David Lloyd went to Accy Tech (up Ossy), and played cricket for Accrington, and then on to Lancashgire CC where he was captain. He played for England many times, became the England Manager / Coach and went on to be a Cricket Commentator (or Pundit sometimes). A true Cricketing legend, and a real Accy Lad.
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He is a thoroughly nice bloke and,for my money,the BEST commentator on the game.He has a wicked sense of humour and it's great to hear such a broad Accy accent on Sky Tv.
I was in the same year as David Lloyd at Peel Park.......he was noted to be a good criket player even then.
Our family once spent a summer holiday with Lloydy's family in that most glamourous of locations.....Fleetwood!This was years ago;I recall my brother David playing cricket on the beach with Graham LLoyd;Lloyd snr was a pal of my dad's from their time at Accrington CC.I often think of it when I see him on Sky;he has done well for himself.
Our QUOTE=Margaret Pilkington]I was in the same year as David Lloyd at Peel Park.......he was noted to be a good criket player even then.[/QUOTE]
Our QUOTE=Margaret Pilkington]I was in the same year as David Lloyd at Peel Park.......he was noted to be a good criket player even then.[/QUOTE]
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He was a mate and neighbour of my brother for many years. Damn nice chap!!
Good to see that fame does not change some people
He still played a bit during the winter when he was playing cricket for Lancashire. I reffed him once, from memory he was playing for Baxenden in the East Lancs league. One of the nicest blokes you could meet.
HE IS ONE OF THE NICEST OLD GUYS,
I JUST LOVE HIS ACCENT,,,,I ONCE CRACKED UP LAUGHING BECAUSE SOMEONE ASKED IF HE WAS RELATED TO CLIVE LLOYD,,,
THEY WERE BOTH PLAYING FOR LANCS AT THE TIME,
I JUST LOVE HIS ACCENT,,,,I ONCE CRACKED UP LAUGHING BECAUSE SOMEONE ASKED IF HE WAS RELATED TO CLIVE LLOYD,,,THEY WERE BOTH PLAYING FOR LANCS AT THE TIME,
I ONCE CRACKED UP LAUGHING BECAUSE SOMEONE ASKED IF HE WAS RELATED TO CLIVE LLOYD,,,
Identical twins ?
An dont forget his crowning glory. He made a few appearances for Stanley as a young lad, although he supports Derby.
, although he supports Derby.
also played for Cambridge Street Methodists at footy if memory serves me well.
Wouldn't surprise me, as his family were connected with that church.
would have a small wager on it in fact, also seem to recall he got a few of the LCC lads playing for em. think Bob (rats)ratcliffe was one, will probably find out for sure this week sometime.
cashy...david hughes also played with bumble in accy combination.if memory serves me right it was with willow mount but i could be wrong.
OOH ZOMBIE,, everytime i read one of your posts ,i try and swat my screen,,,, its brilliant...
its brilliant...Bob Cunliffe a guy who never liked me much.
after discussion with a mate (guy who knows better n me) he did play for Cambridge Street Methodists, and also Cedar Swifts who were the top team in accy at the time, David Hughes, Bob (rats)Ratcliffe, and later Bernard Reidy all played for 1 or the other. as n aside Jack Simmons was also a very good footballer, was on Evertons books for a time.would have a small wager on it in fact, also seem to recall he got a few of the LCC lads playing for em. think Bob (rats)ratcliffe was one, will probably find out for sure this week sometime.