Although a blue since childhood, coming from the North East it was not until I was serving in the RAF and posted close enough did I get the chance to see my first live game.
Along with a friend and fellow blue we managed to arrived at Maine Road late for the game.
We already had tickets for the Kippax and rushed in full of excitement and expectation but being only 5′6″ in a crowd bursting at the seams I did not see much live action and had to rely on my mate Tony at 6′ to give me commentary.
We eventually lost 3-0 I saw little of the game didn’t see any of the goals but what an atmosphere!!
I have since travelled to many a game both home and away all due to that first match experience!
I now have 3 daughters all with blue blood and all with their own stories to tell!