On 16/04/2020 at 05:43, erskblue said:

We won 3-1

Aston Villa at The Bridge  on Tues 16th April 1985.

Our scorers: John Bumstead 12th, Alan Evans (O.G) 18th and rounding it off, Micky, Thomas 67th min Pen.

A crowd 13,267 of saw it

Great picture on the front of the programme of 'The Cat' and Eddie in training.

Next up is West Brom at The Hawthorns, on Sat 20th April 1985.

 

Remember that programme cover, actually to be honest all these home programmes covers over 83/84 and 84/85 season I can remember and bring back great memories, thanks Ersk.

On another point love seeing our large crowds in the old newspaper clippings and the mention of our phenomenal away support, but some of these home crowds are quite poor as well, not just us though, crowds across the league's were dire in the  80's at times, crowd trouble being a major factor, crowds started to improve in English football after Italia 90, then got another turbo boost after Euro 96

1 minute ago, chi blue said:

Remember that programme cover, actually to be honest all these home programmes covers over 83/84 and 84/85 season I can remember and bring back great memories, thanks Ersk.

On another point love seeing our large crowds in the old newspaper clippings and the mention of our phenomenal away support, but some of these home crowds are quite poor as well, not just us though, crowds across the league's were dire in the  80's at times, crowd trouble being a major factor, crowds started to improve in English football after Italia 90, then got another turbo boost after Euro 96

No problem mate. Glad you like the them.

That programme cover with 'The Cat' and 'Eddie' is one of our best.

Just my humble opinion,

On 06/05/2020 at 07:12, erskblue said:

Saturday, 4th May 1985 at 11:30

We went down 4-3 away to Liverpool.

Our scorers: Nigel Spackman 17th min a pen. King Kerry Dixon 48tth min and Gordon, Davies 71st min.

In front of a crowd of 33,733.

Just realised I forgot to post this game two days ago. DOH !

We are 9th in Div 1.

We should have had a penalty but surprise no joy. Lawrenson hacked Kerry down.

38 minutes ago, Richard P said:

We should have had a penalty but surprise no joy. Lawrenson hacked Kerry down.

Nothing changes eh...

We go down 2-1 to Norwich City .

On Tues 14th May 1985 at 7.30pm

Last game of 1984/85. Watched by a crowd of 22,882

Our scorer: Micky Thomas in the 41st min.

Last appearance of Joey Jones and Micky Thomas.

'Eddie's' 100th game and he saved a penalty in the 16th minute.

 

We finish 6th in our first season back in Division 1.   Not a bad return.

I've enjoyed going down the memory lane of 1984/85.

Nice programme cover for this game, which to me, sums up the previous two Chelsea seasons.

 

We play Glasgow Rangers at The Bridge on Thurs 16th May 1985. 

A friendly game for the Bradford City Appeal Fund

 

Edited May 14, 20206 yr by erskblue

On 14/05/2020 at 07:06, erskblue said:

We go down 2-1 to Norwich City .

On Tues 14th May 1985 at 7.30pm

Last game of 1984/85. Watched by a crowd of 22,882

Our scorer: Micky Thomas in the 41st min.

Last appearance of Joey Jones and Micky Thomas.

'Eddie's' 100th game and he saved a penalty in the 16th minute.

 

We finish 6th in our first season back in Division 1.   Not a bad return.

I've enjoyed going down the memory lane of 1984/85.

Nice programme cover for this game, which to me, sums up the previous two Chelsea seasons.

 

We play Glasgow Rangers at The Bridge on Thurs 16th May 1985. 

A friendly game for the Bradford City Appeal Fund

 

 

 

85/86 next?

7 hours ago, chi blue said:

85/86 next?

Good shout mate.

It does seem like a natural progression.