On 05/10/2024 at 14:00, erskblue said:

 

Harry with the Gola bag containing the famous "magic sponge"

Didn't his son follow him afterwards?

I was trying to remember the title those guys had . Didn't we use to call them the " trainers" ?

 

In his goal keeper days Harry making a save in an FA Cup semi against Arsenal at the Lane. 1950 first game ended in a 2-2 draw Arsenal won the replay 1-0.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, The Rising Sun said:

Harry with the Gola bag containing the famous "magic sponge"

Didn't his son follow him afterwards?

I was trying to remember the title those guys had . Didn't we use to call them the " trainers" ?

 

Yeah they were called “trainers”. Good shout.

 

Norman.

Do you remember when both trainers came together Norman was always quickest! Whilst running the crowd would shout “Oooooooooooh” then cheer when he got to the injured first!!

After the treatment we would Sing “Norman Give us a wave” whilst walking round the pitch and cheer when he waved!

 

1980-81 Pre Season Photocall.

15 minutes ago, erskblue said:

 

Peter practising to be a Cossack dancer?

Pyotr Bonnetivich 😄

8 hours ago, Boyne said:

Peter practising to be a Cossack dancer?

‘Russian Cossack-type exercises for injured goalkeeper Peter Bonetti and a teammate. 27th February 1973.’ That’s the original caption with the picture!😀

Posted before but no harm in posting again. 

 

Edited October 10, 20241 yr by erskblue

9 hours ago, erskblue said:

 

The "Empress State" building in the background, and I think a portion of the Earls Court " venue to the right.

I really miss seeing the old floodlight pylons at stadiums, they look almost graceful in old images.

I remember Villa had the bulbs arranged in an "A" and "V" formation!

On 08/10/2024 at 20:39, erskblue said:

 

That's gotta be at our old Mitcham training ground.

20 minutes ago, The Rising Sun said:

The "Empress State" building in the background, and I think a portion of the Earls Court " venue to the right.

I really miss seeing the old floodlight pylons at stadiums, they look almost graceful in old images.

I remember Villa had the bulbs arranged in an "A" and "V" formation!

I've put a picture of the Villa lights on " best football images" page

Best looking with apprehension at Ron !

Edited October 10, 20241 yr by The Rising Sun
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2 hours ago, The Rising Sun said:

That's gotta be at our old Mitcham training ground.

Yeah you’re right! Forgot to post that on the picture.

Edited October 10, 20241 yr by erskblue

2 hours ago, The Rising Sun said:

Best looking with apprehension at Ron !

And with every good reason!😀

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre Season Training at Immer Court in August 1978.

Edited October 10, 20241 yr by erskblue

 

 

Edited October 10, 20241 yr by erskblue