GHD

In the same bracket as S K imo

In the pen pictures above the cup final goalkeeper is referred to as John Crompton. It should of course be John Crawford.

Not quite! I certainly remember 1946-1950 and in fact have a cousin born in 1924, with a mind as clear as a bell, who could recall snippets of part 2

There won’t be a 200th if this lot stay around much longer

No sorry. Just sent a pm to had.e.nuff as he’s a relative of Harry Healless

Sent you a pm

He also came back as a coach around the early 1950’s

Attendances in the mid 80’s were the lowest for all clubs since WW2

I thought Harry Healless would have been listed in this group. Blackburn born captain of the 1928 cup winning team with nearly 400 appearances for the club and capped a couple of times by England

Remember it well. The challenge which broke Mullen’s leg was arguably the worst I’ve ever seen. The referee was Mr Baker from Rugby, he later became a vicar, and was certainly forgiving that day the Peterborough player wasn’t even booked

IF this is true and I certainly hope it isn't, it will be the biggest of dozens of own goals over the last 15 years. It will be rightly condemned and highlighted in the national press and broadcasters, and could well be the nail in the coffin of this toxic regime

And to think the current Middlesbrough FC only came into existence in 1986

Just a theory, but I expect in those early amateur days the players were expected to provide their own kits, and they bought what was available at the time

My recollection is that Reg Blore played as a direct replacement for Douglas and had a blinder. He only played a handful more games and never came anywhere near reaching the heights of that debut.

“We will respect Jack Walkers legacy” is a matter of public record too

Maybe being the operative word

As you say the 100th and 125th games were celebrated against Football League founder members, together with the books issued at that time. If a similar event had been put on this time, I don’t imagine there would have been too much comment. But, if the club want to celebrate by putting on an extra ‘special game’ then at least make it a game against a proper club with some history or relevance

Just think about it! The master of question evasions having the gall to say that

Yeah but those in charge then were big enough to put their hands up and admit the error

I think you’re probably on your own on that one

I’m certain they wouldn’t stoop so low

You could also add Hendry with Berg, Gale or Pearce to that list. Centre back is arguably the least important position where the strongest foot matters

Couldn't be put better IMO, even though the outcome is as I expected.

Agree! Instead ( even though it is the drainage) they should push the fact that the railway which passes Ewood was also closed due to flooding for a few hours on Saturday.