Denis' cuff
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Don't forget the great team just after WW2...1946-1951
That forward line was the best of the day...Delaney, Morris, Rowley, Pearson, Mitten
My old fellas favourite team. Probably because he was a young bloke at that age when we most identify with the team. Also born and bred around Salford/Ordsall, 10/15 mins walk from the ground. That really was some forward line. His favourite player was Charlie Mitten, who was not just a character but also a brilliant player. Johnny Carey keeping it together behind them. That 48 cup final must have been a thriller against glamour side Blackpool with Matthews, Mortensen etc. Have been regaled of tales of Stan (he knew Stan), Rowley and wry remarks @bout Delaney... but Mitten was king.
Glad you brought that one up, pal. Very underrated period before the babes era.
Always enjoy your posts.
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