leeslover Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 It turns out that the Kiwi barman in my new local's dad played for our youths and maybe reserves before heading off around the world. He is c 67 now, reckons he played in front of 20,000 one time. Any recollections? Suspected that he was a defender of midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainrod Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Andy Sweeney was on the fringes of the first team around 1973, a winger, could be him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Andy Sweeney was on the fringes of the first team around 1973, a winger, could be him? I will ask - the barman bloke had no idea his old man had ever played football at a serious level until someone mentioned it when he was over here visiting, so Andy could be a brother or cousin that he also didn't mention. Family from Middleton if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khlatics4ever2 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 certainly not Andy Sweeney, he is 62 ish and still lives locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 certainly not Andy Sweeney, he is 62 ish and still lives locally. I'm sure of the name, sounds like they were a big football family though so could be a connection. The barman bloke is going to ask his old fella for a bit more detail, it sounds like he treats it like your grandad who didn't talk about the war... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) the only Sweeney to have played for Latics first team is Andy. he went to Our Lady's , Royton Born 1951, 39 appearances + 5 subs., played 1971 -75. if your barman's dad played for Latics reserves/youths then he never had 20,000 watching him when he was here ! Edited November 12, 2012 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 if your barman's dad played for Latics reserves/youths then he never had 20,000 watching him when he was here ! Part time supporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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