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Post by Shottermiller on Nov 7, 2017 11:04:45 GMT
Yes, we had a special one at Shottermill. It was known as the "white rock" a real special.
it was lethal when Derek Read kicked it. Taff Williams with his natural head of afro type hairstyle never had any problems heading it but on the other side of the coin poor old Eddie Herbert was always laid out when he did; but there might have been more to that than meets the eye as the Trainer always had a little snifter of Whisky in his bag.
It's an 'orrible wet morning; I'm guessing we could go on until lunch time with tales from the intermediate league.
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Post by hendo on Nov 7, 2017 11:08:51 GMT
Don't forget the studs that were nailed into our boots that then went right through, giving us the marks of stigmata.
Jackie Milburn's theory up in Newcastle when I was a lad, was that you got boots that were at least one size too small then wore them in the bath so the iron hard leather would expand and fit your feet. ...Thanks Jackie, that's why all Geordies over 60 walk funny and prefer showers.
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Post by Grassroots on Nov 7, 2017 11:11:16 GMT
That was my first experience of the derek read , I was 14 and put in first team goal by spud Murphy down at liphook because ready had just crippled our keeper. Were their two of them? Twins ? I remember the black square stud with four nails in , boots coming halfway up your legs .
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Post by Grassroots on Nov 7, 2017 11:22:31 GMT
I’m thinking Jack read?
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Post by Shottermiller on Nov 7, 2017 11:23:24 GMT
Derek was a stalwart right back at the 'mill and then he ended his career down at Liphook. I enjoyed playing with him but hard work against him. A dead cert with a penalty so long as it was within the posted space. Even the keeper ended in the net. Yes, he had a younger brother John who had trials with Aldershot. Don't know what happened to him.
I used to see Derek a few years ago and have a natter. He was a Mason and used to come in the print works and collect the monthly material.
I think they originated from Beacon Hill.
Edit:I think their dad was Jack Read; he was always there watching them.
We're drifting off subject but who cares I'm enjoying and it's gosssip to read. Hendo must be enjoying the wet morning as well.
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Post by Grassroots on Nov 7, 2017 11:32:44 GMT
They both played that day at liphook , I went in goal for the corner both of them charged me , I managed to get the ball away but still ended up in the net . My football career was sorted from that day I would be first team keeper.
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Post by Shottermiller on Nov 7, 2017 11:55:20 GMT
Ash United were very professional in their ways but it backfired one day at the rec. Their kit was conveyed in a laundry basket but for some reason it didn't arrive with the team. The 'mill supplied them with their change strip of red but they had to play the whole game wearing their trousers and ordinary socks.
Another Ash United game down the rec. was a double header. Eric Brett the Ash keeper, a lovely chap let in 9 for the firsts only to find their seconds never had a keeper so he played another 90 minutes and a further 6 goals.
Did you know Bob Moodie? He was a Grayshott man who used to run the line for the 'mill.
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Post by Grassroots on Nov 7, 2017 12:57:37 GMT
I know the name , I remember we turned up at Dennis brothers without shirts ( which was a full kit in those days) t was snowing and we played in skins , never been so cold I think it took a day to get warm after.
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Post by Shottermiller on Nov 7, 2017 13:01:00 GMT
Ash supplied shirts and shorts and socks.
At the 'mill we just got shirts; hence all different coloured shorts!
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Post by hendo on Nov 7, 2017 14:42:38 GMT
I think you two should get a room...
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Post by Grassroots on Nov 7, 2017 15:38:16 GMT
Maybe a benadormitory !!
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Post by Shottermiller on Nov 7, 2017 15:42:01 GMT
I was about to suggest that perhaps we could have a reminiscences section on here; then, in theory we wouldn't drift off thread.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 15:56:09 GMT
Yawn
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Post by Shottermiller on Nov 7, 2017 18:58:22 GMT
Why make an aimless comment like that, why not join in?
We've had an interesting morning reminiscing. I'm sure some of the members may find bits of interest.
You can come on and tell us some things about your old footballing days. I'm sure we're interested to read about it if you're interested enough to tell us.
And Hendo re Jackie Milburn's boots. We had a right back by the name of Stan Heather who sadly later got killed on his motorcycle at Milford Common. Before a game after he'd booted up and again at half time he religiously filled his boots with water. He always reckoned it hardened his feet up. I tried it once and ended up with just soggy feet!
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Post by crete2000 on Nov 10, 2017 12:15:59 GMT
Although slightly younger than some of you Gents.....plying my trade in Sunday league in the Farnham & District League......we were playing away at Harting, I believe, when kick off was delayed. Our centre back Andy Austin then plucked a whicker casket from the boot of his car, placed it in the centre circle, then released 30 or so pigeons from it. It was an amazing spectacle. 22 Hairy arsed herberts dived for cover as they swooped in all directions before dispersing towards the GU7 area. The Ref then blew his whistle as the Captains met for the coin toss. We had no idea this was his plan and not another word was uttered about it until half time, when he said that his Dad bred racing pigeons and could take some out for a run to Harting. Nice moment.
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