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You're right we did. Didn't a barrier on the kop near the front left of the kop collapse?If my memory serves me correctly, I think we lost 1 - 0 to Burnley in the FA Cup semi.
No, 2-0 to Leicester after 2 0-0 draws.If my memory serves me correctly, I think we lost 1 - 0 to Burnley in the FA Cup semi.
There was a terrible crush on the kop that day though as I said above it was the 1962 QF. My Dad helped to take some people affected by the crush out of the ground, and got locked out for his trouble!You're right we did. Didn't a barrier on the kop near the front left of the kop collapse?
Billy was a good player for us R.I.P.
My old man has often told me about this game and that amazing Russell hatrick. RIP BillyI think it fair to say that those of us who remain from the 18,000 or so Blades who were at Newcastle for the 1961 FA cup victory to witness his first half hat trick will always consider it to be one of their most memorable experiences following our club .
An outstanding performance by all concerned , none more so than that of Billy Russell and all played out in an atmosphere which has never been surpassed in my lifetime .
RIP Billy , a much underrated player who always gave of his best .
I was on the terrace for that game. The low wall and railings collapsed to the left as you say. Seemed like folk were piled high on top of each other.You're right we did. Didn't a barrier on the kop near the front left of the kop collapse?
Billy was a good player for us R.I.P.
Nearly right it was 6th round, 57000 thereIf my memory serves me correctly, I think we lost 1 - 0 to Burnley in the FA Cup semi.
Nearly right it was 6th round, 57000 there
My dad loved telling the story of this match. He and my uncles stopped off in a club, near Newcastle, on the way back. To my dad's dismay, the club announced on stage, that they had some Unitedites in. Fearing the worst,they were in fact clapped and many bought them beers. Also, United played in tangerine I believe and were a 2nd division club. Amazing achievement to beat the great cup team that Newcastle were in those days. R.I.P. Billy Russell you made my dad happy that day.I think it fair to say that those of us who remain from the 18,000 or so Blades who were at Newcastle for the 1961 FA cup victory to witness his first half hat trick will always consider it to be one of their most memorable experiences following our club .
An outstanding performance by all concerned , none more so than that of Billy Russell and all played out in an atmosphere which has never been surpassed in my lifetime .
RIP Billy , a much underrated player who always gave of his best .
I think you are confusing him with Billy Hodgson.I've got a memory from one of my earliest visits to the Lane, of Billy playing his socks off in front of the kop. The pitch in front of goal was a mud bath and he was sliding in to get on the end of passes and crosses, like a little terrier.
RIP Billy.
Happy memories indeed. I will even forgive you for giving away the ending of the 62-63 season that is underway in the ‘60 Years Ago’ threadView attachment 147674
Only Gerry Summers is still with us from this great side.
The nucleus of the side played in the following seasons as follows:-
1957/58 Division 2 finished 6th
1958/59 Division 2 finished 3rd
1959/60 Division 2 finished 4th
1960/61 Division 2 finished 2nd with promotion & semi-finalist in FA Cup
1961/62 Division 1 finished 5th with a double against SWFC
1962/63 Division 1 finished 12th
Happy memories.
Apologies - hadn't read the thread ! but have now I see what you mean. A good read & as you say "Happy Days" which have not been replicated.Happy memories indeed. I will even forgive you for giving away the ending of the 62-63 season that is underway in the ‘60 Years Ago’ thread
No apologies needed. I am shameless in trying to advertise the thread!Apologies - hadn't read the thread ! but have now I see what you mean. A good read & as you say "Happy Days" which have not been replicated.
Hmm, I'm not sure. You could be right. It was a long time ago and I was only a young 'un.I think you are confusing him with Billy Hodgson.
Brilliant post I was only looking at the programmes recently of the United matches which you showed & I attended.Billy Russell seemed to thrive in Cup football, and many of my best memories of him are from the great days we had in the Cup in the late 50s/early 60s. I hope the following conveys some sense of his contribution.
He came to prominence in the Amateur Cup Final in 1957, playing and scoring in his first Cup appearance for Bishop Auckland. The Amateur Cup Final regularly got crowds of around 100,000:
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And here is his goal:
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His Cup goals for Utd came thick and fast, up and down the country in all sorts of conditions, beginning with the giant-killing at Spurs:View attachment 147697
January 1958, both goals v Palace on a Siberian Saturday at the Lane:View attachment 147699
Then against the mighty Arsenal in the fog in February:
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And in the sunshine v Norwich:
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January 1961, a great giant-killing at Everton, thanks to a subtle touch from Russell, which he followed in as it trickled into the empty net:
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2 goals v Lincoln in the following round:
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And March 1961, many people’s favourite away match, a hat-trick at Newcastle in Round 6, in the first 18 minutes:
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Thanks for the great memories. RIP
Thanks. Guilty as charged on Peterborough - my scrapbooks ended a few weeks before that game!Brilliant post I was only looking at the programmes recently of the United matches which you showed & I attended.
For the record another memorable day was the 27 January 1962 when we played Peterborough (A) & won 3-1 for which Billy Russell scored twice & Doc Pace (1). The two most outstanding victories were Spurs (A) 3-0 scorers being Pace, Russell & Hawksworth & Newcastle (A) 3-1 with a Billy Russell hat trick.
Top post HBT, for a top, top player, who was always quick, busy and thought full in his play, I remember him being a class above most in football terms and probably his only negative was a lack of physicality, cos there were many rough houses around at that time.Billy Russell seemed to thrive in Cup football, and many of my best memories of him are from the great days we had in the Cup in the late 50s/early 60s. I hope the following conveys some sense of his contribution.
He came to prominence in the Amateur Cup Final in 1957, playing and scoring in his first Cup appearance for Bishop Auckland. The Amateur Cup Final regularly got crowds of around 100,000:
View attachment 147692View attachment 147693View attachment 147694View attachment 147695
And here is his goal:
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His Cup goals for Utd came thick and fast, up and down the country in all sorts of conditions, beginning with the giant-killing at Spurs:View attachment 147697
January 1958, both goals v Palace on a Siberian Saturday at the Lane:View attachment 147699
Then against the mighty Arsenal in the fog in February:
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And in the sunshine v Norwich:
View attachment 147701
January 1961, a great giant-killing at Everton, thanks to a subtle touch from Russell, which he followed in as it trickled into the empty net:
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2 goals v Lincoln in the following round:
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And March 1961, many people’s favourite away match, a hat-trick at Newcastle in Round 6, in the first 18 minutes:
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Thanks for the great memories. RIP
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