Former Players! - Page 30

Alvin the chipmunk · 22-12-2016, 14:14

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Originally Posted by ossy kid

Where do Harwood play now and in what league?

They don't. The nightclub connected to the ground was torched and the ground caught fire. Ground shared at The Crown for a bit and went under. Went out with a bang though. Last game they won 1-0 away at FC United in from of six thousand at Gigg Lane...spoiling the title parade.

Lemur · 22-12-2016, 17:30

Martin Fearon joins Ramsbottom United from Skelmersdale

AccyMad · 22-12-2016, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Alvin the chipmunk

They don't. The nightclub connected to the ground was torched and the ground caught fire. Ground shared at The Crown for a bit and went under. Went out with a bang though. Last game they won 1-0 away at FC United in from of six thousand at Gigg Lane...spoiling the title parade.

To be fair the best thing that could have happened to Munroe's nightclub was for it to burn down, not the most salubrious place if I remember rightly

- damn shame for the football club though

MikeA · 23-12-2016, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Lemur

Martin Fearon joins Ramsbottom United from Skelmersdale

Still on Stanley's books, though not as a player. Martin had outstanding games when on loan at Rammy in the 2013/14 play-offs, beating Darlington and Bamber Bridge. Sadly, they came back down to the NPL 1st division last season.

yonmon · 23-12-2016, 11:43

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Originally Posted by AccyMad

To be fair the best thing that could have happened to Munroe's nightclub was for it to burn down, not the most salubrious place if I remember rightly

- damn shame for the football club though

This sums it up so well Di !....

A trip to Fleetwood, who now looked to running away with the title, would surely mean another defeat and although another depleted team put up a good show, we found ourselves two down soon after the break. O’Neil and Rogers then scored to put us level and Fleetwood were on the rocks before a dubious late penalty saw them home. Next was a simply ‘must win’ game as next to bottom Formby arrived, but a tight game ended 2-2 to all but condemn us to the drop. John Eastham also broke his arm in an accidental challenge. Things couldn’t get any worse? Later that night, a car was driven into Monroe’s drugs club and set alight. The town of Great Harwood cheered at the loss of this den of inequity, which has blighted the town for many years. Tragically, it also destroyed much of the Football Club, leaving us homeless, kitless, and our very survival in doubt. Neighbours Accrington Stanley, Darwen and Colne stepped in with offers of help, ensuring that we could complete the season. The players then showed true grit when they travelled to Bacup in the League Cup and led until the last few minutes when a two-goal salvo left us devastated. Paul Ma****er left to join Fleetwood, and with Eastham out for the season, the future looked as bleak as could be.

Wouldn't you agree ?...And who WAS driving that car I wonder ?.

Every good wish to you and Mum for Christmas and the New Year !