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XM657 said:
Team photo with white sox , red tops V Combined Services XI, Olympic Stadium Berlin believe 1946. Squad Photo not seen before, thank you, know all players except feller between Forbes and Brook and the one between Brook and Latham.
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I know someone who will soon tell you. ;)
 

Regarding the 2 photos from Paisley Blade , great stuff- thanks. Peniblade- is Albert Nightingale on the bottom right in the photo with Burton's Ales in tne background? I ask that as he is , also, on the photo with the autographs at the bottom. I reckon he is front row 2nd from left on that one. That does look like Jimmy's autograph to me , although he 's not on the photograph. Can anybody name the 11 on that photo? I reckon on 8 and 3 maybe. Smith- Furniss- Cox -Latham -Forbes- Jackson- George Jones??- Nightingale- Collindridge?? -Brook- Rickett??
 
Yes, Bert that was certainly the style of writing when I started school in 1943. Although blade -too- long might have a point about the 'u' and 'v'.
 
Darnall Siam Blade said:
Regarding the 2 photos from Paisley Blade , great stuff- thanks. Peniblade- is Albert Nightingale on the bottom right in the photo with Burton's Ales in tne background? I ask that as he is , also, on the photo with the autographs at the bottom. I reckon he is front row 2nd from left on that one. That does look like Jimmy's autograph to me , although he 's not on the photograph. Can anybody name the 11 on that photo? I reckon on 8 and 3 maybe. Smith- Furniss- Cox -Latham -Forbes- Jackson- George Jones??- Nightingale- Collindridge?? -Brook- Rickett??
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Albert is extreme right bottom row on the squad photo, and second from left bottom row in the team photo.

He smuggled my Grandad and very young Dad on the team coach a time or three !
 
Darnall Siam Blade said:
Regarding the 2 photos from Paisley Blade , great stuff- thanks. Peniblade- is Albert Nightingale on the bottom right in the photo with Burton's Ales in tne background? I ask that as he is , also, on the photo with the autographs at the bottom. I reckon he is front row 2nd from left on that one. That does look like Jimmy's autograph to me , although he 's not on the photograph. Can anybody name the 11 on that photo? I reckon on 8 and 3 maybe. Smith- Furniss- Cox -Latham -Forbes- Jackson- George Jones??- Nightingale- Collindridge?? -Brook- Rickett??
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That's the forward line, 7 Jones, 8 Nightingale, 9 Collindridge, 10 Brook, 11 Rickett
 
XM657 said:
Team photo with white sox , red tops V Combined Services XI, Olympic Stadium Berlin believe 1946. Squad Photo not seen before, thank you, know all players except feller between Forbes and Brook and the one between Brook and Latham. Just realised it's Hagan between Brook and Latham, magnified it.

Yes the player between Brook & Latham is Sir Jimmy & the player between Alex Forbes & Harold Brook is Charlie Thompson.
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Charlie Thompson, interesting character, CH/CF. Reading the Who's Who book, like many Herr Hitler interrupted the best/formative years of his playing career and a leg break knocked him back. None the less he left Bramall Lane for Hereford helping them to develop playing over 450 league games and scoring 184 goals, 8 in a 11-0 win in the FAC V Thynnes Athletic. As a Blade he made 104 appearances, lge.17, cup1, CC6, WW2 80, scoring on 70 occasions.
 
S64 Blade said:
I really love looking at this old pictures, but I really can't understand those who suggest Sheffield was nicer back in the 70s and 80s (doesn't seem to be anyone on here - I'm thinking your typical Star reader/contributor). It looks a lot scruffier and more deprived than it does now.
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It's called nostalgia, maybe it will bite you as the years roll by.;)
 
blade too long said:
Z looks a bit 3 ish

And v and u look indistinguishable
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With due respect I believe your being disingenuous to the people who lived and were taught in the manner previously shown.
Like Bert I was taught this way and as with all subjects taught interwoven was discipline which included accuracy. I have no trouble with the V and U because I know what I'm looking for. Same for the Zeeeeees.
Now, I've just bought a smart phone and can't find a thing but I bet you can operate one, whilst doing 'keepy uppy' with back heels over your head.
 
XM657 said:
Apologies for replying so late. You seem to have some knowledge of the Mooney family.
The reason I ask is that I am led to believe there is a marriage connection between the Mooney's and my family. According to my maternal grandfather his youngest brother married a 'sister' of the Mooney family. I have little knowledge of my mothers uncle and none at all about his wife. If you have any info on the females of the Mooney family you wish to divulge I would be grateful.
You may give me the kick start I need for searching into this quandary through official records.
Thanks in advance.
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Regards George Mooney's daughters, and please don't shoot the messenger on this, 1st wife m. 1906, Sarah Rigney d.1921, had at least 7 children, 3 girls were, Mary Emma b.1911, Frances 1912-1987, m.1930 George Bernard, Eliza b.1908, m. George Crofts. 2nd wife Margaret Hogan, 1893-1975, m.1922, had at least 6 children, 3 girls were, Kathleen m. Joseph Sanderson, Theresa 1925-2005 m.1941 John W Pridmore, Winifred 1932-1932. If the history is to believed, Sam Garvin's gang ran some of the Mooney brothers and other gang members out of town, it is recorded they finished up in Birmingham,
 
Paisley Blade said:
No, I would tend to agree. Feeling quite thrilled actually.
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I collected autographs in the late 50s. There was quite a difference between the autographs collected after a game, in a crowd, where the hand-writing was not as good (but still fine compared with today's squiggles), and those collected in quieter moments. In particular, we used to send photos to the grounds, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, and most players returned the picture signed neatly, and often with a personal message. The autographs you have look genuine. Some of the purists at the time didn't regard the formal autographs as valid - they reckoned you had to stand in rain for hours for it to count. I think they were too mean to buy the stamps!
 
XM657 said:
With due respect I believe your being disingenuous to the people who lived and were taught in the manner previously shown.
Like Bert I was taught this way and as with all subjects taught interwoven was discipline which included accuracy. I have no trouble with the V and U because I know what I'm looking for. Same for the Zeeeeees.
Now, I've just bought a smart phone and can't find a thing but I bet you can operate one, whilst doing 'keepy uppy' with back heels over your head.
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I too was taught in free hand just think the z. Is over flowery
 

Addison said:
Our greatest ever player no doubt winning the toss because he won everything else. Football League Champions 1898, Great Britain Trophy winners 1898, FA Cup Winners 1899 and 1902. FA Cup losing finalists 1901. Football League Runners up medal 1897 and 1900. Plus 17 caps for England. Our most successful period ever when the Blades were one of the top teams in the country long before the likes of Newton Heath came on the horizon. The original United.
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So you'll be joining my campaign for the statue then?
 
Kop sufferer said:
Regards George Mooney's daughters, and please don't shoot the messenger on this, 1st wife m. 1906, Sarah Rigney d.1921, had at least 7 children, 3 girls were, Mary Emma b.1911, Frances 1912-1987, m.1930 George Bernard, Eliza b.1908, m. George Crofts. 2nd wife Margaret Hogan, 1893-1975, m.1922, had at least 6 children, 3 girls were, Kathleen m. Joseph Sanderson, Theresa 1925-2005 m.1941 John W Pridmore, Winifred 1932-1932. If the history is to believed, Sam Garvin's gang ran some of the Mooney brothers and other gang members out of town, it is recorded they finished up in Birmingham,
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Appreciated, very much so, it gives me something to work on. At first glance, with me completely in the dark, it don't look too promising but you never know. Whatever the outcome I will keep you posted and once again Thank You for your time and efforts.
 
Bert said:
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Remember buying this issue of CBFM at 'Freds' barbers shop, top of Howard St., en-route to school.
His front window was converted into a paper /ciggy type kiosk with a serving hatch onto the street and entry from the shop allowing him to nip in and serve his customers stood on the street.
The barbers shop was well fitted out, lots of chrome and vitrolite with at least four chairs. I was a regular there for hair cuts but also the Tiger comic on a Tuesday mornings. Fred used to embarrass me by singing "Get that Tiger" when I turned up to get my weekly fix of 'Roy of the Rovers'.
Sadly all that remains of the magazine is Sir James cut out and stuck on the front of one of my scrap books.
 
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XM657 said:
Remember buying this issue of CBFM at 'Freds' barbers shop, top of Howard St., en-route to school.
His front window was converted into a paper /ciggy type kiosk with a serving hatch onto the street and entry from the shop allowing him to nip in and serve his customers stood on the street.
The barbers shop was well fitted out, lots of chrome and vitrolite with at least four chairs. I was a regular there for hair cuts but also the Tiger comic on a Tuesday mornings. Fred used to embarrass me by singing "Get that Tiger" when I turned up to get my weekly fix of 'Roy of the Rovers'.
Sadly all that remains of the magazine is Sir James cut out and stuck on the front of one of my scrap books.
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Reminds me of a time when as a kid I went to the local barbers and sat there reading all the comics. Once I'd finished reading them I got up, left and went home.

My mum went ballistic as I'd forgotten to have my hair cut.
 
bornablade said:
Reminds me of a time when as a kid I went to the local barbers and sat there reading all the comics. Once I'd finished reading them I got up, left and went home.

My mum went ballistic as I'd forgotten to have my hair cut.
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Hope you didn't spend your haircut money.
 
SouthEssexBlade said:
Those who know, know!

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True story about Violet .

In 1958 I turned up at her shop with a view to trading in an early rock 'n' roll album for one she had by the great jazz artist Bix Biederbeck priced at 16 shillings .

She offered 5 shillings for mine and , whilst I was in the process of explaining to her why I thought it was worth at least 7s 6d , she simply took it out of my hand , pulled out a large red crayon , wrote 5 shillings on it and placed it in the shop window !

When it came to negotiating a deal she didn't fuck about , but I still remember her with a great fondness bordering on hero worship .
 

Isaw Joeshaw said:
True story about Violet .

In 1958 I turned up at her shop with a view to trading in an early rock 'n' roll album for one she had by the great jazz artist Bix Biederbeck priced at 16 shillings .

She offered 5 shillings for mine and , whilst I was in the process of explaining to her why I thought it was worth at least 7s 6d , she simply took it out of my hand , pulled out a large red crayon , wrote 5 shillings on it and placed it in the shop window !

When it came to negotiating a deal she didn't fuck about , but I still remember her with a great fondness bordering on hero worship .
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I think it was always said that if you'd a record to sell she'd say there wasn't much demand for it, lots of them available and offer the lowest price.

Conversely if you wanted to buy a record she'd tell you that it was rare and very much in demand. Selling to you at the highest price.
 
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