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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 25, 2019 12:39:37 GMT
When Archibald Leitch died 80 years ago few in football knew his name but his impact on those who watched the game was huge. Between 1899 and his death on 25 April 1939, the Scottish architect built stands for Rangers, Chelsea, Fulham, Spurs, Liverpool, Everton, Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and many more. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48028660 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 13:18:55 GMT
Interestingly, there's an interview right now on 5 Live with the architect behind White Hart Lane and the Emirates.
They were just talking about Archibald Leitch.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 25, 2019 13:20:48 GMT
Not to be confused with Archibald Leach:  |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 25, 2019 13:26:54 GMT
Bristol's finest!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 13:27:02 GMT
Not to be confused with Archibald Leach: Bristol boy that Archie. |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 25, 2019 13:27:54 GMT
Not to be confused with Archibald Leach: Bristol boy that Archie. Aye, beat you to it!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 13:35:16 GMT
Don't know who he supported... but apparently when he spoke with anyone from Bris, he would always ask how City and Rovers were doing. I know he attended Ashton Gate at least once, so we'll claim him for City eh 😉 |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 25, 2019 13:38:34 GMT
Don't know who he supported... but apparently when he spoke with anyone from Bris, he would always ask how City and Rovers were doing. I know he attended Ashton Gate at least once, so we'll claim him for City eh 😉 Cool! Does Gerry Sweeney live in the town? The only player of a Bristol club I can name!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 13:42:14 GMT
Don't know who he supported... but apparently when he spoke with anyone from Bris, he would always ask how City and Rovers were doing. I know he attended Ashton Gate at least once, so we'll claim him for City eh 😉 Cool! Does Gerry Sweeney live in the town? The only player of a Bristol club I can name! No idea, but he is a Bristol City legend... Played for Forest Green Rovers in the 80s as well 👍 |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Apr 25, 2019 13:47:20 GMT
Cool! Does Gerry Sweeney live in the town? The only player of a Bristol club I can name! No idea, but he is a Bristol City legend... Played for Forest Green Rovers in the 80s as well 👍 Looked him up on Wikipedia - says he was working as a postman in Portishead!
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