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 long slog through the winter is over - unfortunately.
For months Jack has listened for my key in the front door and scampered to greet me with a warming hug before saying: "Daaaad. Can we go to the park and practise football?"
Just what you want to hear when you've had another day from hell at the office. Eyeballs glued to a computer screen. Phone rattling away. E-mails announcing their arrival every few seconds with that annoying ping.
"It's too dark, mate. Otherwise I'd love to play footy. Shall we ask The Gaffer to make a nice cup of coffee instead and have a sit down in front of Teletext?"
Of course, the arrival of British Summer Time has ruined everything.
Since then we haven't had a drop of rain between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, Jack hasn't been invited to any of his mates' houses for tea and every time I let the air out of his footy in the morning The Gaffer helps him blow it up again. I've even tried hiding his trainers in the electricity cupboard.
I'm running out of excuses. My only option is to work until the sun goes down. Or should I just take him for kickabout?
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