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Shaun Goater
Guest
The following appeared in today's MEN in response to a feature last week stating many of Manchester's musos will be attending the Salford Lads Club radio broadcast next week.
HOOKY IS NO FAN OF THE SMITHS
Looks like old Manc rivalries run deep even today, for New Order's Peter Hook has stated he will not be among those celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Smiths at Salford Lads Club this month.
As Hooky says 'I always thought The Smiths were very over-rated and that the idea that they changed the consciousness of the world is absolutely laughable.
I always thought Morrissey was completely pretentious and many years later I have heard nothing that changes my opinion.
I used to play football at the Salford Lads Club when I was a kid. I grew up in Ordsall and I am immensly proud of my upbringing. Many of my friends still live there, but what irritates me is I know The Smiths drove there in a cab, had their picture taken and scuttled back to Hale, where they belong.
The only celebrating I will be doing on the day will be stopping anyone to do with The Smiths coming through the door.'
End.
I have a ticket for the show so will report back to see if Mr Hook is there on the day turning people away!
The Goat.
HOOKY IS NO FAN OF THE SMITHS
Looks like old Manc rivalries run deep even today, for New Order's Peter Hook has stated he will not be among those celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Smiths at Salford Lads Club this month.
As Hooky says 'I always thought The Smiths were very over-rated and that the idea that they changed the consciousness of the world is absolutely laughable.
I always thought Morrissey was completely pretentious and many years later I have heard nothing that changes my opinion.
I used to play football at the Salford Lads Club when I was a kid. I grew up in Ordsall and I am immensly proud of my upbringing. Many of my friends still live there, but what irritates me is I know The Smiths drove there in a cab, had their picture taken and scuttled back to Hale, where they belong.
The only celebrating I will be doing on the day will be stopping anyone to do with The Smiths coming through the door.'
End.
I have a ticket for the show so will report back to see if Mr Hook is there on the day turning people away!
The Goat.