....
-
Content Count
5,206 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
28
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Calendar
Posts posted by ....
-
-
Thanks very much for that, K. Some interesting shots of the locality.
I'm intrigued to know what the wording would have been where the 'T' is on the building to the right of Eassom's chip shop in Redhill (another shot below for comparison) That building as I knew it was Mr. Holmes' grocery store.
Ref No: NCCG000738 Town Village: Arnold Location: Redhill Road Title: Easom's Chip Shop, Redhill Road, Arnold, post 1946 Further Information:
The Roxy cinema poster is advertising James Mason in 'Prison Breaker' (1936), as well as Red Skelton in 'Merton of the Movies' (1947).
Date of Image: post 1946 Photographer: Copyright Reserved Form of Acknowledgment: For Ken Negus (Mrs G Allcock)
Copyright © North East Midland Photographic Record. All rights reserved.
-
Shilton, star player, Clarke, over the hill Geordie reject, Burns, aggressive bad boy, Lloyd, over the hill reject, Anderson, unpredictable kid. Gemmill, past it, Bowyer, unsettled journeyman, Mc Govern, can't play, Robertson, overweight, smoking drinker, O'Neill, unfulfilled and opinionated, Withe, roaming journeyman, Woodcock, unpredictable youngster. Later of course, Birtles, naive amateur. Francis, another unfulfilled career.
Not a bad assessment. There was no way on earth that Archie Gemmill was past it though.
-
1
-
-
A few more would be Davie Gibson, Frank Mclintock and Alan Smith.
-
We do have summers in Canada BC. hehehe. I live in a place called Kelowna BC. BEAUTIFUL place. Mountains, Forest and a Huge lake complete with a mystery monster called Ogopogo. Been living here now for over 25 yrs after 10 yrs of city life in Vancouver BC.
That's interesting, fownesey. I've been to Kelowna many times, sometimes staying there for up to a month. My previous partner's parents lived there, firstly in Westbank then down in the town.
Absolutely love the place, it's just a jewel and I once had hopes of living there.
I wrote on many occasions of my times there:
https://stuartfrew.wordpress.com/tag/kelowna/
-
1
-
-
I think that's a smokescreen from the owner to take a bit of pressure off himself
Considering the state that Forest are in I think it would take more than persuasion to coerce the likes of Martin O'Neil to take that particular poisoned chalice. Yes, it would take a lot of persuasion - and much more - to get anybody of any note, especially someone with a decent job already, to come and risk their reputation at a shambles of a club and then be sacked in three months.
In my view they can forget about O'Neill anyway - I could be wrong but I don't think he would touch them with a barge pole.
-
2
-
-
A friend mentioned to to me that Bobby would bring a big box of apples in the boot of his car to training sessions and allow each youngster that lined up for an autograph one each! He'd instruct them not to take a bruised one! Perhaps Bobby had access to an orchard somewhere.
Can you imagine some of the modern game's conceited and self-centred individuals doing something like that?
Interested to hear more about his strengths and abilities on the pitch. I do remember him but was quite young. I know that many have said that he could count himself unfortunate not to have earned international honours. He seemed very dependable and consistent, not only in the amount of consecutive games he played but also in play during the game.
-
2
-
-
. If I recall Bob's one and only booking was towards the end of his career and I remember the horror with which that was greeted.
There'a a mention of his first booking in the blog. It involves another Forest legend!
-
Thanks for your memories, Catfan! I have never heard a bad word spoken about gentleman Bobby McKinlay.
-
1
-
-
A few words about a much admired former local stalwart of the Forest rearguard, Bobby McKinlay.
I as a young laddie I but caught the last part of a Bobby's excellent career at the City Ground, nevertheless one of those seasons being the highly significant and exciting one of 1966/7. There will be many here that saw much more of him over his years of sterling service for the Reds and I'd be interested in thoughts.
Still much revered by many, he appeared the most decent of men and a most player for the club he played for.
Bobby McKinlay - a Portrait of Loyalty
-
9
-
-
Just read that fawaz sacked the Manager because he feared relegation,................so having NO manager makes it better does it?..........What !!!!
Exactly.
Although not particularly a fan of Dougie Freedman's 'style' of football, I see no good reason to have sacked him at the point the owner did as opposed to waiting until the end of the season. It has left Forest, by all accounts, flailing around like a rudderless ship. With respect to the caretaker boss he doesn't appear to be suitable to have taken the position whilst his assistant, Reid's appointment as temporary coach appears to have no basis in qualifications or experience. With the latter it almost appears that they wanted to find him a useful job to do as they have singularly failed to get him back to match fitness over a long period of time and, in reality, his career appears well over and has done for a long time. Only the club appear to think otherwise.
Regarding the 150th celebrations, perhaps it's indicative that they appear muted. I'm not full informed on all things Forest but all I have managed to note is an expensive, overpriced dinner which even some ex players are protesting about and a walk from the original Clinton Arms (The Orange Tree on Shakespeare Street) to the ground last Saturday matchday for another embarrassing afternoon at the City Ground.
It's pretty sad stuff and the general situation is no way to celebrate a grand occasion like a 150th birthday. You really couldn't make this stuff up.
-
3
-
-
Thanks for posting, Mark. Really enjoyed seeing the old but ultimately sad footage. The Victoria Station is only just in my memory so it's good to compare with that.
-
Keep putting one foot in front of the other, Ash - that's all you have to do.
I'm sorry to hear of the things you've been through but glad to see you back here.
Stu
-
Here's an image of it with the dome:
http://www.calvertonvillage.com/ramsdalehouse.html
And here's one sans dome.
-
Some information about it on the below thread, Graham.
-
#44. The ref to only being served half pints in the Corner Pin was not for women only, it was every one. I just wondered if anyone knew if this was right.
Certainly, the bar on Clumber Street served half only to everybody. Have it in mi mind that the other bar sold pints.
Probably to stop the old Nottingham custom of an Upturned Pint glass being placed on the table,which said.........'i'll fight anyone in the pub'.........anyone else heard of this ?
Oh yes, that's not solely a Nottingham custom though...
-
2
-
-
It's been a good few years since we heard from 'Questionmarc'.
The Mystery of Nottingham’s “Questionmarc”
A graffiti protest in Arnold at the time:
-
I'll make a stab at some conference facilities for Nottingham Trent University either in that building or the plot behind it on Shakespeare Street.
-
The company's proper name is Nottingham Analogue, wherever they might be based. Therefore, for me, it should be 'Nottm Analogue'
As an aside, it's noticeable how some people from outlying districts refer to a visit to Nottingham as 'going down Notts'!
-
I suppose it all depends to some degree on your conception of what constitutes a hero. Acts of bravery, selflessness, possessing a special talent etc.
I have many 'heroes' if you may term them that way, sporting heroes such as Denis Law and Lasse Viren, musicians the likes of Otis Redding and Peter Green and so on, there are admirable literary figures (to me) too such as Oscar Wilde, Dylan Thomas and Byron and then there are the inspirational figures that in my belief are/were a force for good, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr.
It is interesting that some of these people and examples no longer walk among us - but their legacy lives with us and affects our lives.
For me though, my real heroes were my Mother and Father. For their selflessness, courage, principled ways and strength in what were at times life threatening situations. For all they taught me which was much.
I'm going to suggest there are many other Mothers and Fathers out there doing the same for their children, every day, all over the world, doing everything for their children out of selfless love. For that reason alone, yes, we still do live in heroic times.
Good luck to your daughter and her thesis, Ian.
-
5
-
-
One of the highlights of the year for me.
The summer is-a-coming. Another winter over.
God bless all.
-
3
-
-
Lock and Laker and etc.
Lindwall and Miller
Gregory and McDonald
Ashes 1921: Jack Gregory and Ted McDonald blow England away within two days at Nottingham-
1
-
-
The next statue commemorating local heroes is already on the way and set for unveiling next month..
-
Was there a rumour last year that TOTP'S was coming back?
I can't see that in a million years after all the bad publicity over lurid stories the old one has been receiving recently.
I thought it was complete rubbish for years anyway to be honest. After it's beginnings in the sixties, wading through hours of mediocre rubbish to get the odd decent band on.
I was just old enough to remember Ready Steady Go! when I was a kid now THAT seemed a far better show to me! Pity that one didn't survive instead!
-
1
-
-
Thanks Stu but I haven't got that channel, it's worth knowing though.
Shame, Caroline. I watch them over and over and still laugh!
Karl and the Heidelburgers
in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !
Posted
A slight assault on the ears by the boys, featuring Chris (The Mouth) Ashley.