Memories of the 70’s

[Eggs]

….goalies only wore gloves when it was raining.

 

[Jokerdan]

January 1, 1979

Wandereres 1 Everton 1 (abandoned)

A treacherous snow-bound pitch at Goodison Park played host to one of the most infamous meetings between the two old clubs, which never went the distance.

Barnsley official Trelford Mills gave the go-ahead for a match to take place in front of 35,000 at Burnden despite thick snow cleared from the pitch overnight.

Further snowfall closer to kick off made for impossible conditions but in the 45 minutes which were played, Peter Reid suffered a serious injury which cost him a year of his career.

Everton, who had fielded a weakened side after losing a few key players to injury, also had Mick Lyons and Neil Robinson limp off in the first half. The scored sat at 1-1 with goals from Trevor Ross and Frank Worthington when the referee finally agreed to call the game off.

Bolton boss Ian Greaves said: “The match should never have been started. There was certainly no way we tried to get it played because Everton were without players through injuries. In fact, I am sorry it was started because of Peter Reid, it looks as if he has badly damaged his knee ligaments.”

Everton boss Gordon Lee added: “Pele and Cruyff wouldn’t play on a pitch like that. It’s joke from an entertainment point of view.”

IIRC once the game started it had to be played until half time otherwise the fans would have to get their money back? Was on the paddock opposite the old main stand. The terraces were covered in thick ice and trying to keep on your feet was an absolute 'mare.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Amber silk scarf
And an England one for some reason..
That Bolton game..
It wasn't snowing when we left lime street...and considering Bolton fans were under a covered terrace,they threw snowballs throughout the game.
The 70s..always queued to get in before the gates opened.
Sit on the bar,or tie yourself to that bar on the halfway split in the st.end.