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The decision to destroy UK coal mining was entirely political. It was carefully planned and thought through. It was a strategy to break the power of the miners union. The availability of cheaper Polish coal (from a Communist puppet-state no less) was a major factor. I think they knew that Scargill would act exactly the way they wanted him to and he fell into the trap that was set for him. The miners themselves and their communities were just cannon-fodder in a battle of wills and egos.
Whilst I would say that it's perhaps better for many reasons that we're no longer sending men underground to dig coal, the way it was done, and the lack of investment in shattered communities that followed, was shameful.  

Horrible times.
I was a teenager, frustrated by Scargill's tactics. He started off with a big union and a small house, but you'll all know the rest...
Closing the pits seemed an absurd thing to do back then, but the nostalgia for them seems misplaced. Everyone should be pleased that men (and it was men) don't nowadays have to spend their days working underground all day in horrendous conditions, risking their lives and their health. There have to be better ways to build communities.

B4’s Sisters matchday record.
Played 6, Won 5, Drawn 1, Goals For 13, Goals Against 3
 
…………….……think someone somewhere is pulling a few strings! 👍🐏

Got up at 6.25 this morning and put BBC Breakfast News on and there was a half hour programme about Rob and living with MND it was heart breaking to watch and hard as well, there was one point when one of the doctor's was talking to him about the end and how he felt about it and he just smiled and said he didn't want anyone talking negative like that. You think you have problems in life and feel a bit down then programmes like that show us how lucky we are. I'm not ashamed to say I had tears rolling down my cheeks when his wife/mum/dad were trying to talk about life without him. 

Good to hear Aberdeen’s captain modestly commend their season’s turn around on BBC Scotland this morning. Not sure if he mentioned that he scored twice. 

With my mate Ed, wearing his bobble hat of more simple pre Warne nature, bottom of Ferrers Way. Maybe ‘73. Waiting on a bus when the great man pulls up with wife and kids in some kind of mini bus thing and says jump in. For some reason we were off to Notts for the day on the bus as an adventure. Do recall he told Ed to take the hat off before we got there. An awestruck teen. 

Always liked Nigel, but his Dad was the only world class manager who ever gave me a lift to town in his van. 

Always liked Nigel, but his Dad was the only world class manager who ever gave me a lift to town in his van. 

Hope Radio Central Lancashire’s van is well insured 

Hope Radio Central Lancashire’s van is well insured 

Hope Radio Central Lancashire’s van is well insured 

Hope Radio Central Lancashire’s van is well insured 

Hope Radio Central Lancashire’s van is well insured 

Hope Radio Central Lancashire’s van is well insured 

You’ll be telling me that Leeds lost next 

You’ll be telling me that Leeds lost next 

You’ll be telling me that Leeds lost next 

You’ll be telling me that Leeds lost next 

You’ll be telling me that Leeds lost next 

You’ll be telling me that Leeds lost next 

Enjoyed Sky tonight. Reds at home putting up a stoic defence against the black and whites. Deservedly came out on top; a few breaks could have gone the other way.
 
 
 
 
 

 
Then after St Helens won, flipped over to make sure that the Gumps were safe.

Enjoyed Sky tonight. Reds at home putting up a stoic defence against the black and whites. Deservedly came out on top; a few breaks could have gone the other way.
 
 
 
 
 

 
Then after St Helens won, flipped over to make sure that the Gumps were safe.

Bad set of results tonight again

Really struggling to want Man U to win, but have taken advice and it’s OK to want Forest to lose more. Up the Mags.

The Vale defender said, ffs how longs left?
Didzy said, is it five or is it six minutes. To tell you the truth in all this excitement I’ve forgot myself. Do you feel lucky punk?