Tameside Emerald CSC
22 years ago
Just back from Old Trafford.
Went to town for a drink or two before hand - there were about 4 pubs open -
and even then, only to a select few. We were in Mulligans, luckily enough.
And yet there wasn't a hun to be seen... reputations, you see.
I was lucky enough to be in the South Stand - eastern side - right next to
your mob.
How many times did I hear Celtic and the Pope mentioned? - it was great,
felt right at home.
Then Patrick Kielty comes on to do the half-time draw to tumultuous applause
from the away support... or maybe not.
"Fenian Bastard" was the witty comments coming from our friends in red white
and blue.
Did Patrick mind? No, he gave you all a big clap and a wee bow... such is
his lovely Irish nature.
The Man Utd fans around were in hysterics laughing at how petty you lot
were. I have to admit, I joined in a little. Sue me!
Then your one redeeming moment. Replying to Manchester's taunts of "So
fucking easy" with the equally original... "So fucking easy..." That
brought a sympathetic smile to my already smiley face.
I was hoping for 4, but alas it wasn't to be.
I was actually glad - in a way - that it wasn't because the Manure fans
started singing are you Celtic in disguise... and reminded me just how much
I hate them too.
Oh and the atmosphere was the veritable curates egg...
Willie.
Went to town for a drink or two before hand - there were about 4 pubs open -
and even then, only to a select few. We were in Mulligans, luckily enough.
And yet there wasn't a hun to be seen... reputations, you see.
I was lucky enough to be in the South Stand - eastern side - right next to
your mob.
How many times did I hear Celtic and the Pope mentioned? - it was great,
felt right at home.
Then Patrick Kielty comes on to do the half-time draw to tumultuous applause
from the away support... or maybe not.
"Fenian Bastard" was the witty comments coming from our friends in red white
and blue.
Did Patrick mind? No, he gave you all a big clap and a wee bow... such is
his lovely Irish nature.
The Man Utd fans around were in hysterics laughing at how petty you lot
were. I have to admit, I joined in a little. Sue me!
Then your one redeeming moment. Replying to Manchester's taunts of "So
fucking easy" with the equally original... "So fucking easy..." That
brought a sympathetic smile to my already smiley face.
I was hoping for 4, but alas it wasn't to be.
I was actually glad - in a way - that it wasn't because the Manure fans
started singing are you Celtic in disguise... and reminded me just how much
I hate them too.
Oh and the atmosphere was the veritable curates egg...
Willie.