Yes I've heard older sags talking about that. I believe they were relegated soon afterwards. Edit: According to wiki they abolished the policy in 1961 at the end of their only really successful period. THEN they were relegated. So it must have worked reasonably well surprisingly.
Be fair, they are a two tent club now. Totally agree though, we just don't need the hassle. Even if we beat them soundly they 'd claim a moral victory.
http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/brir.htm
http://european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/bric.htm
Here are my sources. Sod facebook, here are the facts! These sould be compulsary viewing for all sags.
I wonder if they will be celebrating a certain anniversary this year? Exactly 40 years since they last had a five figure average attendance. 10,022 in 1976!! No, thought not.
Two in fact. Perhaps we should have given them all the parts from the East End and Williams, they might have been able to cobble together something to keep the rain out.
Why are all kit launches at all clubs advertised with these ridiculous stiff poses. They look like they've making their way gingerly to the gents after a double strength vindaloo and a gallon of Bass.
But we are in the championship and you are in league 1 and there is a yawning chasm between the two. Believe us we know! Come back when you are anywhere near bridging that gap.