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I’ve read it, I understand it, it’s b*******.

My dad, who was a wood machinist in his early working life, made me a seat that slotted into the wall at head height in the old stand before they built the Ley Stand. Bloody Brian Clough bringing success soon buggered that up!

It’s alien to the modern day world of all-seater stadia but what I forgot to say also was that my Dad used to park up in Litchurch Lane around 1pm and get us into the ground for no later than 1.30pm so we kids could get places standing on the front row. 
 
There’d sometimes be a marching band on the pitch for pre-match entertainment and the sight of the players from both sides walking out in their suits to check the turf (if there was any grass left on the surface) and what type of studs it would take. But it was a long time to wait.
 
 
 

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Daniel would of loved these last two games his rallying cries would of been legendary
 
                      

Reckon he would have started at least 3 threads this week 😂 
What do you guys think?

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Excellent statement by Tranmere. 
https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2024/april/club-statement-fa-cup-replays/

Derby-born, Hampshire-raised Pompey fan here, still feeling a bit groggy after our promotion celebrations last night but hoping the Rams will be joining us in the Championship next season.
We came to Derby quite regularly to see my family when I was young and were fortunate to go to the Baseball Ground many times in the late 1960s and 1970s in the Clough and Mackay years.
I was on the Popside in 1975 against Carlisle when the second title was celebrated, there when Roger Davies got sent off against Juventus in the European Cup semi-final, at the 4-4 drew with Man United on Boxing Day 1970.
But the most vivid memories are of the home wins over Liverpool and, particularly the Easter Saturday 2-0 win over Leeds in that 1971-72 season. Men with Pack’Em In boards urging people to move forward to let more into the ground, a guy who walked around the ground with a bell before the match to gee up the crowd and another with dozens of rosettes inside his coat doing the same. “Programmes, get your programmes”, Hot Love blasting out over the PA system at the end of games, incessant shouts of “Derby, Derby” urging the team on. 

Against Leeds Alan Durban came over to our section of the paddock beneath the main stand to take a throw in, grinning all over his face with a two goal lead and not long to go. Everyone around us screamed at him to take the smile off his face and concentrate; the game wasn’t won yet.
Hector, Hinton, O’Hare, the magnificent McFarland and Todd (jumpers for goalposts). My first game was a 4-0 win over QPR in Feb 1968, seen from the seats in the upper Normanton End, my second a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough on Boxing Day 1968. I stood on a milk crate at the front of the middle tier of the Osmaston End.
One traumatic memory is the sight of Bob Wilson standing there in just his jock strap after ripping his shorts playing for Arsenal at the Baseball Ground. After that Easter Saturday victory over Leeds in 1972 I seem to remember watching Derby lose at home to Newcastle on the Easter Monday and thinking they had thrown it away.
But then came that win over Liverpool and Leeds tripping up. My Dad, who grew up reciting the names of the 1946 Cup winning team, had new heroes. And so did we, until living our lives in another part of the country meant going much more regularly to Fratton Park (or The Dell in my brother’s case, sadly).
But we still look out for Derby. We took my Dad to the Charlton game at Pride Park last season and I’ve been to see Pompey this season and before.
Wishing you every success and the hope that you all will have similar fond memories of Pride Park.
 
 

Totally agree with your second paragraph. However, whilst it would be more exciting to finalise promotion at home on the last day, for the sake of my heart, I’d be quite happy if we confirmed promotion at Cambridge. 😀

I'm a few years older than you and haven't been able to listen to or watch the away games since the Northampton debacle - even then, I've had angst about when to check on the final score and even which website to get it from - it's ridiculous! 🙄
I may just try to sleep through the game on Saturday.

Haha, i remember the sex shop next to the Ramtique on Ossie Road, many a young chap lingered outside nervously then shot into the Ramtique if they saw anyone looking at them!
 

Bolton play Port Vale this Saturday. Its a must win for Vale or they're down. Hopefully the biggest club in Staffordshire will get the result they need to stay up. The chance of playing their noisy neighbours from across the dystopian wasteland next season will motivate them even more to stay up!
 
It would be rather nice to wave to the Stokies as we pass them coming down from an Utcheter perspective as well.
 
Bloody hell, could the stars align that much to see the gumps down, Leicester fck up and Derby slip effortlessly into the Championship?
 

Bolton play Port Vale this Saturday. Its a must win for Vale or they're down. Hopefully the biggest club in Staffordshire will get the result they need to stay up. The chance of playing their noisy neighbours from across the dystopian wasteland next season will motivate them even more to stay up!
 
It would be rather nice to wave to the Stokies as we pass them coming down from an Utcheter perspective as well.
 
Bloody hell, could the stars align that much to see the gumps down, Leicester fck up and Derby slip effortlessly into the Championship?
 

Probably, given relative resources. But the opportunity to bloody a nose or two in the process is a delicious prospect. 

Bolton play Port Vale this Saturday. Its a must win for Vale or they're down. Hopefully the biggest club in Staffordshire will get the result they need to stay up. The chance of playing their noisy neighbours from across the dystopian wasteland next season will motivate them even more to stay up!
 
It would be rather nice to wave to the Stokies as we pass them coming down from an Utcheter perspective as well.
 
Bloody hell, could the stars align that much to see the gumps down, Leicester fck up and Derby slip effortlessly into the Championship?
 

I hope it all works out for you fella - I know what it's like living amongst the heathens.

If i was a tad younger and not under petticoat government i'd be there......😬