BOBBATH 466 Posted August 13, 2020 Is Wally still with us- I purchased a couple of his tapes of meetings years ago , but I guess his business was superseded by video. Anybody know?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, BOBBATH said: Is Wally still with us- I purchased a couple of his tapes of meetings years ago , but I guess his business was superseded by video. Anybody know?? I sent some cine film to Wally many years ago which he transferred onto a video tape. It's probably out there somewhere. Remember him referring to John Louis as "Lewis" in his commentary and his constant "Chase Chase Chase" which became somewhat repetitive after a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 13, 2020 I used to have a Wally Loak taped recording of the 1967 West Ham v Coventry KOC final. It was facinating to hear Dave Lanning trying to calm down an irate Custom House crowd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted August 13, 2020 I had a tape of Wally Loake doing the 1972 World Final at Wembley. I don't know what happened as regards Wally - or the Tape for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted August 13, 2020 There's an interesting interview on utube between Wally and Ken McKinlay (who I hardly recognised!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,056 Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, cityrebel said: I used to have a Wally Loak taped recording of the 1967 West Ham v Coventry KOC final. It was facinating to hear Dave Lanning trying to calm down an irate Custom House crowd! Did you hear me in the crowd being irate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,018 Posted August 14, 2020 3 hours ago, norbold said: Did you hear me in the crowd being irate? Was that you yelling, "Can you hear me, mother?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 14, 2020 5 hours ago, norbold said: Did you hear me in the crowd being irate? You were the loudest Norman! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 274 Posted August 16, 2020 I’ve got a Leicester v Coventry tape from the early 80’s knocking around somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) I have a 1976 Highlights tape that I have downloaded but haven't listened to in years. Just checked...it wasn't by Wally Loak but 'Tape o' Sport'...anybody remember them? Edited August 16, 2020 by steve roberts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted August 16, 2020 Yep, i remember them being sold at Wimbledon in the mid 1970's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Ore 204 Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 1:45 AM, BOBBATH said: Is Wally still with us- I purchased a couple of his tapes of meetings years ago , but I guess his business was superseded by video. Anybody know?? I recall he set up a "dating" company (brackets as I am unsure of the exact nature of the business and not because of any dubious links to it ) with his wife which used to advertise in SS. Sadly she passed away in 2014 but Wally was still living in Bedford around 2 years ago and hopefully still is although unable to verify . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites