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Yeah I’d heard that legend before but not the FA cup thing. I think they may even have said that it got paraded through the town (So’ton). How times have changed.

Thanks. Had no idea. Another revelation for me today was that (according to tv comms) when they won the FA Cup in 1939 the trophy was displayed at the Dell for a bit because we were all such great pals in those days and we were pleased for them. 😂

Gotta ask as not around in those days, who/what was ‘Matalo’?

I really liked the way Scienza, Stephens etc consoled him on his way off the pitch. Not even the slightest hint of criticism. It’s indicative we’ve got a really tight knitted squad looking out for each other, doubtless galvanised by last season’s debacle. Good times lay ahead imo.

He was, and did really well when sent up front as well.

Well there was at least one more moment of real quality from the same player when he sent Scienza through.

YES!! Fucking earned that. So satisfying to beat them at last.

Manning is such a poor defender.

They’re getting in way too easily down our left.

Well we certainly find it difficult. And 9.

Jesus Christ.

That was hand ball.

That’ll do nicely. Lovely goal.