Ajax in August 1986 - Does anyone recognise themselves?

Whilst clearing out drawers and cupboards my missus came across this old photograph. It was taken at Ajax in August 1986 (32 years ago, bloody hell.) It was an exhibition "friendly" tournament, which didn’t fall under the European ban that was on English teams at the time.

The tournament is now probably better remembered for the battling that went on between United and West Ham on a boat called the Koningin Beatrix which sailed the night after our day crossing.

I wonder if anyone recognises themselves? I’m the knob-head in the middle with the Morrissey style haircut. I remember the lad to my left was from North Wales and the 2 lads either side of my shoulders were from Langley in Middleton.



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I think I recognise Magic.

Originally Posted by sub three hours

Whilst clearing out drawers and cupboards my missus came across this old photograph. It was taken at Ajax in August 1986 (32 years ago, bloody hell.) It was an exhibition "friendly" tournament, which didn’t fall under the European ban that was on English teams at the time.

The tournament is now probably better remembered for the battling that went on between United and West Ham on a boat called the Koningin Beatrix which sailed the night after our day crossing.

I wonder if anyone recognises themselves? I’m the knob-head in the middle with the Morrissey style haircut. I remember the lad to my left was from North Wales and the 2 lads either side of my shoulders were from Langley in Middleton.



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Is there a link

There’s no picture showing but I’m guessing the 2 Langley lads look like aggressive chimps

Originally Posted by no fun

There’s no picture showing but I’m guessing the 2 Langley lads look like aggressive chimps

So you can see yourself without a picture ? What the f*** you still on a drip

Any pictures ? If it’s ajax I was probably there...

Originally Posted by puressence

So you can see yourself without a picture ? What the f*** you still on a drip

Please explain what the holy f*** you mean

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VBROKQK7Wis

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq1b9N30NU

Originally Posted by est.1878

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VBROKQK7Wis


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq1b9N30NU

Mani

Originally Posted by Ethers

I think I recognise Magic.

To my left in the nike sweatshirt ?

Is there a link

No sorry, i've uplifted it as a photo

There’s no picture showing but I’m guessing the 2 Langley lads look like aggressive chimps

Can you really not see the photo? You're right though the 2 lads from Langley were a bit confrontational it has to be said.

Any pictures ? If it’s ajax I was probably there...

I'll have a fish around Bunks, i've got a load of other photos somewhere.


est.1878 - I remember Phibby well. He's no longer with us i believe.

There’s no photos in your initial post

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

There’s no photos in your initial post

Weird! I can see it, but you lot can't.

Have you set the album to private? It needs to be public.

please be patient with the op, he has special needs.

(should be able to see the pic in the op now)

Originally Posted by armchair

please be patient with the op, he has special needs.

(should be able to see the pic in the op now)

Thanks armers.

a young peter kaye (green jumper, back row)

Originally Posted by armchair

a young peter kaye (green jumper, back row)

He certainly bears more than a passing resemblance. I remember that he got off his head on space cake in Amsterdam centre, he just sat there spaced out watching Bob Dylan live at the Budokan on a big screen.