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First Victories Give Players Confidence

2 May 1975
Lane Ends Hotel, Lowerhouse

First Victories Give Players Confidence

The new Lowerhouse professional Bob Lanchbury (left) with West Enders skipper Brian Higgin (right) during an informal introduction to his new club at the start of the season.

Not every professional is fortunate enough to have the heartening experience of being on the winning side in his first Lancashire League match. So Bob Lanchbury was able to share the celebrations arising from Lowerhouse's unexpected victory at Enfield.

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