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Basil....!!!!!!

Basil....!!!!!!

PNE-Karl

PNE-Karl

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Mick Rathbone. What a character and an often overlooked past of North End's history.

I can still see him now. Perched on the touchline just waiting for a North Ender to go down injured. He'd be on that pitch quicker than speedy-gonzales with his sponge and bucket. Oh yes, I'm smiling now. Remembering.

What a great guy. I think he should be remembered.
 
Instrumental in the Moyes era which was a monumental time to be a PNE fan. Really loved the Under the Finney podcast with Jonny Macken and would recommend to all if you were there or not. Felt like we could take on the world back then (and in the Billy Davies era when we were nastier but just as effective).
 
Adam . said:
Did a great episode of Undr the Cosh podcast for anyone who would like an listen.
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His story is a very interesting one and clearly well loved by those who have worked with him. Loved watching him play for the ressies when he was the physio and about 46. He was, more often than not, man of the match.
 
Also, while we're on the topic of North End stalwarts. Who remember Bilko? A security officer I think? He used to parade around the perimeter of the pitch and we'd always welcome him with a chant of "Bilko, Bilko,Bilko!!!" as he passed the stand in front of us. He'd always tilt his cap and acknowledge our appreciation. He made me laugh every time. He was a little bit portly too if I remember 🙂
 
the guy is still as fit as fiddle.

There is nobody in football that I have a greater respect for than Mick Rathbone. I have really good reasons for that.

He is at everton now.
 
PNE-Karl said:
Also, while we're on the topic of North End stalwarts. Who remember Bilko? A security officer I think? He used to parade around the perimeter of the pitch and we'd always welcome him with a chant of "Bilko, Bilko,Bilko!!!" as he passed the stand in front of us. He'd always tilt his cap and acknowledge our appreciation. He made me laugh every time. He was a little bit portly too if I remember 🙂
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Had an affinity with the Crazy Corner
 
I can't remember if it was the Birmingham City play-off where Trevor lost his nut or the Torquay play-off? But at the final whistle, the whole crowd ploughed onto the pitch and my mate actually approached Bilko and got him to sign an autograph! Could you believe it? We were on our way to Wembley!!!
 
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