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Post by rockwall on Jun 12, 2022 13:57:54 GMT 1
The stadia, nostalgia is good in some ways but this is one aspect that has improved 100%, even lower leaguen teams play in modern stadiums with great facilities, sure some have flaws but compared to the museums teams played in the improvements on this aspect have been superb. Yes. Quality of stadia and playing surfaces a major improvement but generally speaking I am with Ted in thinking that football had a magic aura about it at that time. Lots of us were young at the time and certainly for me, football was my life. When you consider the following: Excitement every season in Div1 - many teams in contention. The Magic of the FA Cup - when the nation stopped to watch it. Even the League Cup was well watched. The European Cup - for countries champions only International Games : Squad announcements awaited eagerly Saturday Home Internationals World Cup : Mesmerising Brazil etc I for one would suggest that it’s got nothing to do with us getting older. It’s a fact that football is not as good as it was in those days. The FA cup has really lost its specialness for me. Teams not taking it seriously. We fell guilty of that V Plymouth. Semi finals at Wembley. Just another distraction for most teams now.
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Post by conman on Jun 12, 2022 14:23:24 GMT 1
Stink bombs in the cowshed. Fireworks as well. Whatever happened to stink bombs? Stink bombs are still available. Got myself a right stash of em this week. Off over to a little record/football memorabilia shop in Headingley tomorrow afternoon..
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Post by sapphireblue on Jun 12, 2022 14:23:55 GMT 1
Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Non of this Premier league crap Non of this Championship crap Non of this League 1 crap Non of this League 2 crap 3 up 3 down, no bloody play offs It was 2 up 2 down before the play-offs except for the 3rd<>4th divison.
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Post by hasta el pueblo on Jun 12, 2022 14:33:14 GMT 1
Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Non of this Premier league crap Non of this Championship crap Non of this League 1 crap Non of this League 2 crap 3 up 3 down, no bloody play offs It was 2 up 2 down before the play-offs except for the 3rd<>4th divison. I'm sure it was always 3 up 3 down except between division 3 and 4 where it was 4 down and 4 up and no relegation from division 4 only reelection.
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Post by Jello Biafra on Jun 12, 2022 14:49:02 GMT 1
Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Non of this Premier league crap Non of this Championship crap Non of this League 1 crap Non of this League 2 crap 3 up 3 down, no bloody play offs It was 2 up 2 down before the play-offs except for the 3rd<>4th divison. Nope. Definitely 3 up 3 down between 1 & 2, and 2 & 3. It was 4 up and 4 down between 3 & 4. Town were one of 4 promoted from the 4th in ‘79-80 (along with Walsall, Portsmouth and Newport) and were one of 3 promoted from the 3rd in ‘82-83 (along with Portsmouth and Cardiff).
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Post by yorik on Jun 12, 2022 14:53:37 GMT 1
Standing with my Dad at open end in the 60s listening to the old guys arguing with each other over players calling Brian Clark every name under the sun until he scored and he was best thing since sliced bread,smell of the tabaco and pipe smoke,bus back home reading examiner report of game just watched and final scores and tables
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Post by sapphireblue on Jun 12, 2022 14:54:42 GMT 1
It was 2 up 2 down before the play-offs except for the 3rd<>4th divison. Nope. Definitely 3 up 3 down between 1 & 2, and 2 & 3. It was 4 up and 4 down between 3 & 4. Town were one of 4 promoted from the 4th in ‘79-80 (along with Walsall, Portsmouth and Newport) and were one of 3 promoted from the 3rd in ‘82-83 (along with Portsmouth and Cardiff). Sorry yes, you and hasta are correct. I'm going a little further back. It changed in 1973/74 season
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Post by andyeastleake on Jun 12, 2022 14:54:46 GMT 1
It was 2 up 2 down before the play-offs except for the 3rd<>4th divison. Nope. Definitely 3 up 3 down between 1 & 2, and 2 & 3. It was 4 up and 4 down between 3 & 4. Town were one of 4 promoted from the 4th in ‘79-80 (along with Walsall, Portsmouth and Newport) and were one of 3 promoted from the 3rd in ‘82-83 (along with Portsmouth and Cardiff). Shocked you can't remember 2 up 2 down Jello, it only changed in 1973. [EDIT].....although I now see you may have been referring to just prior to the play-offs.
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Post by Lard Buttie on Jun 12, 2022 14:55:44 GMT 1
Not as tactical in them days, 4 - 4 - 2 was the norm, there's the goal go and score. England v Italy last night, what a load of boring passing tactical stale mate football. Agree. 4 4 2, wingers who attack, full backs who defend. None of this wingers having to learn how to defend. 2 strikers playing alongside eachother, none of the number 10 nonsense. And the little and large strike force duo. Big lad knocks a header down for little guy to score. A la Toshack & Keegan
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Post by yorik on Jun 12, 2022 14:55:58 GMT 1
It was 2 up 2 down between division 1 and 2 just Town and Blackpool promoted in 1970 that is definate look it up
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Post by yappledapple on Jun 12, 2022 15:08:55 GMT 1
2 points for a win 1 point for a draw
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Post by hasta el pueblo on Jun 12, 2022 15:39:43 GMT 1
Nope. Definitely 3 up 3 down between 1 & 2, and 2 & 3. It was 4 up and 4 down between 3 & 4. Town were one of 4 promoted from the 4th in ‘79-80 (along with Walsall, Portsmouth and Newport) and were one of 3 promoted from the 3rd in ‘82-83 (along with Portsmouth and Cardiff). Sorry yes, you and hasta are correct. I'm going a little further back. It changed in 1973/74 season I'm clearly too young to remember 2 up 2 down. 😁
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Post by sabailand on Jun 12, 2022 15:53:13 GMT 1
When scolding hot Bovril and a mars bar was considered satisfactory when peckish.
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 12, 2022 16:10:53 GMT 1
Bradford City being a relevant football club in their own right, as opposed to them just existing to be a stepping stone between our youth set-up and First Team.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jun 12, 2022 16:16:19 GMT 1
Bradford City being a relevant football club in their own right, as opposed to them being a stepping stone between our youth set-up and First Team. I must have blinked and missed that period.
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Post by Tinpot on Jun 12, 2022 16:22:32 GMT 1
Bradford City being a relevant football club in their own right, as opposed to them just existing to be a stepping stone between our youth set-up and First Team. I must have blinked and missed that period. Mid-late 1990s. Gordon Watson, Etienne Verveer era. It was a brief moment in time, but I do remember it.
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Post by wigster on Jun 12, 2022 16:44:12 GMT 1
Working in Harry Fenton's (ex John Manners !) mens clothes shop as a summer job. One morning Les Chapman, Frank Worthington and Jimmy McGill came in and I sold Les C a black shirt. I was thrilled to bits. Was that near to the Imperial Arcade? I'm afraid to say I'm not sure cos I left Huddersfield years ago and have forgotten street names - I think there were two - one on Cross Church Street and "my" one where John Manners used to be - on the corner opposite near where the Alassio coffee bar was - a bit further down and opposite where I caught the no 71 bus to Lindley . Sorry, it was over 50 years ago Somebody may hopefully be able to correct me if necessary !
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Post by conman on Jun 12, 2022 17:18:12 GMT 1
Was that near to the Imperial Arcade? I'm afraid to say I'm not sure cos I left Huddersfield years ago and have forgotten street names - I think there were two - one on Cross Church Street and "my" one where John Manners used to be - on the corner opposite near where the Alassio coffee bar was - a bit further down and opposite where I caught the no 71 bus to Lindley . Sorry, it was over 50 years ago Somebody may hopefully be able to correct me if necessary ! Talking of Harry Fenton's , where was Ray Allen's situated ? I remember Clobber being in the packhorse arcade , back in the days when there were actual shops in there.. The "Huddersfield town centre is shite" thread needs bringing back upto spec again , although it wouldn't be quite the same without Otium's controversial contributions..
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 12, 2022 17:25:14 GMT 1
Was that near to the Imperial Arcade? I'm afraid to say I'm not sure cos I left Huddersfield years ago and have forgotten street names - I think there were two - one on Cross Church Street and "my" one where John Manners used to be - on the corner opposite near where the Alassio coffee bar was - a bit further down and opposite where I caught the no 71 bus to Lindley . Sorry, it was over 50 years ago Somebody may hopefully be able to correct me if necessary ! No problem I remember that there was a mens clothes shop at the New Street end of the Imperial Arcade but can’t remember it’s name.
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Jun 12, 2022 17:26:33 GMT 1
Sorry yes, you and hasta are correct. I'm going a little further back. It changed in 1973/74 season I'm clearly too young to remember 2 up 2 down. 😁 I think you need to move over to the Season Ticket thread. Lots of info on housing over there.
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Post by houllierspal on Jun 12, 2022 18:23:03 GMT 1
When the top team in Bradford was Bradford Park Avenue (suppose they still are lol)
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Post by westislandterrier on Jun 12, 2022 18:28:52 GMT 1
2 points for a win 1 point for a draw Goal average instead of Goal difference - certainly benefited Huddersfield Town in Season 1923/24 ! Anyone know when it went to Goal Difference (just as well it wasn’t that in 1924 or we’d have lost it to Cardiff on Goals SCORED as goal difference was Level) !
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Post by Marshleeds on Jun 12, 2022 18:51:58 GMT 1
Waggon wheels the size of waggon wheels.. Smax Crisps, Fish n Chip Crisps, Bovril and Pukka Pies were a Match Day Staple (most of those still available from Home Bargains and similar discount stores) …the very smell and taste takes you right back to your youth. Players with Moustaches and Sideburns and Permed Hair, Ballboys and the Wooden Numbers Boards for Substitutions. Kids in Green Parkas with Red Lining to the hoods and any fan wearing glasses getting mocked and called 4Eyes (with great respect to Town Fan ‘Eyes’ RIP whom I knew reasonably well and shared a pint and no little mutual jokey abuse with back in the day! 😉)
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Post by ldr on Jun 12, 2022 19:04:38 GMT 1
Football at Leeds Road flyers on the bus, the nearest window to the front door. Hiring seat cushions in the main stand. Random lads forking the pitch at ht and ft. Players catching the bus to and from training. Players working in the shop; Iwan Roberts once sold me a coach ticket to an away game. Getting in for free about 20 minutes before the end of the game. Turnstile operators walking around the perimeter of the pitch shortly after kick off. Some dugouts been virtually underground.
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Post by westislandterrier on Jun 12, 2022 19:07:48 GMT 1
Player’s that had such a massive crop of hair in these days (70’s) anyway and huge side boxers - was there just no baldness then - there didn’t even seem to be anyone receding.. possibly Bobby Charlton apart ! They probably wore big thick ties then to official club events - I remember ma late daddy meeting shipping company officials and always having thick type ties with his suits.. The players probably had the big thick ‘eight tracks’ in their motors - we did and I vaguely remember them. !
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Post by Leporid on Jun 12, 2022 19:21:31 GMT 1
Correct about the Anglo Italian Cup. There was some X certificate tackling in those games.
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Post by Leporid on Jun 12, 2022 19:26:44 GMT 1
Just turned the TV on and England are playing ... turned straight off. Nations league totally anodyne bollocks . Which reminded me of a tournament which meant something.. the Home Internationals. Reading through this thread I'm struggling to identify any parts of modern football which are better than back in the day (aside from maybe the pitches ) The home internationals games were often low in quality and high in clogging. Didn't the England FA decide to end participation, partly because they didn't see them as suitable preparation for the World Cup and European Championship games?
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Post by westislandterrier on Jun 12, 2022 19:36:10 GMT 1
Another nostalgic memory - but one I’d guess not one of us wants to see reserecuted - was bloody FENCES and supporters caged in... Not sure exactly what season they came to dearest old Leeds Road - but they were definitely there ! Attachment Deleted
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Jun 12, 2022 19:36:54 GMT 1
Little packets of Stimorol chewing gum handed out at the turnstiles at Leeds Road
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Post by ldr on Jun 12, 2022 20:12:46 GMT 1
Another nostalgic memory - but one I’d guess not one of us wants to see reserecuted - was bloody FENCES and supporters caged in... Not sure exactly what season they came to dearest old Leeds Road - but they were definitely there ! View AttachmentLeeds fans did there level best to pull them down at one match.
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