Rishworthian 166 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 so DZ is a young whippersnapper eh ! Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,063 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 OAP's... obviously never heard of the Silver Horde !!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,971 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just now, Rishworthian said: so DZ is a young whippersnapper eh ! Not that young, I'm 38, but compared to you "journeymen" yeah 😜 Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,339 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Happy Birthday mate 🍻 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAgainst 3,792 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Happy birthday, sir. Thanks for keeping the forum ticking over so nicely (though the excellent standard of posts from a series of highly articulate posters like moi plays a part, too!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 4 hours ago, oldman said: Approching 65 myself but I retired 3 years ago to enjoy life more. Strange but when you dont need a job people tend to offer them to you. Working from home over the last year or so is enjoyable especially when test cricket or whatever sport is on my work can be stressful and very busy but you learn to pace yourself🙂 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Rishworthian said: Happy Birthday Sir I retired when I was betweeen 70 and 71 Coincidentially my fitness started to deteriorate at around the same time So either don't retire or get yourself a fitness regime appropriate to your level if you do seems to be the answer I walk between 6 and 8 miles everyday and watch what I eat..........................just the drinking sigh!!!!😉 Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: This thread so far has shown me that there are a lot more OAPs on this forum than I thought! I feel quite old in day to day life at 31, but this place makes me feel like a child again. Happy birthday DS! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rishworthian 166 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 DZ and Brunners I wish I was your age ................... some of the time.................. but only if I knew what I know now But you'll never see Mannion play or Clough So you'll have to put up with a boring old F4rt wittering on about them keep smiling 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Rishworthian 166 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, Downsouth said: I walk between 6 and 8 miles everyday and watch what I eat..........................just the drinking sigh!!!!😉 I was happy with that life style way back then but watch what happens in a bit - then the drinking catches up and things stop working and now its almost a tee total regime - pain in the 4rse Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: This thread so far has shown me that there are a lot more OAPs on this forum than I thought! Bor-OAPs... ...though I believe the polite term is Senior Citizens. 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,870 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Happy Birthday gaffer! Enjoy your day/weekend. And good luck for the next 3 days! 🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Erimus74 3,072 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) Happy 65th - I'm hoping to retire next year, fingers crossed, or as has been mentioned, keep on working in some capacity just to stay fit & mobile Many happy returns Downsouth - A few silly facts over the years 1899 - The 1st time the mighty Boro played on this day as a league club we were away Bolton Wanderers, unfortunately we suffered a 3-0 loss, which was our 6th away game in total since joining the football league, losing 5, drawing one 1905 - Our 1st point on this day, 1-1 away to Stoke City, Alf Common scoring 1922 - Our 1st win on this day was at home to Burneley, winning 4-1 with goals from, John Carr, William Birrell, George Elliott & Tommy Urwin 1956 December - The day before you were born the Boro beat Lincoln City 3-0 at Ayresome Park with Lindy Delaphena getting a brace, one a penalty & a Brian Clough strike 8th December - The 1st game after you were born we lost away to Sheff Weds 2-1 with Derek McLean scoring our consolation goal 25th (xmas day) - Boro beat Doncaster Rovers 3-2 to record our 1st win since you were born with Brian Clough getting a brace & a Bill Harris goal 1957 10th January - Our 1st FAC win after you were born we beat Charlton 3-2 at the Valley 22nd April 1st Boro player to score 4 goals in one game after you were born - Brian Clough scored his first haul of goals when became the 11th different Boro player to score 4 goals in a competative Boro game & 20th in total as we beat Huddersfield 7-2 1967 2nd December - 1st hat trick after you were born - Derby County 2 Boro 4 John O’Rourke scored our 28th away hat trick, his 3rd Boro hat trick & our 109th in total. John Hickton scored our 4th goal 1995 2nd December - QPR 1 Boro 1 the 1st game after Ayresome Park 2006 2nd December - 1st game on this day at the Riverside - Boro 1 Man Utd 2 All the best, enjoy, UTMB Edited December 2, 2021 by Erimus74 3 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,280 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Happy birthday, 'boss' 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
Boro 86 517 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Happy birthday Alan .... Sure you are only 65 though! Link to post Share on other sites
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