by hector » 30 Sep 2013, 16:48
Behind-the-Gulls wrote:Still remember the Tony Brown testimonial v Man U, in 1981. 4-2 to the Torquay boys (HT 4-0). Utd team included Robson,Wilkins, Buchan,McIroy,Stapleton,etc,managed by Ron Atkinson. We had Rioch in our team as well as Brown and ripped into the Mancs from the kick-off(much to their surprise and disgust !).Full house I remember(about 7,500 then) with loads of so-called Utd "fans" who were probably seeing them for the first time.
Oh how we mocked!

I remember this.
Probably a shame for him that his testimonial, essentially for his service to WBA, was transferred to Torquay.
I remember a Junior Section Meeting a couple of days ahead of the game and Ron Atkinson came along. He walked in like he was the Messiah, jewellery blazing but at least he came along. I don't suppose the equivalent manager would do the same now.
[quote="Behind-the-Gulls"]Still remember the Tony Brown testimonial v Man U, in 1981. 4-2 to the Torquay boys (HT 4-0). Utd team included Robson,Wilkins, Buchan,McIroy,Stapleton,etc,managed by Ron Atkinson. We had Rioch in our team as well as Brown and ripped into the Mancs from the kick-off(much to their surprise and disgust !).Full house I remember(about 7,500 then) with loads of so-called Utd "fans" who were probably seeing them for the first time.
Oh how we mocked! :)[/quote]
I remember this.
Probably a shame for him that his testimonial, essentially for his service to WBA, was transferred to Torquay.
I remember a Junior Section Meeting a couple of days ahead of the game and Ron Atkinson came along. He walked in like he was the Messiah, jewellery blazing but at least he came along. I don't suppose the equivalent manager would do the same now.