1968-9

An interesting documentary has just appeared on You Tube; from 1968 the Man Alive series looked at the Life of a Football Manager from both ends of the scale, focusing on Bertie Mee at Arsenal and Lawrie Brown who had just taken over as Manager of fourth division Bradford –

thanks to Malcolm Johnson. This is from the issue dated 7th February 1969 and deals with Alick Jeffrey replacing Norman Corner.

Thanks to Malcolm Johnson From Soccer Star October 18 1968

thanks to Malcolm Johnson, from Soccer Star 1968-9

Donated by Clive Woodhead Not sure who the man on the left is – possibly a bystander? At least Jack Lewis and Norman Corner are recognisable having just arrived at Wrexham’s ground on the team bus on 14 September 1968.

Donated by Clive Woodhead Lincoln City Manager Ron Gray pictured outside the Sincil Bank ground in August 1968 on what was an Open Day before the season began. He was instrumental in reviving City after the club having being in the doldrums in the early and mid 1960s.

Donated by Clive Woodhead Clive writes – The man of many talents ie Bert Loxley who on this day in September 14 1968 would probably have been best described as a trainer/coach.He is seen having alighted from the team coach at Wrexham .He would get back on it a happy

Donated by Clive Woodhead Clive writes – Norman Corner in the centre shadows the Wrexham keeper as he prepares to kick the ball upfield in the match that City won 1-0 on September 14 1968 courtesy of a Roger Holmes goal. It was one of the rare City games I

Donated by Clive Woodhead September 14 1968.Roger Holmes featured here scored the winner in a 1-0 win on this day at Wrexham.Such a shame that injuries blighted his career,as he was often tipped to go far in the game.

Donated by Clive Woodhead. Clive writes – I took this photo of Graham Taylor outside Wrexham’s Racecourse ground on 14 September 1968,little realising that some eight years later he would become one of Lincoln’s most successful ever Managers.He was a very decent man who showed me great kindness in showing