Vintage video found on Youtube for anyone who wants a trip down memory lane...

[Tktd]

1969-70 Fulham v Bristol Rovers (The Big Match) Johnny Haynes

[OldBrownShoe]

 ;D Thanks! Sign that left winger up!!

Some interesting points; The Maestro had just a handful of games to go on his long and very distinguished career. At the time of the game, in December 69, we were in an unhandy fourteenth position yet a late season rally saw us finish in fourth. 2nd place and promotion followed the next season. In September we won 8-0 at Halifax with Steve Earle scoring five. We played 50 games that season (46 league, 3 league cup and 1 FA Cup) and Jimmy Conway played in every single of them. He was our penalty taker that season six scored, five of them by the end of September!

[Lighthouse]

I object to the term 'vintage'

It was only yesterday.

Where did the years go?

Oh yes I remember.

;D :o ::) ;) :'(

[cebu]

Thanks for posting that - it certainly brought back memories.

[Jimpav]

Long before my time sadly but I loved the aerial shot at the start showing the old riverside stand and Hammy End.

When wa sthe riverside stand built and was it gratefully received?

[HatterDon]

anyone remember how this match turned out?

Interesting that the film of Dodgin pere and fils included a slight glimpse of Jimmy Hill interviewing them both -- probably for BBC's Match of the Day. Les Barrett -- good left foot and, judging by the first half of this match, a very useful right foot.

Thanks for the vid!

[Lighthouse]

We won the game 3-1 Richardson 2 AND Earle.

The Eric Miller Stand (Now Riverside)was opened February 1972