A very unexpected gift

[Vicious111]

I caught up recently with a good friend of mine over a few jars and was handed a little bag as a birthday gift that I can put up in my new office.

Inside I found this incredible program from City v Crusaders from 1970. My mate who comes from NI and a long generation of Crusaders fans, gifted me this after the recent passing of his grandfather.

I was absolutely stunned and even though it was long before my time, that lineup is legendary!

 

[salford blue 62]

I caught up recently with a good friend of mine over a few jars and was handed a little bag as a birthday gift that I can put up in my new office.

Inside I found this incredible program from City v Crusaders from 1970. My mate who comes from NI and a long generation of Crusaders fans, gifted me this after the recent passing of his grandfather.

I was absolutely stunned and even though it was long before my time, that lineup is legendary!

Can you post pics.........of the programme !?

 

[Vicious111]

A few more.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

I caught up recently with a good friend of mine over a few jars and was handed a little bag as a birthday gift that I can put up in my new office.

Inside I found this incredible program from City v Crusaders from 1970. My mate who comes from NI and a long generation of Crusaders fans, gifted me this after the recent passing of his grandfather.

I was absolutely stunned and even though it was long before my time, that lineup is legendary!

39/- to go to Spurs on the coach? Rip off.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Did we win?

 

[unicorn]

3 months after the World Cup and they're already flogging Brazil '70 jerseys !

 

[xgorton]

Did we win?

I was at the game won 1-0,lost the 2nd leg 2-1 went through on away goal rule.

 

[xgorton]

39/- to go to Spurs on the coach? Rip off.

Also first game we lost in the League,9 games in.

 

[Chris B]

39/- to go to Spurs on the coach? Rip off.

It’s 60/- on train!

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

With that team we should be winning games like that 5-0! FFS!

 

[Chris B]

Amazing how much has changed in 50 odd years. That programme seems like it’s from a completely different world. Different currency, ground, train company, businesses, print quality, etc. Rather sadly I find the adverts strangely fascinating… each one a little time capsule. I wonder what the next 50 years will have in store? Probably football on the fucking moon.

 

[neilhb]

The OP makes reference to playing Crusaders, however the attached programme shows the opposition as Linfield. We did play Linfield in the ECWC, I have no memory of playing Crusaders in that competition. As far as I am aware Linfield and Crusaders are 2 separate teams in Northern Ireland.
Is this a spot the error comp?

 

[xgorton]

The OP makes reference to playing Crusaders, however the attached programme shows the opposition as Linfield. We did play Linfield in the ECWC, I have no memory of playing Crusaders in that competition. As far as I am aware Linfield and Crusaders are 2 separate teams in Northern Ireland.
Is this a spot the error comp?

Spot on the programme is v Linfield in the ECWC.

 

[metalblue]

Amazing how much has changed in 50 odd years. That programme seems like it’s from a completely different world. Different currency, ground, train company, businesses, print quality, etc. Rather sadly I find the adverts strangely fascinating… each one a little time capsule. I wonder what the next 50 years will have in store? Probably football on the fucking moon.

Nah, the atmosphere will be shit

 

[LongsightM13]

The OP makes reference to playing Crusaders, however the attached programme shows the opposition as Linfield. We did play Linfield in the ECWC, I have no memory of playing Crusaders in that competition. As far as I am aware Linfield and Crusaders are 2 separate teams in Northern Ireland.
Is this a spot the error comp?

Yeah we’ve never played Crusaders, it was Linfield

 

[Franny 1234]

Amazing how much has changed in 50 odd years. That programme seems like it’s from a completely different world. Different currency, ground, train company, businesses, print quality, etc. Rather sadly I find the adverts strangely fascinating… each one a little time capsule. I wonder what the next 50 years will have in store? Probably football on the fucking moon.

Just as long as it's a BLUE MOON.

 

[citymad]

Who says we don't have history ? Just look at that honours list :)

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Amazing how much has changed in 50 odd years. That programme seems like it’s from a completely different world. Different currency, ground, train company, businesses, print quality, etc. Rather sadly I find the adverts strangely fascinating… each one a little time capsule. I wonder what the next 50 years will have in store? Probably football on the fucking moon.

I was about to post similar: the adverts are by far the most interesting part of old programmes and magazines.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I was at the game won 1-0,lost the 2nd leg 2-1 went through on away goal rule.

Sounds very 'typical'!

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I picked up my brother-in-law from Piccadilly last night. Bloody train stuck at Stockport for an hour and finally arrived by minibus an hour and a bit late. Train might have been shifted by now. But he presented me with a West Ham shirt! The good news is that it's ZABALETA 5! I shall wear it tomorrow night at the Women v Bristol game!