Homer Simpson

Coventry away in 77 was my first ever away game so I remember it very well. My Dad would not go unless we got tickets as he new it was possibly going to hit capacity. Tickets were only issued for the stands in those days, not terracing. The initial allocation was 4500 tickets, I remember being gutted when they sold out. City then obtained another 3000 tickets in the Sky Blue stand, luckily we got a couple before they also sold out. So 7500 in the stands plus those on the terraces at both ends. I think a good 50% of the attendance was a realistic estimate. Not bad for a Thursday evening. A previous poster asked how so many got there. I remember the Evening Post reporting that coaches had been hired from as far away as plymouth. On the M5 we passed cement mixers with city scarves hanging from the wing mirrors and even a tarring truck with heat vapour still coming from the tar. It really was a surreal day, probably never to be repeated.

I think you'll find it was actually 9000 went up and 9000 came back. I make that atleast 18000.

You got it.

Couldn't resist a red and white pub.

Top Dinosaur, giving his views on women in football. Mr Joeybag Barton.

Either a hicCUp or a fucCUp.

The Mem was also bombed. Repairs due to start next year.

Probably a disappointment, hope not.

For a team that has not appeared in the top flight for over 40 years and almost went out of existence in that time, including a visit to the bottom of the whole league. I think to average over 22000 is fantastic. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you all. Thanks for the entertainment all OTIB contributors. COYR IN 2024.

For crying out loud Dave, how many years have you been hanging it upside down?

Why has he got a bum for a chin?

I've heard they're hoping for March 32nd.

Will you be driving? I love a mystery tour. Assume it would leave from Parson Street.

They have season ticket holders in every block that is not designated for away fans, only one needs to buy a ticket to make a block unsaleable to us.

I think this has become the fans objective. As to what the club hierarchy expect, I have given up trying to guess. If they really do think we can get to the play offs without spending, then they are sadly deluded.

Or, Malice through the crooked pass.

So JL has voted, just waiting for BT to make it 2.

Here you go mate, us oldies have to stick together.

You're.

2 days. Not much of a break.

Babestation is not free mind. Someone has to pay.

Yes, if Carlesburg did gas cheerleaders.

I expect he was tired after jumping those hurdles.

I think you have to take into account the squad when nige spoke compared to the Scottless injury ravaged squad when JL spoke.