Thirty Years' Ago Today

Goldstone Rapper · Apr 16, 2013

And some more....

Lovely kit wasn't it?

Goldstone Rapper · Apr 16, 2013

Some lovely shots from the FA Cup Final programme...

Garage_Doors · Apr 16, 2013

30 years ago today I got married.

Goldstone Rapper · Apr 16, 2013

Some more, including the first colour one I've seen of Michael Robinson smacking the winner in...

And that's it! I'm done.

Bodian · Apr 16, 2013

I went on a coach from Southwick. All the Albion coaches met at Croydon Aerodrome to be convoyed to Highbury. I remember on the way home through London, and south London people coming out of their houses and waving happily at this huge line of coaches full of celebrating fans. Must have been quite a sight. Can't imagine that happening today - bet Man City fans didn't get that on Sunday.

supaseagull · Apr 16, 2013

Hiney said:
Programme here:

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I've got one of those signed by jimmy Melia

Cheshire Cat · Apr 16, 2013

It was bloody confusing, given Wednesday were in blue and white stripes and we were in yellow. Kept forgetting which goal we were attacking/defending, and which way we were playing.

LowKarate · Apr 16, 2013

Hiney said:
Programme here:

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and here:

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Fantastic day. Went up in the convoy of some 50+ coaches and buses, some of which looked like they were in use during WWII. Took my position in the middle of the terrace behind the goal along with everyone else. Breathed in at the start of the game and breathed out 105 minutes and some mental goal celebrations later. First 'away' trip I ever made and completely unforgettable.

melias shoes · Apr 16, 2013

Was not Was said:
In retrospect, it was a death trap. My feet didn't touch the ground for minutes at a time, it was so packed. But, yes, it was the most exhilarating Albion game ever for me.

Bloody frightening jam packed in the clock end but seemed to spread out when Jimmy scored. Agree though one of the best ever Albion days. Couldn't sleep night before. In London by 10 Victoria was heaving with Brighton fans. Superb atmosphere. All you could here was Seagulls chanting around the station. Happy days.

melias shoes · Apr 16, 2013

gripper stebson said:
One of my families great stories comes from that day.

My Dad and Granddad (both now sadly departed) set off for the game and starting drinking straight away. My Granddad was driving unbelievably.

By the time game reached half time Granddad was so drunk he didn't know what he was doing. He headed into the concourse looking for more booze... thought the game had finished, wandered out of the ground and DROVE home!!!

My Dad was left in London and had to make his own way back and turned up in Seaford in the early hours! He was furious.

Miss you both fellas. x

Perfidious Albion · Apr 16, 2013

Thirty Years' Ago Today The best Albion away day ever

Perhaps the best is yet to come??

Freddie Goodwin. · Apr 16, 2013

Never been so packed in a crowd.

Does anyone have a pic of fans outside the Railway Bell that evening? The caption may well say it was after the final but that's not the case & i should know, I'm in the pic!

T soprano · Apr 18, 2013

Bodian said:
I went on a coach from Southwick. All the Albion coaches met at Croydon Aerodrome to be convoyed to Highbury. I remember on the way home through London, and south London people coming out of their houses and waving happily at this huge line of coaches full of celebrating fans. Must have been quite a sight. Can't imagine that happening today - bet Man City fans didn't get that on Sunday.

Same here got the coach outside the old Windmill pub in Southwick I remember Flaxey Cabs put on about 3 coaches, also remember going through South London & People hanging out Man utd Flags from a balcony waving at all the coaches as they went by

As for the game just remember Case & Robinson Goals and Fozzie clearing off the line with an overhead kick
And the amazing atmosphere but do remember being slightly crushed underneath the Clock end Clock

clippedgull · Apr 18, 2013

wolfie said:
The best Albion away day ever IMO. Sorry to all younger readers who won't remember it !

Agreed!

Monkey Man · Apr 18, 2013

Paris said:
One of my mates currently lives in an apartment in the Clock-end of Highbury. Stayed there a few times. Wonderful place and view from the balcony. Love the fact they've kept grass in the centre of the complex so you can take a wander. Full of memories from years gone by. A similar arrangement at our old Goldstone ground would have been far more fitting than a Toys r us and a bleedin' Burger King.

The Highbury development looks amazing: Highbury Stadium Luxury Apartments Though there's something inherently sad about the site of any former football stadium, regardless of the circumstances of its closure.

FamilyGuy · Apr 18, 2013

gripper stebson said:
One of my families great stories comes from that day.

My Dad and Granddad (both now sadly departed) set off for the game and starting drinking straight away. My Granddad was driving unbelievably.

By the time game reached half time Granddad was so drunk he didn't know what he was doing. He headed into the concourse looking for more booze... thought the game had finished, wandered out of the ground and DROVE home!!!

My Dad was left in London and had to make his own way back and turned up in Seaford in the early hours! He was furious.

Miss you both fellas. x

That's fantastic, what a great story - it made me genuinely laugh out loud. Well done!!
I was at the match, I remember most of it =0)

Noldi · Apr 18, 2013

Apart from the football I remember being extremely drunk for more than 24 hrs. I passed out in a Wiimpy bar. Kids of today tut.

Noldi

Steve Foster · Apr 18, 2013

Remember the game. My one & only time till this day at Arsenal's ground.

BHA Blackpool - Score Predictor

hybrid_x · Apr 18, 2013

mosely had a proper goalie top - green and itchy.....the way they should be.

those shorts are all horrific tho.

Pretty pink fairy · Apr 18, 2013

Chelsea were at home as well that day,they kept a low profile before and after the game

regards
DR

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