Old Photos For No Reason Whatsoever

[Big Hitter]

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A true gentleman

 

[Big Hitter]

It was an extension, before and after

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At one time there was a gate at the Kop end where you paid an extra bit of cash to get under the covered area, not sure how much but I'm sure that was the arrangement.

 

[XM657]

At one time there was a gate at the Kop end where you paid an extra bit of cash to get under the covered area, not sure how much but I'm sure that was the arrangement.

How would that work?
Always thought it was, firsts come first served, as to who stood undercover on the Kop, as elsewhere on the terracing sections of the ground.
Probably a scam, in the days when gatemen were able to supplemented their gratuity with embezzlement.

 

[Big Hitter]

How would that work?
Always thought it was, firsts come first served, as to who stood undercover on the Kop, as elsewhere on the terracing sections of the ground.
Probably a scam, in the days when gatemen were able to supplemented their gratuity with embezzlement.

I am sure there were some railings from ground level to the top of the Kop, with a gate halfway up, memory might be playing tricks here but I think I am right.

 

[Sean Thornton]

I am sure there were some railings from ground level to the top of the Kop, with a gate halfway up, memory might be playing tricks here but I think I am right.

How long ago was that? I remember the small gate from the Kop to John Street for a few pence.

 

[XM657]

I am sure there were some railings from ground level to the top of the Kop, with a gate halfway up, memory might be playing tricks here but I think I am right.

Must admit only went on Kop when either couldn't get on Terrace or if with someone who was a Kopite.
So, my knowledge is mainly based on viewing from Terrace.
Remember the Kop to Terrace gate that Sean T. mentions, although I stood other end of Terrace and thought it was there for none game day movement.

 

[Big Hitter]

How long ago was that? I remember the small gate from the Kop to John Street for a few pence.

I;m probably talking in the 50's here sometime 55/56? Long time ago.

 

[Rodley]

One for some of the posters on this thread.



This particular Twitter account tweets some fabulous old Sheffield photos on a daily basis, well worth a follow.

 

[I should coco]

One for some of the posters on this thread.



This particular Twitter account tweets some fabulous old Sheffield photos on a daily basis, well worth a follow.

"JACKET!"

 

[60Williams]

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Manns Brown that was my tipple, still find it now and again the taste brings back good memories. remember it being 16p in 78 when I started drinking properly. Prior to being 18 was told to sit in the corner and get someone over 18 to go to the bar and get the beers!

 

[Silent Blade]

One for some of the posters on this thread.



This particular Twitter account tweets some fabulous old Sheffield photos on a daily basis, well worth a follow.

 

[Silent Blade]

 

[ancientblade]

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mike england alan birchenhall bernard shaw reg mathewson and hodgy ?

 

[Radders]

 

[Blade1959]

mike england alan birchenhall bernard shaw reg mathewson and hodgy ?

Graham Shaw

 

[XM657]

Graham Shaw

Your number one all time fullback at BDTBL.

 

[Silent Blade]

mike england alan birchenhall bernard shaw reg mathewson and hodgy ?

Graham, not Bernard. October 1964. We lost 4-0

 

[Bert]

Graham, not Bernard. October 1964. We lost 4-0

Mike England transferred to Spurs shortly after.

 

[Silent Blade]

Mike England transferred to Spurs shortly after.

After Blackburn were relegated in 1966

 

[Alf Tuppers Shorts]

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What a team. Value in today’s market.? Staggering.

 

[ancientblade]

Graham, not Bernard. October 1964. We lost 4-0

thought it looked like graham but thought he had finished playing when sherman got in the team

 

[ancientblade]

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thats the kit we should be playing in every season black socks not too bad but i hate the red socks and hope theyve gone for next season

 

[Silent Blade]

thought it looked like graham but thought he had finished playing when sherman got in the team

Graham's last season was 1966-67

 

[Bert]

After Blackburn were relegated in 1966

You are right. Bert was thinking of Pat Jennings who joined Spurs in 1964.

 

[Radders]

What a team. Value in today’s market.? Staggering.

Put together on a shoestring, relatively speaking. The club's never been wealthy but as you know, you didn't have to be, back then. We all saw ourselves as essentially a top flight club, based on history, with just temporary excursions into the second tier. Little did we know what the next 50 years would have in store!

 

[JJBlade]

What a team. Value in today’s market.? Staggering.

Or simply, what a team, what great football could we be playing with them in today's team.

No hope for this club when the mentality is always what is somebody worth, rather than their talent

Sorry, don't mean it to sound like a criticism of you personally

 

[Bert]

 

[Kop sufferer]

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Great write up for Hodgy, a technicality superb GK, and had loads of agility to go with it. The team photo really shows his average height, if I may put it like that. I wonder if he would be considered for a GK roll in today's game?

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[Silent Blade]

Preston 2 (Robinson 2) Blades 2 (Stainrod, Sabella) August 1978

Retro game: Preston 2 Sheffield United 2 - two goals for Michael Robinson and the visit of an Argentinian midfielder to Deepdale

Preston North End’s draw with Sheffield United at Deepdale early in the 1978/79 season saw Michael Robinson twice on target for the Lilywhites.

www.lep.co.uk

 

[Aganarama]

A bit of a collector's item this one...