irresponsible youth!

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…..goodbye, cheerio, see you!

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Yes nice analogy Tony, anyone would like Boston and Douglas on their side.

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Finally knighted at the palace today, some 40 years too late. Discriminated against in Cardiff so moved to Wigan and rugby league. Prolific try scorer, unstoppable on his day, I saw a linesman break his leg avoiding Billy at Rochdale Hornets. A supreme gentleman arise Sir Billy.

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A pity that WIndies always fall short, was at Riverside on Friday where it was a similar story. England bat well down the order but the bowling is average and we are being flattered by the opposition.

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A pity, nice guy but after a good 1st year Boro’s results just not good enough.

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Clive rattled the roof tiles of a house adjacent to one of Kent’s out grounds in the 70s, occupant woman refused to return the balls until he was out!

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Pulled a stump out of the ground and smacked Ces Abrahams over the head with it during a Central Lancs League game and he branded his wife with a hot iron. The stump incident was against Leslie Warburton at Littleboro (I was there) but there may have been others. A fiery little bowler, a firecracke...

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This will kill international cricket, first Zimbabwe then the West Indies, glad I didn’t pay.
India should give us a game however.

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A good article but a sorry story, cricket is less important at Old Trafford which has seemingly become a concert venue and hotel business.

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Wrote 1960s book “The rise of Gerry Logan”, football book loosely based on Gerry Hitchens, a decent read.

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Old school in most respects, a fine obituary writer and long time goalie for Corinthian Casuals. RIP

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Eddie Howe simply a nice guy, I had pneumonia and was treated in the RVI last year, an excellent hospital.

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Impressive, an honest informative interview.
Talks very highly of the manager and the chairman, but no we wouldn’t be satisfied with a nil all draw with Man Utd in November. They are there for the taking!

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An excellent player but a hogwash report full of jargon and ill-defined terms.

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Excellent report, one of your best.

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Sums it up well Mike, workmanlike grafters who gave their all for a full season. 4 promotions is more than anyone could ask for, Burnley are indeed in the top 20 English football teams. Up the Clarets!

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Watching cricket Durham v Yorks at the Riverside but with one eye at Watford!

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A good interview, sensible lad who speaks well, whatever the future, Josh Brownhill has been a key Burnley player.

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A poor night’s football, dreadful game but OK result!?

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A fantastic fast bowling pro in both Lancs leagues, played on into a late age, cricket was in his soul. RIP

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gsyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:27 pm
Went to school with his brother Roger. used to open the batting with him for the school team, he was a batsman who bowled a bit, and yes they were both yorkies.
RIP Peter

Had a brother Colin who played minor counties cricket then a very successful professional at Heywood.

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Todmorden born Peter Lever died earlier today, an excellent fast bowler in the 60s/70s for Lancashire and England, deserved more caps. Retired to Rochdale area I believe.

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Nice that you highlight Brownhill’s goal scoring productivity, an excellent player who flies below the horizon, also the scandalous Newcastle Saudis who go unnoticed at SJP.

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Nice that you mentioned the late Leighton James, what an exciting player, a firm favourite at Turf Moor but not the best centre half at Hartlepool!

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Sound as a pound!

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Thanks Tony, you deserve a lie-in!

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Yes Mike “relax and enjoy the football “ never happens these days.
A disappointing day out but thanks for sharing it with us, utc.

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Understand your frustration Tony, it’s like herding cats and we do need some looking after.

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They’ll give Villa a game, Preston a tough side on their own patch!

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The team selection and performance showed a lack of respect to the travelling supporters, the FA Cup and indeed Preston. A mistake to withdraw Hannibal, he should have been in the team and up for it. We conceded before kick off!

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The Finney - McIlroy head’s up, ask your Dad or Grandad!?

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A nice historical article, always good to be reminded of our early 60s success.

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A good decision, excellent 1 day batsman but very poor captain. Replacement will be difficult to find

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An excellent report on an excellent evening! Keep ‘em coming.

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Good fight back by England 169 for 2, Duckett 75, Root 50

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An excellent side despite previous week’s loss to Wimbledon, great wing play from James and Thomas but finishing much like 2025!

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Mondsley wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:31 pm
Have you been shouting at the TV pal? I have

Yes have seen much better cricket at Hare Hill than this. Not convinced by Bazball, Buttler and many others and the wheels have come off for Brook.

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A complete collapse of batting, technique, how to build and pace an innings, these all absent. Buttler an uninspiring captain, a battery of ill disciplined pace bowlers and nobody to accompany Rashid. Winning in India does not come easy but this lot and their coach are clueless.

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A very nice tribute Tony, a fulsome read with much detail, many thanks. Your love/admiration for Jay shines through.

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A nice testimonial from Egan to both Scott Parker and the club, sounds a nice guy. Wish him well after Wednesday!

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Yes we are on a cup-run, bring on the next!

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Agreed a goodish transfer window, 2 good games v Oxford and Southampton, what’s not to like?

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Stay on your feet Sonne!

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