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KiTChener · 19-04-2006, 20:51

Don't want to go off topic, but, 40+ years ago, I worked on the next bench to Eric... what a 'sweat shop' that was!! He's about 5 yrs older than I am, & main thing I remember from those days was how helpful he was to a raw 19yr old, trying to earn enough money on 'piece work', to enable me to get married a few months later!!
Over the intervening years, I followed his progress, at Rishton CC, etc. etc.
(well documented) with interest.
It was only when a certain Mr Alty bought my house, in 1998, that I became aware of Eric's interest in Stanley. I followed their results for a couple of years, as an interested 'outsider', until, prior to the Unibond championship, I acquired a new son-in-law, who, along with his mates, encouraged me to attend a couple of games. I have been an 'ever present' since then, certainly at home games (with work commitments, as much as I would like it, no chance of going away).
I am now, a totally commited season ticket holder, & will be looking forward to local 'derbies' against our fellow Lancashire teams over the next few years. I can't wait until I retire, when I can, hopefully, join the away coaches on a regular basis!!

19-04-2006, 20:51	#8
KiTChener Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,095 Liked: 412 times Rep Power: 4692	Re: Stanley Directors. Don't want to go off topic, but, 40+ years ago, I worked on the next bench to Eric... what a 'sweat shop' that was!! He's about 5 yrs older than I am, & main thing I remember from those days was how helpful he was to a raw 19yr old, trying to earn enough money on 'piece work', to enable me to get married a few months later!! Over the intervening years, I followed his progress, at Rishton CC, etc. etc. (well documented) with interest. It was only when a certain Mr Alty bought my house, in 1998, that I became aware of Eric's interest in Stanley. I followed their results for a couple of years, as an interested 'outsider', until, prior to the Unibond championship, I acquired a new son-in-law, who, along with his mates, encouraged me to attend a couple of games. I have been an 'ever present' since then, certainly at home games (with work commitments, as much as I would like it, no chance of going away). I am now, a totally commited season ticket holder, & will be looking forward to local 'derbies' against our fellow Lancashire teams over the next few years. I can't wait until I retire, when I can, hopefully, join the away coaches on a regular basis!!