This made me smile as I was there! better times (5 Viewers)
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letsallsingtogether
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Wow I was here too what a game shame we haven't got a similar team now.
olderskyblue
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Funny though, 2 mistakes to gift WH their goals...some things don't change....
duffer
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Was that you running on at the end in the donkey jacket?
I was there too. I'd been to a few games before when I was even younger, but this is the first one that I really remember.
Ah, nostalgia's not what it used to be.
skybluetony176
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In 81 I was still shitting green.
robbiethemole
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Can Nouble and Madine be the new Thompson and Hateley ?? we can but hope
The Lurker
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Anyone at the 2nd leg? I wasn't born but my dad said Cov took 1,000's down there. He was in a back of transit van with 8 others lol. Kicked off before the game with the icf
And After .
So Cruel ,went out to a last minute goal IIRC (Pen Possibly).
Then they moved the manager upstairs ...........Crazy !!!!
Brighton Sky Blue
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The goals we conceded were on par with those given away by the current class, so some things stay the same at least.
Yeah Danny Thomas was potentially England Class but he was a bit headless for that one .
Thompsons OG I'd probably blame Sealey ,although when passing back you're always meant to play It wide of the Sticks ,Strikers defending Eh.
Still blame Sealey though he was a bit of a disrespectful TiT.
Thompsons OG I'd probably blame Sealey ,although when passing back you're always meant to play It wide of the Sticks ,Strikers defending Eh.
Still blame Sealey though he was a bit of a disrespectful TiT.
torchomatic
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Yeah, I was there too.
Broken Hearted Sky Blue
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Was in a mental West End for the home match and and an equally mental East End for the away match
Brighton Sky Blue
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Looked a cracking game anyway, not quite the same but I remember going to a 2-1 (I think?) comeback win at HR against West Ham in the league, Andy Morrell's winner was special.
the rumpo kid
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was at highfield road and at upton park . I was arrested just before half time, massive punch up's all over the place, city fans gave as good as they got. 35 city fans in a cell made for 2, I think there were 27 west ham fans in a cell opposite. I was fined £50 at stratford magistrates. I know a great story about that night in east London if anyone wants to hear it ?
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Astute
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Some things never change
Almost sure I was there. At work so can't see the link. But sounds like where I first saw violence at a game. Crapped myself. 12 or 13 at the time.
Wheres Wally (and Fergie)
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Went to both games. HR was immense- such excitement. Didn't really get going in second leg but looked to be heading for extra time until Jimmy Neighbour popped up with that goal. Remember it well. My dad actually taped the commentary from the radio - and I still have the cassette tape! Also got the radio commentary of the FA Cup semi from 87
mds
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We were kept in the ground for half an hour after the full time whistle so they could clear the West Ham boys . The most of them went , the ones that wanted a rumble stayed . Running up and down lines of coaches ,sometimes chasing West Ham but most of the time retreating . Coach windows were going in. Only saw one copper all night . He was on a horse . Glad to get on coach and away
Danceswithhorses
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wow..had goosebumps watching that.
Age 11 on the kop which was very rowdy
Age 11 on the kop which was very rowdy
Samo
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I was there too, the away leg was a bit tasty too!
Johnnythespider
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West terrace 17 years old, bloody great night
Flying Fokker
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Was it 35903 or 35603?
Thomson's own goal was a strange one. For some reason I thought it was from further out than it was. But somehow I was optimistic we would win. West End.
They ought to sit the current players in front of the tv and make them watch the whole game. But we are a 3rd Division team now aren't we?
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Grendel
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The thing that sticks in my mind was in the second leg David Cross who never ever defended a set piece spectularly cleared a Garry Thompson header off the line which would almost certainly have put us through.
Then again, given the level of violence afterwards, if we had won I hate to think how bad it would have been.
Went to both games - wasn't one of their goals offside?
Was in a coach loaded with cans - so miserable none was drunk on the way back
Flying Fokker
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Les Sealey
Own Goal
[h=4]Starting lineup:[/h]
[h=4]Substitutions:[/h]
Defender
Danny ThomasDefender/Centre back
Gary GillespieCentral defender
Paul DysonFull back
Harry RobertsMidfielder
Andy BlairMidfielder
Peter BodakMidfielder
Gerry DalyForward
Mark HateleyForward
Garry ThompsonWinger
Steve HuntOwn Goal
[h=4]Starting lineup:[/h]
Goalkeeper
Phil ParkesRight back
Ray StewartDefender/Centre back
Alvin MartinDefender/Midfielder
Billy BondsFull back
Paul BrushMidfielder
Alan DevonshireMidfielder
Geoff PikeMidfielder
Trevor BrookingMidfielder
Paul AllenForward
David CrossForward
Paul Goddard[h=4]Substitutions:[/h]
| Steve Jacobs for Gerry Daly |
| Score | 3-2 to Coventry City |
| Competition | League Cup Semi-final 1st leg |
| Attendance | 35,468 |
I wasn't there but heard plenty ,you'r eright ,It could have made It far worse heard terrible things about the Police that night .
Working with a chap who got involved that night got a lot of respect from the locals If you know what I mean.
rupert_bear
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Copper told me that night at West Ham it was the biggest away support he had ever seen at Upton Park including London clubs. Cov held their own in the main with the infamous ICF and the evil SPG police squads. Mentioned in that ICF book by Cass Pennant who admitted they didn't expect what Cov fans gave to them.