Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:47 am  

Saxy wrote:

The Invacar was built for the government, which owned them and leased them out to disabled drivers until 1977

Yes it was a DHSS Benefit.

Apparently a number exist in private ownership and can be driven today.

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:48 am  

The pre runner to the mobility scooters.

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:45 am  

Wires71 wrote:

There used to be a chap at Wilderpool who had the NHS vehicle parked pitch side between the railway end and Snookers.

Anyone old enough to remember?

I always remember waiting for high penalty kicks to touch heading towards that area

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:39 pm  

MorePlaymakersNeeded wrote:

How many consecutive games have Widnes lost, and two of the last three have been to championship sides. Do they deserve to be in superleague?

1. 19 I think


2. Correct


3. Not with on-field performances.

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:42 pm  

silver2 wrote:

What we don't want however is that awful plastic pitch of theirs. Dig it up and plant some grass seed.

There's no chance of that. The Council own the Stadium and make money renting it out to all and sundry.


You won't find many Widnes fans who are glad they have it!

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 5:58 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

There used to be a chap at Wilderpool who had the NHS vehicle parked pitch side between the railway end and Snookers.

Anyone old enough to remember?

OMG that brings back the memories of Wilderspool

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:17 pm  

Bomb Jack wrote:

There's no chance of that. The Council own the Stadium and make money renting it out to all and sundry.


You won't find may Widnes fans who are glad they have it!

It's going to be dug up this year and replaced with a grass one as they will get more money by having Everton's and Liverpool's women teams play there.

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:45 am  

Paul Youane wrote: It's going to be dug up this year and replaced with a grass one as they will get more money by having Everton's and Liverpool's women teams play there. Incorrect. It's being replaced with a more modern artificial pitch. https://procontract.due-north.com/Adver ... 5056b64545

Paul Youane wrote: It's going to be dug up this year and replaced with a grass one as they will get more money by having Everton's and Liverpool's women teams play there. Incorrect. It's being replaced with a more modern artificial pitch. https://procontract.due-north.com/Adver ... 5056b64545

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Sun Sep 09, 2018 4:21 pm  

The fat lady is warming up her vocal chords

Re: The "let's all laugh at Widnes" thread : Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:04 pm  

Sad for me really.
I'd prefer our 'noisy neighbours' over Leeds for sure.