----- Original Message ----- From: "MICHAEL WALSH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [LU] Non LU: Referees - a tribute - Half Man Half Biscuit
> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brian Hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >> U is for the umpire which I sometimes wish I'd been instead you never >> hear a >> cricket crowd shouting, "Whos the bastard in the hat?" >> I clearly remember, in my "formative" years when following Keighley in the Bradford League, the crowds slagging off the umpires. This was particularly prevalent when Keighley played Bradford, Bingley and Windhill. In fact, I remember, quite well, two occassions when the umpires were manhandled at the bottom of the pavillion steps. I also remember the likes of Paynter and Constantine threatening umpires. I don't know about now but, in the days I am talking about, the crowds were counted in thousands. A collection, mainly in threepenny bits, would bring in over £50 which was ten weeks wages for the "ordinary" working man. Umpires ? I've s*** 'em ! regards, Michael (D'sD) _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist "the morphine patch and the handfuls of dihydrocodiene and paracetamol did the business. I am GOING TO WEMBLEY !!!!" Dave Nattan May 16th 2008
