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Tag Archives: Joe Mercer

The north wind doth blow – 1962-63 Pt II

John Russell writes about a winter and a calamity.

June 10, 2026 in History.

Long day’s journey into night – 1962-63 pt I

John Russell writes about a prelude to disaster.

May 28, 2026 in History.

Spring fever – 1960-61 pt III

John Russell concludes the start of the sixties.

February 24, 2026 in History.

Friends reunited – 1960-61 Part I

John Russell reminds us of the first part of 1960-61.

February 4, 2026 in History.

Second best – 1959-60 pt II

John Russell talks about memorable times past.

January 8, 2026 in History.

The beginning of the end: 1958-59 part II

John Russell witnesses a catastrophe.

December 16, 2025 in History.

Fog stopped play

John Russell harks back to something we’ve hopefully seen the last of.

April 22, 2024 in History.

Alfie Hale – hero, villain or misfit?

Dave Woodhall writes about a former player in the wrong place at the wrong time.

January 17, 2023 in History.

Match postponed

John Russell writes about a wasted journey or two.

December 22, 2021 in History.

Midweek sports extra

Fear and loathing in Aston as we welcome Manchester City.

November 30, 2021 in Previews.

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