Liverpool protest ?

[Damo70]

People tend to forget how hated Ron was for a while, certainly by a lot of people I knew. And then he relegates small and Albion in the same season and just for laughs throws in the home defeat to Altrincham as a bonus to us. I think that was his last match before going to Albion. Between them they lost 55 games out of 84 and conceded 162 goals.

We played them at the sty immediately after he took over didn't we? Although I am not sure if he officially took over for that game or immediately afterwards. 0-1, Peter Withe. "You must be f***ing mad Saunders, Saunders". Boxing Day '82 at the sty was the nastiest atmosphere on the terraces.  September or October 1983 was the nastiest atmosphere on the pitch in tose Saunders/SHA years.

He was certainly hated for a few months but post-Rotterdam it was a case of "We've moved on, fuck him." In fact one of the most incredible aspects of that insane period was how little fuss was made when he came back with them. Compare that to what would have happened if Sirralex had walked out of Old Trafford and returned with Manchester City.

My post is the middle one. I'm having a quotemare.

[PeterWithesShin]

Is everyone going to quote fail tonight? 

I was only 12 at the time so don't remember the games but i'm sure i've read that he signed his contract on the pitch before the Sty game?

[PeterWithesShin]

I should charge for the quote fixes, i'd be able to buy Randy out within a week.

[Damo70]

How about fixing them before you talk about charging for them!

[PeterWithesShin]

I changed the original! That will be £5 please.

[dave.woodhall]

People tend to forget how hated Ron was for a while, certainly by a lot of people I knew. And then he relegates small and Albion in the same season and just for laughs throws in the home defeat to Altrincham as a bonus to us. I think that was his last match before going to Albion. Between them they lost 55 games out of 84 and conceded 162 goals.

He was certainly hated for a few months but post-Rotterdam it was a case of "We've moved on, fuck him." In fact one of the most incredible aspects of that insane period was how little fuss was made when he came back with them. Compare that to what would have happened if Sirralex had walked out of Old Trafford and returned with Manchester City.

We played them at the sty immediately after he took over didn't we? Although I am not sure if he officially took over for that game or immediately afterwards. 0-1, Peter Withe. "You must be f***ing mad Saunders, Saunders". Boxing Day '82 at the sty was the nastiest atmosphere on the terraces.  September or October 1983 was the nastiest atmosphere on the pitch in those Saunders/SHA years.

He took over the following week. I agree about the atmospheres although the second division game there (or as it was referred to called later by several people, 'the Vietnam match') was the worst ever. As was said about it, "You got the feeling that if a match had been lit the place would explode."

[Damo70]

I was twelve Boxing Day '82 and the atmosphere was pure hate between rival supporters and supporters and rival players. I was in Australia when we played them in December '87. People who were there suggest I was probably just about the right distance away it was that bad.

[dave.woodhall]

I was twelve Boxing Day '82 and the atmosphere was pure hate between rival supporters and supporters and rival players. I was in Australia when we played them in December '87. People who were there suggest I was probably just about the right distance away it was that bad.

Due to a cock-up over taxis we arrived at about 3.15 with a police helicopter hovering overhead and assorted dogs, horses and officers clearly regrouping for round two. After the game I was walking through the city centre with mayhem all around (it was the Saturday before Christmas) and it's the only time when I've thought society didn't deserve to have this thrust upon it. 

[Damo70]

Eye witnesses always mention the helicopters. It always makes me think of the desert scene in Capricorn One.

[dave.woodhall]

And as was said about the Old Crown that day, "It survived the Peasants Revolt, two civil wars, the Chartists, the Suffragettes and the Blitz. It got wrecked when Villa played Blues."

[OzVilla]

Eye witnesses always mention the helicopters. It always makes me think of the desert scene in Capricorn One.

Yep, I'll never forget he chopper, came in really low as it all kicked off in the corner where the Tilton  meets the Kop.

We got there really early as knew they'd be trouble beforehand. First major rendition of 'My Old Man' come out that day too.

[Pat McMahon]

I was twelve Boxing Day '82 and the atmosphere was pure hate between rival supporters and supporters and rival players. I was in Australia when we played them in December '87. People who were there suggest I was probably just about the right distance away it was that bad.

Due to a cock-up over taxis we arrived at about 3.15 with a police helicopter hovering overhead and assorted dogs, horses and officers clearly regrouping for round two. After the game I was walking through the city centre with mayhem all around (it was the Saturday before Christmas) and it's the only time when I've thought society didn't deserve to have this thrust upon it. 

It was my 25th birthday and I got the train up from London with a raging hangover but knew I needed my wits about me as soon as I got to New St. I have never been as scared as I was in the crush outside the Tilton - it took an hour to get in the ground because of their ineptitude, and aggressive policing added to the somewhat feisty atmosphere.

Funnily enough I have no recollection at all of the helicopters.

[joe_c]

Wolves averaged 4,000, Albion 12,000, we were 15,000 and small heath were 11,000.

Arsenal 24K, Spurs 21K.

And remember kids, when were winning the European Cup, Chavski were averaging 13K in division 2.

I am sure both Small Heath and Albion were down to about 6,500 in the last weeks of the season.

In 1989 small heath AVERAGED 6,200. Part of a run of 5 years when their best average was 8,500. I'm not laughing as I type that, honest.

I remember the Holte singing "Six thousand Blues fans, there's only six thousand Blues fans" during those particular wilderness years.

[Ads]

They beat us 3-0 Boxing Day 82 didn't they? There is a video on Youtube of the game in 87 I think. I have never seen such a packed away section as we had in the Tilton.

It must be have been extra moody at the Sty being at that end and coming up the Cov Road and walking all the way round the ground.

[Richard E]

The six thousand Blues fans song was being sung at that 'Vietnam' game in 1987. I was only willing to go to that one if my Dad came with us for protection.