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.'
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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csb wrote...
From my experience as a Touchline Dad, coaches can be just as bad!
Posted by: csb | April 1, 2007 10:19 PM