ROCHDALE away memories?

[Chris Powell's mate]

I'm willing to bet I was the only supporter at the 3-2 defeat in 1973. I was staying at a pal's in Liverpool and the trek to Rochdale via Manchester, two trains, and two taxis was ridiculous even for that time.
Was late, turnstiles closed after five minutes, but an enterprising youngster showed me a hole in the Spotland fence for a £1.
Had a chat with old schoolpal Dave Barnett after the game.

 

[Mick]

I'm willing to bet I was the only supporter at the 3-2 defeat in 1973. I was staying at a pal's in Liverpool and the trek to Rochdale via Manchester, two trains, and two taxis was ridiculous even for that time.
Was late, turnstiles closed after five minutes, but an enterprising youngster showed me a hole in the Spotland fence for a £1.
Had a chat with old schoolpal Dave Barnett after the game.

Really ??? How much ?

It was the last Saturday of the season and was Dave Barnett's last ever game for Southend (or part of game as he was substituted by Tommy Horsfall).

 

[westie]

Was there again in 1967-68 winning 1-0 with a goal by Johnny Mac, there was snow on the terraces and can clearly remember John"Miggs"McGill rolling about in the snow when we scored the only goal.

Bloody cold as I recall, with the heating not working as usual, on our "luxury" Supreme coach. Happy days! :smile:

 

[stickyboy]

Rochdale away in 1989


I remember exactly the same as you Welly7!

 

[ozzie]

Been at least twice,maybe 3 times.
IT was either the 72-73 or 73-74 season,my Uncle lived near there for a short while,i got up there a few days before the game,stayed with him and got my cousin to go with me(he was about 10?? then),a day before to visit the ground.told him to be "look out" while i let them know that "Sarfend" were coming:smile:.As usual,i think only a Brother Grimm coach and myself was there.
The best time was though,76 ,crap game,but Joe and myself went up on a friday,stayed in a pub-hotel in Bacup that night,great night,great beer...also after hours drinking.Their "shrimpers club" was ok,after the game,left Bacup late saturday evening,got home maybe early sunday morning...great days:smile:

 

[Keith Mac]

Kev has mentioned the 1980 2-0 win. I was there and my memory was having a game of football with rochdale lads in one of the ends, the goals were the roof supports and it must have been 20 a side. It was a great laugh in fact we carried on playing while the game went ahead. Until plod came along and took the ball off us game over. ( I think we won as well)

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Really ??? How much ?

It was the last Saturday of the season and was Dave Barnett's last ever game for Southend (or part of game as he was substituted by Tommy Horsfall).

Nice one, Mick! So there it is: TWO of us. Forgot to add I also picked up a priceless LP while waiting at Manchester Victoria that I was also toting around during the game

 

[LCBB72]

Really ??? How much ?

It was the last Saturday of the season and was Dave Barnett's last ever game for Southend (or part of game as he was substituted by Tommy Horsfall).

King Billy Best last game and goal for Southend United .