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August 1976. I was there. Lost 2-0. Ex Celtic striker Dixie Deans scored both goals
Preston 2 Blades 2 in August 1978. 2-2 draw, Stainrod and Sabella scored for us. The diving header is the late Micky Robinson scoring his 2nd equaliser. I was sat in the upper tier of the stand seen in the photo. Preston fans threw stones at us
Steve Ludlam.Jeez... Steve Faulkner!
This must be during 75-76 after Furphy was sacked.
Thought a young Keith Edwards might have sneaked onto this one. Know he played a few towards the end of that season.
And I know the face, but diminishing grey cells mean I can't put a name to the young kid on the end next to Paul Garner. Someone remind me.....
I’ve got a photo on my phone from Utd v Forest in March 2018. It‘s taken during a snowstorm and I think it would make an absolutely great framed print. Anybody help with how I’d go about it, ie get it blown up and printed, then framed.
I’m not joking when I say if I saw that in the Lane shop I’d want to buy it.
I was there too, but behind one of the goals. For some reason, United had John Matthews playing at centre-half. He was good at many things eg long passes, but running at speed trying to keep up with a young Preston forward was not one of them. Matthews was given a complete run around that afternoon. In fact I’m not even certain he ever played CH again for United.Preston 2 Blades 2 in August 1978. 2-2 draw, Stainrod and Sabella scored for us. The diving header is the late Micky Robinson scoring his 2nd equaliser. I was sat in the upper tier of the stand seen in the photo. Preston fans threw stones at us
I remember Mathew's playing centre forward, apparently he had been pushing for the chance for a few weeks in training, supposedly said it was easy,,he only played one game as CF, and pretty sure he didn't 'trouble' the keeperI was there too, but behind one of the goals. For some reason, United had John Matthews playing at centre-half. He was good at many things eg long passes, but running at speed trying to keep up with a young Preston forward was not one of them. Matthews was given a complete run around that afternoon. In fact I’m not even certain he ever played CH again for United.
He did against Liverpool which was the next game.I was there too, but behind one of the goals. For some reason, United had John Matthews playing at centre-half. He was good at many things eg long passes, but running at speed trying to keep up with a young Preston forward was not one of them. Matthews was given a complete run around that afternoon. In fact I’m not even certain he ever played CH again for United.
Yes January 1976. Drew 0-0 v Liverpool that day.Jeez... Steve Faulkner!
This must be during 75-76 after Furphy was sacked.
Thought a young Keith Edwards might have sneaked onto this one. Know he played a few towards the end of that season.
And I know the face, but diminishing grey cells mean I can't put a name to the young kid on the end next to Paul Garner. Someone remind me.....
John 'Speedy' McGeady ?Jeez... Steve Faulkner!
This must be during 75-76 after Furphy was sacked.
Thought a young Keith Edwards might have sneaked onto this one. Know he played a few towards the end of that season.
And I know the face, but diminishing grey cells mean I can't put a name to the young kid on the end next to Paul Garner. Someone remind me.....
With Jimmy Sirrell, supposedly (back then) a new type of manager,,one the press loved to call the 'Track suit manager' irony in not only is he not in a track suit but his judgement of players was on par with his fashion sense!Yes January 1976. Drew 0-0 v Liverpool that day.
he didnt trouble the keeper in may 81 either he was too busy hidingI remember Mathew's playing centre forward, apparently he had been pushing for the chance for a few weeks in training, supposedly said it was easy,,he only played one game as CF, and pretty sure he didn't 'trouble' the keeper
Caught a bit of The Big Match revisited the other week, Mathew's was in the Arsenal team, can't remember who did the interview for Arsenal after the game, but they did mention Mathew's skill and the high hopes Arsenal had for him,,he didnt trouble the keeper in may 81 either he was too busy hiding
Yeah very similar’ I was further to the right and further down. Great photo btwIs it similar to my effort FF ? I had this published in Danny Hall's book "He's one of our own"
Silent who is Front row first person knelt down & front row far right tracksuited?Yes January 1976. Drew 0-0 v Liverpool that day.
McGeady and Flynn ?Silent who is Front row first person knelt down & front row far right tracksuited?
What year was this SB .. just curious I played for SUJB 81-83It was a Junior Sunday club. Young Owls, Handsworth, Greenhill, Handley Wood (later Staveley WMC) and Junior Blades were the strongest teams in my son's age level. The Junior Blades team was managed by a Wendy season ticket holder (Carlos Shires) and the Young Owls team was managed by a Blade season ticket holder (Craig Wilson)
My son played for Greenhill u11s in 2008/09What year was this SB .. just curious I played for SUJB 81-83
Imagine playing Steve Faulkner and having John Flynn as sub!Jeez... Steve Faulkner!
This must be during 75-76 after Furphy was sacked.
Thought a young Keith Edwards might have sneaked onto this one. Know he played a few towards the end of that season.
And I know the face, but diminishing grey cells mean I can't put a name to the young kid on the end next to Paul Garner. Someone remind me.....
Did you play in the team that had Darren Knowles & Mitch Ward,?..I played for the SUJB,with them,may have been 83/84.What year was this SB .. just curious I played for SUJB 81-83
I've been racking my brain to see if I can remember the player who out-paced John Matthews in the Preston away match. Eureka! It was a young Michael Robinson, who went on to play for Man City, Brighton, Liverpool, QPR and Osasuna. He also represented Republic of Ireland. Whilst playing in Spain, he became fluent in Spanish, so much so that after his playing career had finished, he became a commentator and pundit on Spanish tv. He died last year, aged 61.I remember Mathew's playing centre forward, apparently he had been pushing for the chance for a few weeks in training, supposedly said it was easy,,he only played one game as CF, and pretty sure he didn't 'trouble' the keeper
I remember Robinson had recently died, and the list of clubs he played for, for some reason in my mind I always associate him with Brighton, perhaps it was their FA cup run, that stuck in my mindI've been racking my brain to see if I can remember the player who out-paced John Matthews in the Preston away match. Eureka! It was a young Michael Robinson, who went on to play for Man City, Brighton, Liverpool, QPR and Osasuna. He also represented Republic of Ireland. Whilst playing in Spain, he became fluent in Spanish, so much so that after his playing career had finished, he became a commentator and pundit on Spanish tv. He died last year, aged 61.
Silent blade named him above as the one in the picture.I've been racking my brain to see if I can remember the player who out-paced John Matthews in the Preston away match. Eureka! It was a young Michael Robinson, who went on to play for Man City, Brighton, Liverpool, QPR and Osasuna. He also represented Republic of Ireland. Whilst playing in Spain, he became fluent in Spanish, so much so that after his playing career had finished, he became a commentator and pundit on Spanish tv. He died last year, aged 61.
We all were delighted when he scored the winning goal in the 1983 semi final!I remember Robinson had recently died, and the list of clubs he played for, for some reason in my mind I always associate him with Brighton, perhaps it was their FA cup run, that stuck in my mind
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