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We were in their open end, The Leazes, and copped it all through the game from locals chucking stuff from outside. We had the usual big following (guess 7/8000) but they were well up for it. Ground is practically in town. Nah, 92ers, no such luck. Not seen him for donkey’s, though. |
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http://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/906...-end-in-itself Seems the leazes used to have a roof and was used by home fans too. It was roofless and the away end when I went last. |
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Cracking interview with Gordon Hill (last one) comes across well and some great memories
“I nutmegged Norman Hunter and I knew I’d annoyed him because (? One of their players ?) came up to me and told me. After that, Norman followed me round telling me he was going to break my legs” |
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Got the Keane face when I explained what was so funny. |