George Willis

[Foxy]

I mean, I'm not sure I said "big thing"

But I did see some promise early doors that wasn't realised

 

[The Crab]

I mean, I'm not sure I said "big thing"

But I did see some promise early doors that wasn't realised

Tonnes of promise?

I’ll get mi coat…

 

[Greeny96]

I believe after speaking to one of his mates, he is now the U21 Manager (Head Coach). Sounds like Gary McSheffery has stepped into a first team coaching role, leaving the position vacant for George to step into.

 

[Nedski]

I mean, I'm not sure I said "big thing"

But I did see some promise early doors that wasn't realised

 

[Harry's Game]

 

[XH536]

Bob Widdowson was a lot taller than Hodgy but he remained an understudy to Hodgy for many years. Fred White was a lot bigger than Jack Smith and Ted Burgin but he was usually the reserve keeper. For Wendy you can see how big Ron Capewell (far right) was in the below photo but he was the reserve keeper to Dave McIntosh who was a lot shorter.

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Any indication at which ground photo was taken, please.
Thank you, in advance.

 

[Silent Blade]

Any indication at which ground photo was taken, please.
Thank you, in advance.

Dont know

 

[Sean Thornton]

Dont know

HOUSE

Waited 14 years and l’ve finally got Silent Blade Bingo up!

 

[XH536]

Not in the photo, he is the keeper in the below photo

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Wednesday at the Lane?
Not convinced, but wouldn't have a clue where else it may be.
Photo:- Far right the original, "break your leg Norman".
Surname, Curtis.

 

[XH536]

Dont know

Thanks for reply.
Thought it may be Highbury.
Great photos, as usual SB.
Did someone else say summat.
No! Must have been the breeze in the trees. Sigh!!!!!

 

[Silent Blade]

Wednesday at the Lane?
Not convinced, but wouldn't have a clue where else it may be.
Photo:- Far right the original, "break your leg Norman".
Surname, Curtis.

22nd September1956. Home to Arsenal. Arsenal won 4-2

Tom McAnearney, Ron Staniforth, Peter Swan, Dave McIntosh, Albert Broadbent, Ralph O'Donnell, Norman Curtis

Alan Finney, Albert Quixall, Roy Shiner, Dave Cargill

 

[Silent Blade]

Thanks for reply.
Thought it may be Highbury.
Great photos, as usual SB.
Did someone else say summat.
No! Must have been the breeze in the trees. Sigh!!!!!

Did think Highbury at first glance but ruled it out because the stanchion poles are different

 

[HarryHaslam]

It’s Hillsborough

 

[Silent Blade]

It’s Hillsborough

Really?

 

[HarryHaslam]

Really?

Yes the stand is the one prior to their South stand now.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Thanks for reply.
Thought it may be Highbury.
Great photos, as usual SB.
Did someone else say summat.
No! Must have been the breeze in the trees. Sigh!!!!!

 

[Silent Blade]

Yes the stand is the one prior to their South stand now.

Just found a photo in 1961 when the North Stand was built. You can see the South Stand opposite and it looks like you are right but it wasnt rebuild, just that it became all seater in 1966 ready for the World Cup and then a new tier was added in 1996 ready for the Euros.

 

[HarryHaslam]

Yes it’s had a couple of facelifts the pic is before what we know of the South stand now.

 

[HarryHaslam]

 

[Balham]

Back to Willis, my United lame-to-fame is that my irregular goalkeeping stints (even more irregular at the moment, roll on January) are done in a pair of George Willis’s old gloves

 

[XH536]

 

[XH536]

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Is this Albert?

 

[Silent Blade]

Is this Albert?

Yes, Quixall

 

[CrookesBlade]

Anyone know what his role with us will be?

I’m still waiting for him to make an appearance in the league cup

 

[joe casey]

Tel Kennedy would have had a very good career but for the knees.

He looked comfortable at Championship (?) level when I saw him play for us. Such a shame.

At least he won the lottery though!

He played 34mins of Championship football as we were relegated to League 1 with a 4-0 hammering by Swansea

 

[CaptainMorgans]

He played 34mins of Championship football as we were relegated to League 1 with a 4-0 hammering by Swansea

I put the (?) as I wasn't 100% sure, thanks for the correction.

 

[programmechap]

George Willis was more highly rated than George Long, but was released by Wilder as soon as he took over. Good to see him back on the scene, always seemed like a nice lad

Willis was a pro for 4 years before Wilder arrived and neither Wilson, Weir, Clough or Adkins thought he was good enough for the first team. Even in meaningless fixtures (of which there a few at the end of each season when we either had nothing to play for or were already in the play offs).

That must say something.

 

[finlaytheblade]

Is this Albert?

Quixall? I would think so!

 

[Yogi]

Willis was a pro for 4 years before Wilder arrived and neither Wilson, Weir, Clough or Adkins thought he was good enough for the first team. Even in meaningless fixtures (of which there a few at the end of each season when we either had nothing to play for or were already in the play offs).

That must say something.

Didn’t have the growth spurt he needed in his late teens for him to make it as a professional keeper but he was very good in the academy sides agile, athletic and a good shot stopper.

 

[Blade58]

I believe after speaking to one of his mates, he is now the U21 Manager (Head Coach). Sounds like Gary McSheffery has stepped into a first team coaching role, leaving the position vacant for George to step into.

Don’t know about McSheffery, but I believe you are correct regards George’s new role