Just now, oldjamfan1 said:

The use of that word in itself implies that they once did. I'm afraid you are just plain wrong about Manchester and Liverpool. Even in my lifetime they were considered part of Lancs. Hence the East Lancs Road that connects them!

Condolences for your recent loss by the way mate.

Cheers pal. 

Just now, Mattyblue said:

Well it has. So stop talking nonsense.

So you really reckon Southport is traditional Lancashire ? 

Just now, Mattyblue said:

By who? Of course they are!

www.forl.com

Manchester and Liverpool always saw themselves better than Lancashire. Kid yourself all you want. 

No scouser calls themselves Lancastrians anymore.

But do crack on. 

Just now, Mattyblue said:

That’s not traditional!

Lancashire contained Manchester and Liverpool, plus much more for a thousand years until 1974.

Though the historical county still does exist.

But if you mean ‘town clubs’ then fair enough.

Throw Southport in if you want. It's not though and never has been. 

Just now, Mattyblue said:

That’s not traditional!

Lancashire contained Manchester and Liverpool, plus much more for a thousand years until 1974.

Though the historical county still does exist.

But if you mean ‘town clubs’ then fair enough.

Neither Liverpool or Manchester was actually considered traditional Lancashire. You could put Bury Rochdale and Oldham in traditional Lancashire. 

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

No doubt about it Sir Stanley Matthews, a true pioneer of the game. 

Better all round player than Sir Tom ? 

2 footed. Brilliant in the air. Could put a foot in. 

Finney is probably the best ever English player. 

Once took and scored 2 penalties 1 with each foot oh and also fought with the desert rats before resuming his career at PNE. 

Only Finnying as he was my Dad's hero and I lost him last week. 

He was a top bloke though was Tommy. 

Just now, Mattyblue said:

To play for a Lancs club? Matthews was a Stokie.

Real Lancs or the small modern area? So George Best, Kenny too?

Lancashire being traditional. Preston Blackpool Blackburn Burnley Bolton Wigan and Accrington. 

2 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

‘Brigger’ made me think PNE.

Though plenty of Rovers fans live there too...

Yeah there probably are more Nobbers in T'brig but plenty Rovers. 

Matthews, Mortenson, Douglas, McIlroy, or Finney. 

Suely putting aside favouritism for your player there really is only one. 

The greatest English player ever many would say ?

3 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

5th?

I know you were excited about Bauer, but come on.

Having spent most my adult life in the Forces and based mainly Scotland, Rangers are the team I've followed and do follow. 

Mixed family PNE and Rovers. More Rovers. I actually like both as strange as that may seem for different reasons. 

Top 6 in no particular order.. 

Leeds United 

Fulham 

Cardiff City

West Bromwich Albion 

Preston North End 

Stoke City 

Bottom 3

Millwall 

Charlton Athletic 

Barnsley