Johnnyrotten

Oh yes I forgot about that! We had such an average team then but still 0-0 well into the 2nd half against their first team. A pity that game wasn't in the White Hot/Rioch years because I'm certain we'd have won at OT as a 3rd division team.

Yes definitely this season was unreal for long distance goals, and so many of them last minute decisive goals. Most of the scorers aren't our players any more so I hope we can get some replacements with a similar skillset.

Yes that brings it back. I remember that as soon as we were in the ground everyone was on a massive high that I hadn't witnessed before, the sort you only get when your team is playing a huge match at a huge stadium. And that simply hadn't happened in my supporting years as the 80s were so grim. And rather than settle down once the match got going, it went up a massive notch with the McGinlay header. Like you I can still see it just to my left. Not sure which was the best moment, that or seeing Walker rise like a salmon in front of the Kop for the 2nd. Hard to top those moments, although winning at Arsenal came close - but that was with a team established in the 2nd tier, not the 3rd.

We've missed out on Alfie May yet again. Gone to Doncaster on a season-long loan from Huddersfield. Billy Sharp should be available now then.

Going off topic a bit but I watched a re-run of the 66 world cup final (in colour!) a couple of weeks ago, and I'm not exaggerating England had about 6 shots in the first 15 minutes. They were all shit mind, the only midfielder capable of shooting from distance was Charlton (poetry in motion), but the likes of Stiles, Ball, Peters, Hunt were just taking pot shots from outside the box that were garbage. I only mention it to agree that everyone used to just shoot if they had the chance, now its possession at all costs and hoping for the perfect goal. The 90s was the perfect mix for us of Bolton players wanting to shoot, and having the ability to do it, fantastic to witness.

Probably also a stronger than usual line up (for both sides) as the cup match normally comes between 2 league games and means a load of changes and resting of anyone likely to start both league games (Inwood, Warren and Lawrence started last year). The last game before the season starts is often treated as a full dress rehearsal, probably a full strength team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD7sPuz-hnI Great shout on Radford, surely everyone's favourite FA Cup goal aside from finals, by other teams. Not sure the balls were that heavy in 1974? Obviously not like today's but also not like the brown leather one's of the 50s and 60s. Super Mac at Burnden for Newcastle probably a better goal but not as famous probably because it didn't win goal of the season, but a good excuse to see Burnden with 40k on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-TTqFw7u1w

All of the above. And Savage at Wrexham, can't believe its not been mentioned as its up there with any promotion/avoiding relegation goal. Numerous goals from the first world cup I watched, Argentina 78: Ari Haan, Rudi Krol, Mario Kempes, Archie Gemmill etc

If they don't sell him I'd expect him to go on loan to a L1 club (assuming he stays in England).

I'd like us to play against Burstow next season, put it that way. But we'll be coming up against faster, stronger, better finishers unfortunately.

He doesn't jump out as what we need looking at the video, if SS thinks he's great fair enough I'd bow to his greater knowledge and presumably he'd have seen him play full matches. But given that we can only sign one or 2 right backs I'd be happy to see what else is out there whether perm or loan.

For a big match of say 24k on, if there are maybe 1k no-shows, its not going to affect the atmosphere from being great to not being great. Less than 23k on v Bradford and I'd say the atmosphere was as good as we can get, a couple of extra thousand turning up wouldn't have made a huge difference. Its more about the attitude of the fans that turn up than the size of crowd. It will be buzzing next season for 90% of games we're playing well or leading in.

You must love night matches 😄

Hopefully we're aiming higher (just my opinion).

McGoldrick signed for Mansfield after turning down a contract extension at Barnsley. He'll be 39 in November. Proper player and career.