Were you around in 1983

[Miami Seagull]

I was 18 in '83, have great memories of that era, tended to have blanked out the bad ones although losing to Man City at home, which condemned us to relegation, was a horrible day. Although the semi final and final games were outstanding, the QF at the Goldstone against Norwich is my favourite all time game. So much tension that day, amazing game.

 

[BensGrandad]

Great match ... and the Football Genius had John Barnes in his pocket all game..

I think that you may have got a little confused or possibly I am but dont think JC played in that game I think that it was Gary Chivers who marked Barnes out of the game as I said it could be me that is mixed up and memory playing tricks. I remember flying home around that time from Manchester and GC was on the plane having done the same with Giggs at Old Trafford.

 

[OzMike]

Yep, I was 23 at the time and everything was happening.

 

[Barrow Boy]

Yup, I was 30 in 1983 and felt like I had most of my life still in front of me. Where the f**k did that go!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Yes, although living away from Sussex with a young family restricted me to occasional away games, & one at the Goldstone when visiting family.

 

[BLOCK F]

Remember hating the football being played. If we conceded, we'd had it. Very happy when he left whatever our position was, I was dying of boredom.!

So was I. It really was shocking entertainment.

 

[knocky1]

I think that you may have got a little confused or possibly I am but dont think JC played in that game I think that it was Gary Chivers who marked Barnes out of the game as I said it could be me that is mixed up and memory playing tricks. I remember flying home around that time from Manchester and GC was on the plane having done the same with Giggs at Old Trafford.

Johnny Crumplin marked John Barnes out of the game at Anfield 1991.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Yup, 29 then, was still playing so only caught first and last games of the season. Didn't realise when I stopped playing we were somewhat lower down the leagues! Was at the first top flight game, 4-0 Arsenal drubbing so surprised we even stayed up that long.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

I missed the first 9 and a half days, but then was out and drinking milk as a Brighton fan for most of '83

 

[Deleted member 2719]

I was about but hardly saw a game when we were in the top flight, as i have said before i watch football for the entertainment and atmosphere not just the league table.

As for the guys that " I went to FA Cup Final, Wembley Play off and Cardiff Play offs" type of plastic i bet they didn't watch Chester City FC at the Preistfield.

I am probably the ONLY TRUE SUPAFAN on this board.

I miss the Preistfield stadium days, proper fans.

 

[Hiney]

My first game was 1958 v Liverpool. Wouldn't it be great to go through it again.

The club thought the Liverpool game in '58 only warranted a 4-page programme, printed on what seems like tissue paper.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I was about but hardly saw a game when we were in the top flight, as i have said before i watch football for the entertainment and atmosphere not just the league table.

As for the guys that " I went to FA Cup Final, Wembley Play off and Cardiff Play offs" type of plastic i bet they didn't watch Chester City FC at the Preistfield.

I am probably the ONLY TRUE SUPAFAN on this board.

I miss the Preistfield stadium days, proper fans.

Proper fans know how to spell Priestfield.

 

[spanish flair]

It was my 28th season of following the Albion.
And my ambition had been achieved in seeing my club play in the top division and being able to support them in a Wembley cup final, something I always thought would never happen all those years previous in the old 3rd division south days.

 

[BigGully]

1983 I think the clubs training 'centre' was at Peacehaven !!!

 

[Poyningsgull]

The club thought the Liverpool game in '58 only warranted a 4-page programme, printed on what seems like tissue paper.

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That brings back nice memories for a then 8 year old. Thanks Hiney.

 

[Gwylan]

Johnny Crumplin marked John Barnes out of the game at Anfield 1991.

Exactly. Think it's BG who's getting a bit confused - Crumplin played out of his skin that day

 

[knocky1]

Exactly. Think it's BG who's getting a bit confused - Crumplin played out of his skin that day

Micky Small was brilliant, too.

 

[spanish flair]

The club thought the Liverpool game in '58 only warranted a 4-page programme, printed on what seems like tissue paper.

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If I remember correctly, Jimmy Melia played for Liverpool that day along with Billy Liddell who scored over 200 goals for them in his career.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

When was that I know my memory is fading but I can not remember beating Arsenal.

really,I'm mildly shocked BG

Easter 82 beat them 2-1

then September of the following season 1-0,Gerry Ryan got the winner

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

My first wife ruined the Cup Final for me by running off with my mate the night before. I still miss him..............!