30-07-2013 8:59 PM
Haven't had a chance to catch up on all of the posts yet,but well done to everyone for their replies.
My first photo is from my recent Eastenders purchases and a big thanks to Sy for the Steve McFadden photo. (I'm now up to 70 EE cast cards)
Other replies-
Another ex Leicester City reply,from Tom Sweenie who played a couple of seasons for them in the late '60s who also sent back a short note.
My nest reply was from former Huddersfield player Jim McGill.
James McGill joined Arsenal in July 1965. He made his debut against Leeds United on 5 May 1966 (a match which coincidentally saw Arsenal's lowest-ever attendance at Highbury of just 4,554) but could not break into the first team and left Arsenal in September 1967 with just 12 appearances to his name. He moved to Huddersfield Town, where he spent four seasons, and then another five seasons at Hull City. He finished his career at Halifax Town.
My next reply was from former Wolves defender John McAlle who also sent back a signed photo of himself.
McAlle joined Wolves as an apprentice in July 1965, turning professional in February 1967. He made his first team debut on 29 April 1968, in a 1-0 defeat at Chelsea and became a first-team regular from the 70-71 season.
He played in the 1972 UEFA Cup Final & won the League Cup in 1974. He was also part of the side that won the Second Division championship in 1976-77, to immediately return Wolves to the top flight.
After arrival of Emlyn Hughes in 1979, he was largely used as a substitute. His career took a further downturn when he broke his leg coming on as a sub playing against Watford in February 1980, which kept him out for 11 months. He returned for the second half of the 1980–81 season and managed to retain his place in the starting line-up.
In August 1981,he joined Sheffield United for £10,000 after he was not offered a contract extension. In total McAlle played 508 games for the Midlanders, making him the fifth highest-serving player in their history.
After a brief spell at Sheffield where he won the Fourth Division title, he moved to Derby County, where he finished his league career.
My final reply was from Neil Sullivan who I wrote to via Doncaster Rovers in March last year-Neil obviously picked up his mail on leaving Doncaster last month.
He played for Wimbledon,Crystal Palace,Spurs,Chelsea.Leeds,Doncaster and AFC Wimbledon.He also played 28 times for Scotland.
30-07-2013 9:06 PM
Great replies those Rob. All the cards look really good. Well done. Hope you had a good break.
30-07-2013 9:12 PM
Some brilliant signed cards there Rob, Love seeing these returned signed. Pleased for you.
Nice additions to the EE Card collection too.
30-07-2013 9:12 PM
Glad the card got too you okay ,and some cracking results too come back too i have started too send out one or 2 myself so fingers crossed .
Well done mate hope you had a nice holiday:)
30-07-2013 9:19 PM
hope you had a good holiday Rob
Some nice replies and what a start to your EE collection, you have got to 70 in no time
30-07-2013 10:26 PM
From the pic you posted it looks like you had a lovely holiday, and came back to a fabulous pile of post. Awesome replies with some great old cards, and sound EE purchases. Not surprised to see you hit 70 already.
Do you have Steve John Shepherd's signed card or Chris Parker's signed second card (blue/black stripe top)? If not I will pop them in the post to you.
31-07-2013 2:55 PM
What a haul to return to, Rob. The EE collection has built up really quickly.
31-07-2013 5:20 PM
31-07-2013 7:21 PM
Great replys Rob and the holiday pics are deadly
31-07-2013 7:24 PM
nice haul to come back to rob well done
31-07-2013 9:02 PM
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02-08-2013 7:14 PM
Well done Rob some brilliant replies and some fantastic EE purchases it didn't take you long to get to 70
04-08-2013 5:09 PM
excellent retro replies rob,pleased for you
07-08-2013 12:28 PM
Fantastic set of returns Rob