SUFC Handsworth
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Working on a piece for the 61 semi final v Leicester, first game at Elland Road and first replay at Forest.
For any Blades out there that went to either of the games can you recall any of the following:-
1. Did trains to the games depart from Midland or Victoria stations?
2. Did trains for the games arrive in Leeds and Nottingham at the same stations as they do today?
3. Which ends of the grounds did United have? Been told Trent end at Nottingham
4. Any stand out moments or stories from either games? Any stand out players from either side in either of the games?
5. I believe the games were all ticket, was it a case of turning up at the Lane (probably the Pavilion) and queueing to get them and/or postal application?
6. If the semi final had been Barnsley rather than Leicester (their quarter-final game had gone to a replay at Ockwell) was it suggested/confirmed where a South Yorkshire game would have been held?
Thanks in advance
For any Blades out there that went to either of the games can you recall any of the following:-
1. Did trains to the games depart from Midland or Victoria stations?
2. Did trains for the games arrive in Leeds and Nottingham at the same stations as they do today?
3. Which ends of the grounds did United have? Been told Trent end at Nottingham
4. Any stand out moments or stories from either games? Any stand out players from either side in either of the games?
5. I believe the games were all ticket, was it a case of turning up at the Lane (probably the Pavilion) and queueing to get them and/or postal application?
6. If the semi final had been Barnsley rather than Leicester (their quarter-final game had gone to a replay at Ockwell) was it suggested/confirmed where a South Yorkshire game would have been held?
Thanks in advance