| Mel Charles in the EP on 09:56 - Jul 8 with 3642 views | Starsky |
Don't take this the wrong way BJ but at 79 he's having a great innings so to speak.
April court sounds one of the nicer homes and he probably has a decent social life there.
There were similar recent threads about Ronnie Rees who occasionally gets to some home games.
Wouldn't it be great if Swansea City looked after their 'old soldiers' arranging regular visits to the Liberty and keep them involved so we don't forget about them?
Perhaps we already do stuff like this.
ATB Mel, YJB. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 10:02 - Jul 8 with 3620 views | Dr_Winston |
Given the amount he used to put away on a daily basis he's done remarkably well to hit 79. Wonder if Mel Nurse is still helping him out. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 10:08 - Jul 8 with 3599 views | Darran |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 10:02 - Jul 8 by Dr_Winston |
Given the amount he used to put away on a daily basis he's done remarkably well to hit 79. Wonder if Mel Nurse is still helping him out. |
I was just about to say a similar thing,he's a nice fella and I used to speak to him a lot in the Vetch days but he could have looked after himself better. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 10:26 - Jul 8 with 3526 views | perchrockjack |
pretty upsetting seeing that photo. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 10:40 - Jul 8 with 3473 views | Starsky |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 10:26 - Jul 8 by perchrockjack |
pretty upsetting seeing that photo. |
Why? He's old and smiling.
What's upsetting about that? | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 12:11 - Jul 8 with 3338 views | ScoobyDoo |
Sorry to see Mel Charles fall on hard times, played 80 odd games for us as well which the EP missed out but i wish him well. | | | |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 12:42 - Jul 8 with 3240 views | NOTRAC |
Rather than visiting the Liberty, wouldn't it be even better if arrangements were made for our players to visit him ,and before such a visit his football exploits were explained to them.
It might even bring some of them down to earth and realise that their fame and success is not timeless and shouldn't be wasted. | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 12:44 - Jul 8 with 3232 views | scottishjack |
My mum stays at April Court, nice place and lovely staff. |  | | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 17:59 - Jul 8 with 2993 views | perchrockjack |
Its upsetting because he looks frail and I remember him as a bear of a man. Time really does screw your mind- mine anyway so sorry to upset you starksky.
Apart from that, he s lost his teeth | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:09 - Jul 8 with 2967 views | Starsky |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 17:59 - Jul 8 by perchrockjack |
Its upsetting because he looks frail and I remember him as a bear of a man. Time really does screw your mind- mine anyway so sorry to upset you starksky.
Apart from that, he s lost his teeth |
I wasn't being being facetious, Richie, I thought he looked happy in the picture that's all.
I don't want to upset anyone with my face when I'm his age... If I get there. | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:11 - Jul 8 with 2963 views | Darran |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:09 - Jul 8 by Starsky |
I wasn't being being facetious, Richie, I thought he looked happy in the picture that's all.
I don't want to upset anyone with my face when I'm his age... If I get there. |
You do that now. | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:12 - Jul 8 with 2959 views | perchrockjack |
I accept that starks me ol mucker but to me he looks rather pathetic. This man was really full of physique and strength. Its age but I ll take it rather than the alternative | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:15 - Jul 8 with 2947 views | Starsky |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:11 - Jul 8 by Darran |
You do that now. |
I'll have you know that I'm a trophy husband you massive quilt | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:16 - Jul 8 with 2940 views | perchrockjack |
and probably an excellent sh@g too.. | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:16 - Jul 8 with 2939 views | Starsky |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:12 - Jul 8 by perchrockjack |
I accept that starks me ol mucker but to me he looks rather pathetic. This man was really full of physique and strength. Its age but I ll take it rather than the alternative |
Ah... You're a tad older than me, I've not seen him in his prime. I'm a tad thoughtless now and again | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:22 - Jul 8 with 2912 views | perchrockjack |
No prob la.Me dad went to Manselton school as they did and about the same time. Simple lads who never really maximised their earnings through poor decisions. GOOD LADS THOUGH | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:25 - Jul 8 with 2896 views | Starsky |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:16 - Jul 8 by perchrockjack |
and probably an excellent sh@g too.. |
Nope. I have a really bad back... Sigh | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:39 - Jul 8 with 2864 views | ScoobyWho |
Being old when once you were a spring chicken, no worries, no problems is a problem for all the elderly, not just Mel. I know he loved a pint though ;-) he looks happy enough, if I make 80 Ill be singing and smiling too. To get to that age you have lived a long and decent life and many would change places with him willingly. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 19:19 - Jul 8 with 2815 views | tf_jack |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 18:39 - Jul 8 by ScoobyWho |
Being old when once you were a spring chicken, no worries, no problems is a problem for all the elderly, not just Mel. I know he loved a pint though ;-) he looks happy enough, if I make 80 Ill be singing and smiling too. To get to that age you have lived a long and decent life and many would change places with him willingly. |
I'm only 68 and think Mel looks fine for 79. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 20:03 - Jul 8 with 2758 views | jacabertawe |
I used to attend Cwmbwrla Infant School and Mel (and John) lived in adjacent Fern Street. There was a huge rush from the playground one day when someone saw Mel walking past, with some of my pals lucky enough to get his autograph. He must have been in his late teens then.
Yes, surely the Club can find a way to remind him that his is remembered and appreciated? |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 20:41 - Jul 8 with 2708 views | epaul |
Mel and Mel are best of mates. My dad play(s)(ed) cards with them regularly down the Sandfields up until recently, not sure if they still do. Mel Nurse is going well strong. |  |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 22:20 - Jul 8 with 2616 views | ScoobyWho |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 19:19 - Jul 8 by tf_jack |
I'm only 68 and think Mel looks fine for 79. |
Agreed 100% | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 23:06 - Jul 8 with 2558 views | LeonisGod |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 22:20 - Jul 8 by ScoobyWho |
Agreed 100% |
I'd have thought 79 is pretty early to end up in a home. Nobody in my family has got to that stage before 90 (so sods law says I'll be knackered by 50). |  | | |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 23:10 - Jul 8 with 2555 views | Dr_Winston |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 20:41 - Jul 8 by epaul |
Mel and Mel are best of mates. My dad play(s)(ed) cards with them regularly down the Sandfields up until recently, not sure if they still do. Mel Nurse is going well strong. |
They're still regular drinking cronies. Think April Court is more where Mel Charles sleeps rather than his intensive carers. | |
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| Mel Charles in the EP on 23:14 - Jul 8 with 2540 views | epaul |
| Mel Charles in the EP on 23:10 - Jul 8 by Dr_Winston |
They're still regular drinking cronies. Think April Court is more where Mel Charles sleeps rather than his intensive carers. |
The card school(Euchre) is in the Bad, but I think it's moved to the Robin Hood, the old man goes and plays every Thursday | |
| The hair and the beard have gone I am now conforming to society, tis a sad day
The b*stards are coming back though |
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