Charlie2008 Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in FA Cup quarter-final in 1984. 0-0 draw. Won the replay 4-1 at the Dell if my memory serves me right.
saintstr1 Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 It was Nov 25th 1953! We lost 3 - 1, though.. Thanks , I am sure you are right......... I remember it hurt and at your date quoted I would have been coming up for 9 years old. Having said that yesterday still hurt.. A LOT The joys of supporting saints
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 16 November, 2009 Author Posted 16 November, 2009 Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in FA Cup quarter-final in 1984. 0-0 draw. Won the replay 4-1 at the Dell if my memory serves me right. Left my first wife that day after an argument about me watching the game on tv. We ended up getting divorced. She hated Saints - funny thing is many years later she re married and her new husband is a season ticket holder at SMS. Considering she lives in London she has been pretty unlucky to meet and marry 2 Saints fans. She actually goes to the odd match now and again - ah well if you can't beat them and all that.
Gemmel Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 1986 Saints vs Liverpool at Whitehart lane First away game I was allowed to and only if we went on the offical travel coach.... Memories of the day Ian Rush broke my heart Mark Wrights broken leg Grid lock traffic on what must have been the M25 and fans running on to other coaches fighting. Stupid BBC cameraman who zoomed in on me smoking (Sorry Mum)
Window Cleaner Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 Now that would be Man City away in the 1963 cup run,can't think what inspired my dad to take me all the way up there, must have had free seats on a Summerbee's coach or something. Great game Derek Reeves 4 goals in a 5-0 win.
fred kemp Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 c. 58, my grandad worked in reading, went to elm park aged 11 or so with a load of reading lads. we were hammered 4-1 ish, they just took the p1ss, no nastyness. we had a bloke caled brown up front signed from derby, didn't get a kick. also went to b'mouth with me dad, better result that time
Jack Fleet Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 August 28,1954 - as a 12 year old went with my parents and brother to Brighton to see Saints win 2-1 with goals from Eric Day and John Hoskins.Not the eraliest noted but I think the earliest league match (Division 3 -south) so far. Always felt my brother was the forerunner of the soccer hooligan as he entered a verbal debate with a Brighton fan over the abilities of Saints goalie John Christie who later became a good friend of my brother.
adysaint Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 Sheff Utd at Crystal Palace in '02 I remember Sheff Utd had a big fat bloke in goal... I went mental when Harry Wood scored the equalizer late on. My dad wouldn't let me go to the replay:smt085
saintrich Posted 16 November, 2009 Posted 16 November, 2009 Away to Newcastle in the FA Cup. Feb 2006. Lost 1-0. Madsen and Jones both had good chances, Blackstock ended up in goal.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 Sheff Utd at Crystal Palace in '02 I remember Sheff Utd had a big fat bloke in goal... I went mental when Harry Wood scored the equalizer late on. My dad wouldn't let me go to the replay:smt085 1902 You old relic! :smt040
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 17 November, 2009 Author Posted 17 November, 2009 August 28,1954 - as a 12 year old went with my parents and brother to Brighton to see Saints win 2-1 with goals from Eric Day and John Hoskins.Not the eraliest noted but I think the earliest league match (Division 3 -south) so far. Always felt my brother was the forerunner of the soccer hooligan as he entered a verbal debate with a Brighton fan over the abilities of Saints goalie John Christie who later became a good friend of my brother. Welcome aboard Jack and as you say the winner of the earliest League game. I see John Christie most weeks down at Waitrose in Chandlers Ford - he's still pretty nimble pushing his trolly.
Huntingdon Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 My first away match was late August 1985 We had just moved to Huntingdon & Saints were away to Ipswich, so a fairly short trip We drew 1-1
westmidlandsaint Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 My first ever will never be forgotten - Saturday 16 November 1996; Goodison Park Everton 7 Saints 1......................and yes couple of seasons later I went to Anfield when Liverpool beat us 7-1, never been back to merseyside since (except brothers stag weekend)
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 17 November, 2009 Author Posted 17 November, 2009 Sheff Utd at Crystal Palace in '02 I remember Sheff Utd had a big fat bloke in goal... I went mental when Harry Wood scored the equalizer late on. My dad wouldn't let me go to the replay:smt085 I missed that game - our horse and cart broke down and then we were mugged for our tickets by **** Turpin. However I was there for the first ever game on the Common in Nov 1885!
knellster Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 great start for me at fratton too. Mine was the 2-1 win, boxing day 1974 (?) in the corner between the fratton end and the south stand(old man is a skate !) quite scary, but a decent result !! That was my first away game too, although I only lived about three miles from Nottarf Krap. I had a new red and white scarf for Christmas and was too young to realise that wearing it under the South Stand wasn't a good idea, although there were a few Saints kids in that area.
Sour Mash Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 My first ever will never be forgotten - Saturday 16 November 1996; Goodison Park Everton 7 Saints 1......................and yes couple of seasons later I went to Anfield when Liverpool beat us 7-1, never been back to merseyside since (except brothers stag weekend) Was at both of them! We usually had at least one result like that per season while during the 90s!
Saint Without a Halo Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 Sheff Utd at Crystal Palace in '02 I remember Sheff Utd had a big fat bloke in goal... I went mental when Harry Wood scored the equalizer late on. My dad wouldn't let me go to the replay:smt085 You forgot to mention your Dad was 158 years old at the time and hence the heriditory ageing gene! I think the fat guy was Fatty Foulkes or similar!
Arizona Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 Glanford Park, Scunny in 2008. Pearson's first 'real' game in charge. 1-1 draw, 2 penalties, Vignal scored ours in the 86th minute. Both sides deserved to go down on that performance. I suspect this may not be the earliest...
oldsarum Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 1986 Saints vs Liverpool at Whitehart lane First away game I was allowed to and only if we went on the offical travel coach.... Memories of the day Ian Rush broke my heart Mark Wrights broken leg Grid lock traffic on what must have been the M25 and fans running on to other coaches fighting. Stupid BBC cameraman who zoomed in on me smoking (Sorry Mum) Grid locked traffic was on the North Cicular, the same problems and fighting occured after 1984 Semi at Highbury, hence one of my mates being known to this day as Fast Lane Manning
corsacar saint Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 Palace away in cup in 1972,think we lost 2-0, but saw us win there in league about 3 months later 3-2.[i think I have those scores the right way around].
Window Cleaner Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 (edited) Palace away in cup in 1972,think we lost 2-0, but saw us win there in league about 3 months later 3-2.[i think I have those scores the right way around]. 13th January 1973 Don Rogers took us apart if I remember correctly, plus my car broke down on the way back. Bad day all round. Edited 17 November, 2009 by Window Cleaner
The Cat Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 QPR 2-2 Saints. Early in the 91/92 season. David Hughes scored a scissor kick to equalise near the end and my Dad got lost on the way home.
Depressed of Shirley Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 WBA away in the 76 cup run. Mini bus from The Bitterne Park Hotel.
acersaint Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 First ever game I saw was away to Swindon early 1960s only nine years old night game pouring with rain. Paine booed by local fans for a slide tackle in the mud. He had his revenge by a run with the ball and a winning goal. Been hooked ever since.
Window Cleaner Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 WBA away in the 76 cup run. Mini bus from The Bitterne Park Hotel. I went from the BP as well but in a banana yellow Mk3 Cortina.With Bunner and Micky Carps if I remembe rightly
Bensfcno1 Posted 17 November, 2009 Posted 17 November, 2009 united away.... i think 1996... lost one nil to a goal scored by David Beckham after coming of the bench!
West End Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 My first away game was at Stamford Bridge F A Cup semi final V Crystal Palace 1976 aged 9 I can remember the peno was in front of the Saints fans and when it went in it just went mental. I can clearly remember Malcolm Allisons fedora hat what a day out I think that is the day I became a Saint forever happy days
Kingsland Codger Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 September 1975. Texaco Cup. 3-1 win at Ibrox against Glasgow Rangers. I had just started at uni up there. A question for Fitzhugh Fella ... what was Saints first ever competitive match played outside of England?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 18 November, 2009 Author Posted 18 November, 2009 September 1975. Texaco Cup. 3-1 win at Ibrox against Glasgow Rangers. I had just started at uni up there. A question for Fitzhugh Fella ... what was Saints first ever competitive match played outside of England? I would say 17 Sep 1969 away to Rosenborg in the Inter City Fairs Cup!
Weston Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I would say 17 Sep 1969 away to Rosenborg in the Inter City Fairs Cup!That is outside of UK, he said England. Did you get my email about our next meet?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 18 November, 2009 Author Posted 18 November, 2009 That is outside of UK, he said England. Did you get my email about our next meet? Point taken. It depends if you regard something like the Texaco Cup as competitive. If you do then this match would be it. In ITN I have it down under the Minor Cup category. I remember the match well because at that time I used to drink with Glaswegian and midfielder Gerry O'Brien in the Fitzhugh and a bigger Celtic lover/Rangers hater you could not wish to meet. Of course he scored for Saints in that game and my Gawd was he chuffed. He went on and on about it for weeks. And the answer to your other question is No nothing received other than a call from Corsacar Saint who said you were waiting on Mr S before fixing a date.
Weston Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Point taken. It depends if you regard something like the Texaco Cup as competitive. If you do then this match would be it. In ITN I have it down under the Minor Cup category. I remember the match well because at that time I used to drink with Glaswegian and midfielder Gerry O'Brien in the Fitzhugh and a bigger Celtic lover/Rangers hater you could not wish to meet. Of course he scored for Saints in that game and my Gawd was he chuffed. He went on and on about it for weeks. And the answer to your other question is No nothing received other than a call from Corsacar Saint who said you were waiting on Mr S before fixing a date.OK resent
warsash saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Wimbledon away at Plough Lane. The infamous game when Franny tried to decapitate John Fashanu with a neck high challenge . For the life of me I cant remember the score - although I do remember that the portaloos had windows opening onto the pitch meaning I did not not miss a minute of action when I went for a p*ss
derry Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I think it was Swindon, Bmth & Bosc, Reading, QPR in 1956.
ATLAM Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 14th December 1963 , away to Charlton Athletic and drew 2-2 . I could not believe my eyes , i thought all football grounds were like The Dell untill i saw the old Valley . Old terracing sweeping around and i think it held more than 75,000 at one time . Happy days .
yorkie Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Mid 70's Oxford United away on Boxig Day. We took their end!
Cricketphilly Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I think mine was a 2-2 with Chelsea, when we were 2-0 up at the Bridge and threw it all away. Ken Monkou scored the equalizer very late on, and up till two months ago we have been throwing leads away ever since!! lol I was there with a mate in the Shed End, very rowdy when they equalized.
mikec Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Point taken. It depends if you regard something like the Texaco Cup as competitive. If you do then this match would be it. In ITN I have it down under the Minor Cup category. ... Did we not play Cardiff (or Swansea or Wrexham) before that?
The Old Codger Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I had to dig out my old diaries to confirm the exact date but mine was away to Burnley on 2nd January 1932. Still a very young lad we'd been visiting some relatives "oop north" for new year and couldn't get back - think it was something to do with limited trains on New Years Day. Stuck up there my Dad and Uncle (who we were visiting)) decided the delay home was fate as the mighty Saints were playing just up the road at Burnley and I was dragged along to watch. Don't remember a lot, I was too short to see anything except when I sat on Dad's shoulders for a while but I'll always remember we won 3-1. My Uncle was pleased as well, he was a Blackburn fan. No trouble in those days but lots of hats in the air when we scored, trilbys for us, flat caps for them. And not many trilbys either, in fact we may have been the only Saints fans there - transport wasn't easy back then and with no segregation I don't remember seeing any others. Been to many many more home and away since, but I'm just grateful to make it to the odd home game nowadays.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Mid 70's Oxford United away on Boxig Day. We took their end! Hmmm, I thought it was the Boxing Day earlier in the thread so I checked ITN because I had a sneaking suspicion it might not have been. It was actually the 27th, although a Saturday. We played Bristol Rovers at home on the Boxing Day that year. 'Twas a bloody good day out I must say!
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I had to dig out my old diaries to confirm the exact date but mine was away to Burnley on 2nd January 1932. Still a very young lad we'd been visiting some relatives "oop north" for new year and couldn't get back - think it was something to do with limited trains on New Years Day. Stuck up there my Dad and Uncle (who we were visiting)) decided the delay home was fate as the mighty Saints were playing just up the road at Burnley and I was dragged along to watch. Don't remember a lot, I was too short to see anything except when I sat on Dad's shoulders for a while but I'll always remember we won 3-1. My Uncle was pleased as well, he was a Blackburn fan. No trouble in those days but lots of hats in the air when we scored, trilbys for us, flat caps for them. And not many trilbys either, in fact we may have been the only Saints fans there - transport wasn't easy back then and with no segregation I don't remember seeing any others. Been to many many more home and away since, but I'm just grateful to make it to the odd home game nowadays. Good on you Sir! You deserve a medal for long service!
RonManager Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I had to dig out my old diaries to confirm the exact date but mine was away to Burnley on 2nd January 1932. Still a very young lad we'd been visiting some relatives "oop north" for new year and couldn't get back - think it was something to do with limited trains on New Years Day. Stuck up there my Dad and Uncle (who we were visiting)) decided the delay home was fate as the mighty Saints were playing just up the road at Burnley and I was dragged along to watch. Don't remember a lot, I was too short to see anything except when I sat on Dad's shoulders for a while but I'll always remember we won 3-1. My Uncle was pleased as well, he was a Blackburn fan. No trouble in those days but lots of hats in the air when we scored, trilbys for us, flat caps for them. And not many trilbys either, in fact we may have been the only Saints fans there - transport wasn't easy back then and with no segregation I don't remember seeing any others. Been to many many more home and away since, but I'm just grateful to make it to the odd home game nowadays. We're not worthy!!:prayer::smt023:smt041:smt038
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 I was there with a mate in the Shed End, very rowdy when they equalized. I was in there also. With a mate from Surbiton.
70's Mike Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Mid 70's Oxford United away on Boxig Day. We took their end! didn't every one
Ford Saint Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 Well I am taking my 9 year old to Northampton for his first away match ever. Hopefully he will have many many more !!!! If there is a similar thread to this and if there is an internet in 30/40 years hopefully he will be adding his comment to it and reporting a win !!!
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 18 November, 2009 Author Posted 18 November, 2009 I had to dig out my old diaries to confirm the exact date but mine was away to Burnley on 2nd January 1932. Still a very young lad we'd been visiting some relatives "oop north" for new year and couldn't get back - think it was something to do with limited trains on New Years Day. Stuck up there my Dad and Uncle (who we were visiting)) decided the delay home was fate as the mighty Saints were playing just up the road at Burnley and I was dragged along to watch. Don't remember a lot, I was too short to see anything except when I sat on Dad's shoulders for a while but I'll always remember we won 3-1. My Uncle was pleased as well, he was a Blackburn fan. No trouble in those days but lots of hats in the air when we scored, trilbys for us, flat caps for them. And not many trilbys either, in fact we may have been the only Saints fans there - transport wasn't easy back then and with no segregation I don't remember seeing any others. Been to many many more home and away since, but I'm just grateful to make it to the odd home game nowadays. That's fascinating - living history! Just checked my records and I see Charlie Sillett scored 2 for Saints. He was the father of John Sillett who managed Coventry. He was killed during WW2. You sir, win by a county mile. Thanks for posting that, made my day!
aintforever Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 West Ham, Rod Wallace scored, think it might have been the day of the Hillsborough tragedy. Still think London away days are the best.
Chin Strain Posted 18 November, 2009 Posted 18 November, 2009 26.12.70 - Boxing Day. Arsenal away. White pitch, blue lines, orange ball. Constant Arsenal pressure with Eric Martin a hero and Hughie Fisher nearly nicking it for us. 0-0. Jeez....that was 3 days before I was born!
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 18 November, 2009 Author Posted 18 November, 2009 I was in there also. With a mate from Surbiton. Quite possibly the most inane bit of info on this thread!
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 18 November, 2009 Author Posted 18 November, 2009 Quite possibly the most inane bit of info on this thread! Sorry I gotta bump this thread just once, to pay my respects to the "Old Codger".
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