Tagged: 2004

Another great contribution to the History Books from the late David Bleazards scrapbook. Multiple clippings of the club landing their Clubmark accreditation and a game in the league versus Bacup.

Another great contribution to the History Books from the late David Bleazards scrapbook. Multiple clippings and the scorecard from the Worlsey Cup Final in 2004.

Another great contribution to the History Books from the late David Bleazards scrapbook. A write up from the Burnley express from 2004 of the league game on the Saturday vs East Lancs, the day before the historic Cup Final.

We’ve had a great selection of archive material sent in by captain Ben Heap, found in his late grandfather Dave Blezards scrapbook. Today is the write up by Chris Boden on the 2004 league clash with Burnley. Jez Hope pictured bowling to Jonathan Clare. Scorecard from the game is here

In the run up to this years Worsley Cup Final – we’ve managed to get our hands on the 2004 programme. Thanks to Andrew Wren (who designed it!) for sending it in. Some great write ups and player profiles. Nothing more fitting that this from the late, great David Wren...

Whilst having a quick move around of the groundsmans hut, Eric Howarth found a programme from 2011, when we needed a few more points to win the league (hence the title of the cover) – we’ve scanned it in, its definitely one for the History Books. Phil Astin had a...

After the heritage project visited this week, we have uncovered the  original footage filmed by Keith Hudson (Lindsay Bleazards father) that he gave to Blez before he sadly passed away in 2011. Blez has edited this version from those tapes and put it in digital format. We have an 18...

By Paul Hargreaves One of the most dramatic and memorable games played at Lowerhouse in recent years was the Worsley Cup semi-final versus Enfield. Since the 1980 Final Lowerhouse had frankly stunk it up in Cup matches. Indeed their only semi-final appearance had been 2 years earlier at Church. They...

By Paul Hargreaves The Worsley Cup competition dates back to 1919. The only difference was that for many years the first 2 rounds were on a regional basis. Going into the 2004 season, Lowerhouse could only look back on one appearance in a Final. That had been in 1980. I...

This is an extract taken from The Burnley Express — Published Monday 9th August 2004 — Written by Phil Simpson THE cries of Charlie and Blez from the sidelines encapsulated the entire story. For this was one particular fairy tale that did finally come true. The Lancashire Leagues Cinderella club forever labelled perennial under-achievers...