| Dixie Dean and the Dale 08:10 - May 13 with 2642 views | modelboydave |
Interesting story about Dixie Dean and the Dale in the Daily Mail (bit of a tongue twister).
Never heard of this before but others might.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12078223/Erling-Haaland-visit
‘Saturday was the day he would come alive. He scored 27 times for Tranmere in 33 games before signing for Everton in March 1925, but his career was almost over before it started. As a 17-year-old, he was kicked in the groin during a game against Rochdale at Prenton Park.
Dean had scored two goals, but a defender called Davy Parkes took umbrage to what was happening and hit him so hard he needed to have a testicle removed. Seventeen years later, so Dean recalled, he met Parkes in a bar in Chester. This time, it was the latter who would end up in hospital.’
|  |
| |  |
| Dixie Dean and the Dale on 11:53 - May 13 with 2475 views | modelboydave |
Just done a bit more research on this. I think the match in question took place during season 22-23. Dale lost 2-0 on April 7th, with approx. 7000 fans watching the game.
According to ‘Rochdale AFC the official History’ Davy Parkes was the Dale skipper at the time and used to warm up with two pints in the church inn. | |
| |
| Dixie Dean and the Dale on 22:54 - May 13 with 2250 views | pioneer |
| Dixie Dean and the Dale on 11:53 - May 13 by modelboydave |
Just done a bit more research on this. I think the match in question took place during season 22-23. Dale lost 2-0 on April 7th, with approx. 7000 fans watching the game.
According to ‘Rochdale AFC the official History’ Davy Parkes was the Dale skipper at the time and used to warm up with two pints in the church inn. |
Parkes was the constant presence at the centre of defence as we quickly established ourselves as a top team.
One of the clubs legends. |  | | |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.