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.'
SERIAL thug Joey Barton slipped out of Strangeways Prison, Manchester, into the arms of Kevin Keegan.
Keegan, a decent bloke who believes in forgiveness and redemption, says the Newcastle player deserves a second chance.
No. Barton has had plenty of chances to prove himself and he's done just that. He's a violent tearaway who sets a poor example to young people.
By giving him a second chance, Keegan is showing every child that violence can bring rewards.
Through his football talents he has found himself in a privileged position, one from where he could do so much good for others, yet he chooses to do otherwise.
Anyone who has watched the video of Barton's attack in Church Street, Liverpool, would agree that he needs anything but a 'second chance.'
Can you imagine an office worker, a teacher, a shop worker, a journalist, a politician...even a football manager keeping their job after being convicted of brutality similar to that dished out by Barton?
If Barton is to be given a second chance by Keegan, it should be cleaning out toilets and washing boots for a season on £100 a week.
Alternatively, just sack him and issue a statement saying: 'Football is for families. Rather than ban children from our ground we have decided to ban Barton.'
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csb wrote...
Welcome back TD!
Couldn't agree with you more.
How many more chances does this thug need?
The FA and Newcastle should hang their heads in shame. I sincerely hope we never see him in a football strip again unless off course its the Walton Prison XI where he belongs.
KK has lost the plot early this year methinks!
Posted by: csb | July 28, 2008 12:50 PM