Memory Lane Old Photos of Southend United.

[AndyT]

Thought it was.

Thanks 'Seventies' :thumbsup:

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

A few more old programmes.

 

[DoDTS]

That's correct. 53,043 attendance.

If any one is interested here is a report on the Everton v Southend match, the attendance differs slightly from above and is taken from the Southend Standard at the time, but then you can't believe all you read in the papers:

Mr. Harry Warren has written to Aston Villa asking for the loan of a set of jerseys to use in the cup-tie against Everton. As both clubs have to change, the United thought they would go all out to spring a surprise, and there is every hope that the Villa will meet their request. Villa who have won the cup six times play in claret and light blue.

Aston Villa have agreed to lend the United a set of jerseys to play in at Everton as both teams will be changing due to the clash of colours.

It is anticipated that 250 supporters will travel early on Saturday morning. The supporters have booked nearly 200 by train and several more are going by private cars. Two aeroplanes have also been chartered to take two parties. Mr Reg Going a supporter of Southend United for many years sent a barrel of oysters which formed part of the special pre Cup- tie diet.

F.A.Cup Round 3
Saturday 11th January 1947
Everton 4-2 Southend United.
Although beaten by 2-4 by Everton at Goodison Park the United were certainly not disgraced, on the contrary they enhanced their reputation as Cup fighters and they provided the best game seen on the ground this season. Everton were slightly the better team and deserved the victory, but the United had no complaints, no excuses, they met a formidable side and went down fighting. The attendance was 50,124 the largest any Southend side has ever played before, and but for the fact that the top deck of one of the stands is out of use due to war damage, there is little doubt that the ground record of 68,000 would have been equalled if not passed. The gates were closed before kick off and thousands were unable to gain admission. Southend were the first out and received a warm welcome as great in fact as Everton as all the usual “Anfield” supporters were over at Goodison cheering on Southend. The United took the field in their borrowed Aston Villa kit of claret and Blue and indeed they glorified the colours more than Villa who lost to Burnley 5-1. The game started in lively fashion with Everton pressing for an early goal and after several near misses they had a goal disallowed for a reason obscure to most. Southend then had a spell of pressure forcing a couple of well directed corners. The home side had to wait thirty minutes before they gained their first corner, but succeeded in heading home the first goal from it. Straight from the kick off Sibley went storming down the wing and sent over a centre which was misjudged and if the ball hadn’t already crossed the line Thompson made sure, with the ball, the goalkeeper and a defender all ending up across the line. A further minute later Everton were in the lead when Hankey misjudged a high centre and the ball was headed home. For the remainder of the match the game swung from end to end with Southend just as dangerous as their hosts, and in the first ten minutes of the second half the United seemed certain to equalise but chance after chance went begging. With fifteen minutes gone with all eleven Everton players either in their own goalmouth or their own half they gained a breakaway and gained their third goal after 17 minutes, and four minutes later following a free kick they scored their fourth and last goal. Southend were obviously beaten but their was no surrender and five minutes from the end secured their just reward when Sibley dribbled through passed to Bennett who scored a beautiful goal to atone for an earlier blatant miss. The two hundred or so supporters who were able to make the journey were more than satisfied and proud to wear their claret and blue favours. Team; Hankey; Linton and F. Walton; Harris, Jackson and Montgomery; Sibley, Smirk, Thompson, Bennett and Lane.

Owing to adverse weather conditions the two planes were unable to make the journey, but the intending passengers travelled by railway. A large crowd assembled outside Standard House, in Cliff Town Road, where they followed the progress of the match from the bulletins posted up at fifteen minute intervals in the window, In addition no fewer than 350 calls were dealt with at the switchboard during the afternoon.

Two Southend High School boys hitch-hiked all the way to Liverpool on Friday night to see Southend play Everton. When they reached home tired and dishevelled on Monday morning they learned that as they were thumbing their first ride a man was at the other end of the road getting his car ready to go to Liverpool and had room to spare in his car.

Since they were beaten at Everton, Southend United could have enriched themselves by many thousands of pounds by the transfer of players. Everton themselves were first in the hunt, and a First Division Scottish League club have also made overtures. Hibernian, the Scottish Club reputed to be the richest team in the Kingdom recently made offers for two players which were refused and the club was informed that they were wasting their train fares. Nevertheless the Manager Mr. William McCarthy, attended the game against Crystal Palace on Saturday but returned empty handed. A Second Division Club was also represented and were impressed with another player, not the two sought by Hibernian and their handsome offer was also turned down. Far from selling the United are looking out to strengthen the team

The United have received their cheque from Everton, £1,222 which includes their share of the gate and expenses. It is not the highest cheque received by the club for tax absorbs quite a lot but there is still a contribution to come from the Cup pool.

 

[AndyT]

The famous Southend United v Dover cup-tie above, there.

The only time I can remember us kicking off on a Saturday evening at home.

Good night, that was! :thumbsup:

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

If any one is interested here is a report on the Everton v Southend match, the attendance differs slightly from above and is taken from the Southend Standard at the time, but then you can't believe all you read in the papers:

Mr. Harry Warren has written to Aston Villa asking for the loan of a set of jerseys to use in the cup-tie against Everton. As both clubs have to change, the United thought they would go all out to spring a surprise, and there is every hope that the Villa will meet their request. Villa who have won the cup six times play in claret and light blue.

Aston Villa have agreed to lend the United a set of jerseys to play in at Everton as both teams will be changing due to the clash of colours.

It is anticipated that 250 supporters will travel early on Saturday morning. The supporters have booked nearly 200 by train and several more are going by private cars. Two aeroplanes have also been chartered to take two parties. Mr Reg Going a supporter of Southend United for many years sent a barrel of oysters which formed part of the special pre Cup- tie diet.

F.A.Cup Round 3
Saturday 11th January 1947
Everton 4-2 Southend United.
Although beaten by 2-4 by Everton at Goodison Park the United were certainly not disgraced, on the contrary they enhanced their reputation as Cup fighters and they provided the best game seen on the ground this season. Everton were slightly the better team and deserved the victory, but the United had no complaints, no excuses, they met a formidable side and went down fighting. The attendance was 50,124 the largest any Southend side has ever played before, and but for the fact that the top deck of one of the stands is out of use due to war damage, there is little doubt that the ground record of 68,000 would have been equalled if not passed. The gates were closed before kick off and thousands were unable to gain admission. Southend were the first out and received a warm welcome as great in fact as Everton as all the usual “Anfield” supporters were over at Goodison cheering on Southend. The United took the field in their borrowed Aston Villa kit of claret and Blue and indeed they glorified the colours more than Villa who lost to Burnley 5-1. The game started in lively fashion with Everton pressing for an early goal and after several near misses they had a goal disallowed for a reason obscure to most. Southend then had a spell of pressure forcing a couple of well directed corners. The home side had to wait thirty minutes before they gained their first corner, but succeeded in heading home the first goal from it. Straight from the kick off Sibley went storming down the wing and sent over a centre which was misjudged and if the ball hadn’t already crossed the line Thompson made sure, with the ball, the goalkeeper and a defender all ending up across the line. A further minute later Everton were in the lead when Hankey misjudged a high centre and the ball was headed home. For the remainder of the match the game swung from end to end with Southend just as dangerous as their hosts, and in the first ten minutes of the second half the United seemed certain to equalise but chance after chance went begging. With fifteen minutes gone with all eleven Everton players either in their own goalmouth or their own half they gained a breakaway and gained their third goal after 17 minutes, and four minutes later following a free kick they scored their fourth and last goal. Southend were obviously beaten but their was no surrender and five minutes from the end secured their just reward when Sibley dribbled through passed to Bennett who scored a beautiful goal to atone for an earlier blatant miss. The two hundred or so supporters who were able to make the journey were more than satisfied and proud to wear their claret and blue favours. Team; Hankey; Linton and F. Walton; Harris, Jackson and Montgomery; Sibley, Smirk, Thompson, Bennett and Lane.

Owing to adverse weather conditions the two planes were unable to make the journey, but the intending passengers travelled by railway. A large crowd assembled outside Standard House, in Cliff Town Road, where they followed the progress of the match from the bulletins posted up at fifteen minute intervals in the window, In addition no fewer than 350 calls were dealt with at the switchboard during the afternoon.

Two Southend High School boys hitch-hiked all the way to Liverpool on Friday night to see Southend play Everton. When they reached home tired and dishevelled on Monday morning they learned that as they were thumbing their first ride a man was at the other end of the road getting his car ready to go to Liverpool and had room to spare in his car.

Since they were beaten at Everton, Southend United could have enriched themselves by many thousands of pounds by the transfer of players. Everton themselves were first in the hunt, and a First Division Scottish League club have also made overtures. Hibernian, the Scottish Club reputed to be the richest team in the Kingdom recently made offers for two players which were refused and the club was informed that they were wasting their train fares. Nevertheless the Manager Mr. William McCarthy, attended the game against Crystal Palace on Saturday but returned empty handed. A Second Division Club was also represented and were impressed with another player, not the two sought by Hibernian and their handsome offer was also turned down. Far from selling the United are looking out to strengthen the team

The United have received their cheque from Everton, £1,222 which includes their share of the gate and expenses. It is not the highest cheque received by the club for tax absorbs quite a lot but there is still a contribution to come from the Cup pool.

Yes, just seen another source source that said the attendance was 50,124.

 

[Kevin Hogg]

The famous Southend United v Dover cup-tie above, there.

The only time I can remember us kicking off on a Saturday evening at home.

Good night, that was! :thumbsup:

Did we win 4-1? I remember being there!

 

[AndyT]

Yep, I'm sure it was 4-1.

IIRC, the Dover fans were on the South Bank sporting the old Rubettes style white flat caps! :cool:

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Yep, I'm sure it was 4-1.

IIRC, the Dover fans were on the South Bank sporting the old Rubettes style flat caps! :cool:

I always remember that one in the middle that had a giant top hat on. Yep 4-1. Silvester 2, Parker and Moody. We went on to beat Brighton and Cardiff, before losing at Derby in the 5th Round in front of 31,918.

 

[LCBB72]

Yep, I'm sure it was 4-1.

IIRC, the Dover fans were on the South Bank sporting the old Rubettes style white flat caps! :cool:

That game was played on a Saturday night , then it was up to the indian for a curry after the game .

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

The famous Southend United v Dover cup-tie above, there.

The only time I can remember us kicking off on a Saturday evening at home.

Good night, that was! :thumbsup:

The home play off semi final v Northampton in 2005 was played on Saturday 21st May kick off 6.15pm.

 

[LCBB72]

The home play off semi final v Northampton in 2005 was played on Saturday 21st May kick off 6.15pm.

Wasnt that because it was FA Cup Saturday , I dont know why the Dover game was a night game . The Wrexham game in 72 was a Saturday night kick off because of the carnival .

 

[AndyT]

I thought there might be a couple more examples. The '72 Wrexham game was just before I started going regularly.

I'd forgotten about that play-off match in 2005.

From a fading memory, I think the Dover match might have been an idea to not clash with Christmas shopping and was before the days when you could move an FA Cup tie to a Friday night.

Can't think of another reason for the move.

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

I believe we played a league cup game at home to Northampton on a Saturday evening at the start of the 77/78 season. I remember it as the day that Alan Foggon came out for the warm-up and revealed to everyone there that he was carrying a lot of excess timber and may not be the match-winner we thought he would be.

 

[Kevin Hogg]

I always remember that one in the middle that had a giant top hat on. Yep 4-1. Silvester 2, Parker and Moody. We went on to beat Brighton and Cardiff, before losing at Derby in the 5th Round in front of 31,918.

Swansea too! That cup run was, for me, the most exciting ever. The home games against Brighton, Swansea and Cardiff were all feisty affairs. Of course Derby was legendary.
At great cost though. Relegated at the end of the season at Sheffield Wednesday. It was us or them.

As for Alan Foggon? Barrel!

 

[Kevin Hogg]

This time next year Wazza...

 

[NZamba Legend]

Prefer that 80s stadium design to the current one being bandied about. More trees and less commercial facilities. Not a Pets at Home in sight.

 

[RobM]

This time next year Wazza...

Looks a bit like a birthday cake!

 

[LCBB72]

I believe we played a league cup game at home to Northampton on a Saturday evening at the start of the 77/78 season. I remember it as the day that Alan Foggon came out for the warm-up and revealed to everyone there that he was carrying a lot of excess timber and may not be the match-winner we thought he would be.

That is right it was also the return of King Billy wearing a Northampton shirt .

 

[Kevin Hogg]

The tie was over two legs and I along with two mates...cycled to Northampton as was Summer Holidays off school. Elvis died and we spent the night in a bus shelter at Wellingborough listening to his music and tributes through a very rainy night on a tiny transistor radio.
Bizarre memories.

 

[LBBlue]

Swansea too! That cup run was, for me, the most exciting ever. The home games against Brighton, Swansea and Cardiff were all feisty affairs. Of course Derby was legendary.
At great cost though. Relegated at the end of the season at Sheffield Wednesday. It was us or them.

As for Alan Foggon? Barrel!

He was nicknamed the "Flying Pig" at Middlesborough. Excellent footballer and very quick for his size. He was a schoolboy sprint champion. He only stayed for half a season before he went back up north.

Good piece on him here:

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/fe...4301129.Just_what_the_Doc_ordered_for_Foggon/