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.'
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'No Easy Putts at Augusta, Dad'
Posted by Peter Harvey on May 8, 2008 12:50 PM
I'VE been wasting several hours over the last few weeks playing Amen Corner at the Augusta National Club - home of the US Masters.
Glorious weather every day. The azaleas look magnificent in full bloom around the 12th green.
Jack's been at my side, holding my bag and giving me advice over tricky putts. I've even let him take a couple of shots, although it's not easy when you're wearing your dad's white decorating overalls and a Summer Fun Run marshal's bib.
He's starting to irritate me though. Every time I miss a tiddler and watch the ball scurry away on the glassy greens, he says: 'Never mind, Dad. No easy putts at Augusta.'
Have a go yourself if you think you're hard enough... The record's five, including a 74-footer.
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2008 Grand National Tips from Red Rum
Posted by Peter Harvey on March 3, 2008 10:34 PM
RED Rum could make you a fortune at this year's Grand National on April 5.
Just click below and get a free tip, straight from the horse's mouth....
Leave a comment with the name of the horse Rummy picked for you. We'll see how the old boy did after the race. No registration or email address required. You can even make up a pseudonym...
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Billy The Whizzkid
Posted by Peter Harvey on July 12, 2007 10:08 AM
THE mugshot of Jack in the Touchline Dad heading reminds me of Billy's Boots or Roy of the Rovers. Not that Jack's got a blonde mullet and the cheesiest grin in Melchester.
Every Friday during my final year at primary school the dinner ladies would 'divvy up' their coppers to reward the boys who helped stack tables and chairs.
We each got about 30 or 40 pence which in 1978 was £2,000 - well worth abandoning the lunchtime kickabout at twenty-five past one and lugging a few tables onto trolleys.
Sometimes we even got an extra cube of pink sponge and custard to woof down before dashing up three floors to Mr Wright's class by the stroke of 1.30, sweating and breathless as we counted our cash.
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'F' in Frankie
Posted by Peter Harvey on June 2, 2007 5:41 PM
JACK watched his first Epsom Derby this afternoon and was excited to see the only jockey he knew - Frankie Dettori - romp home for his debut win in the famous race.
He was asking lots of questions. Why didn't the horses jump like in the Grand National? Does the winning 'driver' win a trophy?
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Easy Tiger
Posted by Peter Harvey on April 5, 2007 11:55 PM
TIGER Woods is generally an excellent role model.
He is focused but affords others encouragement. He relishes victory, yet he is gracious in defeat.
So, how come he cannot kick the filthy habit of gobbing in disapproval at his occasional shortcomings?
After pushing his tee shot on the 17th at Augusta, he thudded his club on the turf before gratuitously blowing a load of phlegm into the faces of a few hundred million golf fans worldwide. Not for the first time.
A bogey was just reward. Alternatively, he could have been handed a hefty fine (whatever that is for someone of Tiger's wealth) and a packet of Kleenex.
The incident comes just days after Sergio Garcia was caught on camera spitting into the hole after three-putting in America. Time for the USPGA guys to clean up their act.
If you can stomach it, watch Sergio's hole in one by clicking on the image below.
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