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[Gareth Kay]

9th Feb 2008

Blades 0-0 Scunthorpe United

Blades XI:
Paddy Kenny, Derek Geary, Chris Morgan, Ugu Ehiogu (RIP), Gary Naysmith, David Cotterill, Gary Speed (RIP), Michael Tongue, Lee Martin, James Beattie, Rob Hulse

Blades Bench:
Matt Kilgallon, Luton Shelton (RIP), Billy Sharp, Stephen Quinn, Chris Armstrong.

Scunthorpe XI:
Joe Murphy, Cliff Byrne, Andy Crosby, Jack Hobbs, Marcus Williams, Jack Cork, Jim Goodwin, Grant McCann, Ian Morris, Paul Hayes, Jonathan Forte

Scunthorpe Bench:
Matt Sparrow, Ben May, Josh Lillis, Kevan Hurst, Ian Barraclough

Vaguely remember the shoes off protest which was followed by the sacking of Bryan Robson. Scunthorpe were under the stewardship of Blade-to-be Nigel Adkins.

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9th Feb 2008

Blades 0-0 Scunthorpe United

Blades XI:
Paddy Kenny, Derek Geary, Chris Morgan, Ugu Ehiogu (RIP), Gary Naysmith, David Cotterill, Gary Speed (RIP), Michael Tongue, Lee Martin, James Beattie, Rob Hulse

Blades Bench:
Matt Kilgallon, Luton Shelton (RIP), Billy Sharp, Stephen Quinn, Chris Armstrong.

Scunthorpe XI:
Joe Murphy, Cliff Byrne, Andy Crosby, Jack Hobbs, Marcus Williams, Jack Cork, Jim Goodwin, Grant McCann, Ian Morris, Paul Hayes, Jonathan Forte

Scunthorpe Bench:
Matt Sparrow, Ben May, Josh Lillis, Kevan Hurst, Ian Barraclough

Vaguely remember the shoes off protest which was followed by the sacking of Bryan Robson. Scunthorpe were under the stewardship of Blade-to-be Nigel Adkins.

Bloody heck makes me feel sad 3 of them gone. Only 13 years ago.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

Don't remember exactly which was my first game but Everton at home in 73/74 is a strong contender. What I do remember is that I was in the John Street stand with my late big bro - he was still alive then though! I mean who goes to games with a ghost!

What I do remember is the sense of awe I had at my first big match. I also ditched John St and my bro for the Kop shortly after but I'll always be grateful to him for introducing me to the Blades and sparking this life long passion for the red, white and black.

 

[Newbury Blade]

My dad said my first match was against Blackpool. I asked him "What was the score?". "4-1 to United, you cheered Blackpool's goal", he said. Years later I looked for the 4-1 score in Clareborough's book but found that we didnt beat Blackpool 4-1 in the 1960s so I questioned my dad. His response was "I cant remember!". Maybe my first match was the same as yours and I must have cheered Blackpool's winner!

Alan Ball and Jimmy Armfield played for Blackpool, a few months before winning World Cup medals, although Ball had gone to Everton by then and George Cohen took Armfield’s place in the England XI.

 

[Newbury Blade]

I came to Sheffield Uni in October 1971 and probably saw my first game at Bramall Lane later that month. I can't remember who we were playing against but I do remember who accompanied me to the game. I shall be meeting him for a meal at Zeugma before the match tomorrow - something I've missed doing for the last 18 months. Feeling a bit giddy about the football as well

I started at the uni in October 1971 too. What were you studying?

 

[Silent Blade]

Alan Ball and Jimmy Armfield played for Blackpool, a few months before winning World Cup medals, although Ball had gone to Everton by then and George Cohen took Armfield’s place in the England XI.

Ball was still Blackpool's player until after the World Cup

 

[Newbury Blade]

Ball was still Blackpool's player until after the World C

My mistake. He moved to Everton in August 1966.

 

[United Aren't Back.]

1994 - first game of the season I believe against Watford, we won 3-0. I remember we sat on the South Stand, I didn’t know I was going to the football, it was a surprise from my dad

Two from Mitch Ward I recall.

 

[United Aren't Back.]

That’s the one! Amazed I ever went back after that game

So disappointed in Michael Brown that day and for his final few months here.

 

[Grey Blade]

I started at the uni in October 1971 too. What were you studying?

 

[Grey Blade]

I started at the uni in October 1971 too. What were you studying?

I spent my first year living in Ranmoor House. I studied dentistry. How about you?

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

First game

1995/1996

Sat 04 May

Sheffield United

1 - 1

Port Vale

5 years old, I can't remember the game really but I remember being in awe of how big Bramall Lane was (any football stadium would have seemed big)

Now:
Excited, highish expectations as I feel we've got a really good team that missed the fans more than any other team. The same squad apart from O’Connell missing managed to finish top 10 in the prem.

 

[Newbury Blade]

I spent my first year living in Ranmoor House. I studied dentistry. How about you?

I did history from 71-74 so 50th anniversary coming up soon. I’m from Attercliffe but my parents moved away. Couldn’t wait to get back and as it turned out, 1971 and the following few seasons were great years for the Blades with TC at his best. I even got to interview him for the student newspaper.

 

[Grey Blade]

I did history from 71-74 so 50th anniversary coming up soon. I’m from Attercliffe but my parents moved away. Couldn’t wait to get back and as it turned out, 1971 and the following few seasons were great years for the Blades with TC at his best. I even got to interview him for the student newspaper.

Yes. It was a good time for me to start watching the Blades. A few ups and downs since though. Hopefully on the up again now.

 

[JohnDenver]

If Gary Sinclair does the long speech similar to Burnley game in his pre-match intro then I've got something in my eye, I'm not crying.

When the very reverend Garyoke does his quasi liturgical spiels, I find my eyes watering for different reasons.

 

[Elsecar_Blade]

I don't clearly remember my first game but I remember going to SUFC vs. Brighton in January 1987 for a snowy FA Cup 0-0 draw. Recently found out it was Chris Wilder's debut. I also remember us beating Portsmouth 2-1 one evening with both our goals being penalties, Peter Beagrie scoring a worldie (I thought it was good at the time anyway) in a 4-2 win over Hull/Bradford and I think a 2-1 win vs. Plymouth - think these were probably all around the same time.

My littlest girl's first game is today. Beyond excited to be back.

 

[HolmesfieldBlade]

2005. Sheffield United vs Millwall, followed shortly after by trouncing Aston Villa 3-1 in the FA Cup.
Had poster of the Villa celebrations on my wall until I was too old to admit!

 

[United Aren't Back.]

First game

1995/1996

Sat 04 May

Sheffield United

1 - 1

Port Vale

5 years old, I can't remember the game really but I remember being in awe of how big Bramall Lane was (any football stadium would have seemed big)

Now:
Excited, highish expectations as I feel we've got a really good team that missed the fans more than any other team. The same squad apart from O’Connell missing managed to finish top 10 in the prem.

Dane Whitehouse penalty at Lane end?

 

[10-0 win]

You saw Denis Law play. He played only one more game before deciding to retire

he scored aswell i think to remember, spring 73 or 74 he sealed Man Utd's relegation, great player he was

 

[Silent Blade]

he scored aswell i think to remember, spring 73 or 74 he sealed Man Utd's relegation, great player he was

Yes, he scored in the Texaco Cup match, Summerbee the other scorer

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

My first game was actually at Hillsborough in1966 when Alan Birchenall put us 2 up in 20 mins (hence my membership name), only for Wednesday to come back to get a 2-2 draw. My first home game was the following week when we beat West Brom 4-3, with a brace from Woody. It was strange that West Brom played in all red that day, even though we had the red and white stripes on.

 

[ancientblade]

My first game was actually at Hillsborough in1966 when Alan Birchenall put us 2 up in 20 mins (hence my membership name), only for Wednesday to come back to get a 2-2 draw. My first home game was the following week when we beat West Brom 4-3, with a brace from Woody. It was strange that West Brom played in all red that day, even though we had the red and white stripes on.

might be wrong but thought it was mick jones and alan woodward that put us 2 up that day

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

might be wrong but thought it was mick jones and alan woodward that put us 2 up that day

Think you're right actually. I think my trip to Hillsborough (family were all Wendies) was in the previous season on my birthday ( as a treat from my Owls Dad). The next match I went to was also at Hillsborough where Woody and Jones scored, followed by the West Brom match at The Lane (the WBA all-red kit sticks in my mind). So my first 2 live matches were at Hillsborough. Price you pay for a family full of Wendies. But I was only 7 at the time..

 

[John Street West Terrace]

Sept 77 Home to Palace in the pen on the Kop lost 2-0 think they played in our away kit it if memory serves me right all the .. as a 9 yr old all the match excitement & anticipation only to lose ..seems to have indoctrinated me for a life of highs & lows following those lads in Red & White !

 

[Silent Blade]

Think you're right actually. I think my trip to Hillsborough (family were all Wendies) was in the previous season on my birthday ( as a treat from my Owls Dad). The next match I went to was also at Hillsborough where Woody and Jones scored, followed by the West Brom match at The Lane (the WBA all-red kit sticks in my mind). So my first 2 live matches were at Hillsborough. Price you pay for a family full of Wendies. But I was only 7 at the time..

Sept 1964 wendy 0 Blades 2 (Birchenall 2)

Jan 1965 Blades 2 (Birchenall, Matthewson) Wendy 3

Nov 1965 Blades 1 (Birchenall ) Wendy 0

March 1966 Wendy 2 Blades 2 (Birchenall 2)

Sept 1966 Wendy 2 Blades 2 (Woodward, Jones)

 

[Alan Birchenall's hair]

Sept 1964 wendy 0 Blades 2 (Birchenall 2)

Jan 1965 Blades 2 (Birchenall, Matthewson) Wendy 3

Nov 1965 Blades 1 (Birchenall ) Wendy 0

March 1966 Wendy 2 Blades 2 (Birchenall 2)

Sept 1966 Wendy 2 Blades 2 (Woodward, Jones)

Cheers Silent. Scorers just show what a scourge of the Owls Sherman Birch was.....

 

[Aston max]

United 3 Birmingham 1

19 Sept 1964.

Birchenall (2), Jones.

16,390.

Stood on John Street terrace in front of white railings towards the away end.

Do you know I think that was mine I was only 7 and the old man finally gave in and took me
Put me down the front with the instruction of "don't move at the final whistle you little twat "
Funny I remember that but not the game

 

[ancientblade]

Think you're right actually. I think my trip to Hillsborough (family were all Wendies) was in the previous season on my birthday ( as a treat from my Owls Dad). The next match I went to was also at Hillsborough where Woody and Jones scored, followed by the West Brom match at The Lane (the WBA all-red kit sticks in my mind). So my first 2 live matches were at Hillsborough. Price you pay for a family full of Wendies. But I was only 7 at the time..

yes it was march 66 2 - 2 draw and the game the next season in sept was a 2 - 2 as well was on the leppings lane end that day where we scored our 2 goals in the first 15 minutes also the day according to ronnie sharpe united fans launched hundreds of eggs down on the wednesday fans below them on the kop

 

[Snowflake]

Did anyone on here went to Jimmy Hagan’s benefit match in March 1958 ? That was my first match and all I can remember that night is the lights from cigarettes all around the ground !!
Well perhaps not all around as there would only have been three sides !

 

[Silent Blade]

yes it was march 66 2 - 2 draw and the game the next season in sept was a 2 - 2 as well was on the leppings lane end that day where we scored our 2 goals in the first 15 minutes also the day according to ronnie sharpe united fans launched hundreds of eggs down on the wednesday fans below them on the kop

Burnley fans threw eggs at Blades fans when we lost 4-0 in the opening day of the season so that gave Blades fans the idea to do the same to Wendy fans a month later

 

[Deadly_D'Jaffo]

First game was Palace 97 PO Final.

My first game at BDTBL was the first game of the following season vs Sunderland. Gorgeous weather, Deanos return, free flowing attacking football and an amazing atmosphere.

As a kid I did have an allegiance to the dark side and had been to the odd game but there was no going back after my first visit to the Lane.