North East Ram Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 (edited) No chickens counted on my behalf, but for those of a certain vintage, who was at the BBG in May 86, the last time we escaped from Div 3? What a season (or 2) and what a night. The tension, the floodlights, the queue at the chippy. Over 21,000 in those days was like 40k right now. I can still feel the rush of joy as Christie stroked home that peno - cool as custard. Arthur was, and still is, The King. And when I win the lottery, Arthur and Graham Richards will get their statues outside PP. Different times, but almost 40 years on, I’ve got that promotion tingle again. Super Rams 💪 Please post any videos from 84-90. Also, ‘Mr Fitzharris of Bolton’, I love you 🤣 Edited April 6 by North East Ram JJs dms, Derby4Me and GB SPORTS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaianoPOTY98 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Hope he’s refereeing against Carlisle 😂👌 YouRams and North East Ram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Yes I was. I often reminense about that night and other games at the BBG by watching live football matches on the TV looking through my letterbox. archram and kevinhectoring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I was there, great night, amazing atmosphere, wild celebrations 👍 North East Ram and JJs dms 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUltraRam Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 uttoxram75, Derby4Me, North East Ram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 11 hours ago, North East Ram said: No chickens counted on my behalf, but for those of a certain vintage, who was at the BBG in May 86, the last time we escaped from Div 3? What a season (or 2) and what a night. The tension, the floodlights, the queue at the chippy. Over 21,000 in those days was like 40k right now. I can still feel the rush of joy as Christie stroked home that peno - cool as custard. Arthur was, and still is, The King. And when I win the lottery, Arthur and Graham Richards will get their statues outside PP. Different times, but almost 40 years on, I’ve got that promotion tingle again. Super Rams 💪 Please post any videos from 84-90. Also, ‘Mr Fitzharris of Bolton’, I love you 🤣 I travelled up from London and felt sick with nerves throughout the game. One of my most memorable 🐏 matches 😊 North East Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 The phrase "jumping the gun" springs to mind. Bolton now only one point behind, three of the remaining games at home, albeit one against Pompey. Last game against Peterborough who will be resting players ahead of the playoffs. ramboy63, North East Ram and CBRammette 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 30 minutes ago, IslandExile said: The phrase "jumping the gun" springs to mind. Bolton now only one point behind, three of the remaining games at home, albeit one against Pompey. Last game against Peterborough who will be resting players ahead of the playoffs. Sorry, I had meant to post my comment under the "which players should we keep for our upcoming season in the championship?" thread. In fairness, the OP in this topic said it was just a feeling and they weren't meaning to count chickens... North East Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I remember it well. Great night. JJs dms and North East Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanRam Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Lucky sods got to play on a much better pitch than Pride Park is. North East Ram and JJs dms 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Have we agreed what the penalty was for yet? ck-, North East Ram, LeedsCityRam and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North East Ram Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 20 minutes ago, Grimbeard said: Have we agreed what the penalty was for yet? ‘Pushing in the wall’…. 😎 JJs dms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberram Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 We are well over due for the good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff Ram Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Remember it well! Was on the Popside that day! Or night rather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I was there on that wonderful night and broke my glasses celebrating.It must be an omen that I bumped into him a couple of weeks ago when we were both dog walking.Lovely bloke and we both agreed it was never a penalty but who cares!! Premier ram, i-Ram and North East Ram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 06/04/2024 at 20:44, Grimbeard said: Have we agreed what the penalty was for yet? I think they the ref was properly punishing one of the most cynical fouls ever. A bit like when they know that a corner has been awarded incorrectly and blow the whistle for a 'foul' by the attacking team, as soon as the corner is taken. maydrakin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Buckley’s Dog Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 8 hours ago, ram59 said: I think they the ref was properly punishing one of the most cynical fouls ever. A bit like when they know that a corner has been awarded incorrectly and blow the whistle for a 'foul' by the attacking team, as soon as the corner is taken. Love Bobby throwing mud at the defender. It was a clear and obvious penalty - such a vicious push in the wall. Someone could have been seriously injured! Wasn’t Norman Hunter their manager as well? He knew all about obvious penalties at that end of the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ramage 4 EVA Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Steve Buckley’s Dog said: Love Bobby throwing mud at the defender. It was a clear and obvious penalty - such a vicious push in the wall. Someone could have been seriously injured! Wasn’t Norman Hunter their manager as well? He knew all about obvious penalties at that end of the ground! Yes Hunter was the manager. And for some reason can remember ,in a interview after the match Colin Gibson saying to Trevor Christie "Norman Hunter said it was never a penalty ". Trevor replied "I don`t give a monkeys what Norman Hunter says " Edited April 8 by Alan Ramage 4 EVA Dordogne-Ram, Grimbeard, Steve Buckley’s Dog and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hennessy Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Yes, I was there too... as I recall a Phil Gee screamer followed by a Rotherham equaliser followed by Trevor Christie as cool as custard. I was in the C Stand. I remember the guy in front of me turning round just before Trevor scored and saying he couldn't bear to look.... an incredible night....I also remember I'd watch the game whilst listening to Graham Richards commentary on my little radio... the guy was just a terrific commentator... nogbad van 50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ramage 4 EVA Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 14 minutes ago, Terry Hennessy said: Yes, I was there too... as I recall a Phil Gee screamer followed by a Rotherham equaliser followed by Trevor Christie as cool as custard. I was in the C Stand. I remember the guy in front of me turning round just before Trevor scored and saying he couldn't bear to look.... an incredible night....I also remember I'd watch the game whilst listening to Graham Richards commentary on my little radio... the guy was just a terrific commentator... Yes in the days when little radios were called Trannys ? Still got mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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