Category Archives: Photograph
GOAL!
I adore this photograph, taken in the 92nd minute of Bury’s game at Chesterfield on the 17th February. George Miller has just scored the winner as my beloved Shakers came from a goal down to win 2-1. I love the joy in the photograph, yes, and the endless smiles. But I am also intrigued by the variety of people and small dramas that it shows.
In the foreground, stewards struggle to prevent excited supporters getting onto the pitch to celebrate with the players. More fans, including a guy of huge beard in replica shirt, hurry down the steps to join the fun. Just in front of beardy bloke to the right of the steps, someone has fallen down and is being helped by other fans. In front of them, a man has the presence of mind to photograph the melee.
Over to the left a small boy, held in his father’s arms, raises his arm in celebration. Top right, a man is busy texting news of the goal to someone who might be anywhere in the world. Bottom left, the ball sits ignored for now. Bottom right, the referee watches impassively, making a mental note to add on an extra minute to the game to allow for the celebrations.
And no, I didn’t take the photograph*. I am, in fact, in it, between my daughter and Beardy Martin. Spot the Wombat.
*I took it from Twitter feed of @stephenthirkill
Here’s me in the mid 1970s
I have no idea who the other people are, although I *think* the stripy sexpot was called Jude.
Feline Groovy
Just found this photo of the time in 1989 that we had seven cats. Meet Malley, Kizzy, Liverpool, Clint, Sherpa, Everton (complete with shaved bum & tail after a leg operation) and Cleo. Readers of my books will know this magnificent seven well, as they all appear in my book Warren Peace. (sorry about the title)
Football Days #spireites v #buryfc
An occasional series of things I see while following Bury FC, The Shakers. Hover over each pic for a brief comment. A click will show you a LARGE VERSION, should you care.
30th April 2016 – Chesterfield 3-0 Bury
Football Days #buryfc v #millwall
An occasional series of things I see while following Bury FC, The Shakers. Hover over each pic for a brief comment. A click will show you a LARGE VERSION, should you care.
23rd April 2016 – Bury 1-3 Millwall
Football Days #iron v #buryfc
An occasional series of things I see while following Bury FC, The Shakers. Hover over each pic for a brief comment. A click will show you a LARGE VERSION, should you care.
19th April 2016 – Scunthorpe 2-1 Bury
Football Days 17 #stfc v #buryfc
An occasional series of things I see while following Bury FC, The Shakers. Hover over each pic for a brief comment. A click will show you a LARGE VERSION, should you care.
16th April 2016 – Swindon 0-1 Bury
Football Days 16 #buryfc v #drfc
An occasional series of things I see while following Bury FC, The Shakers. Hover over each pic for a brief comment. A click will show you a LARGE VERSION, should you care.
9th April 2016 – Bury 1-0 Donny Rovers
Football Days 15 #buryfc v #gills
An occasional series of things I see while following Bury FC, The Shakers. Hover over each pic for a brief comment. A click will show you a LARGE VERSION, should you care. Forgot this one a couple of weeks ago. Might as well post it now for completeness.
28th March 2016 – Bury 0-1 Gillingham
Cubic Scats 