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My son plays hockey to a high level. I’ve lived one dream, being in the crowd (in Buenos Aires) watching him line up for the national team for the anthem. Cried my eyes out. Dream now is to see him at the Olympics.

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Lived in Coventry for 25 years before moving down under. Watched them a few times with the Cov supporting in-laws when we were over at Christmas. They looked solid, well organised and had a threat up front. Said they’d make playoffs then and think they will grind out the results to go up.

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I know exactly what you mean Cricketfield. Many years ago think I was 9, I used to watch Grandstand on a Saturday afternoon. This one particular Saturday, must have been close to Christmas cos the drinks tray was full, I thought I’d try the Cinzano Bianca. This is nice I thought, so I drank the bott...

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Coventry look really good against Sunderland, playing them off the park.

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Enjoying listening to Glen Little on Pompey TV coverage

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My 50th anniversary coming up too, 22 March 1975, 3-3 v Arsenal. Can’t believe it’s that long ago.

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We’ve just visited family in Coventry over Christmas from Western Australia. My two sons brought their girlfriends- two Aussie girls that have never been to the UK before. We went through Nuneaton. They thought it was the apocalypse.

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You need defending from horny women in your area? Where do you live? Asking for a friend

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Another vote for Ashley Hoskin away at Swansea. Best goal I've ever seen live.

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My niece plays for Coundon Court Ladies. It's been brilliant watching them form afar as they've gone through the first few rounds of the cup. When they won their second round tie I was really hoping they'd draw Burnley. Even though they got hammered, the Coundon Court girls were still buzzing about ...

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Hi Mick I volunteer with Lifeline, the Australian equivalent of the Samaritans. Lots of people on this thread have talked about reaching out to talk to someone which is great advice. One thing that we always say, is reach out no matter what, doesn’t matter how big or small you may think the issue is...

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Bruce Springsteen

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The type of goal that Ashley Hoskin scored away at Swansea on a Friday night in February 1987. Ran the length of the bobbly pitch and beat every Swansea player in the process. Great skill, control , balance, composure. Never seen a better goal.

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Took a hat trick at cricket, scored a hat trick playing rugby union and a treble hat trick playing football in the same year. Scored 5 in one game on the Turf in a team managed by Andy Lochead who said to me ‘Son, you can play’, 2 more on the Turf in other games, 2 at Villa Park, 5 at Leicester for ...

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When he arrives, he’ll feel at home - it’s chucking it down. Where is he going to be based, as others have said, it’s very geographically spread. I’m north of the river.

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I remember being allowed to go to my first game with mates rather than my dad. Think it was around 1982 against Newport County, must have been one of the first home games. We were walking down Harry Potts Way past the club to get in the long side and Billy Hamilton came out of a door and asked if I ...

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Lived in Coventry for 25 years upto 2013, so really hope they go up. Then really hope we hammer them twice. All my in laws and lots of mates are sky blues fans.

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Dad’s from Great Harwood and a Rovers fan, mums from Clayton Le Moors and a Claret. Lived in Great Harwood when I was born but grew up in Church till I went off to Uni in Leicester in 1985. Lived in Coventry from 1988 up to 2013 when we emigrated to Perth, Western Australia.

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Sorry to hear about your mate, so sad to hearing of a fellow clarets passing, especially so young. Where in Oz are you?
Vale Shaun

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Also joined, least I can do.

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Glory not Flory

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The plan is for Glory to take it on as they move back to their permanent home. The CEO at Perth Glory and the president of the Macedonian Football Club (Flory’s temporary landlord) couldn’t have been more supportive.

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Thank you for posting this Cricketfield. This was my first ever game. I remember my dad giving me the fixture lists for Burnley and Blackburn and saying chose a game and we’ll go. I picked this one and been a Claret ever since. Dad is now late 70’s and struggling with dementia but it was great to sh...

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I didn't realise that Andy Comyn played for Derby County in that game. I know Andy and always enjoyed reminding him about the time he was left sat on his arse by John Francis in the play off win against Plymouth - another great away day.

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I was on the Avenida 9 de Julio in 2018 for the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic games with 250,000+ other people which was an incredible experience, but that looks way bigger - must have been amazing to be a part of it.

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I sent a message to the admin email address about the Foodbank process but I'm not sure who is best to try to connect with - I'm talking to a football club in Oz about a partnership with FoodBank. Be good to pick someone's brains and maybe talk about some PR.

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Christmas Wrapping -The Waitresses is my all time favourite and any Motown Christmas song reminds me of mine and Mrs KC’s first Christmas in our first house in Coventry.

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Watching the Aussie national hockey finals. Looking for Perth to beat NSW.

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and a couple of years later played against Kevin Ball at Sunderland. Had a really good chat with him after the game about his time at Burnley.

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Played in the Football Aid game at Turf Moor a few seasons back, great experience and great memories. Gerry Harrison was on our team and we were up against Big Vince. Andy Lochhead managed our team (away shirts) and Willie Irvine managed the home shirts.

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I'm coming back to the UK in a few days from Western Australia for a holiday, and one of the things I'm looking forward to is proper black pudding. (also looking forward to Lancashire cheese, potato pies and hopefully the fella selling black peas is still in Accrington.)

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Hipper - the umpire decides and it's usually pretty obvious who's complaining about a decision or shouting from the side lines. There's a bloke over here who coached the national team, is a legend of the sport, inducted into the hall of fame but was the worst offender for abusing the umpires. His te...

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My eldest played football upto under 9’s when we lived in Coventry. Similar experience to many above, the abuse from parents and coaches on the sideline, plus a coach telling him he let the team down by conceding 2 goals (he’s a Gk), led to him giving up. On the plus side, he took up hockey and hasn...

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Arrive in the UK from Western Australia the day before. Brother in law sorted tickets. Short trip from Coventry where we are staying. Happy days.

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