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Walton and Hersham revisited.
- Thread starter Return of the Rev
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I know Walton is in our U23 squad, but what is Hersham up to these days?
Return of the Rev
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Lacing up his boots?
The Birdman
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I think that was the day we got of the train 600+ fans went the wrong way to shock of some very posh residents and they decide to play 300 a side football across some very nice lawns. Was funny at the time but now I feel a bit embarrassed.
Game was not that exciting and then getting hammered in the replay.
I think we were in the middle of three day week which may affected the replay kick off time.
Game was not that exciting and then getting hammered in the replay.
I think we were in the middle of three day week which may affected the replay kick off time.
warmleyseagull
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It certainly was the 3 day week time. The replay was on Wednesday afternoon, we were playing school football on Dyke Road. Supporter passes by after game, we ask score. 0-4 was response and we all laughed, good joke. Guy got quite stroppy that we didn't believe him..
Postscript was the infamous 2-8 v Bristol Rovers on the following Saturday. As all the W&H goals were near end of game, Albion conceded 12 goals at home in under 90 minutes of playing time. Cue Mr. Clough on TV...
Postscript was the infamous 2-8 v Bristol Rovers on the following Saturday. As all the W&H goals were near end of game, Albion conceded 12 goals at home in under 90 minutes of playing time. Cue Mr. Clough on TV...
Return of the Rev
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Recall Clough having to sit on a park bench instead of the dugout at Stompond lane,bunked off school for the replay
murciagull
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Only ground I've ever been "ejected" from
Remember going to that game, a leafy suburb that know one knew were it was exactly,, remember getting of the train with about another 500 Brighton fans, and a elderly couple innocently trying to drive slowly through the arriving mob having there car kicked to bits,, not good,, game was a very boring 0-0 draw with the tiny ground so packed it was hard to find a spot to actually see the pitch or even a part of the playing area,,, didn't see the replay but I think unbelievable shock at the score line was most peoples reaction,,, then a few days later the infamous 2-8 trashing by Bristol rovers, stayed to the very end of that game when most of the crowd had long disappeared, and have never left a game early since however boring or disappointing with the thought if you could stay to the end of that Bristol rovers game you can stay for anything !!
severnside gull
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Thinking about the replay just spoiled my day!
London Irish
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No one calls you the Cockney Cowboys Jimmy
The Birdman
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That's why should never be arrogant as we have had dark days as well as great days remember were e came from.
Return of the Rev
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Recall Walton having a goal disallowed just as we were getting slung off the roof of the tea hut,crowd was around 5,500 if i recall right. Just outside the station some Walton fan copped a punch as he came out the pub! I think the culprit is a regular poster on here
Bwian
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Unfortunately there are many nouveau Albion fans who have no idea about the Walton and Hersham/Sutton United days.
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The Birdman
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Leatherhead
daveinprague
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Still scarred from that replay. I was in the navy and got the train from Portsmouth that got delayed of course. Got to the ground late, asked friends score, and I really thought they were winding me up. Still hurts
Colonel Angus
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Yes, I recall it as if it were yesterday...Brings back memories of BHA trip there back in 73Any others have memories of that day
Breakfast was 2 x Farley's Rusks (without milk as I had enough teeth by then).
I watched Rainbow and Pipkins on TV.
Played in the back garden and pulled up a flower without telling anyone.
Visited grandparents to have lunch and in the afternoon we watched the Wrestling on World of Sport.
Played with some matchbox cars for a bit and read a ladybird book about Dick and Jane.
Returned home and had some dinner (sandwiches and some strawberry Angel Delight for pudding).
Went to bed late at 7pm.
dejavuatbtn
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It was the day I realised that having Clough on board was not going to meet my expectations. I vaguely remember going and have a feeling that everyone went on the pitch at the end of the game, for whatever reason - shock I expect!
Mackenzie
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Dave Bassett played for W&H, I didn't go though I was only four weeks old.
Lawro's Lip
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JCL!