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Most know, some, including myself, wandered down for a looksee, have a gawk at Yes in 1975. But, recently discovered (read this morning), that a group called the Midnites appeared during the 66 / 67 season. A local band apparently, anyone there, ever see 'em, have some vinyl? Bet they were Mods.
...or just stuff that stuck in your head. I've got two that always come to mind.
a/ As a youngster coming back from Millwall '73, we pulled into Wapping Station to see painted on a wall, a pair of legs (from the knees down), crossed in the manner of 'irons', jeans cut short with big DM's and the words, West Ham Welcoming Committee scrolled around 'em. Made a lasting impression on an already anxious away fan.
b/ Walking into Moss Side heading for Maine Rd, forearm with a needle sticking out of it drawn on a bridge - written over the top, Heroin, it's what your left arms for. (take on a popular beer commercial at the time).
...involving various law enforcement agencies, raided the house two doors down from me early this morning. Hauled away an older gent who I occasionally wish a good morning. No idea what he's allegedly been up to, but very exciting start to my day, even though I had to kindly ask one of the coppers to move his flashing light vehicle from the top of my driveway.
..but open to anyone. One of the gents at work this morning was a Hearts fan. He whipped out his p...hone for a look at the HoM's score and I had a quick gawp at the goals. Not much interest really, but playing the decent boss, had to pretend they looked good and all that. What actually grabbed my attention was the small allocation for (G spot)Rangers, presumably all away fans. This the norm, would have thought it would be much bigger?
Looks very likely my locals, the New England Revolution, will be moving from Foxborough Stadium to Everett, a slightly grittier part of the Boston Metro. Forty-Three acres available with an ugly disused power plant currently occupying the site. It's about a 15/20 min walk from Sullivan Sq Station, but a little windy on occasions going across the Alford St bridge I'd say. No bars / pubs ('cept at the casino), in the immediate vicinity as far as I know, but Bob Kraft will surely sort that out. Doubt if any of the locals worry about endangered newts or Piping Plovers, except as a source of protein.