Bill the Blue
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- The only football team to come from Manchester!
The Sunderland match was incredible and the Mackems more than played their part.
When we got into the Kippax, it was so packed we tried to make our way to the area (which was usually empty) adjacent to the Platt Lane stand, only to find it given over to the away fans. We were not the only ones who thought this and so for a spell there were a few frightening crushes as some tried to move to this area of the ground and others wanted to get away from the segregation fence.
I can still hear the roar of the Sunderland fans when they got a corner after their equaliser and the chants of Barcelona and were the Pride of Manchester when it was confirmed we were going to finish 5th.
Great day and fantastic way to finish the season.
It was probably the only game where I felt, scared is probably not the right word, say claustrophobic.
I like you couldn't get to my regular spot which was to the right of the tunnel entrance near the cage where the away fans stood.
I ended up the other side of the Kippax, towards the North Stand, on line with the 18 yard box..
I couldn't put my hands by my side it was that full and at one stage I thought I was going to have a panic attack as I just couldn't move.
Sunderland fans were everywhere..
Their support that day was outstanding..!