Looking Back: stars of 1981 match at The Grange are reunited

A big match from the Peterborough league in 1981 – Ancol v Broadgate at The Grange, with Horris Jones and Bob Latimer in the thick of the action.
By Brad Barnes
Published 25th Apr 2024, 09:34 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2024, 09:35 BST
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Peterborough street photographer Chris Porsz said: “Horris Jones (left) was 17 and went on to have a successful playing career winning league titles and cup finals playing for a number of local teams in the Saturday and Sunday leagues, including Peter Pan, Marcus Garvey, ICA, Thomas Cook and Perkins.

“He played semi-professional football for Ramsey, Bourne Town and Warboys. He also played a handful of games for the Peterborough United reserves.”

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Horris, whose birthday is today (Thursday, April 25), said: “I played football from the age of 10 until I was about 35, then hung up my boots as I had a couple of injuries.”

Horris Jones and Bob Latimer photographed in the 1981 match between Ancol and Broadgate at The Grange in Mayors Walk - and the up to date reunion photo.Horris Jones and Bob Latimer photographed in the 1981 match between Ancol and Broadgate at The Grange in Mayors Walk - and the up to date reunion photo.
Horris Jones and Bob Latimer photographed in the 1981 match between Ancol and Broadgate at The Grange in Mayors Walk - and the up to date reunion photo.

He had a knee replacement and now works for Peterborough United on commercial matters.

He has six children and four grandchildren.

Bob Latimer (right) played as right back for Broadgate for 14 years, then played for Belmore.

He has worked as a locksmith for 35 years, lives in Peterborough, and has one son and two step-sons.

He said he “thoroughly enjoyed” tackling Horris again!

Related topics:Chris PorszPeterboroughPeterborough UnitedPerkins