Mike Flanagan

oohaahmortimer · April 2021

I got the score wrong yep 1-1 when Flanagan scored late on was pissgate in our promotion year

Raith_C_Chattonell · April 2021

Why did Jan Leeming mention him on the Christmas day news headlines in 1979? (not a quiz, I really don't know).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI8oYItEy-0

Starinnaddick · April 2021

Richard J said:

Thanks to @grahambustertutt for mentioning the Cambridge United historical site 100 years of Cocnuts in his book .

I love these types of site and I have looked on it for some info on players who played for both clubs .

Flash ended his career with a few games at the Abbey Stadium and this article which I suspect is based on a programme article tells of how he landed at Cambridge . Did Lennie really only offer him a contract at 50% of his salary ? It also tells the story of his fight with Hales .

Category: Mike Flanagan - 100 YEARS OF COCONUTS

Another Addick with a write up on that site is Billy Whittaker who was in our fa cup winning side. He was player manager there for a while

killerandflash · April 2021

Raith_C_Chattonell said:

Why did Jan Leeming mention him on the Christmas day news headlines in 1979? (not a quiz, I really don't know).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI8oYItEy-0

That was a bit weird, as it's not as if Flan's disallowed goals happened that day anyway!

killerandflash · April 2021

DaveMehmet said:

Not sure how true it is but I remember reading that Lawrence wanted to resign him after he played in Gritt’s testimonial against Spurs in the late 80’s. Wasn’t allowed as Flash had received an insurance payout after his career was ended by injury whilst at Cambridge.

That might make sense as he was back at the club in a coaching capacity, but still playing a bit in non league. I found this quite detailed article about his time at Margate where he played under Colin Powell

http://www.margatefootballclubhistory.com/mikeflanagan.shtml