This is not the club’s list, but his own personal selection, as told to Glenn McFarlane.

Having followed the Magpies since the days when Peter McKenna ruled the Victoria Park goal square, Roberts has sifted through the statistics and honour rolls, has cast back through his encyclopaedic mind and conducted extensive research through the early years of the Collingwood Football Club to reach his final 25.

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It was a long and painstaking selection process with a firm criteria which ruled out a number of prominent players who did not qualify.

Roberts, the author of more than a dozen books on the club’s history, admitted it was one of the most difficult exercises he has encountered, but he chose his players without fear or favour, bringing the together champions of the past and the present.

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TOP 25 COLLINGWOOD PLAYERS FROM THE PAST 125 YEARS

1. BOB ROSE

1946-1955

152 games, 214 goals

2nd in Brownlow Medal (1953), 4 Copeland Trophies (1949, ‘51, ‘52, ‘53), Club Leading Goalkicker (1953), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (centre), premiership (1953)

Roberts’ view: “This was, in many ways, the toughest choice — Rose or Buckley for No. 1? In the end, Rose just gets the nod. He ‘only’ won four Copelands to Bucks’ six, but all four came in Collingwood finals years, two in Grand Finals and one in a flag. Runner-up in ‘53 Brownlow. And he retired at just 27 to coach in the country, so who knows what else he might have achieved in a longer career. A brilliant, tough rover/centreman whose X-factor — regarded by many as the most inspirational player of his time — gives him the edge.”

2. NATHAN BUCKLEY

1994-2007

260 games, 263 goals

Brownlow Medal (2003), 6 Copeland Trophies (1994, ‘96, ‘98, ‘99, 2000, ‘03), Norm Smith Medal (2003), Captain (1999-2007), Best finals player (2003), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (half back).

Roberts’ view: “Peerless between 1994 and 2003, in particular, and a model of consistently elite-level performance. Six Copelands and seven all-Australians speaks for itself.”

3. SYD COVENTRY

1922-1934

227 games, 62 goals

Brownlow Medal (1927), 2 Copeland Trophies (1927, ‘32), Champion of the Colony (1927, ‘29), Captain (1927-’34), Best finals player (1932), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (back pocket), 4 premierships (1927-30)

Roberts’ view: “Widely recognised as one of the club’s greatest leaders but still underrated as a pure footballer. As a follower whose reading of the game was second to none, he won a Brownlow and the equivalent of four Collingwood best-and-fairests in some of the best teams we’ve ever put on the park.”

4. ALBERT COLLIER

1925-1930, 1933-1939

205 games, 54 goals

Brownlow Medal (1929), 3 Copeland Trophies (1929, ‘34. ‘35), Best finals player (1935), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (centre half-back), 6 premierships (1927-’30, ‘35-’36)

Roberts’ view: “His late-career reputation as a strongman obscures just how good he was as a younger player. Debuted at just 15 and could mark, kick and run with the best of them. Dominated games from centre half-back. Sensational player.”

5. HARRY COLLIER

1926-1940

253 games, 299 goals

Brownlow Medal (1930), 2 Copeland Trophies (1928, ‘30), Champion of the Colony (1936), Best finals player (1926), Captain (1935-’39), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (rover), 6 premierships (1927-’30, ‘35-’36),

Roberts’ view: “Not only an outstanding rover but also the heart-and-soul of the Machine who came to be regarded as the benchmark for what it meant to play with the famed Collingwood ‘spirit’.”

6. DICK LEE

1906-1922

230 games, 707 goals

2 Champion of the Colony awards (1910, ‘15), 10 times VFL Leading Goalkicker (1907-’10, ‘14-’17, ‘19, ‘21); 11 times Club Leading Goalkicker (1906-’10, 1914-’17, ‘19, ‘21), Captain (1920-’21), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (half-forward), 3 premierships (1910, ‘17, ‘19)

Roberts’ view: “How is this guy not a legend in the AFL Hall of Fame? Has more League goalkicking titles to his name than any forward in history, despite playing in an area of low scores. A freakishly talented player who could do it all, and the game’s first great aerialist. A crowd-pleaser from the start.”

7. PETER DAICOS

1979-1993

250 games, 549 goals

2 Copeland Trophies (1982, ‘88), 5 times Club Leading goalkicker (1981-’82, 1990-’92), Best finals player (1988), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (forward pocket), premiership (1990)

Roberts’ view: “No amount of stats could ever do justice to the thrill of watching Daics play. He could make the football talk, and the game come alive. Collingwood has never possessed a more balanced or more finely skilled footballer. It’s often overlooked just how good he was as a midfielder, and his freakish feats as a forward will never be forgotten. Made footy great to watch.”

8. GORDON COVENTRY

1920-1937

306 games, 1299 goals

1 Copeland Trophy (1933), Champion of the Colony (1933), 6 times VFL Leading Goalkicker (1926-’30, ‘37), 16 times Club Leading Goalkicker (1922-’37), AFL Legend, AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (full-forward), 5 premierships (1927-’30, ‘35)

Roberts’ view: “The second most prolific goalkicker in VFL/AFL history. Great at using his body, the stickiest hands in the business and a reliable kick for goal. Incredibly durable too.

9. LEN THOMPSON

1965-1978

268 games, 217 goals

Brownlow Medal (1972), 5 Copeland Trophies (1967-’68, 1972-’73, 1977), Best finals player (1972, ‘77), Captain (1978), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fame, Collingwood Team of the Century (ruck)

Roberts’ view: “Five Copelands and a Brownlow came the way of a player who redefined what it meant to be a ruckman. First of the really athletic big champions, his palming was a joy to behold.”

10. SCOTT PENDLEBURY

2006 — present

243 games, 155* goals

5 Copeland Trophies (2011, ‘13-’16), Norm Smith Medal (2010 Replay), Best player in finals (2011-12), Anzac Medal (2010, ‘11), captain (2014-’17), premiership (2010)

Roberts’ view: “Extraordinarily durable and consistent, and his uncanny ability to create time and space where none seemingly exist will be his lasting trademark. Exquisite player to watch, and his ranking might yet rise by the time his career finishes.”

11. DES FOTHERGILL

1937-1940, 1945-1947

111 games, 337 goals

Brownlow Medal (1940), 3 Copeland Trophies (1937-’38, ‘40), VFL Leading Goalkicker (1946), 3 times Club Leading Goalkicker (1940, ‘45-’46), Best finals player (1937-’38), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (half-forward).

Roberts’ view: “Debuted at 16 and by the age of 20 had won three Copelands and a Brownlow. Only his departure to the VFA, and then the Second World War, stopped him from being one of the absolute greats of our game, and in Collingwood’s Top 5.”

12. DANE SWAN

2003-2016

258 games, 211 goals

Brownlow Medal (2011), 3 Copeland Trophies (2008-’10), Leigh Matthews Trophy (2010), Best finals player (2008, ‘10, ‘13), Premiership (2010)

Roberts’ view: “Love him. Really wanted to get him into the Top 10.”

13. PHONSE KYNE

1934-1944, 1946-50

245 games, 237 goals

3 Copeland Trophies (1946-’48), Captain (1942, ‘46-49), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (forward pocket), 2 Premierships (1935-’36)

Roberts’ view: “Magnificent as a forward or ruckman, and could play key defence too. Underrated.

14. JACK REGAN

1930-1941, 1943, 1946

196 games, 3 goals

Copeland Trophy (1936), Champion of the Colony (1938), Captain (1940-’41, ‘43), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (fullback), 2 Premierships (1935-’36)

Roberts’ view: “The Prince of fullbacks. Brought artistry and flair to a position that had previously been known for dourness.”

15. WAYNE RICHARDSON

1966-1978

277 games, 323 goals

2 Copeland Trophies (1971, ‘74), Captain (1971-’75), Best finals player (1967), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fame, Collingwood Team of the Century (interchange)

Roberts’ view: “Super consistent and one of the game’s great accumulators and users.”

16. GAVIN BROWN

1987-2000

254 games, 195 goals

3 Copeland Trophies (1989, ‘94, ‘97), Captain (1994-’98), Best finals player (1990), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (interchange), Premiership (1990)

Roberts’ view: “Crazily courageous, skilled and quick enough to play wing but also played key forward and even back. Loved and admired by all at Collingwood.”

17. MURRAY WEIDEMAN

1953-1963

180 games, 262 goals

3 Copeland Trophies (1957, ‘61-’62), Captain (1960-’63), 3 times Club Leading Goalkicker (1959-’60, ‘62), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (centre half-forward), 2 Premierships (1953, ‘58)

Roberts’ view: “Don’t let the Enforcer tag fool you, he could play too. A superb centre half-forward.”

18. BILL PICKEN

1974-1983, 1986

212 games, 46 goals

2 Copeland Trophies (1978, ‘83), Best finals player (1975, ‘78-’79, ‘81), Collingwood Hall of Fame, Collingwood Team of the Century (halfback flank)

Roberts’ view: “Best finals player I’ve seen and one of the game’s great high-flyers, despite playing in defence. Another fan favourite.”

19. TONY SHAW

1978-1994

313 games, 157 goals

2 Copeland Trophies (1984, ‘90), Norm Smith Medal (1990), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fame, Collingwood Team of the Century (bench), Premiership (1990)

Roberts’ view: “His leadership in 1990 would have just about got him a spot on its own. But combine it with two Copelands and the club’s games record and his overall contribution is immense.”

20. PETER McKENNA

1965-1975

180 games, 838 goals

Copeland Trophy (1970), 2 times VFL Leading Goalkicker (1972-’73), 8 times Club Leading Goalkicker (1967-’74), Best finals player (1969-’70), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fame

Roberts’ view: “Forget the popularity and records and fan-worship (though I was one of them): a brilliant lead and still regarded as one of the finest kicks the game has seen.”

21. DES TUDDENHAM

1962-1971, 1976-1977

182 games, 251 goals

Copeland Trophy (1963), Captain (1966-’69, ‘76), Best finals player (1969), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames, Collingwood Team of the Century (ruck-rover)

Roberts’ view: “Inspirational skipper who changed games by sheer force of will.”

22. PETER MOORE

1974-1982

172 games, 193 goals

Brownlow Medal (1979), 2 Copeland Trophies (1979-80), Best finals player (1979), Captain (1981-82), 2 times Club Leading Goalkicker (1977-’78), AFL and Collingwood Hall of Fames

Roberts’ view: “Probably the most spectacular big man we’ve ever seen at Collingwood.”

23. THOROLD MERRETT

1950-1960

180 games, 148 goals

2 Copeland Trophies (1958-’59), Collingwood Hall of Fame, Collingwood Team of the Century (wing), 2 Premierships (1953, ‘58)

Roberts’ view: “A dazzling wingman with the most lethal left foot in the game.”

24. DARREN MILLANE

1984-1991

147 games, 78 goals

Copeland Trophy (1987), Leigh Matthews Trophy (1990), Collingwood Hall of Fame, Collingwood Team of the Century (wing), Premiership (1990)

Roberts’ view: “Another whose impact on games could never be measured in stats alone.”

25. DICK CONDON

1894-1900, 1902-1906

149 games, 101 goals

Champion of the Colony (1898), Captain (1899-1900), Two Premierships (1902-’03)

Roberts’ view: “A very tough call for the last spot. In the end, the fact that Jock McHale, among others, would later rate him the best player they’d seen justifies his inclusion despite his many indiscretions.”

UNLUCKY TO MISS OUT

Those last few spots really could have gone to any one of a dozen or more players. Charlie Pannam Snr was particularly close, and it was almost a toss-up between him and Dick Condon. Apologies also to Marcus Whelan, Neil Mann, Mick McGuane, Jimmy Clement, Bill Proudfoot and of course Lou Richards, whose playing record doesn’t quite get him over the line.

THE CRITERIA

The following factors were taken into account when putting this list together:

•Minimum 100 games for Collingwood (which rules out big names like Ron Todd, Phil Carman and Bill Strickland)

•Copeland Trophy wins and placings, plus other club awards, especially best finals player, Hall of Fame and Team of the Century

•Brownlow Medals, AFL Hall of Fame inclusion

•Leadership and inspirational qualities

•X-factor. The indefinable something that lifts some players above others.

•Watching and research. For those players I didn’t see (pre-1965), extensive newspaper research and interviews with players as far back as the Machine era.

# Michael Roberts is the Collingwood historian and author of more than a dozen books on the Collingwood Football Club. His latest book, out this week, is Champions of Collingwood — the 125 Greatest Magpies, co-authored with the Herald Sun’s Glenn McFarlane.

MCGUIRE: ‘THIS IS A CLUB OF THE PEOPLE AND ALWAYS WILL BE’

COLLINGWOOD will never sell out the principles and philosophies which made the club great as it embarks on the brave new AFL world over the next 25 years, according to president Eddie McGuire.

As the Magpies today mark 125 years to the day since their first game in 1892, McGuire has cast his mind forward to 2042 — when the club will celebrate its 150th birthday — saying the commitment to its players, its members and the broader community will never change.

He forecast Collingwood will play a leading role in a possible redevelopment of the MCG within the next generation and committed to the club towards further upgrading its spiritual home at Victoria Park.

He also pledged that the Magpies would never alter its famous guernsey, saying the black and white stripes are here forever.

But McGuire won’t put a figure on how many premierships the Magpies can win in the next quarter of a century.

“Look, I’m not in the prediction business and they are bloody hard to win,” McGuire said this week.

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“And we can’t control the philosophy of the AFL at any particular stage, and whether they want to bring in more clubs and give them huge advantages.”

“But what I can tell you is that we will always stick with the things that have made us so strong and unique since we started as a good idea in 1892, and which we carry to this day.”

“Collingwood is very proud that it doesn’t cheat, it has been a good corporate citizen and not only as a good member of the VFL-AFL, but a leading member.

“We are a welcoming club and an aspirational club for everyone, and it is fitting that in our 125th year we were able to introduce a women’s football team and a netball team.

“We are proud that even at the peak of our popularity, we have kept a freeze on membership (price). We don’t jack the prices up on big games.

“We pride ourselves on being a great corporate club and we do that to help underwrite our supporters and our members as well as our community programs.”

McGuire, who has presided over the club since late 1998, said the club’s sense of community was a source of pride, especially in the way they have endeavoured to look after the more vulnerable members of the community.

“We proud that our roots were to build the stands at Victoria Park (the Ryder Stand) with unemployed labour, and letting the sustenance workers into games for free (during the Great Depression),” he said.

“This is the club of the people and always will be. That is our reference point and point of difference and that will continue in our 150th year, and the 200-year-mark and beyond.

“Long after I finish (as president), we will maintain our position as the biggest philanthropic club in Australian sport. We have some magnificent communities programs, great indigenous programs and we look after those who suffer domestic violence.

“From a club point of view, we are going to continue to be relevant and build on that.”

He said the club gave him a sense of identity and purpose as a young kid growing up in working-class Broadmeadows, cheering for the Magpies and for his hero Peter McKenna.

“One of the greatest moments of my life came when I was introduced by the great Bob Rose as a Collingwood man,” McGuire said “It doesn’t get any better than that.”

McGuire, 52, joked when talking about what the club might look like in 2042: “I might still be president.”

He won’t be, of course, but he has at least two and a half more years to serve under his current term, with the prospect of another three-year term to follow.

“(In 2042), I will hopefully be sitting in the stands and enjoying see the Pies play, like I see some of the people of today such as Kevin Rose, Thorold Merrett and Ranald Macdonald doing,” he said.

COLLINGWOOD’S BIGGEST FANS

We called on the Collingwood faithful and asked do you bleed black and white? From babies named after Nathan Buckley to a family who walked 13kms from their home to get to the MCG to see the Pies play, these super fans shared how they show their love for the mighty Magpies.

My mum Tracey, 52, has been barracking for Collingwood since she was a little girl and has been in the Cheersquad for 18 years, so I have a few good stories to tell you.

One time at the MCG, she was barracking so hard her teeth flew on to the ground and a security guard had to collect them for her, while another time they went underneath the ground so the security let her try and find them.

— Cheyanne

“Anybody who knows my 9-year-old son Tajh will tell you his love for the magpies is beyond adorable. It wasn’t too long ago that he was non-verbal due to autism, ADHD and OCD and the only thing the professionals could do to get him to talk was reward him with Collingwood cards. Now he’s a chatterbox that loves singing the Collingwood theme song! His favourite player of all time is Dane Swan and he sleeps with a large Dane Swan inflatable at night. We had to watch ‘I’m A Celeb...’ just to see his hero. Collingwood has been a massive part of our lives and you mark my words he will be a future player :) Trust me, this is the next Joffa.”

- Shauntell

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I was born Collingwood (I don’t think you come about supporting the club any other way) and now at 32, it is still my life. I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant (and live over an hour away) but I still go every week to the games with my husband, my 6-year-old daughter and my 3-year-old son. My daughter went to her first game when she was 5-weeks-old. Nathan Buckley has been my obsession from the day he arrived at Collingwood. I hand-make a birthday card every year for him, which I’m sure it was cute when I was 8 not sure if it is still cute at 32! I am currently working on getting my husband to agree to the name Buckley for our new baby. So far no luck but I’m hoping in the midst of labour he will agree!

— Chelsea

After winning the Grand Final in 2010 I made a promise that I’d wear a Collingwood top everyday until we won our next flag, thinking we would win for sure in 2011 but Geelong spoilt the party. So until now I’ve worn a Collingwood top every single day. When I look back on it it’s been great — been overseas a couple of times and every photo of me at the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Hoover Dam, plus heaps more, all with the mighty top on.

— Barry

Our names are Michaela and Fiona and we are 17-years-old and we believe we’re Collingwood’s biggest and most loyal supporters. We have both barracked for Collingwood since we can remember. Not only do we know all of the Collingwood playing list and their numbers off by heart but we go to their games every week together to support them. But two years ago, our weekly traditions had to stop as Michaela left the country to live with her family in Ireland. Fiona continued going to games as much as she could and would Skype Michaela so she could also feel like she was at the game too. Michaela would keep up to date with everything Collingwood and the distance and time zones did nothing to stop her passion. Michaela has since come back to live in Australia and we were so excited to be back together and of course back to seeing our boys playing the game we love. Since being back we have returned to our weekly traditions and attended all the games and even every open training that we could. We travel from almost two hours away to attend each game and training and it is all worth it. We make sure to re-watch the games win or lose and pick out our best and worst moments of each game. Together we will always love and support the Collingwood football club. Side-by-side.

— Michaela and Fiona

My daughter is a three year member of the Club at the ripe old age of two and a half. I took her to her first game at just 5 months old in her hand knitted beanie, Collingwood onesie and noise cancelling headphones. That day she was filmed and her image used in the AFL’s promotional video about supporting your team and discouraging bad sportsmanship. She’s been on the big screen at the MCG at just about every game she’s attended. She loves hanging over the race and waiting for the boys to run out and she’s no longer scared of the mascot — and screams out “There’s a Magpie, Mummy!”

- Marnie and daughter Poppy

Here’s a few reasons why I’m Collingwood mad. I plan most of my social life around Collingwood’s fixture, including overseas holidays, and I’ve been known to miss family functions including weddings because Collingwood has been playing that day. All of my pets have had Collingwood related names including my dog ‘Swanny’. These are just a few examples of my love for the pies. To add to my obsession with the black and white, last September I got this tattoo of a Magpie with the clubs motto.

— Luke

My name is Taso and I live in Sydney and have been supporting the Pies for 40 years. For the past 10 years now we have not missed many games at all.

In 2007 I asked my daughter (then 8-years-old) if she wanted to come with me for a drive to Melbourne to watch Collingwood play. That was it, it became a weekly ritual.

We travel to every game in Melbourne and try to go to as many other states too.

Once the draw comes out for the new season, we both sit down for hours organising which rounds we have to book flights for and which rounds we will be driving from Sydney for. We ensure that no matter what (work, school or other commitments) nothing will keep us from travelling 900km each week to watch our beloved Collingwood in action.

Friends and family always ask us how we can do the trip every week, but I guess when you are a diehard fan like my daughter and I, distance, time or money is not an issue.

— Taso and Gia

My love for the beloved Collingwood Football Club for me began 51 years ago. I was 3-years-old when I went with my Dad to see the old man that worked near the railway line in Chelsea to buy our weekly supply of briquettes (small oval shaped blocks of coal that we used to heat our water in the old heater). The old man’s name was Mr Crapper. Mr Crapper had these footy fixtures sitting on the bench and he asked me if I would like one, so I said yes please. He then proceeded to tell me that I could only have one if I promised to barrack for Collingwood for the rest of my life. So here I am. all these years later, a true, diehard Magpie fan. I have cheered and cried, but will always remained true to my word to love Good old Collingwood forever. What a magical journey it has been. Go the Pies!

— Faye

My name is Rodney and I’m a 60-year-old diehard Magpie. I have been a Pie’s supporter and member for as long as I can remember. I was born and bred in Abbotsford about a 5 minute walk from Victoria Park Football oval. I went to Victoria Park Primary school which was opposite the ground and spent most Saturday arvos watching the Pies. As a young child, I was a member of the school team which was allowed to train on the hallowed surface of Victoria Park Footy oval.

I’ve been a Collingwood member in some form all my life and still go to most games even interstate. I’ve been to every Collingwood grand final from 1964 onwards right up to 2010 including both drawn grand-finals and replays.

I am married with three children, who are now adults with their own kids and the Collingwood passion lives on with them. To support the Pies is a tribal experience, you either love them or hate them but either way you respect them. They are the team other supporters love to hate which unites us as lovers and supporters of the club. I am very proud to be a Collingwood supporter and proud to say my loyalty and passion has been passed on to the next generation. Only one thing left to say. Go Pies!

— Rod

VIC PARK MEMORIES

“The memory that sticks out as young boy is the crowd and how it influenced the team to lift no matter who the opposition was. There was distinct feeling in the air that is unexplainable. Supporters especially in the members section were the loudest I’ve heard. I loved that place.” – Chris

“Standing in the social club outside one particular day stands out to me and no, not the countless Daicos magic goals from the forward pocket but it was seeing Ben Doolan’s teeth go flying out of his mouth courtesy of a Craig ‘Ned’ Kelly elbow, the sound and blood that followed, wowee what a hit.” – Darren

“1990 — premiership celebration on Sunday following the glorious win. Heaven.” – Murray

“The day the Essendon cheer squad floggers caught on fire in the 1970s. I think someone ran through the Collingwood banner before the game. So it was payback. I was in my early teens and my cousin and brothers had to jump on the oval. After that there were restrictions on size of floggers and cut up newspaper/phone books and streamers were banned. Also I think Collingwood thrashed us and Peter McKenna kicked 13 goals.” – Debra

“Watching Daicos kicking goal of the year against Richmond on Terry Keays.” – Gurpreet

“One of my best memories in the 60s was the pies from the bakery inside the ground, which you would smell as you were waiting to get in. And the one-eyed stand that would rock when we kicked a goal.” – Stuart

“Doing a rumble (feet stomping) in one eyed stand in 1966/67/68/69/70. It was an old wooden stand and the away team fans sat underneath. And best of all, away players’ wives had to sit in the stand next to the cheer squad. Great days.” – David

“I remember stacking beer cans so I could see better and the peanut man selling peanuts from a Hessian bag. Going into the club rooms after games and looking at the players — awesome players over the years. Great memories.” – Lee

“I loved going to see Collingwood at Victoria Park as a little girl! My dad would stand on the hill under the scoreboard and throw me in the air when we won. At half time I would tuck my long hair up into my Collingwood beanie and go into the club rooms. It was a hive of excitement with the coach yelling and players being rubbed down and after the game my dad would stand in the bar with a few of the players and have a beer before we got the train home in the dark. They were magical days for me!” – Amanda

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