Poole Reserves v Bideford

[ballboy]

With Bideford match on Saturday I wondered if this old and rather battered programme from 1959 would be of interest, Poole won this match 3-2 with goals from Barrett and Dunsmuir 2. One of the few appearances in the reserve side of of England Internatioal Stan Rickaby.

[Bay Dolphin]

Thanks a lot ballboy. Fascinating stuff. You still get a pint in the Tatnam and buy a book from Lookers in the High Street in those days. My auntie Kit bought me a book for my 10th (or thereabouts) birthday there but wouldn't let me have my choice of a western called "The Noose Hangs High"!
I saw Stan Rickaby once in Poole Park. He was sitting on a bench alone and looking rather forlorn I thought. I was just a boy and didn't dare approach him.
IN those days we cold afford a reserve team. Is that John Kirk in goal? A great 'keeper'!

[ballboy]

I remember waiting in a queue outside of Lookers on a Saturday evening for the Football Echo to be delivered, Yes John Kirk in goal as you say Heyshamdolphin, a great keeper.