Knuckleheads of the 80s and 90s

[SiSiSi 10]

I've just read the thread about Knuckleheads of the 50s and 60s so I thought I might start one about some of the more recent characters.

 

The two that spring to mind, being a native of S6, are John Chidlaw and Brian Battle. Both unfortunately are now deceased. I never really knew John, but Brian was certainly an interesting character to be around. Any others?

[whitewitch 10]

Didnt know Brian but knew John, I saw John last year a few times, didnt know he had passed.

[Kidorry 189]

Didnt know Brian but knew John, I saw John last year a few times, didnt know he had passed.

He had been ill for a long time.

[Ridgewalk 101]

I knew John late 1970s early 1980s. I think I was partly responsible for getting him back into karate. Never close but he was a regular at Middlewood Hospital Social club when I worked there ( hospital). I was probably a bit more familiar with his brother Bob who I last saw around 2001. John must have died quite young, very sad. Anyone know if Bob is still around ?

[jbattle900 10]

On 01/03/2017 at 14:19, SiSiSi said:

I've just read the thread about Knuckleheads of the 50s and 60s so I thought I might start one about some of the more recent characters.

 

The two that spring to mind, being a native of S6, are John Chidlaw and Brian Battle. Both unfortunately are now deceased. I never really knew John, but Brian was certainly an interesting character to be around. Any others?

Brian was my dad Haha certainly know some good stories 

[ACE WASTE 12]

A good Wednesday lad was Brian and he ran with some of the best respect to your dad Joe.

[Scotty76 0]

On 24/04/2019 at 21:01, jbattle900 said:

Brian was my dad Haha certainly know some good stories 

Aww.. Absolutely love big bri! Used to drink with him, I was only 16 when I used to go to the gate and travelers pub, if I used to call my parents and told them I was with someone else they used to pick me up about 11...if I told them I was with Brian they didn't mind what time I was home because they knew I'd be safe!  Only went into the ball the once after he died, not the same not seeing him. 

He did get me in **** a few times thou, calling the casino where I worked saying I wasn't coming in because ( the excuse) he's been my husband calling (they knew I wasn't married) my brother, my dad, my uncle, even a nurse saying I'm in hospital! 2 of my ex's both got warnings off him! 

Nothing but respect for this man!