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Broadcaster & Journalist making it up as I go along. Sometimes seen on TV @BBCNWT. Ex-BBC Radio Lancs sport. Christian. Musician, Mimic & Prog rock aficionado

Bolton, Salford, M60 & M61
Joined November 2010
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The images which have shaped my work every year since 1989 are going into my own Fame of Hall. Places & people & half the story (yours is the other half): THE BURNDEN GOAL" Bolton Wanderers year1991 #bwfc Photo ©stuartroyclarke/homesoffootball
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Just the one up top here. @JohnMcGinlay10
The images which have shaped my work every year since 1989 are going into my own Fame of Hall. Places & people & half the story (yours is the other half): "A MAN CAN FLY" BOLTON WANDERERS v Everton at Burnden year1995 #bwfc #efc The Normid dropped on the terrace where that almighty disaster occured in 1946. Photo ©stuartroyclarke/homesoffootball
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It's quite striking that the actors, their age difference being only 2 years, are able to play father and son absolutely convincingly. Hilarious😂
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Astonishing win but thoroughly deserved! Amazing result. Many congrats. Biggest league cup shock ever?!? #FleetwoodTown
We have knocked Arsenal out of the League Cup. Wow. 🤩 🤝 Fox Group
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Always loved your photos. This is fantastic. Sadly never made it to Roker Park, wish I had.
The images which have shaped my work every year since 1989, are being put into my own Fame of Hall. Stories, unannounced hero actors... He just lifted it over and clear of the player wall. The goalie stuck to his line. A game like no other. Beautiful Roker, autumn colours, the North sea, the crowd, the floodlight climber, the tv crew, the moment. #safc #nufc "GOING DOWN AT ROKER" (only just!) Sunderland v Newcastle United year1992 Photo ©stuartroyclarke/homesoffootball
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Really sorry to read this. A big shock. Agree with these tributes. He was a stalwart, passionate and a great servant. RIP.
"A visionary. A pioneer. A true Mancunian." Tributes to Pat Karney who has passed away at 78 itv.com/news/granada/2026-10…
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The (lovelier) images which have shaped my work every year since 1989, are being put into my own Fame of Hall. Stories will abound. "ON THE OLD CORNER" Bolton Wanderers v Everton #bwfc year1995 I could sense Lowry was stood just behind me. Before wandering off to sit on a wall with his easel. Photo©copyright stuartroyclarke/homesoffootball
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I meet Jimmy once and he was a lovely sweet fella. God bless.
R.I.P thank you for being part of my childhood and thank you for the laughs 😇😇
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Privileged to report on Jimmy’s funeral last week at Salford Cathedral for @BBCNWT when I bumped into a few of his showbiz pals. Tommy Cannon, Syd Little and Stu Francis.
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Good for the soul to hear these voice again. They lift my spirits. Easy to say things today aren’t the same but I’m afraid it’s true. I’ve followed it but barely watched or listened to cricket recently. Lancs are poor and the scheduling of tests, etc, a disgrace. It’s been spoilt
🎧 Put your headphones on, close your eyes, and let the commentary take you straight back to the 80s and 90s. How many legendary voices can you recognise in this audio clip? 🎙️
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When I worked in a rubbish tip in Oldham I rescued a vinyl record of ZZ Top’s Eliminator album. I still have it and it’s barely scratched. Some belting tunes and great grooves from Frank. RIP. #zztop
The legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has just passed away at the age of 77. Rest In Peace legend 🙏🏻
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😮‍💨 #bwfc
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The Graf Zeppelin over Wembley Stadium on April 26, 1930, while the FA Cup final between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal was in progress. At around 776 ft long, the Zeppelin was bigger than two football pitches laid end to end. Arsenal won the final 2-0
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R.I.P. Bill Oddie.
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Loved the manic chaos of The Goodies. This off the wall stuff has always appealed to me. There’s nothing like this today. Bill Oddie was brilliant. RIP.
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Barcelona 11 year old boys football. In a different universe to the standard at the same age in British boys football.
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“Look man!..” Kevin Keegan 1951 - 2026. #KevinKeegan
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2 - Kevin Keegan is the only English player to win the Ballon d'Or on multiple occasions, claiming the title in 1978 & 1979. Legend.
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Heartbroken to read this. Growing up in the 70s I was a huge fan. Being at Uni in Newcastle I remember well the day in 1992 when he was named manager - there were wild celebrations and the 'toon' was buzzing. V sad.
Some sad news to bring you. Former England player and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after battling cancer. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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The World’s End in Finsbury Park… very good!
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