Me too, came across the bridge. I think the youngsters would find it quite scary these days. You just can't compare going to the match via the docks to going to the match from the Lowry on Salford Quays. Different worlds.
Awesome United pics
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Spot on. Some of my happiest memories were being pulled along by the hand of my grandfather (a striding 6'4" ex-navy man with massive hands) crossing railway lines, slipping in oil, looking down the side of the wharf at the polluted water, looking up at the ships moored, and dodging the working cranes. Then the talk about the game that would erupt as everyone would start chattering away near the entrance gates. Then pushed through the turnstile at the kids end in the Warwick Road and screaming for 90 minutes.
1930 - United lose 6-2 at Chelsea.
Best at Chelsea in the '60's.
United v Chelsea in the '60's.
Best takes on David Webb at Chelsesa.
Best at Chelsea in the '60's.
United v Chelsea in the '60's.
Best takes on David Webb at Chelsesa.
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1977 - Macari scores in a 2-0 over Liverpool.
1979 - Jordan scores v Liverpool in the FA Cup semi final (final score 2-2)
1985 - Mark Hughes - FA Cup semi final replay (2-1).
1996 - Cantona - FA Cup Final (1-0)
2002 - Forlan (2-1).
2005 - Rooney (1-0)
Gary Neville.
1979 - Jordan scores v Liverpool in the FA Cup semi final (final score 2-2)
1985 - Mark Hughes - FA Cup semi final replay (2-1).
1996 - Cantona - FA Cup Final (1-0)
2002 - Forlan (2-1).
2005 - Rooney (1-0)
Gary Neville.
Having seen the photos from 1984 Barcelona match I've watched a video. Amtosphere sounds absolutely amazing. Surreal really..
Robson couldnt get away from the fans after the match.
Now we just need one that says "Dave stays."
Having seen the photos from 1984 Barcelona match I've watched a video. Amtosphere sounds absolutely amazing. Surreal really..
Robson couldnt get away from the fans after the match.
It was a great atmosphere.
I'm on the pitch at the end but I've never managed to find myself on any of the clips.
All my dreams have come true at this very moment.
In 1974, many of us were wondering what novel experiences the 2nd Division would hold. On opening day at Brisbane Road, the Red Army turned up in strength to find out. It was pretty much business as usual.
December 1974. Sheffield Wednesday away and things got slightly unruly. The match ended 4-4 and Jim Holton broke his leg.
1977. Tottenham away. A young United fan lies comatose on the pitch as police, stewards, and the St. Johns Ambulance boys mill around. United won 3-1 with goals from McIlroy, Macari, and Gordon Hill.
February 1977. The away end at the Dell during the FA Cup 5th round tie. Southampton had beaten us at Wembley the previous year and Southampton fans were taunting us over that. This game ended 2-2 with goals from Lou Macari and Gordon Hill. We beat them in the replay 2-1 with Jimmy Greenhoff getting both goals.
April 1974. There was a brief hope we'd avoid the drop. Victories against Norwich and Newcastle saw a rise in optimism amongst match-going fans. It rose further when we clobbered Everton 3-0 with goals from Jim McCalliog (2) and Stewart Houston. Here, Sammy Mac goes on a run.
Not one of our better days. Martin Buchan challenges a Hull forward during a 0-2 loss at Boothferry Park in November 1974.
April 1974. There was a brief hope we'd avoid the drop. Victories against Norwich and Newcastle saw a rise in optimism amongst match-going fans. It rose further when we clobbered Everton 3-0 with goals from Jim McCalliog (2) and Stewart Houston. Here, Sammy Mac goes on a run.
Also winning 3-1 at Chelsea and drawing 3-3 (h) with Burnley. A 1-1 draw at Southampton was the end of five matches unbeaten. McCalliog (deadline day in March buy from Wolves - no windows) seemed to change everything at the time (goals v Newcastle, Everton and Southampton) and I loved him then! Still in the Scoreboard End, then, for the McCalliog goals.
I wish we could find more images from then.
In the '76 Cup Final, it was McCalliog that put through Stokes to beat us 1-0!
McCalliog against United in the 1969 (0-0).
Stepney, Kiid, Charlton (United); Hugh Curran and Mike Bailey (Wolves) also pictured.
Stepney, Kiid, Charlton (United); Hugh Curran and Mike Bailey (Wolves) also pictured.
Random links...
McCalliog (Scotland), Charlton (England)
And with Law, when McCalliog was at Sheffield Wednesday
McCalliog (Scotland), Charlton (England)
And with Law, when McCalliog was at Sheffield Wednesday
McCalliog and some bloke who managed United...
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McCalliog after scoring v Newcastle (h - 1-0) in '74.
McCalliog after scoring v Newcastle (h - 1-0) in '74.
Is that the match when Holton was sent off for kicking McDonald up into the air?
1974 again. West Ham players celebrate a goal in a 2-1 win for the home side. I recognise Clyde Best, Brooking, but I can't tell if the player in front of Buchan is Bonds or Taylor,
One of my worst memories of watching United. December 1972 and we lost 0-5 at Selhurst Park.
1974 again. West Ham players celebrate a goal in a 2-1 win for the home side. I recognise Clyde Best, Brooking, but I can't tell if the player in front of Buchan is Bonds or Taylor,
Bonds.
One of my worst memories of watching United. December 1972 and we lost 0-5 at Selhurst Park.
Humiliation.
1974 again. Another awful defeat, this time to QPR who beat us 3-0. Stan Bowles has just scored.
1974 again. Another awful defeat, this time to QPR who beat us 3-0. Stan Bowles has just scored.
See, I remember pointless stuff like this. It's New Year's Day, Houston made his debut, and is the one looking round here.
March 1966. Nobby Stiles scores the winning goal against Arsenal. United won 2-1 with Law scoring the first.
Two of the finest players ever to play for England. Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore shake hands before a league match at Upton Park circa 1969.
A rare photo of Alex Stepney winning his solitary England cap against Sweden in 1968. It was an era of great English goalkeepers and Stepney, excellent as he was, was behind Banks and Bonetti in the pecking order.
Not the best of times was it? Mind you, Stewart Houston tuned out to be a good signing. Never liked Bowles much or Marsh.
Sunderland away circa 1986.
A great photo of a leaping Bobby Charlton. The opponents are Sunderland and, if memory serves, the beat us 2-1 while City beat Newcastle away 4-3 to win the title.
Old Trafford as it was in August 1964. United run onto the pitch for the season opener against West Brom.