Rocky and Rockette set for TV appearance

Last updated : 21 August 2005 By Tony Scholes

Rockette and Rocky at Deepdale, both have microphones attached

The programme, entitled ‘Football’s Hardest Away Days’ will show the cameras on the road with some of the most dedicated football fans in the country. Rockette told Clarets Mad yesterday that they were filmed from morning until evening, starting with them feeding their horses at home in the morning through to a romantic meal out in the evening.

They were recorded at the two away games in February this year at Derby and Preston. Rocky was miked up throughout both games, which is probably why the programme is going out so late, long after the watershed.

Rockette said he was well behaved during the two games and Rocky added, “I didn’t swear, I just got behind the team during the games,” although Rockette said, “He does sometimes swear too much.”

These two well known Burnley fans are also helping to raise some money for the premature baby unit at Burnley General Hospital over the next few months. Both are on a six month sponsored hair grow and Rocky is already looking different with his grey beard. We’ll hardly recognise him by Christmas; we’ll be saying “Who are ya?”

Don’t forget, Rocky and Rockette tonight at midnight, Sky Mix.

The couple are interviewed on the touchline at Preston