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Quote from: Bentley Bullet on September 25, 2010, 11:22:36 ammutleyrover wrote:QuoteMy dad used to be an official in the top division back in the 1980s. He mainly ran the line but did end up refereeing a few games in the top flight. Used to referee at the lower levels, particularly conference.The Rovers used to call on his services for early pitch inspections at Belle Vue, to save the referee having to travel if there was no chance of the game being on.Is your Dad Mick Kilby by any chance? If so I remember him at Bridon back in the eighties where he used to tell me stories of his refereeing exploits. Was very unlucky not to get higher in the game by all accounts.Mick was a good mate of mine, BB. Until he took up reffing, he was a Rovers fanatic, at most games home and away. Him and Trev Smart from Bentley were always scrapping with away fans.You're right about him being unlucky not to make it to the Football League. I think he made it to the Alliance Premier League, which was a forerunner to the Conference League.
mutleyrover wrote:QuoteMy dad used to be an official in the top division back in the 1980s. He mainly ran the line but did end up refereeing a few games in the top flight. Used to referee at the lower levels, particularly conference.The Rovers used to call on his services for early pitch inspections at Belle Vue, to save the referee having to travel if there was no chance of the game being on.Is your Dad Mick Kilby by any chance? If so I remember him at Bridon back in the eighties where he used to tell me stories of his refereeing exploits. Was very unlucky not to get higher in the game by all accounts.
My dad used to be an official in the top division back in the 1980s. He mainly ran the line but did end up refereeing a few games in the top flight. Used to referee at the lower levels, particularly conference.The Rovers used to call on his services for early pitch inspections at Belle Vue, to save the referee having to travel if there was no chance of the game being on.
.....he was a very nice bloke though I should add.
Are you Dave by any chance
Anyone remember Tony Topham , he was my next door neighbour in Rosso.Had many stories about his refereeing career ,including games at Anfield and UEFA games in eastern Europe .Used to run us around in his dodgy mini to local games . Sadly , he is no longer with us .
Mr Ward was the headmaster Bob
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Sid was a linesman and a great bloke. Dry as old boots. As a kid I lived a few doors away and was mates with his two sons.
Quote from: Wellred on September 27, 2010, 08:37:50 amSid was a linesman and a great bloke. Dry as old boots. As a kid I lived a few doors away and was mates with his two sons.Great bloke was Sid as were his two sons, I also lived nearby, I think Peter, his eldest, was a year older than me.
Quote from: WarwickRover on January 02, 2022, 07:29:51 pmBest goalie Hawthorn Juniors ever hadSent you an emailI would question that :. Did you play in the Black & White stripes? I still remember the day when we got that new kit, thought we were world beaters, unfortunately Park Junior School & Bunny Brown thought different.
Quote from: BiargeBob on January 03, 2022, 02:18:24 pmQuote from: WarwickRover on January 02, 2022, 07:29:51 pmBest goalie Hawthorn Juniors ever hadSent you an emailI would question that :. Did you play in the Black & White stripes? I still remember the day when we got that new kit, thought we were world beaters, unfortunately Park Junior School & Bunny Brown thought different.Hawthorn played in black and White stripes aka West Brom from back in the day (I think)
Quote from: BiargeBob on January 03, 2022, 02:21:13 pmQuote from: Wellred on September 27, 2010, 08:37:50 amSid was a linesman and a great bloke. Dry as old boots. As a kid I lived a few doors away and was mates with his two sons.Great bloke was Sid as were his two sons, I also lived nearby, I think Peter, his eldest, was a year older than me.yes Pete is my elder brotherany clues please as to who "BiargeBob" is?
Quote from: WarwickRover on January 03, 2022, 03:53:49 pmQuote from: BiargeBob on January 03, 2022, 02:18:24 pmQuote from: WarwickRover on January 02, 2022, 07:29:51 pmBest goalie Hawthorn Juniors ever hadSent you an emailI would question that :. Did you play in the Black & White stripes? I still remember the day when we got that new kit, thought we were world beaters, unfortunately Park Junior School & Bunny Brown thought different.Hawthorn played in black and White stripes aka West Brom from back in the day (I think)Just a bit of pedantry, Warwick. West Brom's stripes are navy blue.Lol! Everyday is a school day!
Quote from: BiargeBob on January 03, 2022, 02:18:24 pmQuote from: WarwickRover on January 02, 2022, 07:29:51 pmBest goalie Hawthorn Juniors ever hadSent you an emailI would question that :. Did you play in the Black & White stripes? I still remember the day when we got that new kit, thought we were world beaters, unfortunately Park Junior School & Bunny Brown thought different.Hawthorn played in black and White stripes aka West Brom from back in the day (I think)
Quote from: WarwickRover on January 02, 2022, 07:29:51 pmBest goalie Hawthorn Juniors ever hadSent you an emailI would question that :. Did you play in the Black & White stripes? I still remember the day when we got that new kit, thought we were world beaters, unfortunately Park Junior School & Bunny Brown thought different.
Quote from: Wellred on September 27, 2010, 08:37:50 amSid was a linesman and a great bloke. Dry as old boots. As a kid I lived a few doors away and was mates with his two sons.Is that you Barry?
Quote from: BiargeBob on January 03, 2022, 07:36:46 pmQuote from: Wellred on September 27, 2010, 08:37:50 amSid was a linesman and a great bloke. Dry as old boots. As a kid I lived a few doors away and was mates with his two sons.Is that you Barry?It sure is. You going to give me a clue who Biarge Bob is?
Tony S……. got me …… where did you live …… Newmarket, Aintree ?