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Riches - Deacon Blue

The End Of The Rainbow - Richard & Linda Thompson

I had that too! I also had the silk scarf (how 80s can you get?), the mirror and the lampshade. I used to love that shop.

Oh dear

Slender Frame - A-ha

Hold Me Tight - Johnny Nash

This is such sad news. I recognise Woodsy from this forum. What a shock to hear he has gone. It must be devastating for his family. RIP fellow red.

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

Completely agree. A detestable individual and his time as manager was a real low point. I’ll never forget the utter relief when he left.

Good news. King did well when he filled in last season and he must be a positive influence in the dressing room.

Rollerblades - Eliza Doolittle

I don’t doubt that SOD started sowing the seeds behind the scenes for our upturn under Cotts and we were certainly in a mess when he took over. Some of those players he inherited were truly dreadful. But our performances on the pitch and league position when SOD was in charge were abysmal.

RIP to a City legend.

One In A Million - The Christians

Done. I’ve never been to Oxford’s current ground, but I always enjoyed trips to the Manor Ground and it’s odd-shaped away terrace.

American Tune - Paul Simon

Shocked to hear this. Fingers crossed he pulls through and makes a full recovery.

New Test Leper - R.E.M

Catch - The Cure

I’ve been sent my ticket and my son’s, but not my daughter’s. I’m assuming it’ll be emailed later today or tomorrow.

That first one looks terrible. I like the next two. Much better than than the blue training top that will lead most people to assume it’s the team from Manchester. The last one is ok. I don’t have a clue about the quality of the new range of kits. I like the design of the home kit. Not keen on the yellow kit. The ‘splat’ robin is absolutely awful and seems senseless after so much work went into establishing the new crest.

Hey Mickey - Toni Basil

A decent player who for whatever reason didn’t live up to expectations (or at least my expectations) after such a promising first series of games for us. But I loved his whole-hearted approach and I’m sure he’ll have a good career at a high level. Best wishes to him.

I Stand Accused - The Merseybeats

Fascinating photos and information again. Does anyone know why we wore black shorts in the early 80s? I remember reading somewhere it was to save money during those hard times because they were cheaper than white ones, but I have no idea if there’s any truth in this.