Blacks v Whites

[Petingo]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37924448


Blimey.....imagine such a match today

[Fug1]

Went to the game, loved Cantello down the 'olbion.

Really looking forward to the documentary apart from that whining prick Chiles.

Not sure but I think big Cyrille organised it.

[Zambo]

This sounds like a game right up my street. Then all matches are black and white as most things are.

[The End]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

[kancutlawns]

Went to the game, loved Cantello down the 'olbion.

Really looking forward to the documentary apart from that whining prick Chiles.

Not sure but I think big Cyrille organised it.

Missed that one but started watching the Baggies in 1977, when my dad took me. The start of a golden age for the club. Can't recall watching anyone with the sort of excitement that big Cyrille generated. Did you go to any of the European nights, fug?

[kancutlawns]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

There was a black goalie in the 1980s for Man City. First name Alex.

BTW, you've put both Townsend and Wilshere in bold.

[ccreds]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

There was a black goalie in the 1980s for Man City. First name Alex.

BTW, you've put both Townsend and Wilshere in bold.

I don't know what he's doing by putting names in bold.

[The End]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

There was a black goalie in the 1980s for Man City. First name Alex.

BTW, you've put both Townsend and Wilshere in bold.

I don't know what he's doing by putting names in bold.

Lawns: Yes, I know

CCreds: I didn't think you would for one minute.

[Fug1]

Yep, only at the Hawthorns though, my dad couldn't afford to go away.

Watched Galatassary, Valencia, missed Red Star and another team who I forget now, think it was Grasshoppers Zurich.

I was only young at the time but they are good memories. Went with my dad until the mid 80's and then with my pals, happy days.

Since we got into the Prem it's more like a chore to go than it is fun, it's like supporting a business rather than a football team. Oh well.

Went abroad with the Albion in the mid 90's to watch a few of the Anglo Italians.

PS, I think the Man City keeper was Williams, and I'm pretty sure it was the Wolves keeper in goal for the "Blacks" that night who's name escapes me.

[kancutlawns]

Yep, only at the Hawthorns though, my dad couldn't afford to go away.

Watched Galatassary, Valencia, missed Red Star and another team who I forget now, think it was Grasshoppers Zurich.

I was only young at the time but they are good memories. Went with my dad until the mid 80's and then with my pals, happy days.

Since we got into the Prem it's more like a chore to go than it is fun, it's like supporting a business rather than a football team. Oh well.

Went abroad with the Albion in the mid 90's to watch a few of the Anglo Italians.

PS, I think the Man City keeper was Williams, and I'm pretty sure it was the Wolves keeper in goal for the "Blacks" that night who's name escapes me.

The change of the old guard under Ronnie Allen to the new one under Big Ron was pretty dramatic wasn't it? The likes of Cantello, Tony Brown, Osbourne, Johnny Giles and John Trewick replaced with the likes of Batson, Wile, Cunningham, Bryan Robson and Regis.
Probably with the exception of the late 1970s and early 80s, the seson 1985-86 was pretty memorable in much the same way as last season was as a Villa fan. Utter shite, car crash football and being heavily tonked at home.

[Petingo]

This sounds like a game right up my street. Then all matches are black and white as most things are.

[Fug1]

Yep, only at the Hawthorns though, my dad couldn't afford to go away.

Watched Galatassary, Valencia, missed Red Star and another team who I forget now, think it was Grasshoppers Zurich.

I was only young at the time but they are good memories. Went with my dad until the mid 80's and then with my pals, happy days.

Since we got into the Prem it's more like a chore to go than it is fun, it's like supporting a business rather than a football team. Oh well.

Went abroad with the Albion in the mid 90's to watch a few of the Anglo Italians.

PS, I think the Man City keeper was Williams, and I'm pretty sure it was the Wolves keeper in goal for the "Blacks" that night who's name escapes me.

The change of the old guard under Ronnie Allen to the new one under Big Ron was pretty dramatic wasn't it? The likes of Cantello, Tony Brown, Osbourne, Johnny Giles and John Trewick replaced with the likes of Batson, Wile, Cunningham, Bryan Robson and Regis.
Probably with the exception of the late 1970s and early 80s, the seson 1985-86 was pretty memorable in much the same way as last season was as a Villa fan. Utter shite, car crash football and being heavily tonked at home.

Yep, Believe it or not in the late 70's early 80's we were one of the richest clubs around, still managed some decent league finishes, and then bad management off the pitch saw us drop like a stone, it's took years to get back.

We went down rock bottom in 85/86 with Blues and Ipswich that were very good just a few years before.

[delboy1983]

Alex Williams 125 games for Man City is the black keeper

[Zippy]

WBA had some unbelievable players in the late 70s/early 80s. Amazing they never won the title at that time.

[delboy1983]

WBA had some unbelievable players in the late 70s/early 80s. Amazing they never won the title at that time.

Tony Bomber Brown was my fav player

[kancutlawns]

WBA had some unbelievable players in the late 70s/early 80s. Amazing they never won the title at that time.

Tony Bomber Brown was my fav player

He lived up my road. A really decent, down to earth bloke who was an antithesis of the great showman he was when he was on the pitch. A real legend in the sense of the word. Martin Jol lived on the road next to us and when we moved house, Brendan Batson, Garth Crooks and Ally Robertson were in the neighbourhood. Met Bryan Robson when he opened a ward at our local hospital.

[kancutlawns]

Think they finished third in 1978-79, the season they won 5-3 at Old Trafford. They would have won but the harsh winter affected them. Otherwise, really fantastic football with incredibly talented players, just as when Big Ron went on the manager Villa in the 90s. He knew how to get the players up for it with quality wingers and prolific strikers.

[Basualdo]

WBA had some unbelievable players in the late 70s/early 80s. Amazing they never won the title at that time.

Tony Bomber Brown was my fav player

He lived up my road. A really decent, down to earth bloke who was an antithesis of the great showman he was when he was on the pitch. A real legend in the sense of the word. Martin Jol lived on the road next to us and when we moved house, Brendan Batson, Garth Crooks and Ally Robertson were in the neighbourhood. Met Bryan Robson when he opened a ward at our local hospital.

Musr have been nice for him to be visiting for a change.

[kancutlawns]

I always thought he was a cunt from the day he went to OT.

[Carlos J]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

There was a black goalie in the 1980s for Man City. First name Alex.

BTW, you've put both Townsend and Wilshere in bold.

I don't know what he's doing by putting names in bold.

Lawns: Yes, I know

CCreds: I didn't think you would for one minute.

I assume it's whom he thinks is better. So both in bold equals a tie.

[delboy1983]

WBA had some unbelievable players in the late 70s/early 80s. Amazing they never won the title at that time.

Tony Bomber Brown was my fav player

He lived up my road. A really decent, down to earth bloke who was an antithesis of the great showman he was when he was on the pitch. A real legend in the sense of the word. Martin Jol lived on the road next to us and when we moved house, Brendan Batson, Garth Crooks and Ally Robertson were in the neighbourhood. Met Bryan Robson when he opened a ward at our local hospital.

Should have had infinitely more than one measly England cap

[The End]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

There was a black goalie in the 1980s for Man City. First name Alex.

BTW, you've put both Townsend and Wilshere in bold.

I don't know what he's doing by putting names in bold.

Lawns: Yes, I know

CCreds: I didn't think you would for one minute.

I assume it's whom he thinks is better. So both in bold equals a tie.

I suspected a few brain cells working in tandem would suss out the obvious.

[Basualdo]

If it WERE to happen today.....

BLACK ENGLAND v WHITE ENGLAND

1 David James v Joe Hart
2 Kyle Walker v Joel Ward
3 Danny Rose v Luke Shaw
4 Dele Alli v Eric Dier
5 Chris Smalling v Gary Cahill
6 Joleon Lescott v Phil Jagielka
7 Raheem Stirling v Jordan Henderson
8 Jesse Lingard v Adam Lallana
9 Daniel Sturridge v Jamie Vardy
10 Theo Walcott v Wayne Rooney
11 Andros Townsend v Jack Wilshere

Genuinely can't think of another black keeper...

There was a black goalie in the 1980s for Man City. First name Alex.

BTW, you've put both Townsend and Wilshere in bold.

I don't know what he's doing by putting names in bold.

Lawns: Yes, I know

CCreds: I didn't think you would for one minute.

I assume it's whom he thinks is better. So both in bold equals a tie.

I suspected a few brain cells working in tandem would suss out the obvious.

So imagine everyone's surprise when Carlos provides the answer.

[Carlos J]

[Rossco]

All time greats. Team Black - Pele and Eusebio........that is it.

All time greats - Team white...Messi, Best...2-2 already, now stick in that German defender what's his surname....begins with B. Makes it 3-2 and that is only after 5 minutes. The ref blew the whistle early as not to induce race riots for the hammering that would have came.

Daft thread.