They only started segregating fans at the Goldstone in the late 70s. Even then it wasn’t always effective as in those days you paid on the gate and not many wore colours.
It wasn’t that great afterwards either. We were parked in a car park near the Labour Club which had come under attack from our lot. There was fighting around us in the car park as we made it back to our car. I had forgotten about that one. I must say I prefer these days where you can just...
Oxford away late 80s. After the game we dodged the escort by nipping up an alley that took us to in front of the Brighton fans and police. Feeling pleased with ourselves lasted until we passed the smashed up pub and police arresting and detaining Oxford skinheads trying to confront the bulk of...
No, but interesting nevertheless. I’ve been to Romford and Hove (obviously). We were supposed to go to Sheffield dogs early 90s but spent the evening in hospital instead so I’m not sure that counts. What’s the dogs’ equivalent to the 92 ?
Warren and Jonny initially thought it was tight but saw the replay and agreed with the officials. Earlier in the game Warren was screaming blue murder about a definite red card for a Spurs player but saw the replay and apologised to listeners that he had got it wrong.
And at Sheffield Utd the ref let the game flow thereby earning his own thread on NSC full of gushing praise. Meanwhile their fans took the opposite view on his performance.