The last special I remember getting was to Portsmouth. I think it was 1985 and it may have been in the FA Cup. I do remember a few in the 70’s as a kid when the old man took me, queuing at the side of New Street with many others. One being in 79 away to Bristol City when we’d just gone top of the league. Got in at half time as they were trying to move home fans to accommodate the thousands of Villa fans. As per, we lost but those memories will stay with me forever.
Quote from: Paul.S on March 25, 2023, 06:23:10 PMThe last special I remember getting was to Portsmouth. I think it was 1985 and it may have been in the FA Cup. I do remember a few in the 70’s as a kid when the old man took me, queuing at the side of New Street with many others. One being in 79 away to Bristol City when we’d just gone top of the league. Got in at half time as they were trying to move home fans to accommodate the thousands of Villa fans. As per, we lost but those memories will stay with me forever. My second pastry-wrapped-meat-referencing post of the day... 3rd round in '86 we were away at Portsmouth. I went on the special. I wasn't allowed to take my pork pie into fratton park. I know it was 1986 because I sprinted to get the hawaii home, quick change, and then back in to town again and legging it to Millionaire's to get in before the cut-off time for free entry with the ticket for my mate's 20th. Only to be thwarted after all the effort by the doorman stopping me, saying "over-21s only tonight, mate". Arsehole.