As we approach our most important game of the season so far, it seems that most Addicks will settle for watching the game on TV. Those of us who want to support the team, will be at The Hawthorns trying to add the vocal support that you just can't give when you're a hundred miles away watching the game on a screen. Apparently we've sold only 600 of our 3,000 allocation. No doubt those of us at the game will have to endure the jibes about poor support from The Baggies' fans.
But poor away support tended to be the norm back in 1975 when I first visited West Brom. I liked the ground then because the away end was covered - a rarity in those days - and there was ample room. There were only a few hundred Addicks there that day to see Geoff Hurst score for West Brom, before we equalised to make it 1-1.
Since then I've seen a puddle divert the ball into our goal and knock us out of the FA cup and lose several times more. The ground is now very different, but the outcome tends to be the same.
This year I'll be getting my tickets at West Brom on the day, though it looks like there's only a couple of us going up by train from Essex. Not sure if Tony's got enough to take his bus up there, and the Old Man is driving from Corby where he's staying with relatives. We might head for the Moat House just off the A41 for a quick pre-match drink. Apparently it lets away supporters in and is not too far from the ground. But as it's a 12.45 kick off there won't be too much time beforehand. There was a bit of trouble after the game the last time we played here, but if we can avoid that, those that are interested might even be able to get home in time for some late night Christmas shopping. Joy!!!
Up The Addicks!
Robin
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