Today is my 70th birthday

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Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Guitargeorge » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:08 pm

I don't usually sing out about these things, especially as time progresses, but I thought that I would share some of the "decade" milestones since my birth.
I was born in 1947, Burnley at Wembley in the cup final and promoted to the first division.
1957 and Burnley were doing OK in the first division, finishing a respectable 7th.
1967 Our "God in a green jersey" is the hero in Naples as Burnley earn a draw in the Fairs cup
1977 by now plying our trade in the second division, Burnley finished 16th, escaping the drop with just two games to go.
1987 so much has been written about this momentous season finale. I admit to being one of he grown men who cried at the final whistle
1997 now in the new styled second division, we finished 9th. This was the season that Paul Barnes scored five against our old adversaries, Stockport County (who?)
2007 now in our 125th anniversary season and back in the second tier, we suffered a nineteen game winless streak. Final position 15th.
2017 Back in the big time. It's pinch myself time. Top half position in the best league in the world.
Unbelievable journey through euphoria and dark depths, but I would not support any other team in the whole world. UTC
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by lrac » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:13 pm

have a good day George.
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:14 pm

I had a, shall we say, significant birthday last week reaching the age of 65.

1952 - born on FA Cup 3rd round day - beat Hartlepools (with an s) United 1-0 at home with goal from Les Shannon
1962 - Almost did the double and I saw us in an FA Cup Final at Wembley.
1972 - Preparing for one of those memorable seasons when we won promotion to the top flight
1982 - Promoted back to second division
1992 - Out of the fourth division finally after 7 long years
2002 - Almost made the play offs - just one goal short
2012 - Sean Dyche appointed manager of Burnley Football Club


And happy birthday Guitargeorge
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by hampsteadclaret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:14 pm

Happy Birthday George, good [not out] innings..
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by CleggHall » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:16 pm

Guitargeorge - happy birthday and I hope that your life was not as much a rocky ride as your team's. A wonderful journey on which I have accompanied you since 1959.
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by claretdom » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:18 pm

You don't sound a day over 30 either George.. have a good un
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Stevie2112 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:20 pm

Happy birthday George.
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:24 pm

I bet you know all the chords.

Happy Birthday.
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Post by COBBLE » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:27 pm

Happy birthday. Great backdrop. Be glad you didn't live in Milton Keynes.
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by kentonclaret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:28 pm

Happy 70th birthday George.

I was born in 1948 and so just missed the Cup Final. :)
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by ClaretCanada » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:34 pm

Happy Birthday George, I am 70 next month, grew up in Rosehill but been in Canada since 1966
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Post by Elder statesman » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:36 pm

Happy birthday George. I'll be a year behind you on Friday. Where's it all gone?
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Buxtonclaret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:47 pm

Happy Birthday!
A Cup win would be good. :)
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by ecc » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:02 pm

Happy Birthday, George. Your review shows just how far the club has come (back) in the last 30 years. Agree with Buxton - hope you get a late present tonight. :)
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by claretblue » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:35 pm

Happy Birthday George!

...keep strumming! :D
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by halfmanhalfbiscuit » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:38 pm

Happy Birthday George.
Some real moments along the way
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by clerkenwell.claret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:52 pm

Many happy returns!!
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by minnieclaret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:57 pm

Happy birthday, George. They'll win tonight for you.
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by cricketfield73 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:22 pm

Happy 70th Birthday Guitargeorge!
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by CombatClaret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:26 pm

Happy Birthday George! Hope the lads get a win for you!
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by ClaretKent » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:40 pm

Happy birthday George. Great to read those milestones.
One thing that gives me such pleasure at the moment is seeing the youngsters smiling and cheering as they watch the Clarets in the Premier League today. I wonder what milestones they will talk about in 50 or 60 years from now? UTC
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by 2510 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:40 pm

Happy 70th Birthday George.

Hopefully you will add another line tonight.

Oh by the way, I'm not far behind you. ;)
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Claretmatt4 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:43 pm

Happy birthday George!
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by mkmel » Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:49 pm

Happy Birthday ol' timer!

A win tonight for you,and us,tonight then :)
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by IanMcL » Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:43 pm

Happy Birthday - Clarets sent you a present!
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Stalbansclaret » Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:56 pm

Happy Birthday and thanks for your recent recommendation of David from Connectyourstuff. He tells me he is your neighbour.
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Re: Today is my 70th birthday

Post by Guitargeorge » Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:30 pm

That's right stalbans, good lad to have next door!!
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