Fantastic day, put this club firmly on the modern map of football. One of the reasons why we are still seen as a reasonably big club (on a temporary downer). Lets hope that we can summon the spirit of those times for the battles ahead. Sir Clive Mendonca we love you.
Couple of things (that have probably been mentioned before) but:
1) Steve Brown's tackle in the build up to Clive's third goal would be a free kick nowadays. He would probably get a booking today too (or worse).
2) I'd forgotten what a pivotal role Steve Jones played. He led the break out for Clive's second goal and set him up for his third.
Great memories, still think the semi-final was the most elated ive ever been watching charlton though. will always be fond of sunderland for how gracious they were in defeat aswell, great fans.
[cite]Posted By: Valley11[/cite]Lump in throat every time.
Couple of things (that have probably been mentioned before) but:
1) Steve Brown's tackle in the build up to Clive's third goal would be a free kick nowadays. He would probably get a booking today too (or worse).
2) I'd forgotten what a pivotal role Steve Jones played. He led the break out for Clive's second goal and set him up for his third.
Well said Valley11. Jones' run and cross well late into the game was awesome. But come on how coolly did Super Clive take each one of his goals?
[cite]Posted By: BrightonAddick[/cite]Great memories, still think the semi-final was the most elated ive ever been watching charlton though. will always be fond of sunderland for how gracious they were in defeat aswell, great fans.
Even on a round up/clip show they could'nt get all the goals in..................good old sasca illic (or how ever ya spell it) we will soon have all that to look forward to again, bring it on.............roll up roll up!!!
[quote][cite]Posted By: BrightonAddick[/cite]Great memories, still think the semi-final was the most elated ive ever been watching charlton though. will always be fond of sunderland for how gracious they were in defeat aswell, great fans.[/quote]
The vast majority of Sunderland fans were fantastic but I do recall a small group chanting at my brother and I (when we arrived at 11 o'clock barely any other addicks around) on Wembley Way -"Mickey Mouse club" over and over as we passed, I recall seeing the same bunch on the way home(what are the odds on that?!) waiting for their coach and I have to say I couldn't resist making my point! But in all fairness most Sunderland fan's were the epitomy of decency and thoroughly sporting as befits their fine club. I hope they stay up on Sunday.
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Couple of things (that have probably been mentioned before) but:
1) Steve Brown's tackle in the build up to Clive's third goal would be a free kick nowadays. He would probably get a booking today too (or worse).
2) I'd forgotten what a pivotal role Steve Jones played. He led the break out for Clive's second goal and set him up for his third.
That is exactly the thought that came into my head as i watched that back just now! Weird.
Well said Valley11. Jones' run and cross well late into the game was awesome. But come on how coolly did Super Clive take each one of his goals?
Absolutely.
has the oposite effect on me i love the history of it and gets me dreaming of the future
YIPPY-I-A
YIPPY-I-O ;-)
One special day that I will always remember.
The vast majority of Sunderland fans were fantastic but I do recall a small group chanting at my brother and I (when we arrived at 11 o'clock barely any other addicks around) on Wembley Way -"Mickey Mouse club" over and over as we passed, I recall seeing the same bunch on the way home(what are the odds on that?!) waiting for their coach and I have to say I couldn't resist making my point! But in all fairness most Sunderland fan's were the epitomy of decency and thoroughly sporting as befits their fine club. I hope they stay up on Sunday.
They said it was a fantastic game, and wished us good luck in the Prem.
Wanted to shake hands.
Proper football people. Respect.
Composed, focused ..... just quality.