Reader and contributor Daryl Preston has supplied some great material for the Brownhills Blog. Not only did he supply the excellent photo from the Middle Oak (latterly restored beautifully by Lisa Downes), but he appears to be a sporting gentleman, having donated the fantastic images of the post-war pugilists and now these excellent club shots from the history of Walsall Wood Football Club.
I appealed for some ephemera from the clubs’ history some time ago, and ever-obliging research dynamo David Evans knew just the chap to ask. I know Daryl himself is in several of these shots, but I’ll spare his blushes. I’m not actually a footballing chap, so please excuse my ignorance, particularly if anyone famous is pictured, as I suspect may be the case in the first picture. What I know about footy and it’s stalwarts could be written on a postage stamp – my apologies for that.
I’m very interested in the history of Walsall Wood FC. They’re a prominent local side with a massive history, and they are a staple of local life. Anyone with memories of club life, or who can illuminate some of these shots, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am, as ever, indebted to Daryl and David for their generosity of time and spirit.
That’s BrownhillsBob at Googlemail dot com. Over ‘ere, son! On me yed…
An important dinner. Recognise anyone? Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
One from the 1980’s. I’m sure I recognise a few of those faces… Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
Wonder what the occasion was? New floodlights, perhaps? That stadium was prominent in many a local childhood. Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
Enjoying a beer - but who were these fine chaps? Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
A new bar and lights in the 1980’s. Can anyone tell me what the beer advertised on the pumps is? It appears to be branded ‘Federation’ - Not seen that logo before… Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
There’s that logo again. Anyone know the two guys behind the bar? Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.
Another intriguing group. Oh, how I miss beer in a pint jug with a handle… Picture kindly supplied by Daryl Preston.