The cup replay against Newcastle. I was almost five when he took me to this, my first game. I can still remember the noise of the crowd, the smells and the excitement. Sat right at the back of the main stand, sat next to a strange man in a great coat and bobble hat yelling at the top of his voice, I was fascinated. I can just about remember tiny figures running around on the pitch but nothing else. Mind you this was the perfect match to begin a life in Blue. Three up at halftime, 3-3 at full time. 4-3 up and then losing 4-5. This set the tone for the future and I’ve loved every minute of it though my fingernails haven’t!

Bill Chapman
Sydney Australia