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This is a great thread. I'm loving the old pictures, and as much as I loved the ground back when I started out in '71 the transformation has been remarkable. Especially so given how landlocked it always was.
Agreed, it is an incredible turnaround. I wonder what my Dad and Uncle would have made of it.
''Mind yer car, mate?''
Instantly reminded me of the old tale of the scallys on a Saturday afternoon ...
Feller parks up on waste ground going to the match.
Some lads sidle up and say 'Mind yer car Mister?'
'No you're all right lads, my dog will do that.' he says pointing to a huge alsatian in the back seat.
He's walking away pleased with himself when one of the lads goes ...
'Can yer dog put out fires Mister?'