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Bob Dobson

22-10-2012 09:49

Ex-footballers as pub landlords

Here's a question which encompasses sport and social history: Has Accrington area ever had any ex-footballers as a pub landlord? Who? which pub?

cashman

22-10-2012 09:56

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Don't know of any Bob, But back of me mind the "Castle" rings a vague bell?:confused: Seem to think Jimmy Harrower had it early/mid 60s?

Royboy39

22-10-2012 10:04

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Bill Harker (Burnley) Hare & Hounds West End. 1950s.

Royboy39

22-10-2012 11:18

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More info on Billy Harker: Billy Harker - The Full Wiki

maccawozzagod

22-10-2012 11:21

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Dave McDowell ex Stanley had the Crown fer a bit, the Bridge in Church.

Jimmy Harrower did take the Castle in 1962

Wynonie Harris

22-10-2012 15:01

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Jimmy Harrower had the Castle from '62 right through to the early '70's. Was talking to his son, young Jim, the other month. I'm sure I recall on here someone saying that an ex-Rovers man had the Junction up St James St at some point?

cashman

22-10-2012 16:02

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 1023906)

As i recall when i played darts fer Junction, A rovers player was knocking off the daughter n used to work behind the bar.;)

Wynonie Harris

22-10-2012 16:45

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1023921)

As i recall when i played darts fer Junction, A rovers player was knocking off the daughter n used to work behind the bar.;)

Ah right, mate, knew there was some sort of Rovers connection with the Junction!

walkinman221

22-10-2012 18:12

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1023921)

As i recall when i played darts fer Junction, A rovers player was knocking off the daughter n used to work behind the bar.;)

Does that mean he was "up" the junction as much as possible?:D

cashman

22-10-2012 18:21

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 1023938)

Does that mean he was "up" the junction as much as possible?:D

To be perfectly honest, wouldn,t have blamed him.:D

DaveinGermany

22-10-2012 18:45

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 1023938)

Does that mean he was "up" the junction as much as possible?:D

Ooh, bit of a squeeze that WM21 ! ;) :D

ossy kid

23-10-2012 03:53

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Didn't Neil Franklin have the Thwaites Arms about 30 years back

cashman

23-10-2012 07:53

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Originally Posted by ossy kid (Post 1024008)

Didn't Neil Franklin have the Thwaites Arms about 30 years back

Yeh yer right he also had a pub in Staffordshire fer a time. Had forgot about him.:) He would probably be the most High Profile player to have a pub around this way?

Big Dave

23-10-2012 09:49

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Ref the Junction. Was it Peter Dobing ?

cashman

23-10-2012 12:02

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Originally Posted by Big Dave (Post 1024042)

Ref the Junction. Was it Peter Dobing ?

Tell yeh next time i see yeh dave.;)

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