' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:14 am
What a night that was! Knees up Brian Clark ......
50 Year Anniversary | Cardiff City 1-0 Real Madrid
Celebrating 50 years since that magical night under the lights at Ninian Park...
50 Year Anniversary | Cardiff City 1-0 Real Madrid
Celebrating 50 years since that magical night under the lights at Ninian Park...
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50 Year Anniversary | Cardiff City 1-0 Real Madrid
Celebrating 50 years since that magical night under the lights at Ninian Park...
On March 10th, 1971, the city of Cardiff was alive with anticipation. The Bluebirds had drawn Spanish titans Real Madrid in the Quarter-Final of the European Cup Winners' Cup, and with the first leg kicking off at Ninian Park at 7:30pm that evening, thousands converged for what would become a wonderful night in the Club's history.
Qualifying for the tournament by winning the Welsh Cup the previous season, the Division Two Bluebirds had defeated Cypriot outfit Pezoporikos 8-0 over two legs in the first round, before then beating French First Division club FC Nantes 7-2 on aggregate.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos had won the 1970 Copa del Ray to qualify for the European tournament, having beaten Valencia 3-1 at the Camp Nou. Domestically competing in La Liga, Real Madrid had won their league three times in a row between 1966 and 1969, with much of the same squad travelling to South Wales in March 1971.
Having been ever-present throughout all competitions during the 1970/71 season, former City defender Gary Bell recalled the build-up to that memorable night, 50 years on.
"It was fantastic, just the fact that it was Real Madrid we got drawn against," Gary told cardiffcityfc.co.uk. "From the moment the draw was made, the whole city of Cardiff was buzzing. They were all looking forward to the game so much, everybody was up for it and the clamber for tickets was unbelievable.
"I think that the official number of people in attendance was 47,500, though on the day I'd have thought it was more like 60,000 – it was absolutely chock-a-block!
"We'd played in front of crowds similar to that in the years before. We'd drawn Arsenal in the FA Cup which had brought in 55,000 at Ninian Park on the day, but it was really something to see that night."
Ninian Park on that very evening...
Cardiff City's line-up that evening featured several players that have since gone down as Club legends in their own right. Captaining the Bluebirds from the back line was Don Murray. Having played for the Club since 1962, the Scotsman had previous experience playing against European opposition, including appearances in the 1968 Semi-Final of the competition against Hamburg.
Within the starting line-up were two other players alongside Bell and Murray who were ever-present throughout the 1970/71 season. Forward Peter King had, similarly to Murray, also featured against Hamburg three years prior, and had netted against both Pezoporikos and Nantes to help his side into the Quarter-Final draw against Real Madrid.
David Carver had joined City in 1966, forming a solid partnership as full-back with Bell (pictured below) and becoming a regular for the Bluebirds in the 1968/69 campaign. Ever-present for two back-to-back campaigns, 117 of the defender's 210 City league appearances were made consecutively.
City's Gary Bell...
Gary described the match that followed, and of course the iconic 31st-minute goal that nobody present would forget in a hurry, nor since.
"The match had started a bit cagey for the first ten minutes or so," he continued. "But once we got into the rhythm of the game and found our flow I think we were the better side.
"I'd won the ball for a tackle half-way inside our own half and knocked it to Bobby Woodruff. He passed it to our left winger Nigel Rees, who put in a great left-footed cross to find Brian Clark who was coming in at the penalty spot to head in a fantastic goal!"
Brian Clark
"When the ball hit the back of the net, the noise was absolutely phenomenal." Gary recalled. "I've never, ever heard a noise like it. Standing on that pitch when the goal went in, it was like being stood in an amphitheatre, to be honest.
"We had a really good back four, with Jim Eadie behind us, and we tried to defend as we normally would. We dealt with their attacks really well, and on how the match went I think we should've won it by more than one goal.
"We went in at half-time one up and full of confidence. Jimmy Scoular, our manager, said: 'Right, we're playing well. Just get out there for the second half playing exactly the same, and hopefully we can score again.'
"We set out well in the second half, and created several chances, but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net again, so we took the 1-0."
Brian Clark scored one of City's most famous goals...
Brian Clark's goal against Real Madrid was his fourth of the tournament, going on to be top goalscorer for the Club that season. The departure of young striker John Toshack for Liverpool a few months prior had meant that City acquired the services of Alan Warboys from Sheffield Wednesday who, like Toshack, was an able goalscorer.
However, with the in-form Warboys ruled out ahead of the Quarter-Final at Ninian Park, Clark was left without his regular strike partner for the big match. Reflecting on his performance immediately after the final whistle, the striker said: “No goal has ever given me greater pleasure and I don’t suppose I’ll ever get one to please me as much again.
“Not surprisingly, most of the reports before the game were pointing out that Alan Warboys was not eligible to play. It’s very hard to fill the boots of someone like Alan, who whacked four goals against Carlisle the Saturday before.
“I wouldn’t say I was on a hiding to nothing, but I knew what was expected of me and I knew that I hadn’t been playing very well recently. But to score the only goal in any match is pleasing. To score it against Real Madrid – that is something I only dreamed about.
“The cross from Nigel Rees was great. I got in front of their number five and it was the type of chance you can sometimes make more difficult because you have more time to think.
“I tried to put it to the goalkeeper’s left. It went a bit closer to him than I intended, but I knew before I fell over that he couldn’t get to it.”
Running straight towards the assisting Rees (pictured below) upon scoring, Clark made sure to celebrate with the 17-year-old winger, who was making only his 12th appearance in a City shirt, following time spent playing for the Bluebirds' youth sides.
Young Nigel Rees...
Having defeated their opponents, the Bluebirds had recorded a famous victory that put them in good stead ahead of the away leg two weeks later. It was not just the players who were delighted with the result, however, as Bell was well aware come the final whistle.
"The fans invaded the pitch in those days," Gary laughed. "They did after any game really, but that night it was just a sea of bodies on the field congratulating us. It was phenomenal, really. It was a great feeling, to be a part of it.
"Real Madrid was a great team to draw, for everybody connected with the Club. The match made us feel like we were within touching distance of the Final, really. To beat them 1-0 in front of our supporters was fantastic, and I would say one of the greatest nights in the Club's history.
"The support was great for the away leg too, of course. I think around two planes full of City supporters made the trip to the Bernabeu, which really was something special.
"Playing at the Bernabeu was superb. It's always been a great stadium, and you really got a feel for the history of the place once you were in there."
The Bluebirds attack the Spanish giants...
Speaking after the match at Ninian Park, it was clear to all that Jimmy Scoular was beyond proud of the performance put in by his side that night.
"Although we deserved to have won last night by at least two clear goals, whatever happens in Madrid, they still have to score two clear goals to beat us," he said.
“And whatever happens, nobody can take anything away from the players for their wonderful show. For me they were great, just great.”
The long-serving boss had managed City throughout the latter half of the 1960s, and understood the difficulties of playing away from home on the European stage better than most managers at his level.
Likewise, Miguel Munoz's own substantial experience as a two-time European Cup-winning manager made him seem eager to play the return leg at his home ground. Complimenting Cardiff City for their style of play following the match, he stated: “We played a defensive game. Cardiff played a lot better than when I saw them in the league and they are a difficult side to beat. But in the Bernabeu we shall attack.”
And attack they did. Two second-half goals for the Spanish hosts were left unanswered by City, who were subsequently knocked out of the tournament in Madrid. Our opponents would go on to face Chelsea in the final of that season's competitions – losing 2-1 in the replay in Greece.
City's European Cup Winners' Cup run ended at Bernabeu...
Despite their cup run coming to an end, it's clear that the experience of playing against one of the most successful clubs in European football history has a special place in the heart of Gary Bell. An experience that he is proud to have shared with both his teammates and the City faithful in the stands that night, 50 years ago.
"The thing that I take away from that experience, despite of course defeating Real Madrid at Ninian Park, is that it's a match that is still talked about today," he smiled.
"People still refer to it when they see me: 'Oh Gary, I was there at the match when you beat Real Madrid.'
"It's a lasting memory both for myself and the supporters who were there, and always will be. It's one for the record books, and part of the Club's folklore, really."
Celebrating 50 years since that magical night under the lights at Ninian Park...
On March 10th, 1971, the city of Cardiff was alive with anticipation. The Bluebirds had drawn Spanish titans Real Madrid in the Quarter-Final of the European Cup Winners' Cup, and with the first leg kicking off at Ninian Park at 7:30pm that evening, thousands converged for what would become a wonderful night in the Club's history.
Qualifying for the tournament by winning the Welsh Cup the previous season, the Division Two Bluebirds had defeated Cypriot outfit Pezoporikos 8-0 over two legs in the first round, before then beating French First Division club FC Nantes 7-2 on aggregate.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos had won the 1970 Copa del Ray to qualify for the European tournament, having beaten Valencia 3-1 at the Camp Nou. Domestically competing in La Liga, Real Madrid had won their league three times in a row between 1966 and 1969, with much of the same squad travelling to South Wales in March 1971.
Having been ever-present throughout all competitions during the 1970/71 season, former City defender Gary Bell recalled the build-up to that memorable night, 50 years on.
"It was fantastic, just the fact that it was Real Madrid we got drawn against," Gary told cardiffcityfc.co.uk. "From the moment the draw was made, the whole city of Cardiff was buzzing. They were all looking forward to the game so much, everybody was up for it and the clamber for tickets was unbelievable.
"I think that the official number of people in attendance was 47,500, though on the day I'd have thought it was more like 60,000 – it was absolutely chock-a-block!
"We'd played in front of crowds similar to that in the years before. We'd drawn Arsenal in the FA Cup which had brought in 55,000 at Ninian Park on the day, but it was really something to see that night."
Ninian Park on that very evening...
Cardiff City's line-up that evening featured several players that have since gone down as Club legends in their own right. Captaining the Bluebirds from the back line was Don Murray. Having played for the Club since 1962, the Scotsman had previous experience playing against European opposition, including appearances in the 1968 Semi-Final of the competition against Hamburg.
Within the starting line-up were two other players alongside Bell and Murray who were ever-present throughout the 1970/71 season. Forward Peter King had, similarly to Murray, also featured against Hamburg three years prior, and had netted against both Pezoporikos and Nantes to help his side into the Quarter-Final draw against Real Madrid.
David Carver had joined City in 1966, forming a solid partnership as full-back with Bell (pictured below) and becoming a regular for the Bluebirds in the 1968/69 campaign. Ever-present for two back-to-back campaigns, 117 of the defender's 210 City league appearances were made consecutively.
City's Gary Bell...
Gary described the match that followed, and of course the iconic 31st-minute goal that nobody present would forget in a hurry, nor since.
"The match had started a bit cagey for the first ten minutes or so," he continued. "But once we got into the rhythm of the game and found our flow I think we were the better side.
"I'd won the ball for a tackle half-way inside our own half and knocked it to Bobby Woodruff. He passed it to our left winger Nigel Rees, who put in a great left-footed cross to find Brian Clark who was coming in at the penalty spot to head in a fantastic goal!"
Brian Clark
"When the ball hit the back of the net, the noise was absolutely phenomenal." Gary recalled. "I've never, ever heard a noise like it. Standing on that pitch when the goal went in, it was like being stood in an amphitheatre, to be honest.
"We had a really good back four, with Jim Eadie behind us, and we tried to defend as we normally would. We dealt with their attacks really well, and on how the match went I think we should've won it by more than one goal.
"We went in at half-time one up and full of confidence. Jimmy Scoular, our manager, said: 'Right, we're playing well. Just get out there for the second half playing exactly the same, and hopefully we can score again.'
"We set out well in the second half, and created several chances, but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net again, so we took the 1-0."
Brian Clark scored one of City's most famous goals...
Brian Clark's goal against Real Madrid was his fourth of the tournament, going on to be top goalscorer for the Club that season. The departure of young striker John Toshack for Liverpool a few months prior had meant that City acquired the services of Alan Warboys from Sheffield Wednesday who, like Toshack, was an able goalscorer.
However, with the in-form Warboys ruled out ahead of the Quarter-Final at Ninian Park, Clark was left without his regular strike partner for the big match. Reflecting on his performance immediately after the final whistle, the striker said: “No goal has ever given me greater pleasure and I don’t suppose I’ll ever get one to please me as much again.
“Not surprisingly, most of the reports before the game were pointing out that Alan Warboys was not eligible to play. It’s very hard to fill the boots of someone like Alan, who whacked four goals against Carlisle the Saturday before.
“I wouldn’t say I was on a hiding to nothing, but I knew what was expected of me and I knew that I hadn’t been playing very well recently. But to score the only goal in any match is pleasing. To score it against Real Madrid – that is something I only dreamed about.
“The cross from Nigel Rees was great. I got in front of their number five and it was the type of chance you can sometimes make more difficult because you have more time to think.
“I tried to put it to the goalkeeper’s left. It went a bit closer to him than I intended, but I knew before I fell over that he couldn’t get to it.”
Running straight towards the assisting Rees (pictured below) upon scoring, Clark made sure to celebrate with the 17-year-old winger, who was making only his 12th appearance in a City shirt, following time spent playing for the Bluebirds' youth sides.
Young Nigel Rees...
Having defeated their opponents, the Bluebirds had recorded a famous victory that put them in good stead ahead of the away leg two weeks later. It was not just the players who were delighted with the result, however, as Bell was well aware come the final whistle.
"The fans invaded the pitch in those days," Gary laughed. "They did after any game really, but that night it was just a sea of bodies on the field congratulating us. It was phenomenal, really. It was a great feeling, to be a part of it.
"Real Madrid was a great team to draw, for everybody connected with the Club. The match made us feel like we were within touching distance of the Final, really. To beat them 1-0 in front of our supporters was fantastic, and I would say one of the greatest nights in the Club's history.
"The support was great for the away leg too, of course. I think around two planes full of City supporters made the trip to the Bernabeu, which really was something special.
"Playing at the Bernabeu was superb. It's always been a great stadium, and you really got a feel for the history of the place once you were in there."
The Bluebirds attack the Spanish giants...
Speaking after the match at Ninian Park, it was clear to all that Jimmy Scoular was beyond proud of the performance put in by his side that night.
"Although we deserved to have won last night by at least two clear goals, whatever happens in Madrid, they still have to score two clear goals to beat us," he said.
“And whatever happens, nobody can take anything away from the players for their wonderful show. For me they were great, just great.”
The long-serving boss had managed City throughout the latter half of the 1960s, and understood the difficulties of playing away from home on the European stage better than most managers at his level.
Likewise, Miguel Munoz's own substantial experience as a two-time European Cup-winning manager made him seem eager to play the return leg at his home ground. Complimenting Cardiff City for their style of play following the match, he stated: “We played a defensive game. Cardiff played a lot better than when I saw them in the league and they are a difficult side to beat. But in the Bernabeu we shall attack.”
And attack they did. Two second-half goals for the Spanish hosts were left unanswered by City, who were subsequently knocked out of the tournament in Madrid. Our opponents would go on to face Chelsea in the final of that season's competitions – losing 2-1 in the replay in Greece.
City's European Cup Winners' Cup run ended at Bernabeu...
Despite their cup run coming to an end, it's clear that the experience of playing against one of the most successful clubs in European football history has a special place in the heart of Gary Bell. An experience that he is proud to have shared with both his teammates and the City faithful in the stands that night, 50 years ago.
"The thing that I take away from that experience, despite of course defeating Real Madrid at Ninian Park, is that it's a match that is still talked about today," he smiled.
"People still refer to it when they see me: 'Oh Gary, I was there at the match when you beat Real Madrid.'
"It's a lasting memory both for myself and the supporters who were there, and always will be. It's one for the record books, and part of the Club's folklore, really."
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Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:33 am
A fantastic night with the legend Brian Clark. I was in the Grange End.
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:00 am
I was there that night and I don't think I ever saw more people inside Ninian Park than that night, although there seemed a big crowd in the Semi Final defeat to Hamburg a few years earlier. The biggest difference in the games was the noise when Brian Clarke scored and the silence when Hamburg scored right at the end of the game.
They were great times to be a city fan and what we achieved was amazing, I believe even today our club is the only one below the top division of other European leagues to reach the semi final of a major European Cup Competition. In our case it was the European Cup Winners Cup
Great memories.
They were great times to be a city fan and what we achieved was amazing, I believe even today our club is the only one below the top division of other European leagues to reach the semi final of a major European Cup Competition. In our case it was the European Cup Winners Cup
Great memories.
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:58 am
I was there in the enclosure. Still got the programme. Brings back all kinds of memories of my late Dad. Walked to the match and back from Canton. Thanks for the memories to OP.
And I was there for NAC Breda, Torpedo Moscow and Hamburg. I agree that the crowd seemed bigger for Hamburg and definitely the biggest I ever saw at Ninian Park.
Isn't it funny? The Sky plastics will never understand the grip your hometown club has and the memories that go way beyond the football itself. Blood is thicker than water for sure.
And I was there for NAC Breda, Torpedo Moscow and Hamburg. I agree that the crowd seemed bigger for Hamburg and definitely the biggest I ever saw at Ninian Park.
Isn't it funny? The Sky plastics will never understand the grip your hometown club has and the memories that go way beyond the football itself. Blood is thicker than water for sure.
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Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:03 pm
RadnorRoad wrote:I was there in the enclosure. Still got the programme. Brings back all kinds of memories of my late Dad. Walked to the match and back from Canton. Thanks for the memories to OP.
And I was there for NAC Breda, Torpedo Moscow and Hamburg. I agree that the crowd seemed bigger for Hamburg and definitely the biggest I ever saw at Ninian Park.
Isn't it funny? The Sky plastics will never understand the grip your hometown club has and the memories that go way beyond the football itself. Blood is thicker than water for sure.
Spot on
Being a Bluebird is for LIFE.
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:29 pm
I'm proud to say I was at the surreal game as a very young Bluebird and still have the match programme 
Being honest, I don't recall much of the game other than the increfible atmosphere of the big crowd and the smell of smoke and Bovril
In those days, the Bluebirds were in Europe most seasons (via Welsh Cup) and occasionally got through because the 'guest' English border teams (Shrewsbury, etc.) couldn't represent Wales even if they won it
This was part of the 'issue' thst eventually saw us banbed from playing in Europe when Alun Evans and his FAW nearly ruined it for us all (our excellentvreferees have never really recovered)
Being honest, I don't recall much of the game other than the increfible atmosphere of the big crowd and the smell of smoke and Bovril
In those days, the Bluebirds were in Europe most seasons (via Welsh Cup) and occasionally got through because the 'guest' English border teams (Shrewsbury, etc.) couldn't represent Wales even if they won it
This was part of the 'issue' thst eventually saw us banbed from playing in Europe when Alun Evans and his FAW nearly ruined it for us all (our excellentvreferees have never really recovered)
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:05 pm
Sven wrote:I'm proud to say I was at the surreal game as a very young Bluebird and still have the match programme
Being honest, I don't recall much of the game other than the increfible atmosphere of the big crowd and the smell of smoke and Bovril
In those days, the Bluebirds were in Europe most seasons (via Welsh Cup) and occasionally got through because the 'guest' English border teams (Shrewsbury, etc.) couldn't represent Wales even if they won it
This was part of the 'issue' thst eventually saw us banbed from playing in Europe when Alun Evans and his FAW nearly ruined it for us all (our excellentvreferees have never really recovered)
The same here,dont remember too much myself as a very young lad,but the atmosphere has stuck with me all these years!! My dad was talking about it for weeks after(he took me against my mums wishes) but I'm sure this was the game that made me a bluebird for life! Great memories,and an even greater result! CCFC.
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:59 pm
I was there, we had a group of half a dozen from Greenhill School in Tenby that went to home games. When the tickets became available me and a mate ordered forty tickets and a bus! I have no idea how we raised the money, we must have lied to our parents!
We had booked the bus for one o'clock but earlier that morning we were all summoned to the Head's office. Looking back it was hilarious. Forty kids trying to get into his office, there was bedlam! Then he called for the organisers and we stepped forward. He told us we would be expelled if we left at one, and he was going to cancel the bus anyway. By first break we were all called to the office again. A few teachers had come forward and offered to come with us if we left at the end of the school day. That is what happened.
We arrived just in time and found a place on the corner between the Grange end and the Bob Bank.
I remember a few things. The disappointment that Madrid were in Red. The goal, Nigel Rees stumbling through a few tackles and Clarky's header. The noise! Nothing since has come close. Wanting it all to be over and the disbelief we had done it. Finally walking back to town through Riverside and the people crowding into pubs trying to see the recording of Ali V Frazier. An unforgetable night. P.S. Still going. Season ticket holder in the Canton.
We had booked the bus for one o'clock but earlier that morning we were all summoned to the Head's office. Looking back it was hilarious. Forty kids trying to get into his office, there was bedlam! Then he called for the organisers and we stepped forward. He told us we would be expelled if we left at one, and he was going to cancel the bus anyway. By first break we were all called to the office again. A few teachers had come forward and offered to come with us if we left at the end of the school day. That is what happened.
We arrived just in time and found a place on the corner between the Grange end and the Bob Bank.
I remember a few things. The disappointment that Madrid were in Red. The goal, Nigel Rees stumbling through a few tackles and Clarky's header. The noise! Nothing since has come close. Wanting it all to be over and the disbelief we had done it. Finally walking back to town through Riverside and the people crowding into pubs trying to see the recording of Ali V Frazier. An unforgetable night. P.S. Still going. Season ticket holder in the Canton.
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:04 pm
Wow the years have flown by. I and 2 of my brothers went with my now late dad. We used to stand next to the fence on the left of the Canton for those who remember NP. We could look over the heads of people sat down and the terrace steps in that corner were much higher than the adjoining bob bank. Watched the big game against Leeds from there as well
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:47 pm
Had to be put into an enclosure under the floodlights corner of bob bank and Canton stand as so many there was getting crushed! Wasnt supposed to be out as only left hospital week before after 6mnths in llandough..... undoubtedly city's greatest result after 1927...
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:57 pm
I had a perfect view, sat on the wall at the back of the Bob Bank. 
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:47 pm
Some lucky fans on this forum to off witnesses such a great occasion I bet it was amazing Bluebirds
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:58 pm
mallo wrote:Some lucky fans on this forum to off witnesses such a great occasion I bet it was amazing Bluebirds
Sadly I was probably too young to appreciate it
At the age of 7 may daughter got to see our FA Cup win over Leeds (still the best and most hostile atmosphere I can properly recall watching City), Wales beat Italy at a sold out Millennium and City beat QPR in the play off final. She didn't really appreciate that these sort of games don't come around very often
I just feel lucky to have witnessed so many big games at home and in Europe but also really enjoyed games all over the UK from the premier to Division 4. Like so many City is a drug and I have been addicted for many years. In spite of the many lows as well I would choose the same life again. You need to experience the lows to appreciate the highs which is something the modern plastic fans will never appreciate
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 5:45 pm
Marvellous.. Bob Bank looks fantastic, great photos
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:57 pm
I was in the Canton side enclosure does anyone remember a Real Madrid bigwig handing out little medals from the grandstand. I Always imagined it was senor Bernabeu himself but don't know. Never managed to get one.
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Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:42 pm
castleblue wrote:RadnorRoad wrote:I was there in the enclosure. Still got the programme. Brings back all kinds of memories of my late Dad. Walked to the match and back from Canton. Thanks for the memories to OP.
And I was there for NAC Breda, Torpedo Moscow and Hamburg. I agree that the crowd seemed bigger for Hamburg and definitely the biggest I ever saw at Ninian Park.
Isn't it funny? The Sky plastics will never understand the grip your hometown club has and the memories that go way beyond the football itself. Blood is thicker than water for sure.
Spot on
Being a Bluebird is for LIFE.
Urr .... unless your a Redbird!
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:49 am
It was a fantastic night. I was stood about a third of the way up the Bob Bank, more or less halfway between the television gantry and the Canton Stand, so I had a perfect view of the goal. And yes when it went in the noise was the loudest I've ever heard at a football match before or since. I can still feel the excitement 50 years later.
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Thu Mar 11, 2021 8:58 pm
That's Don Murray in the first photo though not Brian Clark
Just got out my Hamburg programme - cost a shilling (5p)
Just got out my Hamburg programme - cost a shilling (5p)
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:00 pm
That's Don Murray heading in the first photo though, not Brian Clark
Just got out my old Hamburg programme - cost a shilling (5p), same as the standard match day one in those days
Just got out my old Hamburg programme - cost a shilling (5p), same as the standard match day one in those days
Re: ' 50 years ago today '
Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:03 pm
Scoularite wrote:A fantastic night with the legend Brian Clark. I was in the Grange End.
And me ,wonderful night and start of my wonderful love affair with the mighty bloooobrds.