Timeline 1997

[scousefan]

Whoops!

Oops indeed sorry for that. So metimes it doesn't seem 20 years ago!!!!

 

[scousefan]

So it was 20 years ago today that Reinelt scored the most important goal in the clubs history. It was a horrible trip to Hereford and the locals were spoiling for a fight afterwards. However after the emotion of the last game at the Goldstone the previous week the joy and relief was immeasurable. None of us knew what the future would bring. I doubt many could see the Amex and premier football in our lifetime.

 

[Iovan The Sweeper]

View attachment 84665
http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-three/1997-1998/table
Also amazing table the following season (97-98). 4 of the bottom 5 have subsequently made it back to the PL, the other to the Championship.
While 11 of the teams above them have since played non-league football!

And Darlington 1883 (will be back to being called Darlington FC next season) are on the road to recovery - something like 3 promotions in 4 seasons. Currently near the top of the National League North, after that ludicrous 25,000 stadium debacle.

 

[Iovan The Sweeper]

View attachment 84983So it was 20 years ago today that Reinelt scored the most important goal in the clubs history. It was a horrible trip to Hereford and the locals were spoiling for a fight afterwards. However after the emotion of the last game at the Goldstone the previous week the joy and relief was immeasurable. None of us knew what the future would bring. I doubt many could see the Amex and premier football in our lifetime.

Apologies if this has already been posted elsewhere, but interesting interview with Robbie Reinelt today - especially the good mood on the Albion training ground at the time:

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/152...bion_from_falling_out_of_the_Football_League/