Bob The Badger Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 I shared this story once before when I joined this fine gathering of fellow Rams. But seeing this photo for the first time in 45 or so years this week made me decide to share it again. Back in the 1970s, my parents were Chairman and Secretary for the South Peak Supporters branch. My old man became very friendly with the player we were given as President Ron Webster and his wife, Doreen. He was also friends with Colin Boulton, Roger Davies, and Roy McFarland, all of whom visited our house on several occasions. He was on the board of Roy Mac's testimonial committee, and as a way of thanking him, Roy gave my dad the shirt he wore in the Charity Shield in 1975. Much to my eternal annoyance, I lost it around the time we moved to the US. Sometime after the Charity Shield, the South Peak branch ran a dinner and dance at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath. A bunch of the players came and brought with them the old First Division Trophy and the Charity Shield to show to people. They then got hammered and forgot to take them home. Both were in my bedroom in Bakewell for three days until the club sent someone over to collect them. Almost as annoying as losing the shirt is the fact I have never been able to find a picture of myself with the trophies, apart from the one below taken the night before with @Eatonram. My sister just sold the hours my mum and dad lived in at the time and I told her vainly to keep a look out for the shirt. I was hoping it had somehow got put in the loft, or stored away. Anyway, it never resurfaced, but she found this picture. The woman in the picture is my mum's aunt, who has been dead for 30+ years, and the photo was taken in our back garden at Bakewell. So at least Ihave proof I’m not making this up. I cannot believe that we have one picture of two of the most iconic trophies in English sporting history between three siblings and that the only person pictured with them was a Blackpool fan. Can you imagine Man City leaving the Premier League trophy behind in a pub and then taking 3 days to pick it up and nobody having any pictures in 30 years time? No, me neither. Vulcanboy, therealhantsram, MaltRam and 35 others 19 5 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKHunter Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Brilliant mate. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ramtastic Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 20 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: I shared this story once before when I joined this fine gathering of fellow Rams. But seeing this photo for the first time in 45 or so years this week made me decide to share it again. Back in the 1970s, my parents were Chairman and Secretary for the South Peak Supporters branch. My old man became very friendly with the player we were given as President Ron Webster and his wife, Doreen. He was also friends with Colin Boulton, Roger Davies, and Roy McFarland, all of whom visited our house on several occasions. He was on the board of Roy Mac's testimonial committee, and as a way of thanking him, Roy gave my dad the shirt he wore in the Charity Shield in 1975. Much to my eternal annoyance, I lost it around the time we moved to the US. Sometime after the Charity Shield, the South Peak branch ran a dinner and dance at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath. A bunch of the players came and brought with them the old First Division Trophy and the Charity Shield to show to people. They then got hammered and forgot to take them home. Both were in my bedroom in Bakewell for three days until the club sent someone over to collect them. Almost as annoying as losing the shirt is the fact I have never been able to find a picture of myself with the trophies, apart from the one below taken the night before with @Eatonram. My sister just sold the hours my mum and dad lived in at the time and I told her vainly to keep a look out for the shirt. I was hoping it had somehow got put in the loft, or stored away. Anyway, it never resurfaced, but she found this picture. The woman in the picture is my mum's aunt, who has been dead for 30+ years, and the photo was taken in our back garden at Bakewell. So at least Ihave proof I’m not making this up. I cannot believe that we have one picture of two of the most iconic trophies in English sporting history between three siblings and that the only person pictured with them was a Blackpool fan. Can you imagine Man City leaving the Premier League trophy behind in a pub and then taking 3 days to pick it up and nobody having any pictures in 30 years time? No, me neither. Great memories and phots I lived in Matlock at the time and was a member of the South Peak branch and used to attend many of their Social events Bob The Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatonram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I definitely remember the shirt and one thing you appreciate when you see it is how slim the players were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 (edited) 23 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: I shared this story once before when I joined this fine gathering of fellow Rams. But seeing this photo for the first time in 45 or so years this week made me decide to share it again. Back in the 1970s, my parents were Chairman and Secretary for the South Peak Supporters branch. My old man became very friendly with the player we were given as President Ron Webster and his wife, Doreen. He was also friends with Colin Boulton, Roger Davies, and Roy McFarland, all of whom visited our house on several occasions. He was on the board of Roy Mac's testimonial committee, and as a way of thanking him, Roy gave my dad the shirt he wore in the Charity Shield in 1975. Much to my eternal annoyance, I lost it around the time we moved to the US. Sometime after the Charity Shield, the South Peak branch ran a dinner and dance at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath. A bunch of the players came and brought with them the old First Division Trophy and the Charity Shield to show to people. They then got hammered and forgot to take them home. Both were in my bedroom in Bakewell for three days until the club sent someone over to collect them. Almost as annoying as losing the shirt is the fact I have never been able to find a picture of myself with the trophies, apart from the one below taken the night before with @Eatonram. My sister just sold the hours my mum and dad lived in at the time and I told her vainly to keep a look out for the shirt. I was hoping it had somehow got put in the loft, or stored away. Anyway, it never resurfaced, but she found this picture. The woman in the picture is my mum's aunt, who has been dead for 30+ years, and the photo was taken in our back garden at Bakewell. So at least Ihave proof I’m not making this up. I cannot believe that we have one picture of two of the most iconic trophies in English sporting history between three siblings and that the only person pictured with them was a Blackpool fan. Can you imagine Man City leaving the Premier League trophy behind in a pub and then taking 3 days to pick it up and nobody having any pictures in 30 years time? No, me neither. I have a pic of me with Roy Mac holding the Championship trophy. It was taken at the civic reception at the Council House before we all moved on to the Pennine Hotel for more celebrations. Pic attached. My awful green velvet suit, but they were all the rage in the early 1970s lol Edited July 20 by oldtimeram Addition Bob The Badger, ariotofmyown, Dordogne-Ram and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poynton ram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Love Roy’s kipper tie 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammeister Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 On 19/07/2024 at 11:47, Bob The Badger said: I shared this story once before when I joined this fine gathering of fellow Rams. But seeing this photo for the first time in 45 or so years this week made me decide to share it again. Back in the 1970s, my parents were Chairman and Secretary for the South Peak Supporters branch. My old man became very friendly with the player we were given as President Ron Webster and his wife, Doreen. He was also friends with Colin Boulton, Roger Davies, and Roy McFarland, all of whom visited our house on several occasions. He was on the board of Roy Mac's testimonial committee, and as a way of thanking him, Roy gave my dad the shirt he wore in the Charity Shield in 1975. Much to my eternal annoyance, I lost it around the time we moved to the US. Sometime after the Charity Shield, the South Peak branch ran a dinner and dance at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath. A bunch of the players came and brought with them the old First Division Trophy and the Charity Shield to show to people. They then got hammered and forgot to take them home. Both were in my bedroom in Bakewell for three days until the club sent someone over to collect them. Almost as annoying as losing the shirt is the fact I have never been able to find a picture of myself with the trophies, apart from the one below taken the night before with @Eatonram. My sister just sold the hours my mum and dad lived in at the time and I told her vainly to keep a look out for the shirt. I was hoping it had somehow got put in the loft, or stored away. Anyway, it never resurfaced, but she found this picture. The woman in the picture is my mum's aunt, who has been dead for 30+ years, and the photo was taken in our back garden at Bakewell. So at least Ihave proof I’m not making this up. I cannot believe that we have one picture of two of the most iconic trophies in English sporting history between three siblings and that the only person pictured with them was a Blackpool fan. Can you imagine Man City leaving the Premier League trophy behind in a pub and then taking 3 days to pick it up and nobody having any pictures in 30 years time? No, me neither. Brilliant story! I can remember going in the Ramtique on Osmaston Road in 1975 and there were no other customers in there other than me, my sister and mum and dad… …and there next to the till was the Championship trophy casually ‘sat’ there. uttoxram75, Bob The Badger and SKHunter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hughes Hair Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, oldtimeram said: I have a pic of me with Roy Mac holding the Championship trophy. It was taken at the civic reception at the Council House before we all moved on to the Pennine Hotel for more celebrations. Pic attached. My awful green velvet suit, but they were all the rage in the early 1970s lol Shame you had to ruin it by pointing out your velvet suit, I had you as nailed on for being the foxy chick in the middle 😂 oldtimeram, Crewton and ariotofmyown 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 2 hours ago, Will Hughes Hair said: Shame you had to ruin it by pointing out your velvet suit, I had you as nailed on for being the foxy chick in the middle 😂 I was going to ask him if he was the cabaret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 50 minutes ago, Crewton said: I was going to ask him if he was the cabaret. I can do a good comedy turn lol Crewton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 My mum and dad with Peter Daniel and a lovely trophy. SKHunter, IslandExile and Rammeister 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 I was too young to be there, but from what I hear and to quite The Four Seasons, oh what a night. IslandExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 48 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said: My mum and dad with Peter Daniel and a lovely trophy. No tinted glasses? Bob The Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 48 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said: I was too young to be there, but from what I hear and to quite The Four Seasons, oh what a night. The evening got a bit fuzzy as the night went on. Too much champagne as I recall Bob The Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSINCE1969 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, Bob The Badger said: My mum and dad with Peter Daniel and a lovely trophy. Went to Lady Manners School with you I believe, remember going to Derby Xmas young rams do Bob The Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 (edited) 37 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: No tinted glasses? Maybe my mind playing tricks and it was 50 years ago, but I'm sure your dad used to wear tinted glasses? Correct me if I'm wrong? Had a few drinks with your dad in The Sportsman's Club after matches, along with David who was the landlord of The Plough at Hathersage. He had big sideburns and resembled Amos out of Emmerdale Farm. I remember your dad used to be quite friendly with a jolly round faced chap, whose name escapes me. Kevin Lloyd was always in there too, getting hammered most of the time. RIP Kevin Edited July 20 by oldtimeram Addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ramtastic Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 3 hours ago, Patrick Rams said: Hi...I've just watched a Podcast on YouTube...it's called something like Second Tier I believe. It was a Podcast which rated all Championship managers 24th to 1st Thought I'd give it a watch. Now regarding the upcoming season I seem to be more optimistic than most on this forum on our final position...I'm placing us around 10th to 14th in our first season back. I'd be very happy at that outcome. Lots of fans seem to think escaping relegation would be fairly decent and then kick on the following season.Now back to this podcast..the two guys running it seem really knowledgeable in relation to the Rams and Warne and the style of football he usually plays. Spot on in fact.They mention his fantastic record in gaining promotion from League One but question his credentials as a Championship manager.. basically the jury is out.Anyway they placed him 23rd out of 24! Now because these guys seemed to know what they're talking about I suddenly had my confidence knocked..was I being overly optimistic about the new season? Oh and for the record they rated Wayne Rooney 24th! 34 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: Maybe my mind playing tricks and it was 50 years ago, but I'm sure your dad used to wear tinted glasses? Correct me if I'm wrong? Had a few drinks with your dad in The Sportsman's Club after matches, along with David who was the landlord of The Plough at Hathersage. He had big sideburns and resembled Amos out of Emmerdale Farm. I remember your dad used to be quite friendly with a jolly round faced chap, whose name escapes me. Kevin Lloyd was always in there too, getting hammered most of the time. RIP Kevin If I remember rightly his Dad had a Jag with a personalised number plate but it might be my memory playing tricks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, oldtimeram said: No tinted glasses? No, he didn't start his Roy Orbison tribute act until about 77 or 78. oldtimeram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 7 minutes ago, Mr Ramtastic said: If I remember rightly his Dad had a Jag with a personalised number plate but it might be my memory playing tricks Not sure about that as I don't recall seeing him drive, but I do remember the old Duke of Devonshire used to have a green Rolls and I think his number plate was D1. I'm sure he was probably over the limit a few times driving back to Chatsworth lol Again, it was a long time ago so I may be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 9 minutes ago, Mr Ramtastic said: If I remember rightly his Dad had a Jag with a personalised number plate but it might be my memory playing tricks You're right. And I was usually with him in the Sportsman's. His name was Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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