Bob Latchford
Well-Known Member
30 years ago we started out on our famous FA Cup run all the way to Wembley and into dreamland. 30 years later, we're not even playing in the 3rd round
The season before was shocking. the following 2 seasons were magical .Bob, you're like the Jim Brown of SBT mate. Maybe he can cut you in on some free tickets?
Only game of the cup run that I missed, had been to the home game v Luton on new years day and as a Uni student cash was tight (had been to spurs Man city & QPR away over the Xmas period).I'm sure Phil Neal was managing Bolton at the time - had no impact on my decision not to go just a side note.
Probably because Bolton were in the third division, I thought it was too low a standard of football to watch !!!!!
Definitely . Sky Blue through and through. so much passion for CCFC. shook his hand once, he nearly crushed it .strong as an ox. when I spoke to him , re CCFC he was more excited than I was . a truly wonderful man .Just look at John Sillets face on that picture, can't have been a more proud man
Anywhere on the planet at that moment. Fantastic
Me and my dad sat in the stands v Bolton and I recall it was a freezing day. A nice easy 3-0 win and the rest is history. Went to every match except the Old Trafford tie but never thought we'd go on and lift the trophy.
Me and my mate went on the train but it got delayed so when we got in we were one down. We were squeezed in behind the goal and thought we'd get crushed to death as were like sardines in a can. But it was worth it and a day I'll never forget.We all went to all the rounds but i was the only one of our crowd who had a ticket to the final. They watched the game in a bookies.
Yes , was packed .very much like Sheff Wed in the quarters .Me and my mate went on the train but it got delayed so when we got in we were one down. We were squeezed in behind the goal and thought we'd get crushed to death as were like sardines in a can. But it was worth it and a day I'll never forget.
Stoke away was a tricky game until Gynn the flying postman did the business !Yes , was packed .very much like Sheff Wed in the quarters .
Me and my mate went on the train but it got delayed so when we got in we were one down. We were squeezed in behind the goal and thought we'd get crushed to death as were like sardines in a can. But it was worth it and a day I'll never forget.
Yes , think there was 8000 of us there that day. to be fair , Stoke made us work very hard for our win even though they were in Division 2 .Stoke away was a tricky game until Gynn the flying postman did the business !
Yep was tight 0-1, and even tighter on the terrace, absolutely packed :wtf:Stoke away was a tricky game until Gynn the flying postman did the business !
We were in that queue too ! It snaked round outside and was you on the train that got delayed as well ? Some vandalism at Willenhall so we weren't happy with that. To be honest all I saw were the sides of the pitch inside Wembley, and just jumped about after our goals along with the rest !We went on the train. The only thing i remember is queuing up in a bit shed before getting on the train. I was quite high up in the stands to the right (looking at the pitch) at the end where Houchen scored. I actually very little of the day.
He was but Gynn is a postie now seen him on his rounds.Yep was tight 0-1, and even tighter on the terrace, absolutely packed :wtf:
I thought John Williams was the "flying postman"
He is indeed . he's been a postie for many years now. I worked in Bishop Street for a very short time. [Crap Job] used to pass by him as he prepped his mail. he seems even shorter in real lifeHe was but Gynn is a postie now seen him on his rounds.
We were in that queue too ! It snaked round outside and was you on the train that got delayed as well ? Some vandalism at Willenhall so we weren't happy with that. To be honest all I saw were the sides of the pitch inside Wembley, and just jumped about after our goals along with the rest !
Not sure I've mentioned it but sod it here goes. As I'm a window cleaner I was working on Ansty Road a few years ago and got a new house to clean.I knocked the door to get some water and a chap came out and went and filled the bucket. He looked familiar and noticed the Cov top I had on and said am I a big fan of the City etc ? Then it dawned on me who he was,it was Ernie Machin ! He was a great bloke and we chatted for a while and his missus said when am I going to clean the windows ! He told me some stories about players in his day over a cuppa came away a bit starstruck. I cleaned the house a few times and was saddened at his death.He is indeed . he's been a postie for many years now. I worked in Bishop Street for a very short time. [Crap Job] used to pass by him as he prepped his mail. he seems even shorter in real life
Just look at John Sillets face on that picture, can't have been a more proud man
Anywhere on the planet at that moment. Fantastic
Not sure I've mentioned it but sod it here goes. As I'm a window cleaner I was working on Ansty Road a few years ago and got a new house to clean.I knocked the door to get some water and a chap came out and went and filled the bucket. He looked familiar and noticed the Cov top I had on and said am I a big fan of the City etc ? Then it dawned on me who he was,it was Ernie Machin ! He was a great bloke and we chatted for a while and his missus said when am I going to clean the windows ! He told me some stories about players in his day over a cuppa came away a bit starstruck. I cleaned the house a few times and was saddened at his death.
But Ive got that great memory and that means a lot as Ernie was one of my heroes.
We got a mention today about that too!On another note, 28 years ago today we lost at Sutton. A game I was unfortunate to be at. Cocky and confident.
Played Norwich the week after at CR, was in the away pub (think it was the Clarence harbour)On another note, 28 years ago today we lost at Sutton. A game I was unfortunate to be at. Cocky and confident.
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