only1billybonds 1:55 Fri Jul 8
Obscure teams at Upton Park
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I was thinking about my old man earlier and the times we had at the old ground. Among my memories was a friendly in the early 70's against SLOVAN BRATASLAVA. Think it was a 1-1 and my only real memory of it is the pitch being an absolute SWAMP and somehow Martin Peters was the only playet not covered in mud by half time.
Any of you old uns got any similar tales?
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Eddie B
2:12 Fri Jul 8
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That would have had to be the very very early 70's, as Martin Peters left WHU in March 1970.
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On The Ball
2:13 Fri Jul 8
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Emley?
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Northern Sold
2:15 Fri Jul 8
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My MATES Dad's testimonial was a good one v an ISRAEL XI !!!
Something of an unusual occasion at Upton Park—in more ways than one ! The Paul Heffer Testimonial Match drew an attendance of 7,465, but the security precautions were far in excess of those usual for our home games. The visiting team was the Israel National XI, and because of the international situation they had personal guards in addition to heavy protection from the Metropolitan Police. Hindsight after subsequent events made these actions very understandable.
The Israelis made a most generous gesture by paying their entire expenses involved throughout the visit to England, and Paul—who had retired from soccer through injury - benefited accordingly. The light-blue-shirted opposition scored twice through Zvi Farkash in the opening 13 minutes, but the Hammers got a grip on the game after that and eventually won 3-2; Kevin Lock (42 mins), Bertie Lutton (50) and "Pop" Robson (80) scored for us. Our administrative staff took around three days supervising the security measures, and although we were pleased to welcome the Israeli party it was a distinct relief when they eventually departed in safety !
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Eddie B
2:15 Fri Jul 8
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Birkirkara FC
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The Stoat
2:20 Fri Jul 8
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LIGA DEPORTIVA ALAJEULENSE
Ernie Gregory's Testimonial 1960
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The Stoat
2:23 Fri Jul 8
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FIRST VIENNA
Friendly 1962
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only1billybonds
2:26 Fri Jul 8
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Eddie.
May have been the 69/70 season. For some reason the old man decided on the South Bank that night instead of our regular place along the fence that seperated the West side and North bank.Between 64 and 73 we only missed 4 home games and the only other time we left the North bank wss thr dsy the chicken run reopened after being done up. FA cup v Bristol City. 3-2 i think.
And yes i'm bored.
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Cony Tottee
2:28 Fri Jul 8
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Grays Ath V Woking
2006 FA Trophy Final, the day after we lost the FA Cup final.
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The Stoat
2:28 Fri Jul 8
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ROYAL STANDARD CLUB LIEGEOIS
Friendly 1951
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The Stoat
2:30 Fri Jul 8
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SERVETTE
Friendly 1954
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The Stoat
2:31 Fri Jul 8
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OLARIA
Friendly 1954
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The Stoat
2:32 Fri Jul 8
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S.C. WACKER
Friendly 1954
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The Stoat
2:32 Fri Jul 8
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HOLLAND SPORTS CLUB
Friendly 1955
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The Stoat
2:33 Fri Jul 8
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DISTILLERY
Friendly 1955
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The Stoat
2:34 Fri Jul 8
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KAIERSLAUTERN
Friendly 1955
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The Stoat
2:35 Fri Jul 8
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L.S.K. LODZ
Friendly 1957
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cholo
2:36 Fri Jul 8
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Jokerit
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The Stoat
2:37 Fri Jul 8
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UDA DUKLA PRAGUE
Friendly 1959
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The Stoat
2:37 Fri Jul 8
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GREAT BRITAIN OLYMPIC XI
Friendly 1960
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The Stoat
2:38 Fri Jul 8
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FLUMINENSE
Freindly 1960
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