Guardian article on Houchens Header (2 Viewers)
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olderskyblue
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my oh my, what a great trip down memory lane
Skyblueweeman
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Every time I see that goal, I think the header was amazing but I just cannot describe how great that cross was from Bennett. You could not have placed a more perfect cross in a million attempts. Magical.
Great read that.
Great read that.
Houchens Head
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The very reason why I chose my username! 
bringbackrattles
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Just think you could have chosen Bennett's cross as a username instead ? Doesn't sound so good does it ?The very reason why I chose my username!
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fernandopartridge
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Excellent article, nice read.
fernandopartridge
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One thing, never realised Ogrizovic campaign for the Tories under Thatcher. I think it's about time he was given the tin tack.
Liquid Gold
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Now that was a really good read, fantastic writing
skybluesam66
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the wages were low in that team (pre premier league era)
With inflation - you can double the values . Houchen therefore at todays values only earned around 40k in Cup final year
Our stars with bonuses etc were earning around 80k (3k per week in todays money) - so it makes it even more depressing when the likes of bell/kyle etc have stolen a living off us in subsequent years
Oh to get a little bit of success here again, and to bring back the real excitement
With inflation - you can double the values . Houchen therefore at todays values only earned around 40k in Cup final year
Our stars with bonuses etc were earning around 80k (3k per week in todays money) - so it makes it even more depressing when the likes of bell/kyle etc have stolen a living off us in subsequent years
Oh to get a little bit of success here again, and to bring back the real excitement
clint van damme
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this bit can't be true surely:
"At Stanmore Tube station, meanwhile, a carload of Coventry supporters discussed a hypothetical pub quandary, except in real life. Steven Marks, his dad, his dad’s mate and his dad’s mate’s dad had just pulled off the M1 and into London when the dad’s mate’s dad suffered a fatal seizure. Obviously, the sad reality could not be altered; naturally, they left him propped up in his seat; verily, it was what he would’ve wanted."
"At Stanmore Tube station, meanwhile, a carload of Coventry supporters discussed a hypothetical pub quandary, except in real life. Steven Marks, his dad, his dad’s mate and his dad’s mate’s dad had just pulled off the M1 and into London when the dad’s mate’s dad suffered a fatal seizure. Obviously, the sad reality could not be altered; naturally, they left him propped up in his seat; verily, it was what he would’ve wanted."
DazzleTommyDazzle
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Just a brilliant read.
bringbackrattles
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To really get you there again get hold of Houchens book A Tenner and a Box of Kippers. Great read.
Cranfield Sky Blue
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Now that was a good read! Brought back some great memories!
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Deleted member 5849
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Been drinking at the Bar Humbug?
Anyway, cracking read. One of the better articles for painting a picture, CCFC fan or no.
