Monthly Archives: August 2010

Match 4: Droylsden vs Hyde

Posted on August 26, 2010 by talkingturkeywithburkey

It’s all aboard the 169 bus to Droylsden tonight (pronounced “Drawls-d’n” for those non East-Mancunians), the personal fiefdom of one Dave Pace, who became chairman of the town’s club in 1995, and after going through managers quicker than Jesus Gill … Continue reading →

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Match 3: Salford City vs Trafford

Posted on August 22, 2010 by talkingturkeywithburkey

My forays over to the other side of the River Irwell are few and far between, but on the rare occasions that I do venture over into Salford it’s inevitably to visit the excellent pubs in and around Chapel St, … Continue reading →

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Match 2 – Abbey Hey vs Holker Old Boys

Posted on August 18, 2010 by talkingturkeywithburkey

While Spurs busy themselves in Switzerland against Young Boys, I’m in sunny Gorton for Abbey Hey vs Holker Old Boys.  I grew up in Abbey Hey, lived on Abbey Hey Lane, and went to Abbey Hey Primary School (as did Nicky … Continue reading →

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Match 1 – Ramsbottom United vs Winsford United

Posted on August 15, 2010 by talkingturkeywithburkey

We got the last of the peas, too! Kentucky is the undoubted world leader in bizarre place names. There are dozens of scattered hamlets in the middle of absolutely nowhere with monikers like Monkey’s Eyebrow, Cut Shin, Shoulderblade, Hippo, and my … Continue reading →

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TTWB: It’s Just An Intro.

Posted on August 9, 2010 by talkingturkeywithburkey

Talking Turkey With Burkey? Isn’t that an infrequently updated poker blog written by an unnaturally handsome, talented, flaxon-haired chap with a keen turn of phrase? Well, yeah, it still sort of is as long as you don’t mind two-year gaps … Continue reading →

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