1960s BFC squad photo

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:03 pm

I was in the Roggerham Gate earlier today and was looking at this photo.
It's way before my time though obviously there are plenty of unmistakeable faces, but there are certainly a lot who I don't recognise. I can only name 14 including Harry Potts and Joe Brown.
Can anyone shed any light on who's in this picture?

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:15 pm

I know the youngest one on the left of the front row

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:17 pm

Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:15 pm
I know the youngest one on the left of the front row

And so you should !!

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:18 pm

What a stunning photo. 28 at first count, players only.

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:30 pm

Top row - 3, Les Latcham, 4, David Walker, 5, Arthur Bellamy, 10, Mick Buxton, 11, Andy Lochhead.

Second row - 1, Walter Joyce, 2, Peter Simpson, 3, Ian Towers, 4, Ian Lawson, 5, Billy Marshall, 6, Harry Thomson,
7, Adam Blacklaw, 8, Jim Furnell, 9, Trevor Meredith, 11, John Angus, 12, John Talbut.

More to follow.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:32 pm

Royboyclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:30 pm
Top row - 3, Les Latcham, 4, David Walker, 5, Arthur Bellamy, 10, Mick Buxton, 11, Andy Lochhead.

Second row - 1, Walter Joyce, 2, Peter Simpson, 3, Ian Towers, 4, Ian Lawson, 5, Billy Marshall, 6, Harry Thomson,
7, Adam Blacklaw, 8, Jim Furnell, 9, Trevor Meredith, 11, John Angus, 12, John Talbut.

More to follow.

Got 9 of those.
It is a great photo

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:36 pm

Third row - 13, John Connelly, 14, JImmy Mac, 15, Alex Elder, 16, Jimmy Adamson, 17, Ray Pointer, 18, Brian Miller,
19, Gordon Harris, 20, Tommy Cummings.

Bottom row - 21, Willie Irvine, 23, Johnny Price, 24, Ronnie Fenton, 25, Freddie Smith.

Sadly can't see David Smith.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:02 pm

Superb photo!

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:09 pm

They're all laughing - great!

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 11:55 pm

Thank you to Royboyclaret for sharing his great knowledge.

1 -
2 -
3 - Les Latcham
4 - David Walker
5 - Arthur Bellamy
6 -
7 -
8 -
9 -
10 - Mick Buxton
11 - Andy Lochhead
A1 -
12 - Walter Joyce
13 - Peter Simpson
14 - Ian Towers
15 - Ian Lawson
16 - Billy Marshall
17 - Harry Thompson
18 - Adam Blacklaw
19 - Jim Furnell
20 - Trevor Meredith
21 -
22 - John Angus
23 - John Talbut
A3 -
24 - John Connelly
25 - Jimmy McIlroy
26 - Alex Elder
27 - Jimmy Adamson
A2 - Harry Potts
28 - Ray Pointer
29 - Brian Miller
30 - Gordon Harris
31 - Tommy Cummings
A4 - Joe Brown
32 - Willie Irvine
33 -
34 - Johnny Price
35 - Ronnie Fenton
36 - Freddie Smith
37 -
A5 -

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:09 am

Billy Dougal and George Bray A1 and A5 I think

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:37 am

8 - Brian O'Neil?

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:46 am

A3 Ray Bennion.

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:01 am

He photo is 1 of the official team photos for the start of the 1962-63 season.

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:12 am

Bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:01 am
He photo is 1 of the official team photos for the start of the 1962-63 season.

But Jim Furnell was sold to Liverpool in Feb 1962 according to Wiki.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:45 am

Hipper wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:12 am
But Jim Furnell was sold to Liverpool in Feb 1962 according to Wiki.

We’d also moved to round neck shirts by the end of the 61-62 season so it seems unlikely to photo was taken at the start of 62-63. Start of 61-62 seems more likely.

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:08 am

Thanks to the poster Bfc I've just added A3 - Ray Bennion to the list.
As the names that FCBurnley and Hipper have put forward are followed by ? I won't add them to the list at the moment.

1 -
2 -
3 - Les Latcham
4 - David Walker
5 - Arthur Bellamy
6 -
7 -
8 -
9 -
10 - Mick Buxton
11 - Andy Lochhead
A1 -
12 - Walter Joyce
13 - Peter Simpson
14 - Ian Towers
15 - Ian Lawson
16 - Billy Marshall
17 - Harry Thompson
18 - Adam Blacklaw
19 - Jim Furnell
20 - Trevor Meredith
21 -
22 - John Angus
23 - John Talbut
A3 - Ray Bennion
24 - John Connelly
25 - Jimmy McIlroy
26 - Alex Elder
27 - Jimmy Adamson
A2 - Harry Potts
28 - Ray Pointer
29 - Brian Miller
30 - Gordon Harris
31 - Tommy Cummings
A4 - Joe Brown
32 - Willie Irvine
33 -
34 - Johnny Price
35 - Ronnie Fenton
36 - Freddie Smith
37 -
A5 -

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:09 am

Bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:01 am
He photo is 1 of the official team photos for the start of the 1962-63 season.

Certainly before that for various reasons.......I'd have it as 1961.

No Pilky on there of the title winning side and he was sold to Bolton in Mar'61.

Also, strangely, no Jimmy Robson. Perhaps he was poorly on the day of the photoshoot.

We need ClaretTony now to complete the story.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:24 am

I'd go off '61 going off the age of the younger ones

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:31 am

Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:24 am
I'd go off '61 going off the age of the younger ones

CTID......Was it 18th June 1943 for your Dad ?......In which case he would have been 18 at the start of the 1961/62 season.

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:41 am

It was RBC. I did wonder if it was 12 months sooner but with the players missing as above 61 seems correct

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:48 am

Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:41 am
It was RBC. I did wonder if it was 12 months sooner but with the players missing as above 61 seems correct

You must be so proud of your Dad's scoring achievements whilst at Turf Moor.

I know I'm proud my son is called Irvine.

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:01 am

The information I gave of the date 1962-63 was what I found on the same photo,in a paperback book produced by the Lancs Telegraph. I've a lot of team photos over many years, but I'm unable, as yet to find anything containing the blank players names.

durhamclaret · Post by **durhamclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:39 am

Not wanting to be picky but let’s spell these great players names correctly
Harry Thomson not with a p. UTC

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:40 am

Hipper wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:37 am
8 - Brian O'Neil?

It might well be Brian, there certainly is a likeness.

He came to the Turf in Jan.'61 aged 17 years.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:49 am

Great (happy group) photo.
I was watching 1st team regularly at this time and going on a lot of reserve games too but I'm hopeless at recognising faces/remembering names. Hats off to the board members that can.

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:11 pm

6 A Haspell-7 D Compton-9 D Merrington?.-21 C Govan-33 A Bird.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:05 pm

Bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:11 pm
6 A Haspell-7 D Compton-9 D Merrington?.-21 C Govan-33 A Bird.

Great spot for Dave Merrington.

I have a folder of squad photos, lots of which I’ve downloaded from here and our former home. Some scanned from programmes. Would it be worth sharing them on here. CT might like to make it a page along with ground photos?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:12 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:05 pm
Great spot for Dave Merrington.

I have a folder of squad photos, lots of which I’ve downloaded from here and our former home. Some scanned from programmes. Would it be worth sharing them on here. CT might like to make it a page along with ground photos?

Thats an excellent idea.

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:48 pm

durhamclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:39 am
Not wanting to be picky but let’s spell these great players names correctly
Harry Thomson not with a p. UTC

No worries, thanks for pointing it out, it didn't come across as picky, just fairly impolite.
I will post an updated list with all these 'great players' names spelt correctly. UTC.

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:48 pm

Updated list of identified faces:

1 -
2 -
3 - Les Latcham
4 - David Walker
5 - Arthur Bellamy
6 - A. Haspell
7 - D. Compton
8 - Brian O'Neil
9 - Dave Merrington
10 - Mick Buxton
11 - Andy Lochhead
A1 -
12 - Walter Joyce
13 - Peter Simpson
14 - Ian Towers
15 - Ian Lawson
16 - Billy Marshall
17 - Harry Thomson
18 - Adam Blacklaw
19 - Jim Furnell
20 - Trevor Meredith
21 - C. Govan
22 - John Angus
23 - John Talbut
A3 - Ray Bennion
24 - John Connelly
25 - Jimmy McIlroy
26 - Alex Elder
27 - Jimmy Adamson
A2 - Harry Potts
28 - Ray Pointer
29 - Brian Miller
30 - Gordon Harris
31 - Tommy Cummings
A4 - Joe Brown
32 - Willie Irvine
33 - A. Bird
34 - Johnny Price
35 - Ronnie Fenton
36 - Freddie Smith
37 -
A5 -

durhamclaret · Post by **durhamclaret** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:52 pm

ClaretGeorgina wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:48 pm
No worries, thanks for pointing it out, it didn't come across as picky, just fairly impolite.
I will post an updated list with all these 'great players' names spelt correctly. UTC.

No worries here too, it was never my intention to be impolite, good job btw.

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:14 pm

As pointed out by FCBurnley, Billy Dougal and George Bray are correct.
Re adding a selection of team photos. I have lots going back to over 100 years ago. But knowing how to add them to the message board is beyond me.
If someone on here ( which will have been outlined elsewhere), then I will add them for people's enjoyment.
If I master that, I will then consider adding interesting Bfc paper cuttings, from the thousands I have, again going back to over 100 year ago.

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:16 pm

If someone on here will advise me, I meant to say.

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:54 pm

Updated list of identified faces:

1 -
2 -
3 - Les Latcham
4 - David Walker
5 - Arthur Bellamy
6 - A. Haspell
7 - D. Compton
8 - Brian O'Neil
9 - Dave Merrington
10 - Mick Buxton
11 - Andy Lochhead
A1 - Billy Dougall
12 - Walter Joyce
13 - Peter Simpson
14 - Ian Towers
15 - Ian Lawson
16 - Billy Marshall
17 - Harry Thomson
18 - Adam Blacklaw
19 - Jim Furnell
20 - Trevor Meredith
21 - C. Govan
22 - John Angus
23 - John Talbut
A3 - Ray Bennion
24 - John Connelly
25 - Jimmy McIlroy
26 - Alex Elder
27 - Jimmy Adamson
A2 - Harry Potts
28 - Ray Pointer
29 - Brian Miller
30 - Gordon Harris
31 - Tommy Cummings
A4 - Joe Brown
32 - Willie Irvine
33 - A. Bird
34 - Johnny Price
35 - Ronnie Fenton
36 - Freddie Smith
37 -
A5 - George Bray

ClaretGeorgina · Post by **ClaretGeorgina** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:01 pm

Bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:14 pm
As pointed out by FCBurnley, Billy Dougal and George Bray are correct.
Re adding a selection of team photos. I have lots going back to over 100 years ago. But knowing how to add them to the message board is beyond me.
If someone on here ( which will have been outlined elsewhere), then I will add them for people's enjoyment.
If I master that, I will then consider adding interesting Bfc paper cuttings, from the thousands I have, again going back to over 100 year ago.

I certainly can't offer any advice on the technical stuff, but it does sound like a grand idea.
Also, after looking into some of the players mentioned on this thread it really illustrated just what a fantastic resource of information this website is, so hats off to those behind it!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:02 pm

Bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:14 pm
As pointed out by FCBurnley, Billy Dougal and George Bray are correct.
Re adding a selection of team photos. I have lots going back to over 100 years ago. But knowing how to add them to the message board is beyond me.
If someone on here ( which will have been outlined elsewhere), then I will add them for people's enjoyment.
If I master that, I will then consider adding interesting Bfc paper cuttings, from the thousands I have, again going back to over 100 year ago.

Are you printing from PC, ipad or phone, Bfc?
It is slightly different for each. Although I’ve never done it myself I believe that on a pc you can open two windows and drag and drop.
This site has a maximum of 3 photos per post with a maximum of 2Mb per post, whichever medium you are using.
I’ll await your reply and give a fuller answer.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:22 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:05 pm
Great spot for Dave Merrington.

I have a folder of squad photos, lots of which I’ve downloaded from here and our former home. Some scanned from programmes. Would it be worth sharing them on here. CT might like to make it a page along with ground photos?

There was a long running thread with all that kind of imagery - I am sure someone will have a link to it

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:23 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:22 pm
There was a long running thread with all that kind of imagery - I am sure someone will have a link to it

Though I like the idea of it being a menu item on the site rather than a thread

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:10 pm

Tricky Trevor, I have no idea about how to use computers and similar technology and It frustrates me trying. My brains are in my hands.
I could get someone who will show me what I should do.
As Chester suggested, the press cuttings could be started as a new thread. For some of us older supporters, it will recall memories of special games and results. For the younger generation, it will make them think, how lucky we were seeing some outstanding home and foreign players playing against Burnley.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:36 pm

Bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:10 pm
Tricky Trevor, I have no idea about how to use computers and similar technology and It frustrates me trying. My brains are in my hands.
I could get someone who will show me what I should do.
As Chester suggested, the press cuttings could be started as a new thread. For some of us older supporters, it will recall memories of special games and results. For the younger generation, it will make them think, how lucky we were seeing some outstanding home and foreign players playing against Burnley.

How do you post on here and where are your photos stored?

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:29 pm

Would Colin Blant be there? Perhaps just after his time.

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:33 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:29 pm
Would Colin Blant be there? Perhaps just after his time.

It would be before his time because he didn't sign on until 1964.

ClaretCliff · Post by **ClaretCliff** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:36 pm

I was thinking Sammy Todd would have been around then but I don’t recognise him in that photo.

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:40 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:29 pm
Would Colin Blant be there? Perhaps just after his time.

I think Colin Blant was in the same year as my eldest brother at Alder Grange school in Rawtenstall.
My brother was born in 1944, so if as some have suggested, the year is 1961 then Colin would be 17.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:48 pm

Ashingtonclaret46 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:33 pm
It would be before his time because he didn't sign on until 1964.

Ha ha, that's what I meant to say!

drdree · Post by **drdree** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:34 pm

Colin Blant was playing for Rossendale United till 1963 before signing for Burrnley

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:21 pm

Colin Blant - now there was a hard man. Wouldn't have liked to meet him
on a football field.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:22 pm

Funkydrummer wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:21 pm
Colin Blant - now there was a hard man. Wouldn't have liked to meet him
on a football field.

Geoff Hurst didn't either!!!

Bfc · Post by **Bfc** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:52 am

Tricky Trevor, I just log in and write my comments. No idea about pasting your question to put here, or putting a like. I'm in my mid 70s and live on my own. So there's no one to advise me about how to right things. When I'm unable to do something on my computer I ask a neighbour to do it. Basically computers don't interest me.
A lot of my photos are framed and hang on the wall in what I call my Burnley room. The press cuttings are mainly in boxed scrap books.