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Normally head down to Studds at the half time whistle, but gonna stay put today to applaud the lads from the squad of '69, some true Dale legends among them
Plus, Reg Jenkins widow, good of her to make the trip
Hope the weather allows proper appreciation on the pitch
Good to see them all getting plenty of applause, and they'll have appreciated some of our play today
DS announced the 68/69 team won promotion, so we played in the third tier for the first time. We played there in 1958/59, the first year the old Division Three was formed
Good to see them all getting plenty of applause, and they'll have appreciated some of our play today
DS announced the 68/69 team won promotion, so we played in the third tier for the first time. We played there in 1958/59, the first year the old Division Three was formed
... and BK was there in the days of playing QPR Norwich et al I think 😞
Having had a chat with a couple of my heroes I couldn't help but notice how small they all seemed! I know that each generation is getting bigger but......
Having had a chat with a couple of my heroes I couldn't help but notice how small they all seemed! I know that each generation is getting bigger but......
Thought the same, albeit from near the back of Pearl St!
Billy Rudd and Vinny Leech were always in the "pocket dynamo" midfield category, and i guess the years take their toll on vertebrae too
One thing that will never diminish is their presence on the pitch, even 50 years later
Slightly off topic, but the rendering of both sets of supporters for "Sweet Caroline" before ko was awesome!
Good call YD one worthy of its own thread after the seasons over and the lull begins. Sweet Caroline would be in my top ten feel good songs along with HI HO Silver Lining.
How many of the 69/70 promotion squad attended? names please also did Sheffield Dale or TVOS get contact details for upcoming programme interviews where are they now sort of thing.
How many of the 69/70 promotion squad attended? names please also did Sheffield Dale or TVOS get contact details for upcoming programme interviews where are they now sort of thing.
Graham Smith Derek Ryder Vinny Leech Billy Rudd Steve Melledew Reg Jenkins represented by widow and son (Andrew)
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