Darren 0 Posted November 22, 2012 Just reading the AGM article on main page it refers to a pop star trying to buy the club in 1982. I was not born then and it''s the first I heard of it. Just wondering if anyone knew who it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,159 Posted November 22, 2012 Gary Glitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proper Charlie 0 Posted November 22, 2012 Elton John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PKC 0 Posted November 22, 2012 I have a vague memory of this, can''t remember who it was other than he was a fairly low profile one hit wonder and ''star'' would be overstating his status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinkle toes silvester 0 Posted November 22, 2012 Nik Kershaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 0 Posted November 22, 2012 It was the Singing Postman [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin the martian 0 Posted November 22, 2012 Adam " I''m a dandy highway man " Ant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted November 22, 2012 It was a Wave from Katrina and the Waves, but his interest crested early and soo washed away. And NOW look who''s walking on sunshine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted November 22, 2012 Biggest local stars at the time -Geno Washington & the Ram Jam BandPeter Jay & the JaywalkersPaul Jones of Manfred Mann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted November 22, 2012 [quote user="Making Plans"]Biggest local stars at the time -Geno Washington & the Ram Jam BandPeter Jay & the JaywalkersPaul Jones of Manfred Mann[/quote]Don''t think so.We''re talking 1982 here not 1965! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zak Van Burger 0 Posted November 22, 2012 It was "Serious Drinking" whose plan was to double admission prices but make the bar "all you can drink for a quid".The takeover nearly happened and the idea was trialled at the third round league cup replay against Chelmsford but unfortunately during the 25th minute of extra time one of those blue plastic cars took out the entire Chelmsford back four, goalkeeper, goalposts and the River End floodlights as its driver tried to beat the crowd and traffic by leaving just before the end. This incident was primarily to blame for the blue plastic cars being permanently banned from pitchside and also probably contributed to the tightening up of licensing laws at football grounds. Sadly the driver involved passed away in the late 1990''s without ever regaining soberness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungo Bumpkin 0 Posted November 22, 2012 The revolution starts at closing time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,289 Posted November 22, 2012 Screaming Lord Daryl Sutch...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted November 23, 2012 [quote user="Making Plans"]Biggest local stars at the time -Geno Washington & the Ram Jam BandPeter Jay & the JaywalkersPaul Jones of Manfred Mann[/quote]Funny you should mention ''Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers'', MP - my father, Geoff Moss, was the bassist. My Dad would have definitely told me if Peter had ever tried to buy the club so I think it''s fair to say you can rule him out. Funny thing was, growing up knowing that Peter was running a circus with lots of performing clowns made me think for years that he owned Ipshit Town ''F''C, until I realised that Peter and his dad Jack were actually the proprietors of Yarmouth''s Hippodrome..... An easy mistake to make though, as I''m sure you''ll all agree ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djc 0 Posted November 23, 2012 [quote user="marvin the martian"]Adam " I''m a dandy highway man " Ant[/quote]Adam Ant put on an excellent concert performance at the UEA on wednesday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
