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Title: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: He wears a magic hat on February 11, 2013, 04:25:06 PM
March 1990

Derby 0 Villa 1

Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Richard E on February 11, 2013, 05:05:18 PM
March 1990

Derby 0 Villa 1



Great day, he looked like he was going to be a great signing, the final piece in the jigsaw. After that game we had a healthy lead at the top of the table and the title looked a real possibility. The other thing I remember was it being way too packed in the away end, and this was AFTER Hillsborough.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 11, 2013, 05:09:54 PM
I remember getting in a real crush on the away terrace at the Baseball Ground.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Nev on February 11, 2013, 05:14:43 PM
It was absolutley baking on that terrace, there didn't seem to be any barriers and we were in perpetual motion throughout the game.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: LeeB on February 11, 2013, 05:27:55 PM
It was absolutley baking on that terrace, there didn't seem to be any barriers and we were in perpetual motion throughout the game.

We were right down the front, to the left of the goal.

Tina, Tina, Tina.......
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Richie on February 11, 2013, 05:56:21 PM
I was behind the goal with the masses. Great day.

I've been checking the stats and after this win we were on 58 points with 9 to play. 5 clear of Liverpool who had 2 games in hand.

We then won only 3 of the remaining 9 matches and ended up 9 points behind them. What a sickener.

I often wonder if things would have been different if Cascarino's header would have gone in in this game. As it turned out, he didn't score until the penultimate game against Norwich when the challenge for the title officially ended.

Rather worryingly, Sheff Wed went down on 43 points !!!!!
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: LeeB on February 11, 2013, 06:21:09 PM
I was behind the goal with the masses. Great day.

I've been checking the stats and after this win we were on 58 points with 9 to play. 5 clear of Liverpool who had 2 games in hand.

We then won only 3 of the remaining 9 matches and ended up 9 points behind them. What a sickener.

I often wonder if things would have been different if Cascarino's header would have gone in in this game. As it turned out, he didn't score until the penultimate game against Norwich when the challenge for the title officially ended.

Rather worryingly, Sheff Wed went down on 43 points !!!!!

42 games, innit.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 11, 2013, 06:28:36 PM
I always found it ironic that the maligned Ormondroyd (our previous record signing) scored the goal in this game given the fanfare which accompanied Cascarino's arrival.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Pete3206 on February 11, 2013, 06:57:58 PM
I was behind the goal with the masses. Great day.

I've been checking the stats and after this win we were on 58 points with 9 to play. 5 clear of Liverpool who had 2 games in hand.

We then won only 3 of the remaining 9 matches and ended up 9 points behind them. What a sickener.

I often wonder if things would have been different if Cascarino's header would have gone in in this game. As it turned out, he didn't score until the penultimate game against Norwich when the challenge for the title officially ended.

Rather worryingly, Sheff Wed went down on 43 points !!!!!

The week after at Everton, he scored for both teams!
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: geeeenius1971 on February 11, 2013, 07:37:16 PM
i was standing at the back of the terrance that day and it was really packed ,then during the match the stewards were leading more villa fans around the pitch side then herding them into the already packed terrances.crazy days
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Des Little on February 11, 2013, 11:14:55 PM
It was absolutley baking on that terrace, there didn't seem to be any barriers and we were in perpetual motion throughout the game.

We were right down the front, to the left of the goal.

Tina, Tina, Tina.......

Just going to say the same thing. Tina, Tina, Tina! Great days
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Dave Summers on February 12, 2013, 11:49:34 AM
I was there too, great afternoon out.  Put me down as one of those who wonders if Cascarino's header had gone in, would it have all been different?

Tony Daley had a spectacular season that year when he was switched to the right.  It seemed the one year when his crossing was outstanding.  I think Taylor got him to think a bit more about his delivery and it paid massive dividends.  I remember the Christmas period when he took Man Utd and Arsenal to the cleaners in 3 days at Villa Park.

Bloody shame Taylor left for England at the end of that season.  I think if he had stayed he may well be revered in the way Saunders is.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Damo70 on February 12, 2013, 04:39:20 PM
I remember it being a bit hot and claustrophobic behind the goal. I also remember Ormondroyd being dropped for Callaghan to come in for his first game since the infamous QPR/Beelzebub game and then the two of them being swapped at half time.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: Richie on February 13, 2013, 01:07:31 PM
LeeB - no. 38 games.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: LeeB on February 13, 2013, 01:26:08 PM
LeeB - no. 38 games.

I stand corrected, and am now shitting myself.
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: The Left Side on February 20, 2013, 09:57:07 PM
And to think we could have had Sheringham, thanks for posting!
Title: Re: Cascarino's Debut - I think
Post by: tomd2103 on February 21, 2013, 03:18:25 AM
I was there too, great afternoon out.  Put me down as one of those who wonders if Cascarino's header had gone in, would it have all been different?

Tony Daley had a spectacular season that year when he was switched to the right.  It seemed the one year when his crossing was outstanding.  I think Taylor got him to think a bit more about his delivery and it paid massive dividends.  I remember the Christmas period when he took Man Utd and Arsenal to the cleaners in 3 days at Villa Park.

Bloody shame Taylor left for England at the end of that season.  I think if he had stayed he may well be revered in the way Saunders is.

I remember how Sid used to drop deep to get the ball off the defenders and then hit long crossfield balls over the opposition left back into the space for Tony Daley to run on to.  As well as the Arsenal and Man Utd home games, the 6-2 demolition of Everton really stands out from that season. 
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