"I'll be Bert" - Before the Bolton Game

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For anyone out there who wants a change to the usual match day routine, this looks quite interesting ..................


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I think Bert Trautmans story would make an absolutely amazing film and given various other efforts, I'm shocked nobody has ever attempted this?
 
I read an interview with the actor and big blue Warren Clarke ages ago and he said he had been trying for years to put together a feature film about Bert's life, but that London producers wouldn't touch it.
Depressing when you consider what an amazing story it is. And with everything that's going on in football at the minute, concerning xenophobia and racism, his story is still remarkably current and relevant.
That said, football generally makes for dreadful films. A terrible Bert film would probably be worse than no film at all.
I think there's actually enough material for a three or four part TV drama. Remember, his story didn't end at Wembley. He suffered a terrible personal tragedy only weeks later.
 
Prestwich_Blue said:
It's also on after the discussion that Gary James is chairing on the Friday night. I'll be going to that after doing my bit on the panel.
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There are quite a few key activities at the Manchester Histories Festival that should appeal to fans. I've been working with the MHF for some time to pull together a good programme of football events and tickets are now available.

We've worked the activities so that attendees have the opportunity to go to them all. They are:

Thursday 1st March 6pm starting at the Malmaison - Me & Jonathan Schofield will take fans on a walk around key footballing sites of City & Utd in the city centre, followed by a football quiz. Cost £6. Tickets from (midway down page under 'Manchester's Original Pub Tours'): <a class="postlink" href="http://www.jonathanschofieldtours.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.jonathanschofieldtours.com/</a>

Friday 2nd March 6.30 (Manchester Town Hall) - Football debate on Overseas ownership. Chaired by me. Panel includes Colin Savage, Dave Wallace, Andy Walsh (FC Utd), Dr Vanessa Toulmin & Dee Hynes.
Cost: FREE (to finish in time for attendees to then go to I'll Be Bert)

Friday 2nd March 8.30 (Manchester Town Hall) - I'll Be Bert By Bill Cronshaw
Cost: FREE
Saturday 3rd March 10.30 (Friends Meeting House, across road from Town Hall) - A City United - My talk: Gary James, author of Manchester A Football History, focuses on the relationship between the Blues and Reds from the 19th Century to today. Covering the growth of support, the assistance provided, Manchester’s third team, ground sharing, tragedy, proposed mergers, banners, welcomes and much more.
Cost: FREE (to finish in time for attendees to then go to I'll Be Bert at Town Hall)

Saturday 3rd March 12.00 (Manchester Town Hall) - I'll Be Bert By Bill Cronshaw
Cost: FREE (to finish at 1pm to allow anyone attending City-Bolton game to get to ground).

To order tickets for the free events check:

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Everyone involved with the Manchester Histories Festival has put considerable effort into the programme and have shown a lot of faith in me, Bill and the others connected with the football related activities. The festival is likely to grow in future years and it would be really helpful if as many people as possible can attend these events.

I'm convinced you'll enjoy them all.
 
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