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.'
GOALKEEPER William Foulkes would be the first name on the team sheet for an All-Time Fatties XI.
He was nicknamed 'Fatty' with good reason. If we can believe what's written about him, he weighed in at 24 stone towards the end of his playing career which saw him play for Chelsea and Sheffield United more than 100 years ago.
Famously he stormed out of the dressing room naked after the 1902 FA Cup Final and chased the referee in protest over Southampton's equalizer. The ref sought sanctuary in a broom cupboard. Sheffield Utd won the replay 2-1.
He also went on to play first class cricket for Derbyshire (as a roly bowler?). During his short retirement, Fatty earned a few pennies working in a 'Beat The Goalie' booth at Blackpool - or so the folklore goes. He died from cirrhosis aged 42 in 1916.
Ah, they don't make 'em like that anymore.
So, who would complete the All-Time Fatties XI?
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Sporticus wrote...
Razor Ruddock should feature alongside Thoams Brolin, thelittle fat guy who played for Sweedn in the World Cup, was it 2002.
Posted by: Sporticus | April 9, 2007 4:24 PM