sixties saintee 1,995 Report post Posted August 15, 2020 On 8/14/2020 at 9:10 AM, Center Half said: It worked in the 60's and 70,s ? did they have more players in them days? Memory fading Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Center Half 422 Report post Posted August 15, 2020 23 hours ago, Saintdunc said: Indeed, and as young full backs playing for our schools, we were always told to stand there to help the keeper out. No brainer still imo Yep! and as the Centre Half in my day it was my job to win and clear the ball, Think we had a help from the goalies more in those days as well they were usually catching these corners when they were swung in, I blame the massive gloves they wear now days! Fecking bare hands goalies were the thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOODLUM65 2,679 Report post Posted August 15, 2020 7 hours ago, Center Half said: Yep! and as the Centre Half in my day it was my job to win and clear the ball, Think we had a help from the goalies more in those days as well they were usually catching these corners when they were swung in, I blame the massive gloves they wear now days! Fecking bare hands goalies were the thing. Woolen mitts in your day CF. Soggy when wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Center Half 422 Report post Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) On 8/15/2020 at 5:55 PM, HOODLUM65 said: Woolen mitts in your day CF. Soggy when wet. No gloves! Fecking couple of trialists i remember turning up with builders gloves though, never made the cut. Edited August 21, 2020 by Center Half 1 HOODLUM65 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
