• Short Summary

    The famous Irish International W. McCracken gives football hints.

  • Description

    Note: Unknown location for the events in this item.

    Full titles read: "FOOTBALL SHOTS - training hints by W. McCracken, the famous Irish International ---- ---- ---- ---- ----." (Unfortunately part of the title is obscured by the time code on the vhs).

    M/S of McCraken, introducing the item which he says was made possible by readers of the 'Daily Express' and 'Pathetone Weekly'. L/S's of football players demonstrating their fitness by running and exercises with their legs (looks a bit like they are riding a bicycle upside down).

    L/S of the goalkeeper Morrision clearing the ball from the goalmouth. Various other shots of the the player demonstrating their skills. These include, Duncan show "... how to cross a ball." Tony Weldon demonstrating how to shoot, Stan Alexander headers the ball from a cross. Several shots of Billy Taylor "demonstrating the art of trapping a ball." L/S's of three players show how important positional play is. Various slow motion shots of crosses into the penalty box and player heading the ball towards goal.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1018.18
    Media URN:
    36811
    Group:
    Pathetones
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    20/10/1930
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:02:57:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:49:30:00 / 01:52:27:00
    Canister:
    PT 030

Comments (1)

  1. Unknown user says

    The location here is the Hull City's ground at Anlaby Road, Hull.

    "W McCracken" referred to here was far better known as Billy McCracken.

    "the goalkeeper Morrision" - no, it's George "Geordie" Maddison.

    "Duncan" is Douglas "Dally" Duncan

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