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Photo: George Chilvers
Item #: 20217
How long ago was this taken? Barry Fishwick must be well into his 70s now
1972 according to David's title
good colour but Barry had lighter hair than that
and he's not in his 70s! you are mistaking him for Colin Nic!
Now Malc you know Colin Nic was faster than Fish and would have scored under under the posts, then kicked the goal.
If there wasn't a picture proving otherwise, that's probably the story Colin would have told!!
In Case you're not aware of it Sol Holland Painted a mural on the club house wall from this picture
Fredo, if it was made into a film Colin Nic would play
Barry because he's younger better looking and wouldn't
need a wig.
Colin Nic? Is that the man who first picked up the ball and ran with it, thus inventing the game of rugby?
No that was William Webb Ellis!
He’s the man who first picked up the ball and ran with it........and then he passed to Colin Nic.........who invented the ‘knock on’!
Don't Know why Iv'e been brought into this, I do remember the day though 26th april 1972 the last time Malc Holland bought a round.(3 pints of Double Diamond)I also had a day off school the day after.
There was another holland that did some painting at orrell i think he played there about that time . He painted the old tractor shed at the side of the stand .It was just to keep him out of the way then he would not cock training up .
I dont think think the shed painter was malc Holland he is a lot older than that.He would have been an old man at that time.HE is still alive as he as been seen only last week mine sweeping ale in the ball and boot
Don't remember the game, but I remember Malc Holland buying that round. It made the front page of the Wigan Observer.
Colin Nic old?
He’s the only man in Wigan to have Adam and Eve in his autograph collection.
He’s so old Spielberg hired him as historical consultant on Jurassic Park!
In fact his first job after leaving school was a waiter at the Last Supper!
Just to put the record straight Malc Holland didn't buy that round, I lent him the money and Iv'e still not got it back.
7 & 6 it was about 37p today.
Definitely Barry F and he will be 61 now.
Definitely Colin N and he will be 81 now.
Is the above Barry Fishwick still living local to Orrell as he has not been seen around lately or it maybe that he does just not go out anymore. Not too sure if the photo is of Barry could it be Keith Walsh? after an Atkins diet. He did play on the wing about this time.
Well this post seems to have taken on a life of it's own :-)
It could be a slim Keith Walsh, before he bought the chip shop.
Last time Keith Walsh was given an Atkins Diet sheet he ate it!
Did see him in the JJB gym the other week
he went on a rowing machine..............and it sunk!
but he said he’s found one machine at the gym he particularly likes............its full of Mars bars and Crunchies!
Sorry to upset people but I don't think Malc Holland is still alive as I saw him in the Delph after the Orrell Wigan game and he looked dead to me.
I saw him in the Delph as well but at the side of Dick Fisher and Jimmy Williams, who looked like extras from a remake of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’,he looked like a young Johnny Wilkinson!....................or was it Bert Wilkinson?
Barry Fishwick is still living in Wigan, I saw last week at Gala Bingo.
Was Colin Nic calling the numbers?
I was told Barry Fishwick was living in India with a bit of stuff .
You misheard it Billinger..........He’s living in Ince and taking snuff
Well Billinger, If you did see Malc Holland in the Delph
I bet he was nowhere near the bar.
No one could get in the pub that day never mind to the bar! It was Colin Nic’s wake and they were auctioning his medals off................................never knew he served at Gallipoli
Whats all this about Malc Holland being tight, I saw him buy a round once. It was when he had concussion and wondered into the bar by mistake
Did the above Malc Holland and Barry Fishwick play at Orrell with my late uncle Alf Swift.
New there's a name from the past, Alf Swift had pharmacies in Newtown, Orrell Post and other surrounding Suburbs of Wigan, but her was an elderly gentleman at the time this picture was taken. I remember Alf very well, I photographed his daughter's wedding many years ago, what's more her was ould local chemist about two block from my Argyll St?Ormskirk Rd Studio.... Wonderful man
Barry is a good 10 years younger than Alf Swift,but I remember Alf at scrum half and Malc Holland at stand off. A very good partnership they had, though Alf was a lot faster.
I don't think that is Barry Fishwick but i know he is still going strong see him running along Mill Lane Dalton regularly.
The only reason Barry took up running was to hear heavy breathing again!
Colin Nic once pulled a hamstring during the London Marathon! An hour into the race, he jumped off the couch..."
Saw Colin Nic getting some exercise on an incredible shiny new bike the other day.
I asked, "Where did you get such a fantastic bike?"
Colin replied, "Well, yesterday I was out running in Dean Wood just minding my own business when this beautiful woman rode up to me on this bike. She threw the bike to the ground, took off all her clothes and said, "Take what you want!"
I've always loved this picture of dad......
and I always loved this picture of grandad!
IS THAT SID LEIGH IN CLOSE SUPPORT?
I am researching the family tree of Alf Swift and having real problems getting info since his son John has had a stroke. Can anyone provide me with any info that would help me find his parents and/or his birth date? Pls contact me at JTD13561 at gmail dot com.