Hello Football (1926)

Burnley, Lancashire. Full title reads: “Hello, football 1926-1927! Burnley, .“ Intertitle: “All ready for the 28th“. Intertitle: “Jack Hill on the ball“. Intertitle: “Good old Jerry - still in action after 21 years“. Intertitle: “A new recruit - goalkeeper Somerville“. Intertitle: “As one skipper to another. Good Luck in 1926-1927“. Intertitle: “Our final wish - Give your boys a real send off on August 28th, 1926. Burnley v. Cardiff City“. Various shots of Burnley football team in training in an empty stadium. We see them running circuits, skipping with ropes, passing the ball on their heads. C/U of one player bouncing ball on his head - Hill? We also see them sprinting, wrestling, in piggy back races. A dog joins in with many of the exercises, running alongside them. The players watch with amusement as the dog runs about pushing the ball with his nose. Various shots of the team having a kick about on the pitch. C/U of an older looking player - Jerry? Various shots
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