They had a famous FA Cup run in the early 1990s, eventually being knocked out by Crewe 3-1 in the 3rd round. Roly Howard was manager for a record 33 years (1972-2005), although he will always be remembered by some fans as Kenny Dalglish's window cleaner. TV presenter Ray Stubbs once asked: "How's business, Roly?" to which Roly replied "Oh you know - ups and downs."
Former players include Michael Ball (Everton and Rangers) and Stephen Wright (Liverpool and Sunderland). The club motto is 'To Enjoy, Not Destroy.'
March 2007 Archives
Beeb Hunt for Pushy Parents
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 30, 2007 1:20 PM
THE BBC reckons some of us touchline mums and dads can lose the plot - or even become violent.
The BBC Online report reminded me of an incident on Buckley Hill playing fields in north Liverpool (where England's Euro 2006 All Together Now video was filmed) when I was about 12 or 13.
A gobby parent who had been giving the ref grief came onto the pitch to remonstrate face-to-face. The bust-up continued for a few minutes as us kids watched in amazement.
Eventually the referee had heard enough and he brought the dad's protest to an abrupt end, lamping him firmly on the chin.
Match was abandoned surprise, surprise.
Let me know of any touchline bust-ups you've witnessed. What should refs do to help keep the peace on the touchlines? Should police patrol and issue warnings?
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Touchline Son
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 26, 2007 8:57 AM
THERE'S nothing worse than watching helplessly from the touchline as your team loses.
Last week Jack played OK in the first half before making way for one of his teammates at half-time. This week he again came off at half-time after keeping another clean sheet and found it equally frustrating as his pals lost to a late goal which sneaked in at the near post from the corner.
Substitutes are a necessary evil at this age - after all, it's more important to give everyone a game than go all-out for a win. But it's difficult explaining that to a little boy who's itching to play every minute.
Who would be a coach?
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Boomer Bursts The Bubble
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 22, 2007 2:50 PM
AFTER back-to-back 6-0 wins, Jack and the lads crashed down to Earth with a bump.
Leading 1-0 at half-time they were looking good against a team of boys a year older than them.
And they would've won but for a pesky opponent with an uncannily big kick for his age. Every time Boomer whacked one into the box from a free kick or corner the ball ricocheted like a bullet in Western saloon shootout before crossing the line.
The ref should have checked his boots for dynamite. He even managed to sneak one in direct from a corner.
Never mind lads. It's all part of football. Some games you can't win...
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Oh Shittu!
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 11, 2007 7:16 PM
JACK is making the most of what he will consider a loophole in the swearing rules.
He's at the stage of boyhood when he can recognise the more 'popular' swear words, but dare not say them...even though he may love to.
Halfway through the Plymouth Argyle and Watford FA Cup tie live on BBC-1, he turned to me with eyes wide open, saying: 'Aaaaah, Dad. He just swore.'
He was referring to the commentator congratulating Watford's Danny Shittu on a goal-saving block.
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Beware of Wives Bearing Gifts
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 10, 2007 6:19 PM
THE Gaffer and little Emily have just returned from their shopping trip.
In the ensuing chaos I missed both first half goals in the Middlesborough-Man United FA Cup tie (I fancy United's bogey team Boro to snatch this one).
As I feared, the girls had visited the perfume department of John Lewis, but thankfully not Waterstones where Colleen was being mobbed by would-be WAGS while her fella Wayne was scoring in the North East.
I had been practising my Paddington stare for when The Gaffer (inevitably) discharged her carrier bags on the living room carpet blurting out talk of bargains.
Unfortunately she anticipated my mood and got little Em to present me with a gift...some Clinique Happy for men. Sounds a bit poncy, I know. I call it after-shave. They call it 'eau de toilette pour homme.' Does the job.
Clever move by The Gaffer. Wonder what she's after?
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Caught in the Crossfire
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 10, 2007 3:18 PM
OUR family is one of the many innocent victims of Rupert Murdoch and Richard Branson's bust-up over what channels should be broadcast on cable TV.
I don't care who's to blame. The bottom line is we've lost Sky programmes and I'm still paying Branson too much money every month to watch repeats of Location, Location, Location and (Not So) Classic Who Wants to be a Millionaire from dawn till dusk.
Those cosy winter afternoons of Gillette Soccer Saturday with 'bloke's bloke' Jeff Stelling reading out football scores sprinkled with trivia seem so far away.
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One Night Stand with Stevie G
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 7, 2007 9:28 PM
I MENTIONED a few weeks ago how Jack would have loved his tipsy dad to stumble out of a taxi with a signed Jamie Carragher shirt over one shoulder and a dickie bow over the other.
I had been to a charity auction in the company of some big hitters.
Unfortunately we need every spare pound to fund Branson's empire and Jack's latest sticker collection, not to mention The Gaffer's plans for a summer holiday in some distant, undiscovered field in Ireland with around 50 of her relatives.
Imagine Jack's delight when I arrived home with Steven Gerrard's shirt from the Liverpool-Barcelona Champions League clash the other night (the Reds' greatest ever defeat) signed front and back by the midfield maestro himself.
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Skipper for the Day
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 4, 2007 9:52 AM
JACK was given the captain's armband and was proud to lead his team to their first win.
They knocked six past their opponents in a game they dominated from start to finish.
Playing in the centre of defence in such matches can be frustrating, but he showed restraint by not wandering up field in search of action. When the ball came his way he dealt with it well.
I reckon he only had around ten touches during the game and, for once, he returned home almost spotless. The Gaffer was doubly chuffed.
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