Soupy Sam and the Toffee Lady (1 Viewer)

[Voice_of_Reason]

No, not a hilarious new Disney crime caper, but some random recollections from Highfield Road.

Does anyone else remember the bloke who used to wander around the pitchside track in the late 60s or early 70s advertising himself as "Soupy Sam"? He dribbled scalding grey liquid into paper cups from an urn strapped to his back. Hot enough to warm you up on a winter's day, and no doubt packed with vitamins.

I also remember the "Toffee Lady" who walked around in a frilly costume throwing toffees into the crowd when Everton came to play. I'd love to think that still happens, and if not they should revive the tradition.

Any other fond memories of long-lost catering services or pre-match entertainment?

Wall's Mobile Catering... used to walk round the pitch with tea urn on his back.

 

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[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

I remember toffees being thrown into the crowd at Goddison Park.
My 1st trip to Highbury we were treated to a band with a singing policeman in the scoreboard end before kick off.

I remember West Ham trying something in a similar vein for one game. Absolute bloodbath!