CONFIRMED Oliver Arblaster signs a new contract

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Darnall Siam Blade said:
Yes, Hodgy's Broken Thumb, I taught Brian Arblaster (Oliver's Grandfather ) at Killamarsh Secondary School between 1957-1959 and, I too, cannot recall his playing for United. I do seem to recall he was on our books though. He did play for Barnsley and Chesterfield but may be wrong on the latter one. Maybe Silent can help. He was a 'Happy go lucky' type of lad who got on with everybody.
BTW, Hodgy, I,also, played against Mexborough Grammar in the nineteen fifties-which school were you at?
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Seen him play for the reserves,I don't think he started a 1st team match.
Hodgy rarely mixed a match and Des Thomson did make the occasional start,I was only a kid in them days so things are a bit misty if you get my drift.
Thomson was a regular starter for the reserves ! I remember him wearing a goalie Jersey with holes in the back ! odd thing to remember but true.
Also around that time Dave Gaskill man utd reserves flashed his arse at the crowd as he was getting some stick,not sure but I think he was in a bit of bother with it.
Most areas of the ground were open
For reserve games in those days ! With the smallish crowds comments were easily picked up by the players ,
Gaskell responded ! I think he was just having a laugh which backfired.
 
Yes,Finley. Holes in the kit was not so uncommon in those days. One of my first Blades matches was in 1947-8 season (won 4-1, or 4-0) against Grimsby in a Div. 1 match. Several of the Mariners players had numerous holes in socks and shirts. Those were real austere days in life and football. Most teams used the same shirts for a whole season. As you say, a weird thing to remember.
 
Seems like this is a bit off topic to the general conversation on this thread, however, I think I’d give him a start tomorrow. Fresh legs & comfortable on the ball. We looked knackered on Tuesday & I presume Osborn is particularly tired.

Norwood Bash Arblaster might not be a bad combination even if it’s just for 50-60 mins
 
Blade58 said:
My guess is he’ll stay on the bench?

I’ve heard he’s off out loan soon to Chezzie but we’ll see?
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Be disappointing if he goes there. From what little we’ve seen, he could play at a higher level.
 
S64 Blade said:
Be disappointing if he goes there. From what little we’ve seen, he could play at a higher level.
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It would make sense to send him there if it's a youth loan (not 100% sure if he's eligible) as that gives us the option for him to still train & play u21s games with us and recall him after 28 days. If he went to a club in a higher league in January he'd be gone til summer.
 
JT89 said:
It would make sense to send him there if it's a youth loan (not 100% sure if he's eligible) as that gives us the option for him to still train & play u21s games with us and recall him after 28 days. If he went to a club in a higher league in January he'd be gone til summer.
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Good signing from them if true. Gets him game time & can return to us or higher up the leagues if he’s a success
 
Millhouseblade:

“Norwood Bash Arblaster might not be a bad combination even if it’s just for 50-60 mins”

Me:

“My guess is he’ll stay on the bench?”

Could well be I was wrong?
 

1973Blade said:
Good to see a young Blade starting today. One of the few positive points in a poor first half, hopefully the first start of many for us.
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Thought he did well today without being spectacular, probably need a loan in a lower league before he's a regular starter
 
Snowflake said:
I thought we would start playing again in 4 weeks. Has something changed ?
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You can loan to non league for short term, so he can get match practice and still be back for us when we restart
 
finlaytheblade said:
Seen him play for the reserves,I don't think he started a 1st team match.
Hodgy rarely mixed a match and Des Thomson did make the occasional start,I was only a kid in them days so things are a bit misty if you get my drift.
Thomson was a regular starter for the reserves ! I remember him wearing a goalie Jersey with holes in the back ! odd thing to remember but true.
Also around that time Dave Gaskill man utd reserves flashed his arse at the crowd as he was getting some stick,not sure but I think he was in a bit of bother with it.
Most areas of the ground were open
For reserve games in those days ! With the smallish crowds comments were easily picked up by the players ,
Gaskell responded ! I think he was just having a laugh which backfired.
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The incident with David Gaskell is what I assume is being reported in the Utd v Man Utd programme from December 1st 1962. The Reserves match was November 24th:
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According to the programme, which carefully does not mention exactly
what he did, he upset your peace of mind! You appear to have survived the trauma! I couldn’t find a bare arse emoji to illustrate the story🤣
 
HodgysBrokenThumb said:
The incident with David Gaskell is what I assume is being reported in the Utd v Man Utd programme from December 1st 1962. The Reserves match was November 24th:
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According to the programme, which carefully does not mention exactly
what he did, he upset your peace of mind! You appear to have survived the trauma! I couldn’t find a bare arse emoji to illustrate the story🤣
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See Billy Russell died a few days ago.His hatrick at St James Park ! Probably the highlight of his career with promotion following in spring.
I was on there open end mixed with Blades and toon fans ! there wasn't any trouble .
Newcastle went on to concede 100 goals and relegated.
Promotion and an epic semi- final (3 matches ) with Leicester for us.
I still think doc Paces goal at Elland Rd was legitimate.
 
finlaytheblade said:
See Billy Russell died a few days ago.His hatrick at St James Park ! Probably the highlight of his career with promotion following in spring.
I was on there open end mixed with Blades and toon fans ! there wasn't any trouble .
Newcastle went on to concede 100 goals and relegated.
Promotion and an epic semi- final (3 matches ) with Leicester for us.
I still think doc Paces goal at Elland Rd was legitimate.
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We must have been in the same part of the ground at St James Park that afternoon. What a day! My favourite away match of all time (including winning promotion at Leicester). I was at the wrong end of the ground for the Pace ‘winner’. You sound an honest chap (like Pace), so I will believe you both!
 
HodgysBrokenThumb said:
We must have been in the same part of the ground at St James Park that afternoon. What a day! My favourite away match of all time (including winning promotion at Leicester). I was at the wrong end of the ground for the Pace ‘winner’. You sound an honest chap (like Pace), so I will believe you both!
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Yes I was on the terraces opposite Doc ,I think we would have gone on to win.
After those cup runs in the late fifties and early 60s we had a real barren spell for about 30 years until D Bassett came along and we played pigs at Wembley.
 
Seen on Instagram a comment from Arblaster that he will “come back stronger” and then he posted a picture of an IV in his arm. Anyone know what is going on?
 

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