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Lance Millard

Posted on: Wed 02 Jul 2008

1966-69. Goalkeeper 119 (53 cup) apps.

One of the club's best ever goalkeepers and a real favourite with the long standing supporters. Lance was a giant of a stopper at 6ft 2in tall and 15 stone.

Lance played in the league for Aldershot in 1962 and 1963 while in the army before joining Barrow in July 1964. He made 17 apps in the 1964-65 season and 36 the following season. He was first spotted playing for Barrow Reserves against Morecambe's second string and when released by the Bluebirds was snapped up by Ken Waterhouse.

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His debut for Morecambe came in a pre-season friendly against Workington on August 6, 1966 with his league debut coming on August 20 - a 2-0 home win over Burscough.

Lance was first choice keeper for the next 3 seasons, winning the Lancashire Combination title in 1966-67 and 1967-68 and being a regular in the club's first season in the NPL. His last app came in a 1-3 defeat at South Shields on May 10, 1969.

Combination League and Cup winner in 1966-67 and 1967-68. Lancashire Senior Cup winner in 1967-68. Lancashire Cup winner in 1968-69.

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