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British Celanese Intermediate Under 18s Team

Boxing Day 1955.  Bob Mee, goalkeeper, won final 2-1.

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Submitted by John Jalland on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 15:21

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I played for Celanese under 18's football team from 1956 to 1958must have just missed the photo. A fella called Maurice was the 1st coach then we had George Powdrill.We had some classic games against Derwent albionand wher always in finals against them.We played in blue and white quarters and black shorts .One vivid memory was walking off after a game and our captain a tall blonde lad collapsed and died.I rember one name in the photo,back row in the centre
Vin Newburn.Can anybody remember me?Yours John Jalland