OWL1969 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) So the pictures from Dunsbyowl, reminded me of Dave Barber, and got me thinking of other non playing staff you can recall. Mine are mainly from the 80s/90s Dave, being one, Stevie Splash (our best ever dj) not sure of his name Steve Woodhead? Who ran the Young Owls (and I think ICO), Rita Nettleship who did all sorts from tea lady to the supporters club if my memory serves me right. I'm gonna cheat a bit (was closely associated with the team) and include Alan Smith our most famous and best physio. Anyone got any others ( recall any stories) from more recently or even further back of any other unsung heroes? Nearly forgot Mr Meadows, who did the work of about 100 people. Edited January 16, 2019 by OWL1969 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striggy Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The tea lady in the hut at the bottom of the Kop? "nobody told me there would be days like these!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longreach Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Mr Meadows! Oh yes, wasn't "he" the code word for a security problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 There was a reyt fit blonde worked in the Owls memorabilia shop in the early/mid 80s when it was on the South stand side. Always wanted to ask for her number but i was only 9. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, OWL1969 said: So the pictures from Dunsbyowl, reminded me of Dave Barber, and got me thinking of other non playing staff you can recall. Mine are mainly from the 80s/90s Dave, being one, Stevie Splash (our best ever dj) not sure of his name Steve Woodhead? Who ran the Young Owls (and I think ICO), Rita Nettleship who did all sorts from tea lady to the supporters club if my memory serves me right. I'm gonna cheat a bit (was closely associated with the team) and include Alan Smith our most famous and best physio. Anyone got any others ( recall any stories) from more recently or even further back of any other unsung heroes? Nearly forgot Mr Meadows, who did the work of about 100 people. Not a member of staff but always remember a bloke stood outside kop with a "the end of the world is nigh" sign in late 70s early 80s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddlesdiamondlights Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, longreach said: Mr Meadows! Oh yes, wasn't "he" the code word for a security problem? Yeah all the stewards used to stand up when his name was mentioned.I also miss the fans de de de the laurel and hardy tune when the police used to file around the running track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Not SWFC staff, but I remember the old "The Star" bloke who used to walk in front of the Kop just after half time chucking his hat in the air and catching it to loud cheers. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, alanharper said: Not SWFC staff, but I remember the old "The Star" bloke who used to walk in front of the Kop just after half time chucking his hat in the air and catching it to loud cheers. Yeah i can remember that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfast owl lad Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Norma ?,secretary in early 80's,she used to organise pics with the players,autographs etc when the Limavady Owls visited Hillsborough,lovely lady. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickjj Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Dennis Woodhead (ex player) used to run the Development Fund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickjj Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Pulsar said: There was a reyt fit blonde worked in the Owls memorabilia shop in the early/mid 80s when it was on the South stand side. Always wanted to ask for her number but i was only 9. The one on the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickjj Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 3 hours ago, alanharper said: Not SWFC staff, but I remember the old "The Star" bloke who used to walk in front of the Kop just after half time chucking his hat in the air and catching it to loud cheers. Reminds me of the one in town who used to sing "Green Un, Star Papers" to the tune of Viva Las Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mort AMB Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 hours ago, longreach said: Mr Meadows! Oh yes, wasn't "he" the code word for a security problem? Well it was better than Polly put the kettle on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 5 hours ago, OWL1969 said: So the pictures from Dunsbyowl, reminded me of Dave Barber, and got me thinking of other non playing staff you can recall. Mine are mainly from the 80s/90s Dave, being one, Stevie Splash (our best ever dj) not sure of his name Steve Woodhead? Who ran the Young Owls (and I think ICO), Rita Nettleship who did all sorts from tea lady to the supporters club if my memory serves me right. I'm gonna cheat a bit (was closely associated with the team) and include Alan Smith our most famous and best physio. Anyone got any others ( recall any stories) from more recently or even further back of any other unsung heroes? Nearly forgot Mr Meadows, who did the work of about 100 people. Steve Woodhead, is he the one who tried to stop unofficial supporters coaches as thought some groups were giving us a bad name by stopping pubs on the way for one or a dozen or so shandys? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Roger Spry? Fitness coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Maurice Setters wi' bow legs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanus Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Non playing-Abdi, Simon Donnelly, Phil O'Donnell , 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 5 hours ago, full fathom five said: Not a member of staff but always remember a bloke stood outside kop with a "the end of the world is nigh" sign in late 70s early 80s One of the gang who used to go to the games with us reckoned that guy was was his RE teacher at school, Told us a story about how his car had "Jesus Saves" emblazoned down the sides and on the last day of school someone sprayed underneath "But Chapman scores from the rebound" Never believed him but who knows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Bandy legged Alan Smith..fastest physio in the world. Tony Toms and a fattish bloke that was on the pitch home and away in the 70's...in a tracksuit..never actually did owt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scilly owl Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Charlie Wain.... Wednesday scout during the late 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and possibly the early 90’s.....discovered Sterland, the Shirtcliff brothers, Charlie Williamson, Ticker Taylor , Mark Smith etc. He used to come to Scilly on holiday and I’d take him fishing every summer. We’d be out in the boat for half a day and he would tell me all sorts of spellbinding stories about my heroes ( and their wives !!) One year he came up the house for tea and he noticed that I was reseeding the lawn....about a week after he left the islands a package turned up and when I opened it I pulled out a nice big bag of grass seed that he scrounged of the head groundsman !! Needless to say it was top quality stuff and the lawn came up greener than the one that it replaced. He’s long gone now but I still think of him when I get the mower out. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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