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Post by detox on Aug 17, 2024 10:40:23 GMT 1
I recall going to the Bescot for a league game years ago, don't think the ground had been open all that long. Think we lost and it took an age to get away from the retail park or whatever its in then there was some bridge closure meaning more delays. Soulless ground, said I'd never go back and still haven't. I was just pondering about my visit to Fellows Park..it was their last season there before moving to the Bescot ..1990 I believe..I've no idea why I went, stood on a big empty touchline terrace, weeds growing through the concrete , holes in the roof...bit's of rubble scattered around...can't recall if we won or lost...I've been to the Bescot I think but it might have been Northamptons new ground..Sixfields ? are they very similar... |
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Post by gledholt terrier on Aug 17, 2024 11:16:53 GMT 1
I recall going to the Bescot for a league game years ago, don't think the ground had been open all that long. Think we lost and it took an age to get away from the retail park or whatever its in then there was some bridge closure meaning more delays. Soulless ground, said I'd never go back and still haven't. I was just pondering about my visit to Fellows Park..it was their last season there before moving to the Bescot ..1990 I believe..I've no idea why I went, stood on a big empty touchline terrace, weeds growing through the concrete , holes in the roof...bit's of rubble scattered around...can't recall if we won or lost...I've been to the Bescot I think but it might have been Northamptons new ground..Sixfields ? are they very similar... We won 3-2 on last visit to their old ground. |
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Post by rothwellterrier on Aug 17, 2024 11:27:53 GMT 1
I can remember a trip to the old ground, went on a “football special”. No idea of the year (early 80’s)?
The only thing I can remember about that day was stood on the platform waiting for the train home and the police were getting a little agitated because there was a long train coming through, full of Wolves fans coming back from Villa.
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Post by gledholt terrier on Aug 17, 2024 11:32:35 GMT 1
I can remember a trip to the old ground, went on a “football special”. No idea of the year (early 80’s)? The only thing I can remember about that day was stood on the platform waiting for the train home and the police were getting a little agitated because there was a long train coming through, full of Wolves fans coming back from Villa. Could be Terry Austin’s debut when he scored twice in a 2-2 draw (the start of a stellar career for Town’s legendary str…..maybe not!). 1982. Also the scene of my only significant brush with football hooliganism which I miraculously escaped by walking in to a car park. |
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Post by detox on Aug 17, 2024 12:03:49 GMT 1
I can remember a trip to the old ground, went on a “football special”. No idea of the year (early 80’s)? The only thing I can remember about that day was stood on the platform waiting for the train home and the police were getting a little agitated because there was a long train coming through, full of Wolves fans coming back from Villa. football specials were great..used the old carriages with a corridor down the side and 'cabins' to one side..recall going to Derby on one..and piled out of the station under the concourse only to be held there by Police , crammed in and sweltering in this tunnel..for ages..it was horrendous, you could hardly breathe....we were eventually let out and then marched with police escort down to the ground...a horrible old stadium in an industrial area..yuk |
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Post by rothwellterrier on Aug 17, 2024 12:09:36 GMT 1
I can remember a trip to the old ground, went on a “football special”. No idea of the year (early 80’s)? The only thing I can remember about that day was stood on the platform waiting for the train home and the police were getting a little agitated because there was a long train coming through, full of Wolves fans coming back from Villa. football specials were great..used the old carriages with a corridor down the side and 'cabins' to one side..recall going to Derby on one..and piled out of the station under the concourse only to be held there by Police , crammed in and sweltering in this tunnel..for ages..it was horrendous, you could hardly breathe....we were eventually let out and then marched with police escort down to the ground...a horrible old stadium in an industrial area..yuk We could probably have quite a long thread with memories from the “Specials” of yesteryear. I think Bristol Rovers at Eastville was the longest journey I can remember. |
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Post by detox on Aug 17, 2024 12:50:57 GMT 1
football specials were great..used the old carriages with a corridor down the side and 'cabins' to one side..recall going to Derby on one..and piled out of the station under the concourse only to be held there by Police , crammed in and sweltering in this tunnel..for ages..it was horrendous, you could hardly breathe....we were eventually let out and then marched with police escort down to the ground...a horrible old stadium in an industrial area..yuk We could probably have quite a long thread with memories from the “Specials” of yesteryear. I think Bristol Rovers at Eastville was the longest journey I can remember. yes , but I don't want to drift off topic, especially as I moan so much about others doing it ... |
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Post by mosher on Aug 18, 2024 14:44:42 GMT 1
We could probably have quite a long thread with memories from the “Specials” of yesteryear. I think Bristol Rovers at Eastville was the longest journey I can remember. yes , but I don't want to drift off topic, especially as I moan so much about others doing it ... Drift away mate, I love these anecdotes from yesteryear. Makes up for missing it while living abroad and down south. |
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Post by wildbillthetownfan on Aug 18, 2024 21:05:42 GMT 1
I remember going to Wolves in the F A Cup 3 round on the special, we got held up at Stalybribge for hours because of the Chickens special coming back from Telford broken down in the Standedge Tunnel at Marsden.
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Post by ldr on Aug 18, 2024 21:21:01 GMT 1
Saw The Wonderstuff at the Bescot.
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Post by Bubbles on Aug 18, 2024 21:34:50 GMT 1
Saw The Wonderstuff at the Bescot. Did they win? And what colour kit did they wear? Golden Green? |
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Post by rockwall on Aug 18, 2024 22:51:05 GMT 1
I was just pondering about my visit to Fellows Park..it was their last season there before moving to the Bescot ..1990 I believe..I've no idea why I went, stood on a big empty touchline terrace, weeds growing through the concrete , holes in the roof...bit's of rubble scattered around...can't recall if we won or lost...I've been to the Bescot I think but it might have been Northamptons new ground..Sixfields ? are they very similar... We won 3-2 on last visit to their old ground. Old ground? Have they got a new one? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2024 9:14:53 GMT 1
I remember going to Wolves in the F A Cup 3 round on the special, we got held up at Stalybribge for hours because of the Chickens special coming back from Telford broken down in the Standedge Tunnel at Marsden. I remember some lads got a taxi back,I couldn't afford that back then,think it was after 11 when we got back to town |
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Post by irverino on Aug 19, 2024 11:02:00 GMT 1
We won 3-2 on last visit to their old ground. Old ground? Have they got a new one? Almost 35 years old now is Bescot, one journey to Fellows park was called off as we pulled up in a snowstorm an hour to kick off.......Both sets of fans united in snowballing the stewards/coppers (wasn't their fault). Still no details of next weeks game yet? |
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Post by htafcokay on Aug 19, 2024 11:05:58 GMT 1
Old ground? Have they got a new one? Almost 35 years old now is Bescot, one journey to Fellows park was called off as we pulled up in a snowstorm an hour to kick off.......Both sets of fans united in snowballing the stewards/coppers (wasn't their fault). Still no details of next weeks game yet? Peter Hart's testimonial was the final game to be played at Fellows Park. |
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Post by prestonrues1 on Aug 19, 2024 11:24:15 GMT 1
Old ground? Have they got a new one? Almost 35 years old now is Bescot, one journey to Fellows park was called off as we pulled up in a snowstorm an hour to kick off.......Both sets of fans united in snowballing the stewards/coppers (wasn't their fault). Still no details of next weeks game yet? It’s definitely on Tuesday . |
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Post by irverino on Aug 19, 2024 11:27:14 GMT 1
Almost 35 years old now is Bescot, one journey to Fellows park was called off as we pulled up in a snowstorm an hour to kick off.......Both sets of fans united in snowballing the stewards/coppers (wasn't their fault). Still no details of next weeks game yet? It’s definitely on Tuesday . Just seen it posted on website......Ticket prices, TBC yet. |
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Post by irverino on Aug 19, 2024 20:50:17 GMT 1
It’s definitely on Tuesday . Just seen it posted on website......Ticket prices, TBC yet. Walsall FC posted prices earlier; Adults £12 Seniors 60+/Under 18, £7 Under 12, £2.....Reasonable for round two. |
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Post by Perardua on Aug 19, 2024 21:13:19 GMT 1
I remember going to Wolves in the F A Cup 3 round on the special, we got held up at Stalybribge for hours because of the Chickens special coming back from Telford broken down in the Standedge Tunnel at Marsden. At least we got off for a pint in Stalybridge but like you said after 11 when we got back and the pubs in town were closed couldnt be arsed clubbing it so walked home |
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Post by deucebigalow77 on Aug 19, 2024 21:18:39 GMT 1
I remember going to Wolves in the F A Cup 3 round on the special, we got held up at Stalybribge for hours because of the Chickens special coming back from Telford broken down in the Standedge Tunnel at Marsden. At least we got off for a pint in Stalybridge but like you said after 11 when we got back and the pubs in town were closed couldnt be arsed clubbing it so walked home "Clubbing it" I haven't heard that for a while |
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Post by irverino on Aug 20, 2024 17:33:55 GMT 1
Just seen it posted on website......Ticket prices, TBC yet. Walsall FC posted prices earlier; Adults £12 Seniors 60+/Under 18, £7 Under 12, £2.....Reasonable for round two. Confirmed by Town, on general sale from 10am tomorrow & also pay on day available......Round 3 (if successful) is on 17/18th & 24/25th Sept (for teams in Uefa comp). |
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Post by prestonrues1 on Aug 23, 2024 0:06:58 GMT 1
Only 9 tickets left for Walsall guessing a new allocation will be given , not bad to say only been on sale for a couple of days , just short of a 1000 tickets sold of initial allocation, for a 2nd eound tie of a nothing cup 2 hours away.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Aug 23, 2024 5:55:24 GMT 1
Only 9 tickets left for Walsall guessing a new allocation will be given , not bad to say only been on sale for a couple of days , just short of a 1000 tickets sold of initial allocation, for a 2nd eound tie of a nothing cup 2 hours away. If you go on to the Town site they don't appear to buy, which I find strange, Rotherham is there, which I'm surprised hasn't sold out yet but no Walsall. Not that I'm looking to buy, just found it odd. |
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Post by drayltonboy (independent) on Aug 23, 2024 6:22:57 GMT 1
I went to a mid week game a few years ago. Think we lost (Rammel?), then the following Saturday Beech scored at Maine Road. Odd that Walsall was more expensive than City.
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Aug 23, 2024 6:28:37 GMT 1
I went to a mid week game a few years ago. Think we lost (Rammel?), then the following Saturday Beech scored at Maine Road. Odd that Walsall was more expensive than City. Went to both of those, think Mark Robins scored the other goal for Walsall. |
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Aug 23, 2024 6:44:36 GMT 1
I went to a mid week game a few years ago. Think we lost (Rammel?), then the following Saturday Beech scored at Maine Road. Odd that Walsall was more expensive than City. Went to both of those, think Mark Robins scored the other goal for Walsall. That where your ‘fondness’ for Robbins began? Did he spoil your bet that day? 😉 |
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Post by sabailand on Aug 23, 2024 16:28:10 GMT 1
I went to a mid week game a few years ago. Think we lost (Rammel?), then the following Saturday Beech scored at Maine Road. Odd that Walsall was more expensive than City. Was it a tuesday night game which we lost 2-0, i went to that one if it was, walsall were poor that seaosn while we were pretty good, so naturally we lost. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Aug 23, 2024 16:50:37 GMT 1
I went to a mid week game a few years ago. Think we lost (Rammel?), then the following Saturday Beech scored at Maine Road. Odd that Walsall was more expensive than City. Was it a tuesday night game which we lost 2-0, i went to that one if it was, walsall were poor that seaosn while we were pretty good, so naturally we lost. They were relegated at the end of season, we could only manage a 1-1 draw at home with them too. Edit: just checked, before the 2 nil loss at Walsall we had won 6 consecutive games, then won the following 3 after the defeat too, which makes the result stand out as being bizarre. |
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Post by terriers2000 on Aug 23, 2024 20:11:17 GMT 1
Walsall sold out?
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Post by prestonrues1 on Aug 24, 2024 22:51:49 GMT 1
The initial allocation of 924 sold out a new allocation is now not far off being sold out , great turnout for a poxy draw . |
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