51 years ago today - Swales became chairman

[Gingers Dad]

Was too young to remember his fuck ups in the 70's & 80's but I'll never forget him ending Paul Lake's career.

He refused to put him in business class for a 11 hour flight to LA for his knee surgery and Paul ended in economy which made the injury even worse. He also refused to pay for his girlfriend to go with him and Peter Reid and Niall Quinn ended up paying for her out of their own pockets.

The way he treated Paul who at the time was our best player was absolutely fucking unforgivable

As I remember it the tight bastard didn't want the club to pay for the operation and was persuaded by Peter Reid.

 

[1961_vintage]

I can see I'm losing this Statue suggestion.

Perhaps one of Frank Sidebottom? He always struck me as being a bit of a Swales' looky-likey.