The smiles disguise the pain

21 photos from a miserable Bonfire Night in Stockport

Nov 06, 2024

Wednesday 6 November 2024

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Dear County fans, Stopfordians, Wycombe supporters, and anyone else from The Football Family joining us today, a very warm welcome to your Wednesday edition of The Scarf My Father Wore.

“One of the most depressing performances I've ever seen.” That’s the verdict of the man who’s written the Wycombe match report for us. As a collective, I don’t think we’re ready for last night’s post-mortem just yet, so I’ll send that out tomorrow. For today, I’ll just leave you with the 21 photos I took last night.

Today’s edition is sponsored by The Flower House. A big thank you to Zoe.

Thanks also to Baz from Chicken Cottage for sponsoring our Wycombe Wanderers content on the website.

Finally, I’m currently walking every street in Stockport to raise money for mental health charity Mentell. If you’d like to make a donation to help me reach my target, please click here.

Total distance so far: 176.31 miles

Total steps so far: 284,130

Total raised so far: £2,027

Total completed streets so far: 399 (Click here for the full list, which includes reports and photos from every day of the walk.)

Further information on the walk can be found by clicking here.

Des Junior

5 questions with Zoe from The Flower House

What was the best moment with your business in October?

A memorable moment that stands out is a pumpkin arrangement workshop on a Sunday afternoon with some lovely customers, music and drinks.

What’s your plans for the business in November?

November will be a busy month planning for Christmas, running Christmas wreath workshops and various markets.

What would you like to promote to our readers in November?

Christmas – it’s never too early! Door wreaths are super popular.

What’s your favourite thing about Bonfire Night?

Seeing my children’s faces light up at all the wonderful sights of the evening.

County travel to Burton this month, a town known for its many breweries. What’s your favourite beer (or any other alcoholic beverage)?

I’m not really a beer person, my alcoholic beverage of choice would be a vodka and orange. Although I have been known to drink beer with a straw when there was no other alcoholic option!

Visit theflowerhousemarple.co.uk for further details.

Get stuck into Chicken Cottage’s brand new Double Mountain Burger!

Any Wycombe fans joining us today? Get down to Chicken Cottage for a taste of their brand new Double Mountain Burger, which has been added to the menu as part of their 30th birthday celebrations. And for those with a sweet tooth, you can pick up a tub of creamy Mango Kulfi as well – perfect for cooling down in the summer!

Address: 5 Oxford Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2DG

Photo of the day

Edgeley Park, Stockport

Following last night, here’s a happier memory of Wycombe coming to town.

Today in SK

🎬 Cinema

One film at The Savoy Cinema (SK4) this evening. The Room Next Door (12A) at 8pm. Click here for tickets.

🍺 Food and drink

Try the new house cask ale at The Nelson Tavern (SK1) this month: Timothy Taylor’s Landlord. £2.20 for a half or £4.10 for a pint.

Pop in for a pint at Heaton Hops (SK4), CAMRA Pub of the Year for Stockport and South Manchester.

Bitter £2.30 a pint all day at The Cross Keys (SK8).

If you’re simply in the mood for a couple of drinks today, pop along to one of our featured venues such as AMP (SK1), The Crown (SK2), The Dog & Partridge (SK2), The Alexandra (SK3), The Crown Inn (SK6), The Steelworks (SK6) or The Three Tunnes (SK7).

Random photos of County players at other clubs

#42 – Eddie McGoldrick, Man City

This was a bit of a weird Gary Megson loan signing, during our first season in Division One. McGoldrick only made two appearances for County, on loan from City, one of which was our 4-1 defeat at Maine Road in April 1998.