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1973 Revisited
« on: April 11, 2014, 09:49:43 pm »
The article talks about the City game but speaks about Shankly and the 73 title winning side

The influence of the fans - I found it interesting

http://skemnews.com/sport/1973-revisited/


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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2014, 01:02:03 am »
Easter Monday, 56,000 lock out. Championship decider. Liverpool 2 Leeds 0. Cormack and Keegan, both in front of the Kop. One of the most atmospheric games ever played at Anfield.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2014, 01:08:14 am »
The Kop and Clemence 1973, the fella taking the pen (1 minute) hasn't got a chance of scoring.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iuKU5_P7u-k

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2014, 05:42:55 am »
The Kop and Clemence 1973, the fella taking the pen (1 minute) hasn't got a chance of scoring.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iuKU5_P7u-k

Heynckes' goal was a bit special, to be fair
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2014, 08:11:38 am »
Ahhh! Yorkie! Was only looking at Shanks' statue outside the ground the other day and thinking back to that Leeds game. The ground was heaving. We were in our spec for 12-15pm and it was full then. When we scored some old fella lifted me up and actually threw me in the air! I remember turning to the pitch and seeing the ref sitting on the ball at the centre spot waiting for the chaos to subside. Then the Leicester game when shanks walked down and knotted the silkie round his neck. Let's hope we batter city in the same way we saw off Leeds
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2014, 09:22:47 am »
Heynckes' goal was a bit special, to be fair

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2014, 09:29:59 am »
The memories.....Jesus, if only it was still pay at the gate - how many young scouse kids could be making those memories now.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2014, 09:45:15 am »
30p in the Kop that day! Says something when your scarf cost more than your gate money. Those silkies were the thing to have. Knotted round the wrist ;)
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2014, 09:46:23 am »
The memories.....Jesus, if only it was still pay at the gate - how many young scouse kids could be making those memories now.

And a few Yorkshire kids too! When you throw in the hours queueing to get on to the Kop, as well as those swaying on the old terrace itself, we probably spent more time waiting for the football to begin than we did actually watching it.

I loved the whole ritual though - the steady build-up of atmosphere between 1 and 3 until it was fever pitch by the time the team came out. ("Oh Joey, Joey....... ;D)
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2014, 09:59:46 am »
Easter Monday, 56,000 lock out. Championship decider. Liverpool 2 Leeds 0. Cormack and Keegan, both in front of the Kop. One of the most atmospheric games ever played at Anfield.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2014, 10:04:53 am »
And a few Yorkshire kids too! When you throw in the hours queueing to get on to the Kop, as well as those swaying on the old terrace itself, we probably spent more time waiting for the football to begin than we did actually watching it.

I loved the whole ritual though - the steady build-up of atmosphere between 1 and 3 until it was fever pitch by the time the team came out. ("Oh Joey, Joey....... ;D)
You could be joining a queue (five or six deep) on Arkles Lane, for the Kop!

I used to love those crazy old tunes they used to play every week that you'd never hear anywhere else (unsurprisingly), like that one to start the St. John chant, or some bloody soppy old Ken Dodd song, and even 'Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat' by what sounded like the Black and white Minstrels'?! I still get butterflies in my stomach now remembering hearing those songs over the PA, and as for the feeling you got as a kid when you first caught sight of that huge lush green carpet. And then those giants in that all red strip took to the field as the crowd reached fever pitch, Christ it was like a Saturn V rocket going off and you were right in the middle of it.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2014, 11:35:12 am »
Two hours before kick off, and the beach ball would make an appearance... Followed by the Walrus marching down the Kop end to berate some young copper for throwing the ball back when it went on the pitch. "We hate the Walrus..."
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2014, 11:44:06 am »
Hey lads, Remember the auld fella who used to run on just as the players were warming up. He would roll up his coat put it on the spot and boot it towards the goal, encouraged by the Kop. His loose change would scatter everywhere out of his coat pockets, everyone would cheer and then a copper would gently escort him back to the Kop. Imagine that now, lifetime ban and all. We will never see the like again sadly.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2014, 11:48:20 am »
Easter Monday, 56,000 lock out. Championship decider. Liverpool 2 Leeds 0. Cormack and Keegan, both in front of the Kop. One of the most atmospheric games ever played at Anfield.

Same again please boys.
I think that's the first game I can remember remembering......

Really hazy memories of '71 Cup final and Charlie George lying on his back but not sure if they are subsequent memories from re-watching it. I remember my dad going mad about beating Leeds though.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2014, 02:37:05 pm »
Hey lads, Remember the auld fella who used to run on just as the players were warming up. He would roll up his coat put it on the spot and boot it towards the goal, encouraged by the Kop. His loose change would scatter everywhere out of his coat pockets, everyone would cheer and then a copper would gently escort him back to the Kop. Imagine that now, lifetime ban and all. We will never see the like again sadly.
If you want to trawl through the auldarse thread he does crop up every now and then. Fat Scouser knew him, I believe.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2014, 11:48:59 pm »
Easter Monday, 56,000 lock out. Championship decider. Liverpool 2 Leeds 0. Cormack and Keegan, both in front of the Kop. One of the most atmospheric games ever played at Anfield.

Same again please boys.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2014, 12:08:19 am »
Hey lads, Remember the auld fella who used to run on just as the players were warming up. He would roll up his coat put it on the spot and boot it towards the goal, encouraged by the Kop. His loose change would scatter everywhere out of his coat pockets, everyone would cheer and then a copper would gently escort him back to the Kop. Imagine that now, lifetime ban and all. We will never see the like again sadly.

Remember him taking shots against Ray Clemence in the warm ups, always allowed a few attempts until he netted one.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2014, 12:47:48 am »
My earliest memory of the mighty Reds is my dad calling me in from the street because they were showing the celebrations after the 0-0 with Leicester that clinched the title. I didn' really appreciate what I was watching to be honest but it must have stirred something in me.
 Been thinking about today's game, I've been lucky enough to see just about everything over the last 40 years but this game is right up there with the biggest matches seen at Anfield over that period given how long it's been since we win it.
Whatever happens on that pitch today we have to remember how far we've come even if it's in disappointment. Massive game and it's only the start....the red men are coming up the hill again....

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2014, 01:46:22 am »
The Kop and Clemence 1973, the fella taking the pen (1 minute) hasn't got a chance of scoring.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iuKU5_P7u-k

The noise before and after are amazing.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2014, 01:53:10 am »
I can't remember me first memories of LFC. Me Nana has photies of me and me pram decked out in red and white for the 74 Cup Final. Me first visit to Anfield was in 77 for Tommy Smith's Testamonial.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2014, 09:00:15 am »
I can't remember me first memories of LFC. Me Nana has photies of me and me pram decked out in red and white for the 74 Cup Final. Me first visit to Anfield was in 77 for Tommy Smith's Testamonial.

Shove that in yer pipes auldies.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2014, 09:09:47 am »
Fuckin' young pups!

Hope Iam a young pup later when I back flip over the turnies and leg it up lots of stairs. Iam even lending a pair of our kids sddidas for it.
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #22 on: April 13, 2014, 09:12:58 am »
What memories! My ol' fella' took ill that day.......walking up Arkles Lane...Had an angina attack...But he insisted on going anyway....I wasn't with him.He was with his mates in the Anny Rd and I had a season ticket in the Kemlyn Rd.
I remember that loads were locked out that day...
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #23 on: April 13, 2014, 09:46:03 am »
Hope Iam a young pup later when I back flip over the turnies and leg it up lots of stairs. Iam even lending a pair of our kids sddidas for it.

I would love to be with you doing it :)
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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #24 on: April 13, 2014, 09:53:17 am »
Inspired by this post and to invoke the glories of the past , today I shall be growing my hair long and lanky , put on a penny round collar shirt with a Lord Snooty tank top and a pair of beige polyester Birmo's and some stacked shoes.......this particular sartorial elegance is , erm, not without some factual accuracy!

Btw my polyester Birmo's used to create enough static to provide electricity for a small community!

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #25 on: April 13, 2014, 10:27:42 am »
Inspired by this post and to invoke the glories of the past , today I shall be growing my hair long and lanky , put on a penny round collar shirt with a Lord Snooty tank top and a pair of beige polyester Birmo's and some stacked shoes.......this particular sartorial elegance is , erm, not without some factual accuracy!

Btw my polyester Birmo's used to create enough static to provide electricity for a small community!

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #26 on: April 13, 2014, 11:29:38 am »
Surely get a feathercut, and a tartan cap for authenticity. ;D
Let's hope all the pups end up with a story to tell.
Strange! That 72/73 season began with City at home. "Big Mal" was in charge and he swaggered down towards the Kop before the game in a cowboy hat (Fedora?) and a cigar the size of a Sayers sausage roll. Trying to wind up the crowd. Some lad was sat on a barrier smack in the middle of the Kop looking up with his back to the pitch. He looked over his shoulder at Big Mal and shook his head, he then made a big headed gesture. It seemed like the whole Kop burst out laughing. Mal looked up, and quickly left the pitch, piss taken. The game was notable for Davies, the City centre forward, head butting Larry Lloyd for no reason; the ref sent him off, along with Lloyd who was just regaining consciousness on a stretcher. Shite refs even then.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2014, 11:43:31 am »
Surely get a feathercut, and a tartan cap for authenticity. ;D
Let's hope all the pups end up with a story to tell.
Strange! That 72/73 season began with City at home. "Big Mal" was in charge and he swaggered down towards the Kop before the game in a cowboy hat (Fedora?) and a cigar the size of a Sayers sausage roll. Trying to wind up the crowd. Some lad was sat on a barrier smack in the middle of the Kop looking up with his back to the pitch. He looked over his shoulder at Big Mal and shook his head, he then made a big headed gesture. It seemed like the whole Kop burst out laughing. Mal looked up, and quickly left the pitch, piss taken. The game was notable for Davies, the City centre forward, head butting Larry Lloyd for no reason; the ref sent him off, along with Lloyd who was just regaining consciousness on a stretcher. Shite refs even then.



My first ever game at Anfield. I'd seen the Reds away at Huddersfield, Leeds and Sheff U but never at the cathedral itself. That head butt took place a few feet from where I was standing, right up against the fence in the Annie Road. I can still hear the sound of clashing heads.

There were 56,000 in the ground that day too - as there were 3 days later when we played Man Utd at home on the Tuesday night. Both games were electric. What an introduction to Anfield for a kid.

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Re: 1973 Revisited
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