Bobby Moore sent off

25 YEARS AGO

FULHAM'S former England skipper, Bobby Moore, was sent off in extraordinary scenes at the end of "normal" time in last night's League Cup third round replay against Bolton Wanderers at Burnden Park.

The game was five minutes into injury time when Bolton's Mike Walsh levelled the scores at 2-2.

Fulham protested at the time added on, but the game continued for three more minutes. When referee Kevin McNally signalled the end, with a period of extra time to follow, Fulham again protested, and Moore was sent off. The Fulham players then left the field and remained in their dressing room for several minutes before re-appearing after an ultimatum by the referee.

There were no further goals in the half-hour of extra time.

50 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News,

October 6, 1951

THE five-day week, the opening of Sunday cinemas, and the issuing of ration books may not seem to have very much in common, but their common denominator is that they all play a part in determining how many people are going to dances, and when, this winter.

Friday night is, of course, the most popular for private parties and works dances, and Fridays are booked right through to April in Bolton dance halls.

Tuesday used to be second in popularity, but with the introduction of the five-day week one manager said most people think Friday, with the prospect of a free Saturday morning, is worth waiting for.

Monday has slackened off because it is thought, people spend their money on going to the pictures on Sunday instead.

The Albert Hall is almost completely booked up on Fridays until April, when everything stops for the distribution of new ration books.

125 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News,

October 6, 1876

WE have to announce the death of another of the worthies of our town, one of a band which has helped to make the prosperity of the Bolton of today; we refer to Thomas Taylor, Esq., who died at his residence, South View, Great Lever, in his 77th year of his age.

About six months ago his usual hale and hearty constitution began to show signs of decay, and he was ailing more or less for some time. He determined in the hope of recuperating his failing energies, to visit his Welsh seat, The Cliff, Merionethshire, but he there never regained strength, and a fortnight ago he returned to South View. After this he was confined to his room, and not withstanding the unremitting attentions of his medical attendant, Dr Fred Mallett, with Dr Fred Ferguson of this town and Dr Roberts, of Manchester, as consulting physicians, he gradually sank, and died at seven o'clock in the morning.

On Thursday the remains of the deceased were interred in the family vault in the churchyard of St Michael's, Great Lever, in the presence of a large number of spectators.