39 years ago the greatest away day took place

[Broomhall Blade]

For those who went to both Darlington and Leicester (I only went to Leicester) why was Darlington better?

For me its was the fact our fans were on all 4 sides of the ground and sat around the edge of the pitch, something that will never be allowed to happen ever again at a football match.
Plus after the awful 1980/81 season when I was really worried about what could happen to United and where we could end up or even still be in existence, I believe there was rumours we couldn't pay basic bills like coach companies going around.

 

[St Albans Blade]

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Thanks everyone, it’s Steve Charles’ shin pad!

 

[mickhep]

Thanks everyone, it’s Steve Charles’ shin pad!

I always wondered why Charles was crap, now I know, thanks lol

 

[Shoreham_View]

for anyone wanting some memories from the day