LaticsLee Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 just seen the article about the walk great picture there. happy to be carrying my bucket haha anyway well done to all the lads who done it and for raising so much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticNik Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Great stuff! But just wondering, how much of this fundraising is going to Factor 50? E4e ERNIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) just seen the article about the walk great picture there. happy to be carrying my bucket haha anyway well done to all the lads who done it and for raising so much money The rarely wrong Chron does not mention the stolen ladders in Leeds but the picture will come in handy for Crimewatch. Footy fans stride out for Cooksey Reporter: Oldham Chronicle Date online: 19/08/2008 MORE than two dozen Latics fans set out on an overnight walk, bound for Elland Road and Saturday’s Oldham match against Leeds United. The aim was to raise money for the family of former Latics player Ernie Cooksey, who died last month from skin cancer, and they netted a massive £10,000, with still more to come in. The walkers set out at 6.30pm on Friday from the White Hart, Royton, and covered the 36 miles well ahead of schedule. They hit Leeds at 8.30am — six-and-a-half hours before the start of the match, giving them plenty of time to seek out a sports centre for a shower and a change of clothes before reaching Elland Road at 1.30pm. There, the weary walkers got an invitation into the pitch, and were presented with footballs signed by both teams. Walker Wayne Williams and walk organiser Carl Spiers plan to auction them off next month to raise more money for the Cooksey family. Ernie’s partner, Louise Newlove, gave birth to his daughter, Isabella Georgia, a few days after his funeral. Wayne said after the walk: “We would like to say a big thank you to all our sponsors. “We are now planning a walkers get-together in September, where we will auction the footballs.” Edited August 19, 2008 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 For those who know them both Tony & Rodney (Ray) did the walk The lad with the ladders was Moggsy (Rochdale Fan) who walked the distance with the ladders , he was also involved with walk pre League Cup game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) just seen the article about the walk great picture there. happy to be carrying my bucket haha anyway well done to all the lads who done it and for raising so much money who is the one dressed as a dog?,and where is carl spiers on the photo? Edited August 19, 2008 by boboafc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky_Latic Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) For those who know them both Tony & Rodney (Ray) did the walk The lad with the ladders was Moggsy (Rochdale Fan) who walked the distance with the ladders , he was also involved with walk pre League Cup game. Walking to Leeds with his ladders is like a walk to the shops for Moggy. I remember when he walked with them to Plymouth in 2000 when he looked like he was about to collapse any minute - Luckily for him, Plymouth's away end was terrace at the time - vaguely remember him lying down all half time and Macclesfield, where he did a lap of honour with them at half time without even breaking into a sweat. God knows how many walks he's done in aid of charity with his ladders. Sure I heard his ladders got nicked outside Salters bar. Least it saved him carrying them home. Top effort. Edited August 19, 2008 by Rocky_Latic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 who is the one dressed as a dog?,and where is carl spiers on the photo? Carl is on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 who is the one dressed as a dog? That is actually Rodney , and he is a cow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Carl is on the right. he has lost his hair and put on weight since i last saw him , but he is a loyal latics fan , and if you see him please say "hello to him from me" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 he has lost his hair and put on weight since i last saw him , but he is a loyal latics fan , and if you see him please say "hello to him from me" Will see him Saturday Bob , will pass on your regards to him. Lost a few (more) teeth as well , father time has not been kind to Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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