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Sad news indeed. Was talking only last week about the Fleetwood match and where to stay. Stayed in the B&B next door to Iain's B&B last time and so we decided on Iain's this time round. R.I.P Iain.
Heard about this yesterday, but waited for the news to officially break before commenting.
A genuinely nice guy who was an excellent pub landlord in Littleborough, before returning to Blackpool to run a B&B.
Whenever he was ribbed about his career, he had one simple response: "You idiots paid to watch me!"
Remember him playing for England U21 in 1982 and then at Spotland three days later. Dale beat Blackpool 3-1 on a mudbath and SHOOT magazine ran a story contrasting his week - helping the U21s qualify for a finals tournament and then having three stuck past him by the likes of Micky French.
Iain loved all sports and had time for everyone in his pubs. He was always interested in Dale and it was revealing to listen to an ex-pro's perspective on games.
RIP Iain
When I was your age, I used to enjoy the odd game of tennis. Or was it golf?
He played for Maidstone in April '92 on a night many remember as the game it all went wrong. He was one of those classic 80s keepers everyone knew. Sad to hear.
He played for Maidstone in April '92 on a night many remember as the game it all went wrong. He was one of those classic 80s keepers everyone knew. Sad to hear.
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When I was your age, I used to enjoy the odd game of tennis. Or was it golf?
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