sticks 1969 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I know it’s not city related but just read it was 21 years ago today a truly remarkable game and was absolutely gutted walking out the ground after being knocked out like I say many times on here where does the time go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Wow I remember crying my eyes out as an 11 year old. The second England disappointment I experienced after Euro 96. Shows how important International football is or was for young minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Watched in a bar in magaluf at the start of the holiday, immense game, England were incredible with ten men - was absolutely gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Owen's goal - what a way to announce yourself as an 18 year old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, downendcity said: Owen's goal - what a way to announce yourself as an 18 year old! Semenyo is the 21st century equivalent and this season will be his 97/98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I think that game is my earliest football memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 One of the best England performances, even with 10 men we were superb, only a shocking decision to disallow Sol Campbell’s goal denied us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 was at Soundwell College doing a Photoshop course and was just turning the corner on to Regent Street, Kingswood from Downend Road to get to the pub in Bath, when Beckham got sent off. I also remember the date because my niece was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: One of the best England performances, even with 10 men we were superb, only a shocking decision to disallow Sol Campbell’s goal denied us. I thought Shearer went into their goalie with arm or elbow which stopped him catching it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: One of the best England performances, even with 10 men we were superb, only a shocking decision to disallow Sol Campbell’s goal denied us. Shearer elbowed keeper - was the correct decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Soft I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 25 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: One of the best England performances, even with 10 men we were superb, only a shocking decision to disallow Sol Campbell’s goal denied us. That and the goals we let in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 It’s weird - it’s nothing like I remember and a lot less clear cut. I think it’s probably a foul but marginal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southend Blue Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I have this game on DVD somewhere but unable to view it right now. Remember France '98 well, incredible to think there's millions out there who won't remember or appreciate the games involved, even though it seems quite recent I think we take our age for granted sometimes. The Owen goal was something special, maybe it was as good as Diego's in 86 but he was something of an unknown quantity at the time (Michael Owen) and didn't get the adulation it properly deserved. For some reason I don't remember much of the disallowed goal towards the end, seem to acknowledge a similar thing happened with Portugal at Euro 2004. Even if we had overcome Argentina that day I feel the Dutch would have eliminated the team in the next round but it's all what if's and maybe's after the event. France won it at the end of it all but were they really the best team ? Didn't score too many goals you'll remember and Brazil were effected badly by the Ronaldo business in the Final. I think the Euro 1984 team were better in terms of quality, organisation and cohesion, at least then it were a deserved winner. That really was an epic tournament if you're of an age to remember but then again, there was no England representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 56 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: Soft I reckon That Danish c### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Haha Shearer's elbows. An instrumental part of his success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poland_exile Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 A part of me reflects on this being the last proper world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Damn we're old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 There were thousands of English out there and getting tickets was a nightmare. The Leeds lad I traveled with said give the Columbia game a miss as neither of us had a ticket and gamble on getting to saint etienne early and beat the mad rush of england fans heading that way. Stayed on a camp site with a good mix of both sets of fans , including the half cast lad from Man City ( mickey was his hame I think ) who was absolutely Of his rocker........ watching owens goal was something special and made the ticket price worth every penny happy days but heartbreaking all in one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooted Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Scorching day like today, both sets of fans mingling in the square before the game without any trouble, amazing game and atmosphere, pandemonium when Owen scored and the same when Campbell’s disallowed goal went in. Can’t believe it’s 21 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 If anyone wants to watch; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redinthehead Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 This makes me feel really old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I will never forget the feeling when Owens goal went in, absolutely incredible. Soon came back down with a bump though! What a great team that was from 96-98......we should have won one of those comps and that’s not being biased either I don’t think....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCider Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I watched this onboard Oriana whilst on my honeymoon with Mrs Cider. Jeez, doesn't time fly when you're enjoying yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Watched it in Hen & Chicken. Mass brawl after the game outside. I broke my nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Don't. Just don't. Still haven't dealt with the one 33 years ago yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I watched it in The Bridge Inn in Hatherleigh - it`s a vet`s surgery now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 29 minutes ago, JustinCider said: I watched this onboard Oriana whilst on my honeymoon with Mrs Cider. Jeez, doesn't time fly when you're enjoying yourself... can we have Mrs Cider's account of this day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 10 hours ago, sticks 1969 said: I know it’s not city related but just read it was 21 years ago today a truly remarkable game and was absolutely gutted walking out the ground after being knocked out like I say many times on here where does the time go? I watched this game in the then Bohemia top of Whiteladies, two mates of mine took their trumpets and played England songs, atmosphere was amazing, and that Owen goal was the best England goal I’ve seen before or since! Memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I watched it in the White Hart in Brislington (sadly now no longer a pub). I vividly remember that moment when Campbell’s header went in and celebrations started before we realised it had been disallowed. I also remember how Beckham was slaughtered by the press after his sending off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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