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.'
UPDATE: 'We've done it!!'
TO mark the 100th post on Touchline Dad, here's a challenge to readers.
A few weeks ago Jack was feeling a bit sorry for himself as we drove home following a rare defeat for his team, Marine FC under-7s. He sometimes takes setbacks badly and beats himself up (no, not literally).
In particular he felt he had been too slow to hook away a goalbound effort which turned out to be the winner. In reality, he would've needed legs like Peter Crouch to have got a toe within a mile of it.
"I'll never be any good. Who's ever heard of a footballer called Jack?" he whimpered from beneath a muddy frown.
It was a very good point. I could only think of Jack Charlton and the young Liverpool defender Jack Hobbs. Jack couldn't think of any.
So, any suggestions? Admittedly, it could take a while to clock up a century. I'll update the list as we go and bounce it up the pecking order. Not-so-famous football Jacks will also be accepted. Email your suggestions by filling in the box below - no need to leave an email address but a name or pseudonym would be appreciated.
100 Famous Football Jacks...
1, Jack Charlton (Leeds, 1952-1973, and England)
2, Jack Hobbs (Liverpool, 2005- )
3, Jack Ashurst (Sunderland, Blackpool, Carlisle, Leeds, Doncaster, Rochdale, 1971-1992)
4, Jack Milburn (Leeds, Norwich, Bradford, 1929-1946)
5, Jackie Blanchflower (Man Utd, 1951-1958)
6, Jack Harvey (Marine u7s, 2007- )
7, Jack Scully (Barnsford FC, 2002-5) in TV's Neighbours
8, Rodney Jack (Torquay, Crewe, Rushden & Diamonds,Oldham, 1995-2007)
9, Jack Warner, FIFA vice-president
10, Jack Crilley (Marine AFC, circa 1932)
11, Jack Bentley (Everton 1980-1961, Stockport, Telford, Wellington 1963-1977)
12, Jack Sharp (Everton 1900-1911)
13, Jack Kirwan (Southport Central, Everton, Spurs, Chelsea 1898-1910)
14, Jack Cock, no seriously (Huddersfield Chelsea, Everton, Plymouth, Millwall, 1914-1930)
15, Jack Lester (Grimsby, Notts Forest, Chesterfield, Sheffield Utd, 1994-2007)
16, Jack Rose (QPR 1946-1948)
17, Jack Hewitt (Norwich, Northampton, Peterborough, 1938- )
18, Jack Burkett (Nottingham Forest, circa 1959)
19, Jock Stein (Celtic and Scotland manager, 1965-1985)
20, Father Jack (Craggy Island v Rugged Island, Over-75s Priests, circa 1996)
21, Jack Morgan (Marine, circa 1945)
23, Jack Ross (Everton, Norwich, 1979-1983)
24, Jack Ross (Clyde, Hartlepool, Falkirk, 2002- )
25, Jack Young (Southend, West Ham, QPR circa 1920s)
26, John or Jack Tresadern (West Ham, Burnley, Northampton, circa 1920s)
27, David Bone Nightingale Jack (Plymouth, Bolton, Arsenal 1919-1934) scored opening goal in the 1923 White Horse FA Cup final
28, Bob Jack, father of aforementioned David Bone Nightingale Jack
29, Jack Smith (Bolton) scorer of the second goal in the 1923 White Horse FA Cup final
30, Jacques Santini (Spurs manager, 2004)
31, Jock Wallace senior (Blackpool 1934-1948) father of Jock Wallace junior
32, Jock Wallace junior (Rangers manager 1972-1978 & 1983-1986) son of Jock Wallace senior
33, Jacques Cousteau (France, bit of a diver)
34, Jackie McNamara (Celtic)
35, Jack Allen (Newcastle)
36, Jack Fairbrother (Newcastle)
37, Jackie Honour (Hartlepool)
38, Jack Rea (Wales U-16)
39, Jack Jones (Brazil, seriously)
40, Kelvin Jack (various)
41, Jack Bradshaw (Stevenage)
42, Jack Bowers (Sheffield Wednesday?)
43, Jack Burkett (West Ham)
44, Jack Cork (Chelsea)
45, Jackie Dziekanowski (Celtic)
46, Jack Pelter (Sunderland)
47, Jack Therlad (various)
48, Jack Jull (Spurs)
49, Jack Elkes (Spurs)
50, Jack Acquroff (Spurs)
51, Jacques (Penafiel, Portugal)
52, Rafael Jacques (Brazil)
53, Dwayne Jack (Tobago United)
54, Martin Jack (Elgin City)
55, Michael Jack (Carlisle United)
56, Jack Barker (Derby 1930s)
57, Jackie Bestall (Grimsby 1926-38)
58, Jackie Bray (Man City 1930s)
59, Jack Bruton (Blackburn 1930s)
60, Jack Carr (Newcastle 1900s)
61, Jack Carr (Middlesborough 1910s)
62, Jack Cox (Liverpool 1900s)
63, Jack Crawford (Hull, Chelsea 1920s)
64, Jack Crayston (Arsenal 1930s)
65, Jack Harrow (Chelsea 1920s)
66, Jack Howe (Derby 1930s & 40s)
67, Jack Mew (Man U 1920s)
68, Jackie Morton (West Ham 1930s)
69, Jack Parkinson (Liverpool 1900s)
70, Jack Pickering (Sheffield Utd 1920s - 1940s)
71, Jack Robinson (Derby, Southampton 1900s)
72, Jackie Robinson (Sheffield Wed 1930s & 40s)
73, Jack Rowley (Man U 1940s)
74, Jack Rutherford (Newcastle 1900s)
75, Jackie Sewell (Notts County, Aston Villa 1950s)
76, Jack Silcock (Man U 1920s)
77, Jack Southworth (Blackburn 1890s)
78, Jack Kelsey (Arsenal 1950s)
79, Jack Connor (Huddersfield)
80, Jack Jones (Birmingham 1920s)
81, Jack Shaw (Rotherham 1950s)
82, Jack Holmes (Wimbledon)
83, Jack Collison (West Ham)
84, Jack Alderson (C Palace 1920s)
85, Jock Aird (Burnley 1940s)
86, Jack Bell (Dumbarton 1890s)
87, Jock Drummond (Rangers 1890s)
88, Jack Harkness (Hearts 1920s)
89, Jackie Henderson (Portsmouth 1950s)
90, Jackie Husband (1960s)
91, Jackie Mudie (Blackpool 1940s & 50s)
92, Jock Patterson (1920s)
93, Jackie Plederlieth (1960s)
94, Jackie Sinclair (1960s)
95, Jocky Scott (Dundee 1960s & 70s)
96, Jock Shaw (Rangers 1940s)
97, Jock Thomson (1930s)
98, Jack Hallam (Swindon 1890s)
99, Jackie Brown (Ipswich 1940s)
100, Jackie Vernon (WBA 1940s)
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Rot Weiss wrote...
There was a Jack Ashurst who played for Leeds in the late 1980's. I used to work with his son who, incidentally, is a Liverpool fan.
Posted by: Rot Weiss | November 8, 2007 4:04 PM