Diego_Sideburns Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I’ve just spotted that Bobby was inducted posthumously into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Better late than never! http://www.hibernian-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/h...835/index.shtml There are fleeting glimpses of him on YouTube, all the more remarkable is in those days they played in boots like clogs, with an heavy case ball and often on quagmire pitches. For those watching in black and white, Citeh are in the stripes, back in the days when they won things, and namby-pamby goalies take note of Bert Trautmann playing on with a broken neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Bobby's record was 466 senior games 183 goals, not bad for a midfileder, that he only won 17 caps (10 goals) for Scotland is unbelievable. Edited November 19, 2010 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Bobby had a magic wand in his boots - he mesmerised me with some of the things he did. There is one famous photograph (I can't find it, now, though. Diego?) where he turned a Donny defender inside out, feet going one way, looking over his opposite shoulder as Bobby danced away from him. Can't find that one, but will these two do? Bobby scores v Mansfield Town, March1961: Picture from 'Pine Villa & Oldham Athletic A 100 Year Journey' book by Stewart W. Beckett. Bobby scores for with a spectacular overhead kick v York City 1962-63 season: Picture from 'The Team from a town of Chimneys' book by Stewart W. Beckett. Edited November 19, 2010 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Imagine Rooney playing at Stockport in a few years !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like George Best did in 1975/76 - 3 appearances 2 goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Bobby scores v Mansfield Town, March1961: Picture from 'Pine Villa & Oldham Athletic A 100 Year Journey' book by Stewart W. Beckett. I'm in the stand of that photo somewhere. Edited November 19, 2010 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'm in the stand of that photo somewhere. just seen the advert for the geen final on the roof of the old ( pre ford stand) that brings back great memories too me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'm in the stand of that photo somewhere. Have you never been a Chaddy Ender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 diego did you ever meet the late manager George Hardwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Have you never been a Chaddy Ender? Not really Diego, my eyesight won't stretch to 100 yards Joking apart I think this is the reason why some deserted the club after the Lookers stand was knocked down, they preferred a view from around halfway rather than from behind the goals where they were offered seats. Edited November 19, 2010 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) diego did you ever meet the late manager George Hardwick? As a keen autograph hunter I met George and many other famous players. At Bloomfield Road, while on holiday in Blackpool, I asked Stanley Matthews for his autograph. He asked me which club I supported. When I told him, he said "They're not doing very well, are they?". Not much changes does it? Edited November 19, 2010 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) From "Soccer Star" ( for younger readers -a now defunct weekly magazine) of Jan 6th 1962, reporting on Latics 5-0 victory away to Southport on 26 Dec 1961 : "Two inches of snow did not prevent Oldham from managing to produce fluid forward movements or from finding their men accurately....Johnstone was a great general for the winners and kept the ball on the white floor with the skill of a man who has played in almost every conceivable type of weather. It was the main factor for his team's dominance. When Oldham got their fourth goal it was noticeable that the crowd had been cut by half - obviously to go back home to their fires". Must be something about Southport, snow, and Boxing Day. Next year of course 11 - 0 at BP. Edited November 22, 2010 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I knew I'd seen the photo I referred to fairly recently in this article in the Rarely Wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Have you never been a Chaddy Ender? I think I spent more time in the Chaddy than I did at home! I used to be there with a mate called Chris Billings. Mad as a hatter and not seen him since I left Oldham in 1966. Anyone know him by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Think only Roger Palmer has ever even threatened to get near his iconic status. dont worry Tounkara is ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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