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British Ropes football team circa late 60s

WoodhillWinger
WoodhillWinger Posts: 61
in Other Football and Sports
I played a few games for the Ropes back in the late 60s when I think this photo was taken (supplied by my brother Alan). I'm not in it; the only names I can provide are: George Maddox (manager); next to him is Bobby Levett; to the goalkeeper's right as you face it, my cousin Micky Box; next to him is my brother Alan. Anyone have other names as I recognise the faces of all of them but forgotten the names.  
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  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,163
    All looks a bit ropey if you ask me.
  • Redskin
    Redskin Posts: 3,112
    edited October 2019
    Would loved to have had a cousin named Micky Box. 
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Micky Box, me uncle Ray's best mate. Ray worked at British Ropes an all
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    ...just sent the photo over to my uncle. He might know a couple mate
  • Pringle
    Pringle Posts: 464
    They could string a few passes together.  
  • MrWalker
    MrWalker Posts: 4,106
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:
    ...just sent the photo over to my uncle. He might know a couple mate
    But he might knot.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    MrWalker said:
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:
    ...just sent the photo over to my uncle. He might know a couple mate
    But he might knot.
    Think he's tied up mate, he ain't come back yet.
  • WoodhillWinger
    WoodhillWinger Posts: 61
    Not the reaction so far that I was hoping for.

  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,778
    WoodhillWinger said:
    Not the reaction so far that I was hoping for.

    Really? It was a bit of a long shot and you’ve already got @i_b_b_o_r_g bothering his uncle about it.
    Couple of ropey jokes aside, not sure what you expected.
  • muppetman
    muppetman Posts: 287
    Don’t leave him hanging!
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  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    @WoodhillWinger Do you know Ray Kennedy (Meatball) mate? I WhatAp'd the photo to him last night but he's not picked it up yet. Im pretty sure he'll be able to identify s couple more as he know everyone. I'm surprised he's not in the photo too as he's really into his football and, as I said, Micky Box is one of his best mates. He started Stamford Boys FC when me cousins got to playing age, so he's been into Sunday League football a long time
  • WoodhillWinger
    WoodhillWinger Posts: 61
    Ibborg, thank you for your efforts so far. As someone said above, maybe it is a long shot getting names as it is 50 years ago. But British Ropes being a local firm, there maybe someone out there of my age or their children who may have connections. I’m not sure about your uncle Ray’s name but let’s wait to see if he comes back with something.
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Alan Ball, second from left bottom row.
  • WoodhillWinger
    WoodhillWinger Posts: 61
    Ibborg, I had another cousin who actually worked at BR named Roy Taylor; he was a shop steward there and also played for them (before this photo). My cousin Mick was a fireman at Lakedale Road I think.
  • paulbaconsarnie
    paulbaconsarnie Posts: 9,423
    Think they are now Bridon Ropes and were playing out of the meridian a couple of years ago.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    The only one Ray can put a name to is Denis Day?

    He sent the photo to Micky Box's wife to see if Mick can fill in the gaps.

    Ray said he took over from Roy Taylor as shop steward
  • WoodhillWinger
    WoodhillWinger Posts: 61
    I remember Denis Day; he was a good player then, even in his 30s I believe. He may have played for Doncaster Rovers or someone like that in his younger days.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Message reads - Okay _George maddocks. Bob levet. Terry percell. His brother don't know his name. Keith d. K. His second name. Huewie d. K. H. SECOND NAME. front row Ray d. K. His second name. goal keeper David Jackson. mick box. And alan  Armitage. Mick box _cousin _that is all he can remember for the moment 👍🇬🇧
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,163
    WoodhillWinger said:
    Not the reaction so far that I was hoping for.

    Then not a good idea to post anything on CL.
  • NorthheathAddick
    NorthheathAddick Posts: 4,017
    edited October 2019
    I asked a friend if he could help you out, he said “sorry,I’m afraid not”
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  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    NorthheathAddick said:
    I asked a friend if he could help you out, he said “sorry,I’m afraid not”
    Tell him to go and get spliced 
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    WoodhillWinger said:
    Knot the reaction so far that I was hoping for.

    Fixed for you
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,598
    Rope puns are knot for everyone.
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,846
    please stop twisting this thread. Its not the response the OP was hoping for.

    Ta(r)
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    guinnessaddick said:
    Rope puns are knot for everyone.
    What about yarns
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    This is a great thread
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,761
    WoodhillWinger said:
    Not the reaction so far that I was hoping for.

    Good to see it's not been a totally ropeless task.

    Sorry my keyboard keeps misinterpreting the "h"s for "r"s and then adding them where they shouldn't be WoodhillWhinger.
  • Stefco
    Stefco Posts: 848
    The_President said:
    Alan Ball, second from left bottom row.
    Following your lookalike trail:

    Martyn Waghorn next to him (keeper), Scott Minto - front row far left. A young Charlie Watts in the back row - 2nd player from left. John Belushi - back row far right.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Stefco said:
    The_President said:
    Alan Ball, second from left bottom row.
    Following your lookalike trail:

    Martyn Waghorn next to him (keeper), Scott Minto - front row far left. A young Charlie Watts in the back row - 2nd player from left. John Belushi - back row far right.
    Reckon the keeper looks more like Simon Church. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,598
    ricky_otto said:
    Stefco said:
    The_President said:
    Alan Ball, second from left bottom row.
    Following your lookalike trail:

    Martyn Waghorn next to him (keeper), Scott Minto - front row far left. A young Charlie Watts in the back row - 2nd player from left. John Belushi - back row far right.
    Reckon the keeper looks more like Simon Church. 

    Better scoring record than Churchy.

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