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Have always had a special memory for the first FA Cup tie I saw us win, the 3rd Round win over Derby in Jan 69, atmosphere electric, huge following from Derby who were top of the old 2nd Div at that time. Couple of fading scrapbook pics below.
But then, as others have mentioned, the 6th round win over Wrexham in 74 that meant we were in a semi-final on a neutral ground - I was ecstatic, and my dad was convinced we would go to Wembley. So happy after that game.
But then, as others have mentioned, the 6th round win over Wrexham in 74 that meant we were in a semi-final on a neutral ground - I was ecstatic, and my dad was convinced we would go to Wembley. So happy after that game.
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The Oldham one is hard to beat, great invasion.
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I recall that game..I'd not heard of Derby county to be Honest. A huge Following...very impressive at that time.Cajun wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:29 pmHave always had a special memory for the first FA Cup tie I saw us win, the 3rd Round win over Derby in Jan 69, atmosphere electric, huge following from Derby who were top of the old 2nd Div at that time. Couple of fading scrapbook pics below.
But then, as others have mentioned, the 6th round win over Wrexham in 74 that meant we were in a semi-final on a neutral ground - I was ecstatic, and my dad was convinced we would go to Wembley. So happy after that game.
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5..8 in his Cuban Heels. Nice Lad Micky Finn.huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:59 pmCan you imagine any modern top flight side with a 5’8” goalie. In his later life he was our brewery rep. For Lion brewery.
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He told us he was going to London to record a television interview - we found out later, as did he, that they were trapping him for This Is Your Life.sandy richardson wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:10 pmPresumably Shankly was going down to have a look at Finn. He (Finn) didn't seem to get many games.
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Oldham away was a gone one in 1974. Taffy tore the Latics apart and we won 4-1
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My first ever FA Cup tie was a 1-0 win against Bournemouth in 1960. This Saturday will be the first I've missed at home since starting watching the Clarets all those years ago. That's a run of 84 games including the away game against Hyde, played on the Turf, and the abandoned game against Walsall.Cajun wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:29 pmHave always had a special memory for the first FA Cup tie I saw us win, the 3rd Round win over Derby in Jan 69, atmosphere electric, huge following from Derby who were top of the old 2nd Div at that time. Couple of fading scrapbook pics below.
But then, as others have mentioned, the 6th round win over Wrexham in 74 that meant we were in a semi-final on a neutral ground - I was ecstatic, and my dad was convinced we would go to Wembley. So happy after that game.
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That morning the Oldham manager was all over the national press telling the world that they had a full back (Ian Wood) who would put Taffy in his pocket. Adamson apparently just showed Taffy the interview and he basically ripped them to shreads.Top Claret wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:50 amOldham away was a gone one in 1974. Taffy tore the Latics apart and we won 4-1
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I remember the interview. Oldham were full of it pre match saying what they were going to do to us.
The game was over in 10 minutes
The game was over in 10 minutes
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A very satisfying victory. During the week in the build up to the game Ian Wood, their right back( joined us in 1980), had stated publicly that he could 'handle' Leighton James himself without any help from team mates. Taffy skipped past him twice in the first few minutes and threw over crosses for Dobbo and Paul Fletcher to convert.Top Claret wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:50 amOldham away was a gone one in 1974. Taffy tore the Latics apart and we won 4-1
Like a number of posters have mentioned we also had tickets in the covered Oldham end of the ground. Remember the pitch invasion pre-match as Burnley fans crossed the pitch towards our end. 1-4 at the end and Andy Lochhead in their line-up.
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I was on the game and later that evening I spoke to a bloke who'd been in the town with his Mrs. He said he was just outside M&S when there was an almighty roar and everyone in the street stopped, including the traffic!!
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I always remember the 3rd round 4-1 win at Oldham in 1974. We were in an Oldham pub before the match and the locals were boasting about their brilliant left back called Wood and how Leighton James would be in his pocket.
In the first 6 minutes James skipped around Wood providing crosses for Dobbo and Fletcher to both score, after which the game was effectively over for them.
In the first 6 minutes James skipped around Wood providing crosses for Dobbo and Fletcher to both score, after which the game was effectively over for them.
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I was at the 1956-57 match against New Brighton. Five of the goals were scored by a young lad called Ian Lawson, who also got 3 in the next game too. However, that was about the climax of his Burnley career as he became understudy to Jimmy McIlroy and only played when Mac was on international duty. He played many reserve games and scored lots of goals but he was rather too slow for the first team.tiger76 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:22 pmAh! I wondered if anybody would mention Penrith, that 9-0 equalled our highest every victory, though I somehow doubt anybody on this board will have seen the others, Darwen in the 1891–92 Football League. Crystal Palace (1908–09), New Brighton (1956–57) The latter 2 both coming in the FA Cup.
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I know there used to be a full 90 minutes video with full commentary of the Penrith game. I suppose this is it
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Penrith - you had to leave the ground to go to the loo, none in there.
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We played in navy blue shirts that day if my memory serves me right. Nobody cheered when we came out. Everybody though we were New Brighton !!!Frenchclaret wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:25 pmI was at the 1956-57 match against New Brighton. Five of the goals were scored by a young lad called Ian Lawson, who also got 3 in the next game too. However, that was about the climax of his Burnley career as he became understudy to Jimmy McIlroy and only played when Mac was on international duty. He played many reserve games and scored lots of goals but he was rather too slow for the first team.
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There's one that will live in my memory as long as I live, and that was the third round tie the season after we lost to Spurs in the final. Surprise surprise we got drawn against Spurs again but at White Hart Lane, not Wembley.
I was 16 years old at the time and myself and a mate went down on a National Express coach. Unlike it's name, it's stopped at every lamp post along the way. It was worth it though. The pitch was 2 or 3" deep in snow with just the pitch markings visible across it. However, unlike today the game went ahead and we won 3-0 with Gordon Harris, John Connelly and Andy Lochhead doing the business.
It was a very bad tempered match with Spurs players kicking everything that moved but despite a couple of real punch ups, I don't remember anyone being sent off. (How times change.) The following day, the headline on the back of one of the papers (Daily Express I think.) said 'The shame of Spurs.'
We missed our scheduled return coach, but luckily the inspector at Victoria coach station, put us on a later Express and we got home before the one we should have caught.
Happy days.
I was 16 years old at the time and myself and a mate went down on a National Express coach. Unlike it's name, it's stopped at every lamp post along the way. It was worth it though. The pitch was 2 or 3" deep in snow with just the pitch markings visible across it. However, unlike today the game went ahead and we won 3-0 with Gordon Harris, John Connelly and Andy Lochhead doing the business.
It was a very bad tempered match with Spurs players kicking everything that moved but despite a couple of real punch ups, I don't remember anyone being sent off. (How times change.) The following day, the headline on the back of one of the papers (Daily Express I think.) said 'The shame of Spurs.'
We missed our scheduled return coach, but luckily the inspector at Victoria coach station, put us on a later Express and we got home before the one we should have caught.
Happy days.
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Derby away for me too, I was only 10 or 11 and it was an amazing experience and I genuinely would have been happy even if we had lost it was my first real epic match.
My Dad always tells me they pulled the kids out of the away end at half time for a kick about and that stopped us chanting at the half time entertainment (unlike when Wrexham had their mascot get married?)
I also remember we had one santa hat but with no bobble so my mum sewed cotton wool together onto the hat and sprayed it with hairspray!
My Dad always tells me they pulled the kids out of the away end at half time for a kick about and that stopped us chanting at the half time entertainment (unlike when Wrexham had their mascot get married?)
I also remember we had one santa hat but with no bobble so my mum sewed cotton wool together onto the hat and sprayed it with hairspray!
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Here you go Gordale.Gordaleman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:45 pmThere's one that will live in my memory as long as I live, and that was the third round tie the season after we lost to Spurs in the final. Surprise surprise we got drawn against Spurs again but at White Hart Lane, not Wembley.
Happy days.
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I didn’t attend so it’s breaking the rules but I rather enjoyed Bolton 0-5 Stoke from about 10 years ago now.
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The 3-0 drubbing of spurs in 63 was a great result and performance ..but for drama goals and some amazing football I remember the unfortunate loss 4-3 to tottenham in 65/66 4th round ...willie Irvine was unstoppable got his hat trick before getting the treatment from Mackay Mullery and co ...I was near dugout and saw a young Brian Miller doing a gary lineker and telling the bench to keep an eye on the situation ..good days good memories and great bunch of players ...
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4th round mateCirrus_Minor wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:20 amI always remember the 3rd round 4-1 win at Oldham in 1974. We were in an Oldham pub before the match and the locals were boasting about their brilliant left back called Wood and how Leighton James would be in his pocket.
In the first 6 minutes James skipped around Wood providing crosses for Dobbo and Fletcher to both score, after which the game was effectively over for them.
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Jimmy Frizzell he was their manager a number of yearsClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:57 amThat morning the Oldham manager was all over the national press telling the world that they had a full back (Ian Wood) who would put Taffy in his pocket. Adamson apparently just showed Taffy the interview and he basically ripped them to shreads.
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my first ever away game! bought the whole 90 mins on video for 15 quid when it came out. fast forwarded to the goal (cooke around 60 mins?) don't think I ever watched any more of it.matttheclaret wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:51 pmDerby away in 99 by some distance - first really "unexpected" win I can remember. Great day.
The Liverpool one with the Traore own goal deserves a mention though
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We also beat Grimsby 2-0 in the third round. I went on the special train and it was another place where the locals weren't very friendly.
Here's some ropey footage of the Wrexham quarter-final. It just about captures Casper's deflected shot as it hits the back of the net. The comments underneath are interesting. Apparently some Wrexham fans were locked out which seems odd when the attendance was around 36,000.
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That had my head spinning ...Stan Tastic wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:22 pmWe also beat Grimsby 2-0 in the third round. I went on the special train and it was another place where the locals weren't very friendly.
Here's some ropey footage of the Wrexham quarter-final. It just about captures Casper's deflected shot as it hits the back of the net. The comments underneath are interesting. Apparently some Wrexham fans were locked out which seems odd when the attendance was around 36,000.
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Liverpool vs Wimbledon
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I can't imagine what Sheffield United were expecting. No tickets required !JohnDearyMe wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:44 pmMine would be the 2-2 draw away to Sheffield in the 90s. The ending was disappointing but at the time it was exciting to see us go in front against top flight opposition and the atmosphere in the away end was fantastic (despite the crush)
The 'away end' on Bramhall Lane had 2 tiers with a seated upper level. The whole end was full way before kickoff and had a capacity of around 10,000. Another section had to be made available in the stand next to their home end to accommodate another couple of thousand Clarets.
Adrian Heath scored twice at our end. It was bonkers. His second ended with me sustaining neck injuries that resulted in a number of hospital appointments.
The replay was a bit of a damp squib.
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Jimmy Frizz was at Oldham when I worked there. So was Colin McDonald.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:49 pmHe was. We were once linked with him but he eventually went to Man City.
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The 5th Round tie against Everton on our way to Wembley. It was 1-0 to Everton at half time (Brian Labone was their scorer I think, )but Brian Miller equalised in the first minute of the second half and the Clarets went on to win 3-1 in front to a 52.000 crowd on the Turf. I hope I have got the facts right. A long time ago but what a game.
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Yeh, thanks for that. I said it was snowy and Spurs kicked everything that moved, ha ha.huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:29 pmHere you go Gordale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUfXgfbLdo
Can you imagine today's cosseted playing, playing in those conditions?
Very few Burnley fans there, but those of us who were really enjoyed ourselves.
If Mr Pace gets his wallet out quickly, maybe we can have a cup run this year?
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I was at that one as well. Gilzean got a hat trick as well and on the same day Geoff Hurst got one for West Ham. So there were three hat tricks in London that day.iowalan wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:00 pmThe 3-0 drubbing of spurs in 63 was a great result and performance ..but for drama goals and some amazing football I remember the unfortunate loss 4-3 to tottenham in 65/66 4th round ...willie Irvine was unstoppable got his hat trick before getting the treatment from Mackay Mullery and co ...I was near dugout and saw a young Brian Miller doing a gary lineker and telling the bench to keep an eye on the situation ..good days good memories and great bunch of players ...
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The last 50,000 plus crowd on the Turf. Collins for Everton in the first half. Miller, Connelly & Robson for us.claret59 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:59 pmThe 5th Round tie against Everton on our way to Wembley. It was 1-0 to Everton at half time (Brian Labone was their scorer I think, )but Brian Miller equalised in the first minute of the second half and the Clarets went on to win 3-1 in front to a 52.000 crowd on the Turf. I hope I have got the facts right. A long time ago but what a game.
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Went from Bradford to Oldham then Stockport. Loved it at Bradford but not the others. Started at Rochdale which was also a great club. No money but no clubs had in those days
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Got rescued from Stockport by Barry Kilby. My lucky day !
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Sheffield United away was tremendous. Certainly the best fa Cup game I have attended.
My brother was at the Derby game though and insists it was the better of the two
My brother was at the Derby game though and insists it was the better of the two
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My wife's cousin was married to the Hednesford Town captain when they went on an FA Cup run in 96/97. Despite it not being Burnley, it was still very exciting following them away to Blackpool and winning, then beating York and a brilliant day out at Middlesbrough (never been before, what a sh!t hole). Hednesford took the lead early on, against the likes of Juninho, Ravenelli and Mikkel Beck (who kept throwing himself to the floor). Lost 3-2 but a great experience. As for Burnley, always remember Dad taking me to the Sheffield Wednesday game in 1983, the Longside seemed packed, can't remember much about the game other than Tommy Cassidy scoring with his head and the defense gifting them their goal.
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That game I think was the biggest gate i have been on at the Turf. Big Wednesday following including quite a few in the Bee Hole that ended up getting escorted round to the away end. Steve Taylor's dreadful penalty, saved by the keeper Bolder in front of the Cricket Field stand was a memory from this game. You must remember a penalty being saved in front of the CF stand CovclaretCovclaret wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 7:23 amMy wife's cousin was married to the Hednesford Town captain when they went on an FA Cup run in 96/97. Despite it not being Burnley, it was still very exciting following them away to Blackpool and winning, then beating York and a brilliant day out at Middlesbrough (never been before, what a sh!t hole). Hednesford took the lead early on, against the likes of Juninho, Ravenelli and Mikkel Beck (who kept throwing himself to the floor). Lost 3-2 but a great experience. As for Burnley, always remember Dad taking me to the Sheffield Wednesday game in 1983, the Longside seemed packed, can't remember much about the game other than Tommy Cassidy scoring with his head and the defense gifting them their goal.
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But Taylor didn't bury the rebound, I'd have remembered that.
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Hope your injury wasn't too serious. I know that a number of kids had to be taken out of the away end terraces and moved to the seating area because of the crushingDressinggown wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:25 pmI can't imagine what Sheffield United were expecting. No tickets required !
The 'away end' on Bramhall Lane had 2 tiers with a seated upper level. The whole end was full way before kickoff and had a capacity of around 10,000. Another section had to be made available in the stand next to their home end to accommodate another couple of thousand Clarets.
Adrian Heath scored twice at our end. It was bonkers. His second ended with me sustaining neck injuries that resulted in a number of hospital appointments.
The replay was a bit of a damp squib.
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I recall the 1969 Derby cup-tie. I remember it being a very muddy pitch and Derby kicking us off the park. (Very un-Clough-like if you think of his years in charge at Forest.) I think Dave Mackay was skipper and I think Willie Carlin might have been sent off.Cajun wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:29 pmHave always had a special memory for the first FA Cup tie I saw us win, the 3rd Round win over Derby in Jan 69, atmosphere electric, huge following from Derby who were top of the old 2nd Div at that time. Couple of fading scrapbook pics below.
But then, as others have mentioned, the 6th round win over Wrexham in 74 that meant we were in a semi-final on a neutral ground - I was ecstatic, and my dad was convinced we would go to Wembley. So happy after that game.
My first ever game was the 5th Round Cup Tie at Old Trafford in 1965. I still remember as a wide-eyed 6-year old soaking it all in, perched on my sky-blue buffet on the picket fence on the United Road Paddock that afternoon. We lost to two late goals from Law and Crerand , both laid on by Best, having lead for most of the game through Andy Lochhead. I don't know whether it's an apochryphal story, but i have an inkling that Best might have only had one boot on for one of the goals.
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Best only had one boot on for both of the goals and he was carrying the other boot in his hand. The referee shouldn't have allowed that but of course this was Manchester United and even back then they were preparing for a long period of Fergie time should we have retained the lead.the_magic_rat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:47 amI recall the 1969 Derby cup-tie. I remember it being a very muddy pitch and Derby kicking us off the park. (Very un-Clough-like if you think of his years in charge at Forest.) I think Dave Mackay was skipper and I think Willie Carlin might have been sent off.
My first ever game was the 5th Round Cup Tie at Old Trafford in 1965. I still remember as a wide-eyed 6-year old soaking it all in, perched on my sky-blue buffet on the picket fence on the United Road Paddock that afternoon. We lost to two late goals from Law and Crerand , both laid on by Best, having lead for most of the game through Andy Lochhead. I don't know whether it's an apochryphal story, but i have an inkling that Best might have only had one boot on for one of the goals.
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Many great FA Cup memories - mainly from the late 80s/early 90s - others have mentioned most of them already.
Derby County away - the epic home draw, the abandoned fog game and the rearranged replay with incredible chanting.
Sheff Utd away - Over 9,000 away supporters. Unreal!!
Shrewsbury Town away - the whole John Bond thing, a rubbish game but losing until the 87th minute and two dramatic late goals to win it! Didn't Marlon save a pen too?
Stockport/Scunthorpe home/away - the replays against both, ended with a 5-0 win and finding out Roger Eli was actually quite a handy forward...probably my earliest proper memory of attending FA Cup games.
Great times....
Derby County away - the epic home draw, the abandoned fog game and the rearranged replay with incredible chanting.
Sheff Utd away - Over 9,000 away supporters. Unreal!!
Shrewsbury Town away - the whole John Bond thing, a rubbish game but losing until the 87th minute and two dramatic late goals to win it! Didn't Marlon save a pen too?
Stockport/Scunthorpe home/away - the replays against both, ended with a 5-0 win and finding out Roger Eli was actually quite a handy forward...probably my earliest proper memory of attending FA Cup games.
Great times....
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Getting some mixed memories now from the variety of posts. The Everton tie in 1962 was the one where a photograph was taken from the Beehole End of supporters on the roof of the Kingside. Just a few weeks short of my 10th birthday but my mum wouldn't let me go to this one as a result of the poor reputation of Everton fans. Both teams wore their away kit for that game as they both did for the Wrexham game in '74.
I went to Old Trafford in '65, stood in the Stretford End paddock with a lot of my family. Heartbreaking end to the game made even more so by the fact that I was at school in Salford at the time and so had to put up with some jibes the following Monday. FA Cup was something very special then.
I went to Old Trafford in '65, stood in the Stretford End paddock with a lot of my family. Heartbreaking end to the game made even more so by the fact that I was at school in Salford at the time and so had to put up with some jibes the following Monday. FA Cup was something very special then.