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Morecambe F.C. hit the big Time
2007-05-21 06:50:00 One of my earliest sporting memories was watching Morecambe F.C play Goole , the northern Premier League, Boxing day 1984. They were currently 2 divisions below the football league. At the time it was a huge gulf in finance, and quality of play. There were no stands either side of the pitch, which didn't really matter because there were only about 150 spectators in attendance. (about 10% of those were me and my relatives). My Uncle, Michael Berry, has watched Morecambe F.C. for over 60 - 70 years (he probably doesn't read the internet, so it doesn't matter if I exaggerate a little). My cousin Andrew, frequently goes to all games home and away. I think he once got a mention in the Morecambe F.C. programme for not missing a game all season. Anyway, yesterday was Morecambe' finest hour, getting promoted from non league football, to English football league 2. They beat Exeter City 2-1 at the new Wembley, and so make the great transition. I hope playing in the football league will n...
The Beatles on Morecambe and Wise
2007-03-06 17:22:00 A great clip of the Beatles appearing on Morecambe and Wise. There is a great repartee between the Kings of Rock and the comic duo of Morecambe and Wise. Rare footage of the Beatles singing a number from "Eric's era". - although it is on the Beatles anthology
Morecambe and Wise video clip
2007-02-09 20:28:01 Morecambe and Wise with Tom Jones Beautiful counterpart of slick rock star Tom Jones with the irrepressable comedians of Morecambe and Wise. In their heyday they attracted 29 million viewers, you can understand why. - Great comic pairing. |
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