BP1960 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 2110 sees the 50th anniversary of when Bobby Johnstone signed for the Latics, possibly becoming the greatest legend of all time. Although maybe not a trust question, it could be an area worth exploring as to marking this occasion with a special event - inviting some of the remaining players, management and staff who served the club with him during his 5 years spell. Bobby made his home debut against Exeter City on 15th October 1960 - attracting a bumper crowd of 17,116, and the likes of his genius will probably never be seen again. An event may be already be planned, if not it may be worth organising a committee to set one up. Regards, BP1960. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 2110 sees the 50th anniversary of when Bobby Johnstone signed for the Latics, possibly becoming the greatest legend of all time. Although maybe not a trust question, it could be an area worth exploring as to marking this occasion with a special event - inviting some of the remaining players, management and staff who served the club with him during his 5 years spell. Bobby made his home debut against Exeter City on 15th October 1960 - attracting a bumper crowd of 17,116, and the likes of his genius will probably never be seen again. An event may be already be planned, if not it may be worth organising a committee to set one up. Regards, BP1960. Piss up in Selkirk, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Piss up in Selkirk, anyone? I'm up for that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Bernard Halford was assistant secretary in those magical days of the early 1960s and recalled, "He transformed the club, no doubt about that. He had the crowds flocking down Sheepfoot Lane, even though Athletic had dropped into the Fourth Division. I think it was the only period in my life when I regularly told lies. On match days the phone never stopped ringing. ‘Is Johnstone playing?’ Bobby might have been sitting in my office with his ankle in plaster, but I had to say he was playing, otherwise the fans wouldn’t have turned up. It really was as cut and dried as that." We have always been a fickle bunch haven't we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesstlad Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 We have always been a fickle bunch haven't we I was at that match what a player some one with his talent would soon get the crowds back at B.P in no time no wonder he used to increase the gate by at least 2000 fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirinclassic Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Great idea, but personally would prefer a statue of Roger Palmer to be set up in the new stadium, as to me, (and most of the current fanbase, I imagine, Bobby is but a name in the history books). Roge The Doge, the club's record scorer, on the other hand, is a living legend. Just my tuppence, like. Be glad to see either, or, or both. Cheers, KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 If we arranged an event, would you attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 2110 sees the 50th anniversary of when Bobby Johnstone signed for the Latics, possibly becoming the greatest legend of all time. Although maybe not a trust question, it could be an area worth exploring as to marking this occasion with a special event - inviting some of the remaining players, management and staff who served the club with him during his 5 years spell. Bobby made his home debut against Exeter City on 15th October 1960 - attracting a bumper crowd of 17,116, and the likes of his genius will probably never be seen again. An event may be already be planned, if not it may be worth organising a committee to set one up. Regards, BP1960. A good idea, but I don't think any of us will be around in 2110!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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