Albion Vs Sheff Wed 1983 Semi-Final

[burrish gull]

Albion Vs Sheff Wed 83 FA Cup Semi-Final

As promised here are the highlights from the 1983 semi final at Highbury. The 1st half is only up at the moment the 2nd will follow soon, but you can see Jimmy Cases's wonder goal. Thanks to Merseyside Seagull for the footage!!

Enjoy


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8726293618390732443&hl=en-GB

 

[gripper stebson]

WHAT A GOAL THAT WAS! Still makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand up.

Remember listening to it on the radio as a very nervous 10 year old...

23 years - unbelievable.

 

[Brighton till i die]

LEG-END!

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I was stood behind the goal for that historical moment. I'll never forget that before Jimmy touched the ball the guy in front of me said "It's in !"

 

[Brighton till i die]

they dont make grounds like that anymore eh - ready to f***ing burst at the seems - footie these days sucks cock for the fans IMO.

 

[bhafc99]

A marvellous day, even if I was in the seats at the side and not the mass behind the goal.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

One of the best mentals ever ,oh just how we need a Jimmy Case now.

 

[Kent Seagull]

I can't believe that was 23 years ago. I was right behind the goal, what a shot from Case and what a day that was. Brilliamt memories. I feel so sorry for the younger fans that missed out on those great days when we had a decent team, played at the top level and had the fun of terraces.

 

[burrish gull]

I can't believe that was 23 years ago. I was right behind the goal, what a shot from Case and what a day that was. Brilliamt memories. I feel so sorry for the younger fans that missed out on those great days when we had a decent team, played at the top level and had the fun of terraces.

Yep the younger fans will never get to experience that kind of atmosphere again, its a real shame, you just had to be there I suppose.

 

[Napper]

2 seasons before i began watching but that is f ing brilliant , What a goal !! crashed off the bar + the fans were going nuts. I would of loved to of been there. It cant get better than that surely !! At that moment in time life must of been absolutely f king brilliant and no better feeling in the world . .. Quality !!!!!!!!!

 

[Napper]

can we get the 2nd goal at all ?

 

[burrish gull]

can we get the 2nd goal at all ?

Will be up on Google Video later this afternoon

 

[Basil Fawlty]

Absolutely brillant mate.

 

[BHA Jordan]

Superb stuff

 

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fantastic to see that again.

Unfortunately didn't make the game (i think my dad just wanted to go on a boys day out on the piss - can't blame him really - he did take me to the final though). Instead as a 9 year old, me and a friend cycled around Shoreham all day on our bikes in full albion regalia, flags n all with a radio each taped to the handle bars of our Raleigh Grifters listening to every second.

marvellous.

 

[Man of Harveys]

But which was better, the atmosphere that day or at Cardiff two years ago? I was fortunate enought to be at both and, magnificent though Highbury was, I reckon if you honestly put nostalgia to one side, Cardiff might just shade it. *dons flak jacket, juts out chin*

 

[Brixton Seagull 2]

Amazing. Look at the swerve Case gets on the ball. These days anyone can swerve the ballons they use as balls, but in those days, concrete. Filled with sand. Lined with lead. Balls for men. With hard feet.
I was behind the goal by the corner flag. Had to get to the front or would never have seen anything as I was only 11. That's the ONLY advantage of seats, that nippers can see without having to climb the railings, or bring a silly wooden box to stand on, which always got knocked over and sent you flying when we scored.
Remember going home on one of the 26 Brighton buses singing:
"Wemberly, Wemberly, we're the famous Brightnove Albion and we're going to Wemberly!" For 3 hours straight. Brilliant.

The only disturbing thing about the video is that right at the beginning there is a photographer taking pics of Melia in the dugout, and he appears to wearing a thong. I know it was hot that day, but please! Ugh.

 

[smudge]

I was just to the left of the goal about half way up the clock end. I've never known it go so mental as that after Jimmy Case's goal.
Marvellous Scenes.
My fave Albion day out ever; although I was away for Cardiff so probably missed the best.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

But which was better, the atmosphere that day or at Cardiff two years ago? I was fortunate enought to be at both and, magnificent though Highbury was, I reckon if you honestly put nostalgia to one side, Cardiff might just shade it. *dons flak jacket, juts out chin*

I was also lucky enough to be at both, though I was only 12 at Highbury. Cardiff was fantastic, walking around before the game, cheering the team bus as it tried to get through the crowds, the fans playing matches in the castle grounds. Highbury, though was much more intense, and I think just shades it.

Both days made me feel very proud the follow the Albion though.

 

[Merseyside Seagull]

Went to both Highbury and Cardiff and the semi final shades it, watching the hihglights on video, with a lump in my throat and tear in my eye swigs it.

But both great days out, but I would also put promotion the 2 FA Cup trips to Anfield (83 and 91), along with Hereford up there too.