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EP Memories/Anniversaries Apr 16, 2021 18:31:06 GMT gazz and ceefer like this

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Post by archie on Apr 16, 2021 18:31:06 GMT

16th April 1960
County 2 (Fletcher, Smith) Workington 0

Attendance: 3585

My first game at Edgeley Park.

Official programme: 3d (= 1.25p in today's money)

According to the programme there were football buses from
Reddish
Houldsworth Square
Greg Street
Crossley Road
Gatley
St Marks, Bredbury
Bents Lane
St Paul's Church

plus a frequent service between Mersey Square and Edgeley before and after matches.

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EP Memories/Anniversaries Apr 16, 2021 18:48:41 GMT via mobile archie and ceefer like this

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Post by gazz on Apr 16, 2021 18:48:41 GMT

My first County game was a Friday night match in September 1978, a 2-0 win v York City at home. According to the brilliant GoGoGo County website, it was Friday 15th September. with Stuart Lee scoring both goals.

I don't remember much about the game itself, as I was just chuffed to be out late with my Dad and not having to go to bed early. I was sat in the old Cheadle end.

The floodlights, the grown men all around me smoking, laughing, shouting and swearing - it was my first live football match and the 10 year-old me absolutely loved it!

Went to Edgeley Park that night still wanting my Dad to take me to a City game, but came away from it wanting him to take me to County again and nothing else!

Last Edit: Apr 16, 2021 18:51:13 GMT by gazz