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Post by Dave Sutton's barnet » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:10 pm

Not sure if this has been mentioned (apologies if so) but there's a book out about Tommy Banks – written by/with a fellow former Wanderer, Ian Seddon. And it has quite the best URL I've seen in ages:

http://www.ahm-tellin-thee.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by TANGODANCER » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:44 pm

Saw Tommy play quite a few times. He was in the "assassin" class of full back, along with Ball, and later "Chopper" Hartle. Introducing wingers to the gravel surround was typical Tommy. Could well have been named Tommy, the Tank Engine". A Paul Robinson type, but of a different world of football. I'll have to read that one...
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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by Bruce Rioja » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:07 pm

Ian Seddon's mother in law was a pink lady at our primary school. So feck your Subaru! :fingers:
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Post by Prufrock » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:17 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:Ian Seddon's mother in law was a pink lady at our primary school. So feck your Subaru! :fingers:
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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:17 pm

Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:Not sure if this has been mentioned (apologies if so) but there's a book out about Tommy Banks – written by/with a fellow former Wanderer, Ian Seddon. And it has quite the best URL I've seen in ages:

http://www.ahm-tellin-thee.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Post by bobo the clown » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:18 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:Ian Seddon's mother in law was a pink lady at our primary school. So feck your Subaru! :fingers:
Did she go on to run to Anchor off Bradshawgate ? Aggie Daley ?
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Post by Bruce Rioja » Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:02 pm

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Bruce Rioja wrote:Ian Seddon's mother in law was a pink lady at our primary school. So feck your Subaru! :fingers:
Did she go on to run to Anchor off Bradshawgate ? Aggie Daley ?
Not that I know of, Bobo. She was called Mrs Bleasdale.
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Post by clapton is god » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:22 am

Just received this in the post, two days after placing my order. Looks well worth a read.

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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by Bruce Rioja » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:33 am

Ordered it.

Would love to get that old b&w of Burnden as my wallpaper!
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Post by boltonboris » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:40 am

Actual Wallpaper or on your computer? Because you can get laser imaged wall paper with any image of your choice... Pal of mine (United fan) has his spare bedroom decorated on one wall with the United team celebrating winning the Sampions Lig..

It looks really good, in fairness
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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by Riviman » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:54 am

Got the book at Christmas, an excellent read about an excellent player. We'll not see Tommy's like playing football again. Perhaps some of our modern day "superstars" should be made to read this book (if they can read) as Tommy was a leading player in getting the maximum wage lifted, which paved the way for their massive wages of today.
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Post by Bruce Rioja » Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:22 pm

boltonboris wrote:Actual Wallpaper or on your computer? Because you can get laser imaged wall paper with any image of your choice... Pal of mine (United fan) has his spare bedroom decorated on one wall with the United team celebrating winning the Sampions Lig..

It looks really good, in fairness
Was just thinking about my laptop really, Boris, but now you mention it it'd look fantastic on one wall of the spare room!
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Post by Dave Sutton's barnet » Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:32 pm

You might like http://boltonworktown.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by Annoyed Grunt » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:12 pm

Dave Sutton's barnet wrote:You might like http://boltonworktown.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Fascinating those......

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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by Wandering Willy » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:23 pm

Yes they are.

On a related subject, but still off thread, does anyone know of or have any pictures of the old Great Lever Conservative club that used to be on Manchester Rd opposite the old St Michael's school?. Somewhere between the bottom of Green Lane and the Greyhound pub.

TD might remember it?
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Post by Dave Sutton's barnet » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:26 pm

More here, although not of BWFC, and maybe not of use to Willy: http://www.bolton.org.uk/oldbolton.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by TANGODANCER » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:36 pm

Wandering Willy wrote:Yes they are.

On a related subject, but still off thread, does anyone know of or have any pictures of the old Great Lever Conservative club that used to be on Manchester Rd opposite the old St Michael's school?. Somewhere between the bottom of Green Lane and the Greyhound pub.

TD might remember it?
Vaguely remember it Willy, along with Bulloughs (is Taskers still going?), although have no pics. Lots of Labour and Conny clubs have dissapeared now. My local Conny Club was on Halliwell Road up past The Raglan, and a real decent night at one time.
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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by Bruce Rioja » Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:10 pm

TANGODANCER wrote: My local Conny Club was on Halliwell Road up past The Raglan, and a real decent night at one time.
I remember going to an 18th there and getting smacked in the mouth for cracking on to some knobhead's bint.
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Re: Tommy Banks

Post by 89bwfc89 » Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:14 pm

You've got such a way with words Brucey. :D

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Post by Lost Leopard Spot » Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:16 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:
TANGODANCER wrote: My local Conny Club was on Halliwell Road up past The Raglan, and a real decent night at one time.
I remember going to an 18th there and getting smacked in the mouth for cracking on to some knobhead's bint.
Cracking on to some knobhead's bint is a leading cause of hospital admission.
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