[Albion] old Brighton V Palace and Chelsea photos

[timbha]

Following the Kit Napier thread I've dug out some old photos that some of you oldies might remember and some of you younger ones might like to see

Not sure how these will come out but the one with the snow states "BHA V Crystal Palace. Spectators standing on piles of snow that was cleared from the pitch, as they watch CP in a pre match warm up"

The other two are BHA V Chelsea (18/2/67) in the FA Cup 4th Round. "The Brighton supporters cheer their teams first goal", and, "Brighton Inside Right Wally Gould is sent full length onto the ground. Players in the picture include Ron Harris (6), Charlie Cooke (7), Eddie McCreadie (3) and Kirkup (2)"
John Boyle was sent off and Tommy Docherty was Chelsea's manager.

Were you at either match? turn your lap top sideways!!

 

[timbha]

I think the palace photo was from 1963

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Wasn't at these, remember a Chelsea pre season friendly where Chelsea took over the North Stand and a policeman shoved me into the middle of them. I sidled off!

 

[sams dad]

I think the palace photo was from 1963

Correct. I was at that game which ended in a 1-2 defeat.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Size of that flask in picture 2

 

[timbha]

Size of that flask in picture 2

Isn’t that a Duffle Bag with a large can of coke behind it?

 

[timbha]

Bounce

 

[wolfie]

On Feb 2 1963, not long after that Palace game (we weren,t big rivals in those days) we played Halifax at the Goldstone. It was during the "big freeze" winter of 62-63 and loads of us kids were let in free after helping to shovel snow off the pitch to get the game on. We ended up sitting on the piles of snow along the touchline. It was one of the few games played in Britain that day and was shown (highlights) on BBC that evening (no MOTD then I think) First time I had ever seen the Albion on TV too. BTW we lost 1-0.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

On Feb 2 1963, not long after that Palace game (we weren,t big rivals in those days) we played Halifax at the Goldstone. It was during the "big freeze" winter of 62-63 and loads of us kids were let in free after helping to shovel snow off the pitch to get the game on. We ended up sitting on the piles of snow along the touchline. It was one of the few games played in Britain that day and was shown (highlights) on BBC that evening (no MOTD then I think) First time I had ever seen the Albion on TV too. BTW we lost 1-0.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Duplicate

 

[wolfie]

That's the game. I seem to remember being down by the South Stand.

 

[BLOCK F]

Yes, I was at the match versus Chelsea, standing on the West Terrace near the front and just behind Cyril Hodges in the trainer's box.

 

[Brovion]

On Feb 2 1963, not long after that Palace game (we weren,t big rivals in those days) we played Halifax at the Goldstone. It was during the "big freeze" winter of 62-63 and loads of us kids were let in free after helping to shovel snow off the pitch to get the game on. We ended up sitting on the piles of snow along the touchline. It was one of the few games played in Britain that day and was shown (highlights) on BBC that evening (no MOTD then I think) First time I had ever seen the Albion on TV too. BTW we lost 1-0.

I do believe they also used a tar-melting machine (the sort used for roadworks) to help thaw out the pitch! Three years before my time but it was one of those stories.