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Ian Mellor.

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Bronco, May 2, 2024.

  1. Bronco

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    Another player from the past desent player.
    R.I.P Ian.
     
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  2. Foghornleghorn

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    Ian Mellor now he could play football.
    RIP Spider
     
  3. Kevin1954

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    Crikey. RIP. Shocked me that one.
     
  4. Idlebantam

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    RIP Spider.
     
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  5. Bronco

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    Why did he have spider as a nickname, he was a slim lad but I cant remember him being a tall lad ?.
     
  6. Idlebantam

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    Brighton fans gave him the nickname due to his long legs
     
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  7. Foghornleghorn

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    Long arms and legs dangling like a spider very ungainly when running but used to great affect.
    Opposition found him hard to tackle.
     
  8. Ulysses S Grant

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    Adam Reach always reminded me of Ian Mellor
     
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    I bet he ws a sod to mark with those elbows !
     
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    Wasn't he Neil Mellor's dad (Liverpool)
     
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