Barrow v Aston Villa

[russell_anderson]

Im an ex Barrow boys footy player.. and proud to say i was the first English captain to lift the European cup as i was captain of my junior school footy team. (really yea) we visited scotland for three days ... watched a match.. Played a match..(3-3 ) stayed at our opponents houses.. and then visited Celtics Ground a week after they won European cup and we were allowed to hold the european cup in their trophy room. Someone must have the pics! lol.. Cant be many to have held that cup eh!

Would that be South Newbarns junior school
I remember Joe Humphries was sports teacher and ran the school team We had a great team
It would have been 1959 i think Emlyn then went on to Risedale secondary school

Yes, Emlyn did go to Risedale and I played for Barrow Grammar School against him in the Lancashire Schools Competition at U15 level (although Emlyn was still U14). We beat them by a huge score (something like 8-1 if I remember) and got to the quarter final that year where we drew 4-4 at St George's School from Blackpool and then lost the replay 3-2 after leading 2-0 with 8 mins left! St George's had John Hurst who went on to play for Everton and England and went on to win the competition. Keith Eddy was captain of that BGS team.

[HenneysKnee]

Do we get a fee for being on Sky this season?

[Jim]

Would that be South Newbarns junior school
I remember Joe Humphries was sports teacher and ran the school team We had a great team
It would have been 1959 i think Emlyn then went on to Risedale secondary school

Yes I played for South Newbarns under Joe Humphries. It would be 1959 I think. I remember a cup final at Dalton Railway Meadow that went to 3 replays. We lost in the end but I got a miniature 'losers' cup' I think Emlyn must have been playing, though I don't remember him being there.

[MisterPleasant]

Do we get a fee for being on Sky this season?

In the 3rd round last season Lincoln expected to receive £125,000 for their tie against Liverpool. Add on perimeter advertising, sponsorship opportunities etc.

[russell_anderson]

Would that be South Newbarns junior school
I remember Joe Humphries was sports teacher and ran the school team We had a great team
It would have been 1959 i think Emlyn then went on to Risedale secondary school

Yes I played for South Newbarns under Joe Humphries. It would be 1959 I think. I remember a cup final at Dalton Railway Meadow that went to 3 replays. We lost in the end but I got a miniature 'losers' cup' I think Emlyn must have been playing, though I don't remember him being there.

Joe Humphries also used to run the Barrow and District U18 rep side where he used to send us out for cross country runs and follow us in his car. As one of the ones who was always at the back it was a bit worrying when he was driving right behind us. Joe was a really nice chap who everybody liked and he was also was a good coach.

[blumooncrab]

He was a good man , Joe . He was also a referee .

[mickycarrol]

Announced its live on Sky Sports Tues night wonder what we get for that £££ great news

[Cromwell58]

Should help with some of the money we lost through Covid.

[nebulus]

Hi there,

Villa fan in peace...

Looking forward to this game, it should be fun. Hopefully we will get the away draw and then take u back to a full Villa Park and in front of 42,000 fans I think we should be able to get the win and safely through to the next round.

straight to penalties after a draw...

[nebulus]

Where are all the Barrow fans gone? Is this a Villa forum?

we are here. My wife (and all her family ) are Villa fans and some season ticket holders and she is seriously not happy with the draw!!! A divorce might be pending. I'm over the moon with the draw. Either way we can't lose and if we get Sky even better.

We have an ex Villa youth team player with us Dimitri Sea who got our winner last night to put us through to this round. Plus an ex Blue (I know you love them) Rameno Hutton

Don't forget Mark Cooper and Richard Dryden are both former Blues players and Marks dad Terry was a former manager...

[Jeeby]

Would that be South Newbarns junior school
I remember Joe Humphries was sports teacher and ran the school team We had a great team
It would have been 1959 i think Emlyn then went on to Risedale secondary school

Yes, Emlyn did go to Risedale and I played for Barrow Grammar School against him in the Lancashire Schools Competition at U15 level (although Emlyn was still U14). We beat them by a huge score (something like 8-1 if I remember) and got to the quarter final that year where we drew 4-4 at St George's School from Blackpool and then lost the replay 3-2 after leading 2-0 with 8 mins left! St George's had John Hurst who went on to play for Everton and England and went on to win the competition. Keith Eddy was captain of that BGS team.

My mum and dad were good friends of Emlyns parents, I'm sure it was 1972, so he was playing for Liverpool and England, he came to pick them up from our house and he was sat on the sofa with me as an 11 year old asking me who I played for, I'll never forget that night

[wittonwarrior]

A Villa fan here. Just a few things, it would be great if we continue as normal to give up our share of the gate receipts to one of the smaller clubs (no disrespect whatsoever meant)

Whatever allocation we are given it will go within 5 or 10 mins - pre season away at Bristol City we sold out in 15 mins. We have a strong away following and Barrow being one of the few clubs we have never visited will be an added attraction.

I actually think your in with a chance if Dean Smith starts with what would be deemed squad players. Our first 11 is good but cut into it and bench or developing players are hit and miss. Anyway I've been invited to a local cricket club in Barrow before the match so looking forward to the evening.

[Bingo]

A Villa fan here. Just a few things, it would be great if we continue as normal to give up our share of the gate receipts to one of the smaller clubs (no disrespect whatsoever meant)

Whatever allocation we are given it will go within 5 or 10 mins - pre season away at Bristol City we sold out in 15 mins. We have a strong away following and Barrow being one of the few clubs we have never visited will be an added attraction.

I actually think your in with a chance if Dean Smith starts with what would be deemed squad players. Our first 11 is good but cut into it and bench or developing players are hit and miss. Anyway I've been invited to a local cricket club in Barrow before the match so looking forward to the evening.

No disrespect to villa but this and the fa cup must be the main chances of silverware, I'm sure they will want to take it seriously

[Mancbluebird]

A Villa fan here. Just a few things, it would be great if we continue as normal to give up our share of the gate receipts to one of the smaller clubs (no disrespect whatsoever meant)

Whatever allocation we are given it will go within 5 or 10 mins - pre season away at Bristol City we sold out in 15 mins. We have a strong away following and Barrow being one of the few clubs we have never visited will be an added attraction.

I actually think your in with a chance if Dean Smith starts with what would be deemed squad players. Our first 11 is good but cut into it and bench or developing players are hit and miss. Anyway I've been invited to a local cricket club in Barrow before the match so looking forward to the evening.

No disrespect to villa but this and the fa cup must be the main chances of silverware, I'm sure they will want to take it seriously

Be a fringe squad they focus on the league they ll only play first teamers in latter rounds seems to be the pattern.

[Sea Dog Sam]

Hey all you Villa fans. Is Geezer Butler traveling up for the game? Bet he bags a ticket!