SALFORD RULES’ Roots collection. Excellent package all linked to Hooky's Salford roots to include ‘Buile Hill Academy’ ex-Salford Grammar School Prefects tie and posters/literature, ‘Smiths’ ‘Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now’ 12" single, ‘Salford Lads Club’ memorabilia and literature including, badges, t-shirt, tea towels, postcards and brochures, ‘Inside The Smiths’ DVD, ‘IN Salford’ USB stick, ‘Oakwood High School Salford’ framed award plus brochures and magazines relating to other Salford events.

Salford Rules’ despite what Barney says! Quite a few Manchester bands, my two included, are actually Salford bands. Used to drive Tony Wilson mad, and Alan Wise come to that. I suppose Salford Lads Club is the jewel because of a very tenuous Smiths connection. Not that I am not jealous ;) I only went to the club once when I was a kid and got beaten up for my troubles. It was in a very rough area and even though I lived literally 500yds away, I was deemed to be a foreigner. Leslie Holmes the custodian has done a great job in creating a lot of interest and even got 20K off Morrisey... I know a lot of people who can’t get any money off Mozzer.