[Lord Snooty]

Apparently, theo. The land next to the pub, which is earmarked for development, is owned by the people who just bought the pub.

Pure coincidence?

[Lord Snooty]

Here you go,theo. From 1961.

https://twitter.com/BBCArchive/status/16...3165516802

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Everyone at Huddersfield Town is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary defender John Coddington, aged 85.


John was among the standout players of the fifties and sixties at Huddersfield Town, making over 350 appearances in the blue and white stripes. His formidable, uncompromising style made him a fan favourite during his 12 years of dedicated service to the club.

Born in Worksop in 1937, John played for Worksop Boys Club before joining Town in 1953 shortly after leaving school in Shirebrook; a school that future teammate Ray Wilson also attended. John signed as a part-timer in 1955 and soon made his debut in the difficult 1955/56 season against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

After a spell on National Service, John returned and signed a full-time contract in 1958, aged 21 and immediately became a regular in the side. Known for being dominant in the air and nearly impossible to knock off the ball, he was a first choice of manager Bill Shankly. In fact, he barely missed a game over the next eight seasons in the Second Division and was named captain by the following manager, Eddie Boot.

John’s teammates included Denis Law, the aforementioned Wilson, Kevin McHale and even Frank Worthington, amid many other famous names in our history.

John was also given the responsibility of being penalty taker, and most of his 18 goals for Town came from the spot.

His time at Town eventually ended in 1967. John spent three years with Blackburn Rovers before a move to Stockport County, and after hanging up his boots he was chief coach for Bradford City and Middlesbrough.

John currently stands 13th in our all-time appearance list, behind former teammate Les Massie and just ahead of current club captain Jonathan Hogg.

John’s grandson, Luke, a goalkeeper, also played for Town at Academy level in the 2016/17 season.

Our thoughts are with Luke, John's son Matty and the rest of John’s family, and friends, at this difficult time.

[theo_luddite]

Aye Snoots. Cops that know what they are about don't believe in coincidences. Someone also got in a couple of weeks ago and vandalised all the furniture and fittings. Now who do you suppose would have access to do that around the time it was sold and then notified the local press about it?

[theo_luddite]

As I was saying, no coincidence the couple that bought the pub owned the surrounding land, had an onging dispute regarding the access road and they've "got previous" when it comes to vandalising pubs.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/mp...c1fb&ei=17

and the plot thickens

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/bul...7a65&ei=43

then there's more

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/sp...8e05&ei=49

[Lord Snooty]

Town keeper from the glorious 79/80 side, Andy Rankin has died, aged 79.

[Lord Snooty]

https://twitter.com/htafc/status/1696901...QfO2w&s=19

[Lord Snooty]

Lewis O'Brien has joined Middlesbrough on loan for the season.

[theo_luddite]

Not football related but having landed on the moon the Indians have now sent a rocket to the sun. Smart guys these Indian's. Obviously decided to go at night.

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/s...on-landing

Chief Engineer, Yogendra O'Joshie.

[Lord Snooty]

Tom Clarke, skipper of FC Halifax Town, now aged 35, has been forced to retire because of a knee injury.

[theo_luddite]

Seemed to be retired whilst playing for us but fair play to him and his bro for earning some coin in an industry they were barely qualified for.

There were far better players in Halifax and Huddersfield schools at the time that Town signed them, but they got the breaks.