Wintergreen wrote:The game v City was a fund raiser for ex City and Barrow stalwart Billy McAdams. Ex Northern Ireland international McAdams was unemployed and ill when a neighbour approached Barrow and City with the idea of doing something to help their ex-player in his time of need and so the game was arranged via the Man City Former Players Association. Nat Lofthouse was also instrumental in arranging the game, a pretty competitive affair which did indeed end 2-2. The link with Bolton legend Lofthouse is a bit hazy but the two men must have been friends as ironically McAdam was brought to Bolton as a replacement for 'Lion of Vienna' Lofthouse.
Barrow legend Billy Gilmour proudly showed us the stud marks on his chest in the Bluebird afterwards courtesy of England centre half Keith Curle. Billy McAdams died in 2002 - Rest in Peace Bill - one of the Holker Street greats and loyal servant for the club.
was that early 80s?, i remember being the holker street end once and Joe Corrigan walked past me and my dad, and my dad told me who he was.
Ive often wondered what game it was as i was only young.
