athywhite1958 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Going to one on Friday, Colin Hendry is the guest speaker, anybody seen him on the after dinner circuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Not seen him but if it was a Q&A format it would be interesting, best type of sportsman dinners for me. Best sportsman dinner guest I’ve seen probably Bernard Gallagher, not particularly funny but brilliant tales of golf in years gone by. Anyhow Athy hope you enjoy it.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post athywhite1958 Posted March 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15 Me and big Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Which ones Colin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusan nikolic Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 9 hours ago, athywhite1958 said: Me and big Colin Nice one , what a signing he turned out to be that ( half) season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 16 Site Supporter Share Posted March 16 9 hours ago, athywhite1958 said: Me and big Colin Your willy is browner than I’d have expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 10 hours ago, athywhite1958 said: Me and big Colin Nice one R. Hope you had a good night 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 35 minutes ago, captainmed said: Nice one R. Hope you had a good night 👍🏻 He is quite a good speaker, his parting shot was "I hope you twats don't win the Euro's" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C86 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Glad you enjoyed it pal. I had a chat with Russ on Colls yesterday, he got in at 3.30am and was in the doghouse 😁 Would have been there but was at a concert in Leeds we booked last Sept. Need more than six weeks notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Having heard him on Undr The Cosh, reckon I’d probably really enjoy seeing Kevin Lynch (the ref). Tells a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 On 15/03/2024 at 23:27, athywhite1958 said: Me and big Colin looking well mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 20 Moderators Share Posted March 20 24 minutes ago, Smiley said: Having heard him on Undr The Cosh, reckon I’d probably really enjoy seeing Kevin Lynch (the ref). Tells a great story. we left the last burnden game through the tunnel and hung around in the area below lynch appeared, i told him he had always been shit and that late penalty was evidence he said, course it wasn't but it was a nice way to end it.....are you never happy? i had to reply, no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 38 minutes ago, Smiley said: Having heard him on Undr The Cosh, reckon I’d probably really enjoy seeing Kevin Lynch (the ref). Tells a great story. He did a BWDSA event at the Moat House and was OK. i asked about the penalty he gave against Branagan at play off game v West Brom, he said it was a shit decision, but that got me to go away which I think was his main objective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 This might sounds daft to some, but having never been to one, but what exactly is a sportsman's dinner? Is it a meal and then hear someone who played a sport do an afterdinner speech? Do you have to be a member of a sports club? Honestly, I haven't a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, Not in Crawley said: This might sounds daft to some, but having never been to one, but what exactly is a sportsman's dinner? Is it a meal and then hear someone who played a sport do an afterdinner speech? Do you have to be a member of a sports club? Honestly, I haven't a clue. YES and NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, little whitt said: YES and NO So its a meal with a sport speaker. Right, I assume it got the name as it started from sport clubs annual meals etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted March 20 Site Supporter Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Not in Crawley said: This might sounds daft to some, but having never been to one, but what exactly is a sportsman's dinner? Is it a meal and then hear someone who played a sport do an afterdinner speech? Do you have to be a member of a sports club? Honestly, I haven't a clue. It's basically a small festival for old gammons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athywhite1958 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 (edited) For an amateur football club like Atherton Colls it is a good fund raiser, usually t Tyldesley rugby club because it has all of the facilities, there is an MC for the night, a former pro (I've been to many with rugby players and footballers, actually one of the best ever was a vicar from Atherton who used to be the chaplain at Bury FC, he could tell a tale) then a 3 course meal, then there is a comedian who does a 40 minute spot, then s raffle and an auction of sports memorabilia, plius plenty drinking Edited March 20 by athywhite1958 Wrong club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted March 20 Site Supporter Share Posted March 20 23 minutes ago, athywhite1958 said: For an amateur football club like Atherton Colls it is a good fund raiser, usually t Tyldesley rugby club because it has all of the facilities, there is an MC for the night, a former pro (I've been to many with rugby players and footballers, actually one of the best ever was a vicar from Atherton who used to be the chaplain at BWFC, he could tell a tale) then a 3 course meal, then there is a comedian who does a 40 minute spot, then s raffle and an auction of sports memorabilia, plius plenty drinking I bet the comedian always says "You can't say anything these days!" at least once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 4 hours ago, Ani said: He did a BWDSA event at the Moat House and was OK. i asked about the penalty he gave against Branagan at play off game v West Brom, he said it was a shit decision, but that got me to go away which I think was his main objective. Branagan didn't play v West Brom in Play offs? Don't remember them getting a pen either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Done Paul Merson and Mark Wright, both good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Based purely on Internet persona I'd if there's one man that should steer clear of a sportsman's dinner it's our @Not in Crawley ...Closely followed by cheese 🧀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 7 minutes ago, gonzo said: Based purely on Internet persona I'd if there's one man that should steer clear of a sportsman's dinner it's our @Not in Crawley ...Closely followed by cheese 🧀 Despite my persona on here, I'm not quite the fop you might think I am 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 40 minutes ago, gonzo said: Branagan didn't play v West Brom in Play offs? Don't remember them getting a pen either. Right you have sent me into a you tube hunt ! Must not have been play offs, their bloke fouled Branagan (or maybe another keeper) but he had the ball. Mr Keeper pushed the attacker and ref (think it was Lynch) gave the pen. This is a clear memory in my mind, am now doubting if it was even West Brom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 10 minutes ago, gonzo said: Based purely on Internet persona I'd if there's one man that should steer clear of a sportsman's dinner it's our @Not in Crawley ...Closely followed by cheese 🧀 If only I had steered clear of sportsman's dinner my life would be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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