dunsbyowl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Len Ashurst - Relieved of his duties 40 years ago today - dark but enjoyable days - he kept us out of the 4th (just). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanzaroteowl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Lens Legions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 :-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumboldowl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The very last home league game that I missed was when Len Ashurst was Manager. Bloody Hell !! Forty years since. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 he did a good job in impossible circumstances and sowed the seeds for big jack to take over a sort of brian laws of his day would sum him up for me .. ......he's in my 2nd bracket of managers we've had . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 52 minutes ago, dumboldowl said: The very last home league game that I missed was when Len Ashurst was Manager. Bloody Hell !! Forty years since. Well now your moniker makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Ken Knighton then had one game in charge (v Chesterfield - won 1-0) and Big Jack took over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumboldowl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 hour ago, A12owl said: If that's true then you deserve a medal... Or certifying. Well done whichever it is. What about a thread for you has seen the most consecutive home and or away games and or both . There's not much else to discuss at the moment I've just done a quick check and I've watched 846 consecutive League games since Jack Charlton watched the Chesterfield game from the North stand. The total would probably be more but I can't remember how many of Len Ashurst's games I missed before Jack came. In addition I've not missed a home F.A. Cup match in the same period, and only missed two League Cup games as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owler66 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Am I right in thinking United Sacked their manager the same day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, dumboldowl said: I've just done a quick check and I've watched 846 consecutive League games since Jack Charlton watched the Chesterfield game from the North stand. The total would probably be more but I can't remember how many of Len Ashurst's games I missed before Jack came. In addition I've not missed a home F.A. Cup match in the same period, and only missed two League Cup games as well. That's fantastic support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 hour ago, owler66 said: Am I right in thinking United Sacked their manager the same day Jimmy Sirrell got the black spot on 27th September 1977 - so nearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumboldowl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 hour ago, A12owl said: Well done that man. Not missed a game through injury or illness. Some of our players should take note. Why are you not a Wednesday Legend. You should be on the portrait thingy. Only another 10 years and you will get your gold watch. If they order it now you should get it this day 2027. Superb supporter and very fortunate to be able to achieve such a remarkable record. Been supporting the Owls since 1960, so should qualify for a diamond ring in three years time, but promotion to the Premiership would be quite sufficient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendaryswan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Ashurst began the long road back to respectability,he set the foundations,used the loan system and brought in some solid players,got us to 8th at one stage were 6th befoe a blip. Ive got good memories of Len 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickjj Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 2 hours ago, dumboldowl said: I've just done a quick check and I've watched 846 consecutive League games since Jack Charlton watched the Chesterfield game from the North stand. The total would probably be more but I can't remember how many of Len Ashurst's games I missed before Jack came. In addition I've not missed a home F.A. Cup match in the same period, and only missed two League Cup games as well. Part timer !!!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 These next few years after Len Ashurst were certainly some of the best in my time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 4 hours ago, dumboldowl said: I've just done a quick check and I've watched 846 consecutive League games since Jack Charlton watched the Chesterfield game from the North stand. The total would probably be more but I can't remember how many of Len Ashurst's games I missed before Jack came. In addition I've not missed a home F.A. Cup match in the same period, and only missed two League Cup games as well. I remember these matches vividly (and was a regular for 2or 3 seasons before this ) and I'm still here every week BUT no way have I not missed some for holidays,illness,weddings etc ! Interesting to know the total number of matches (ish) attended though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 14 hours ago, dunsbyowl said: :-) Always loved that cartoon. At the same time I think Roy Ullyett of the Daily Express did one of the team barbecuing one of their team mates to survive! Does anyone have a copy of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Owl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Started the ball rolling forward, after many bad years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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