Vintage Claret Hartley doesn't let derby draw spoil his big day (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Vintage Claret Hartley doesn't let derby draw spoil his big day
12:00pm Monday 18th March 2013 in Burnley
By Kate Jackson, Reporter
BIRTHDAY TREATS: Hartley Eastwood partied despite the derby result
VINTAGE Claret Hartley Eastwood, who turned 106 yesterday, said a Burnley win would have made his birthday even better.
Mr Eastwood, who is believed to be one of the 10 oldest people in England, wore his Claret and Blue shirt at a special birthday party.
The former weaver was born in North Street, Burnley, in 1907, and has lived in Burnley and Nelson all his life.
Yesterday Mr Eastwood was treated to a buffet, music and a visit from the Mayor of Burnley Coun Charles Bullas with other residents at Dove Court Nursing Home, in Shuttleworth Street, Burnley, where he has lived for the past five years.
He said: “I’ve had a nice day. The buffet was lovely and I it was nice to have a visit from the mayor. It was nice to have a derby on my birthday. I have been a Burnley fan since I was young. It would have made my birthday even better if they had won. I hope I live to see Burnley win against Blackburn again.”
Comments(8)
blkbrn lad
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6:13pm Mon 18 Mar 13
Hovis1945
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7:44pm Mon 18 Mar 13
BRFCs
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9:15pm Mon 18 Mar 13
Still, a great atmosphere yesterday and well done to most fans on both sides who were able to enjoy the game, contribute to a cracking atmosphere and all without having to resort to idiocy!
Most of us have our heads screwed on....
roversjeff
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7:52am Tue 19 Mar 13
icannotrace
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8:25am Tue 19 Mar 13
Hovis1945 wrote:I remember my grandad saying exactly the same thing until my dad showed him an article from the Bury Times (honestly can't remember when but it would of been the 40s or 50s) which reported gangs of youths going on a rampage through Bury after they had lost a match. Boys will be boys it appears :)
He will have seen some good matches, some good times and some bad but he still sticks with his club. I am only 68 but like me he will remember when fans respected each other and there was no vile chanting, no damage to grounds or transport and we could all walk to match having a chat. Some sections of both sets of fans yesterday were disgusting. Sorry to bring this up on your story Hartley but I know you will understand, I am really happy you had a fantastic day. Here's to next time.
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Regardless happy birthday Mr Eastwood.
Jack Herer
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9:15am Tue 19 Mar 13
Don't worry - you'll no doubt see a Burnley win next year because we'll still be in the same division (hopefully anyway)!
Keen O to Get Kean Out
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12:01pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Old Alzheimer says...
6:09pm Mon 18 Mar 13
Glad you had a nice birthday.