[Albion] 40 years ago today 11/12/82

[Brovion]

I was at Oxford. I went to a few Worthing games in the Barry Lloyd era and I watched every round of the Cup that year, including a few of the qualifying rounds. Followed Worthing until the 2nd Round, and then Brighton to the Final.

I remember there was a group of Oxford fans in the terrace to our left chanting "Brighton! Brighton!", obviously thinking they were Worthing's rivals, and not understanding when we cheered and clapped them.

 

[Is it PotG?]

 

[The Seagull]

Were you aware it was their final gig or did they announce that later ?

 

[Is it PotG?]

Were you aware it was their final gig or did they announce that later ?

Yes, it always was going to be thus.

A few nights at Wemberlee followed by that historic, chilly evening.

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

Jimmy Melia’s first game in caretaker charge against Norwich at The Goldstone.

Oxford United 4 Worthing 0, 2nd Round of the FA Cup.

Last ever Jam gig at the Brighton Centre.

I headed up to the Shires on the Clifton Coach for Worthing’s gallant stab at making the 3rd Round, turned down for a cast iron penalty just before the hour at 0-0, before running out of steam against a strong team destined to reach the top flight and win the League Cup inside 4 years.

Anyone on here do one or both of the other 2?

Travelled up in a King of the Road coach. Those were the days. Good turn out by Worthing’s finest. Kicked off outside afterwards.

 

[POSKETT AT THE VALLEY]

Jimmy Melia’s first game in caretaker charge against Norwich at The Goldstone.

Oxford United 4 Worthing 0, 2nd Round of the FA Cup.

Last ever Jam gig at the Brighton Centre.

I headed up to the Shires on the Clifton Coach for Worthing’s gallant stab at making the 3rd Round, turned down for a cast iron penalty just before the hour at 0-0, before running out of steam against a strong team destined to reach the top flight and win the League Cup inside 4 years.

Anyone on here do one or both of the other 2?

Remember a well known Worthing legend with a knowles bakery hat on inscribed with ‘Worthing Axemen’. Did you don the hat as well Ian?

 

[Lenny Rider]

Remember a well known Worthing legend with a knowles bakery hat on inscribed with ‘Worthing Axemen’. Did you don the hat as well Ian?

I recall the hats, as I was on that very coach.

The late, great, 'Fat' Larry Hebert, had a slogan on his hat which would certainly be deemed politically incorrect these days.

Different times, as Alan Partridge would say.