Was there that day-and Nevin's run is one of my most cherished memories. Watching from the Shed in front of the Tea bar Pat picked it up no more than 6 yards from our goal line, beat a couple of defenders immediately a one two with Kerry on half way then continued drifting past a more helpless Newcastle players and ended up hanging a cross to the far post where I think it was headed out for a corner..

We've had so many wonderful days in the last 20+ years but that season is still my favourite when taken as a whole. Saw 44 games including 2 reserve matches, 5-0 to start, 5-0 to finish, a new group of heroes from nothing really, fantastic away days all season (Man City on a Friday night my favourite I think) great foootball, fantastic atmosphere all year really.

 Micky Droy Testimonial v Arsenal.  1st Nov 1983.   We beat them 2-1.   Micky Droy and David Speedie scoring for us.

Edited November 12, 20196 yr by erskblue

 Posted before, Pre Season classic , in my humble opinion.

   The famous 5-0 game v Leeds at The Bridge in April 1984.

Couldn't resist...

Classic programme cover and match from today in 1983.   Okay, okay !

We demolished Swansea 6-1. Bouncing back from losing 1-0 to Man City at The Bridge on the Sat.

Our scorers: The Paul Canoville Show.

He got a hat trick. In the 8th, 40th and 84th mins.

Wee Pat scored in the 24th min, 'King' Kerry Dixon 50th and John Bumstead in the 81st min,

12,389 saw it.

1 hour ago, erskblue said:

Classic programme cover and match from today in 1983.   Okay, okay !

We demolished Swansea 6-1. Bouncing back from losing 1-0 to Man City at The Bridge on the Sat.

Our scorers: The Paul Canoville Show.

He got a hat trick. In the 8th, 40th and 84th mins.

Wee Pat scored in the 24th min, 'King' Kerry Dixon 50th and John Bumstead in the 81st min,

12,389 saw it.

Dunno why, but that programme cover just puts you in the mood for the weekend!! 

That chelsea club crest thing that was set into the front of the East stand ,where is it today ? I have not been to the bridge for yonks and yonks and tv cameras always point across to west stand .

 

 A 4-2 away win on Boxing Day 1983.

Our scorers that Boxing Day were King Kerry Dixon 64 (Pen),David Speedie 71st, John Bumstead 81st and 84th

 A crowd of 7,582 saw it

Edited December 26, 20196 yr by erskblue

Sat 31st Dec 1983 with a 11:30 kick off.  We won 1 - 0 with  David Speedie scoring in the 77th min..

King Kerry Dixon had a penalty saved. His third missed pen in 2 games. I don't believe it even now,,,

That season. Couldn't resist, again !

Mickey Thomas debut in a 2-1 win at The Baseball Ground on 14th Jan 1984.

2 hours ago, erskblue said:

Mickey Thomas debut in a 2-1 win at The Baseball Ground on 14th Jan 1984.

The final piece of the jigsaw of THAT team, we were unstoppable once Mickey T joined. In my time the construction of THAT team was the greatest bit of team building ever at Chelsea, especially as we had no money! "Jonny Neal's blue and white army"

33 minutes ago, chi blue said:

The final piece of the jigsaw of THAT team, we were unstoppable once Mickey T joined. In my time the construction of THAT team was the greatest bit of team building ever at Chelsea, especially as we had no money! "Jonny Neal's blue and white army"

 

33 minutes ago, chi blue said:

The final piece of the jigsaw of THAT team, we were unstoppable once Mickey T joined. In my time the construction of THAT team was the greatest bit of team building ever at Chelsea, especially as we had no money! "Jonny Neal's blue and white army"

Read some bonkers article about him- he and Joey Jones used to drive down from Wrexham every day for training ( 4 hours each way) and kip on fans sofas or along those lines.

10 hours ago, Ewell CFC said:

 

Read some bonkers article about him- he and Joey Jones used to drive down from Wrexham every day for training ( 4 hours each way) and kip on fans sofas or along those lines.

Derek Johnstone mentioned that in his book a few years ago and he couldn't believe it !

10 hours ago, chi blue said:

The final piece of the jigsaw of THAT team, we were unstoppable once Mickey T joined. In my time the construction of THAT team was the greatest bit of team building ever at Chelsea, especially as we had no money! "Jonny Neal's blue and white army"

Totally agree. Unsurprisingly !

They had slept in the referee’s room and went on the pitch at night. The best story from Micky T was about when he and Joey wore stocking masks and pretended to rob the box office!!

Mickey T v Leeds at The Bridge in April 1984. The 5-0 game.

Edited January 30, 20206 yr by erskblue

On 01/11/2019 at 06:40, erskblue said:

 Micky Droy Testimonial v Arsenal.  1st Nov 1983.   We beat them 2-1.   Micky Droy and David Speedie scoring for us.

I was there. I once met him in a pub when I was a young teenager and he bought be a pint and shared a fag. Top bloke, he had a big commanding presence and both humble and well-informed. He was with Joey Jones, another legend who gave it his all. Despite their limitations as players both of these men were proud to wear the shirt (and what a shirt the Le Coq Sportif shirt was!). If our current players play with the same intent then we will end third this season.

13 hours ago, The Swan said:

I was there. I once met him in a pub when I was a young teenager and he bought be a pint and shared a fag. Top bloke, he had a big commanding presence and both humble and well-informed. He was with Joey Jones, another legend who gave it his all. Despite their limitations as players both of these men were proud to wear the shirt (and what a shirt the Le Coq Sportif shirt was!). If our current players play with the same intent then we will end third this season.

Agreed re him and Joey Jones with great attitude and commitment to our club back then.

Just trying to imagine any modern team trying 'route one' or trying to 'mix it physically', with the two of them in our defence,

Utter Carnage...

Edited February 1, 20206 yr by erskblue