Charlton away, best away days and football specials

[Mellowyellow]

This, all things being equal, would normally be a game where we would take a big following. At the moment who knows. If a new manager comes in, alongside a couple of signings, could we get up to the 1500 mark?

Always a good away day, seems to have a history of quite a few midweek meetings. One of the best surely has to be the 3-3, around 1983/4 midweek. We had a huge away following, a busy evening but we still managed to fit in a game of Frisbee, from what I remember.

There was that lad with ginger hair, who used to support Oxford then changed his allegiance shall we say. He took a bit of a battering that day, rather foolishly shouting the odds on the train all the way from Oxford. I'll never forget he was standing outside Oxford station the time there was a football special train to Wolves, offering everyone out.
Now football specials, there's another topic all on its own

 

[Ox4Eva]

We always take a few to Charlton, the rat was always Charlton but tried to grass a few Oxford if my memory serves me right!

 

[Cass63]

Football specials, cattle trains really, no one cared as long as we got there, always trashed by the time we got back, served them right, treat people like animals!!!!

 

[ttg17]

Last year's match there was one of the best away days I've been to, great atmosphere

 

[Oufcad30]

Last year's match there was one of the best away days I've been to, great atmosphere

Remember last years!
Eales stood behind me and i asked if we was going to sign Mags and Conor, what a difference a year makes eh?

 

[WuTang]

Charlton away last season was the best atmosphere of the season. Pure noise echoing around the stadium for 90 minutes, barely 20 seconds went by without singing! Always a great away day in London on the train!

 

[tonyw]

I still remember beating them in the League Cup there under Atkins. Well, it was a 0-0 draw and we went through on pens. But still - they were Premiership at the time, and we were League Two, and it was a cracking jump-up-and-down-hugging-random-strangers type of finish so fond memories. The beginning of the Jefferson Louis Era as well.

Anyways, it's likely to be my only in-person game of the season so I'm looking forward to it greatly, even if expectations aren't that high.

 

[beyondthefourth]

As I'm London based, this is one of two matches I'm getting to this season (Chelsea U-7's being the other unfortunate occasion).

Seeing as this one actually matters, and hearing the positives above, I'm looking forward to it greatly!

 

[Oldham]

Charlton away last season was the best atmosphere of the season. Pure noise echoing around the stadium for 90 minutes, barely 20 seconds went by without singing! Always a great away day in London on the train!

Better than scum?

 

[WuTang]

Better than scum?

Miles better. Scum was brilliant for all the obvious reasons, but its a big open stand with everyone spread out, so the atmosphere isn't so consistent there.
For me, Charlton was definitely the best for non-stop singing all the way through.

 

[mariokempes]

Great Stadium too

 

[Essexyellows]

Remember a cracking day out at the Valley (when it was still 3 sided) think we had about 3000 in a 2500 seater stand.... might have been a promotion game? 1985 or so....... I`m getting old! lol

 

[Marked Ox]

I still remember beating them in the League Cup there under Atkins. Well, it was a 0-0 draw and we went through on pens. But still - they were Premiership at the time, and we were League Two, and it was a cracking jump-up-and-down-hugging-random-strangers type of finish so fond memories. The beginning of the Jefferson Louis Era as well.

Anyways, it's likely to be my only in-person game of the season so I'm looking forward to it greatly, even if expectations aren't that high.

I remember that game. Walking over the railway bridge after the game, it was amusing watching the Oxford fans taking the pee on one platform celebrating whilst on the opposite platform the Charlton fans, in the main, were studiously trying to ignore them.

 

[SteMerritt]

Remember a cracking day out at the Valley (when it was still 3 sided) think we had about 3000 in a 2500 seater stand.... might have been a promotion game? 1985 or so....... I`m getting old! lol

3-3 draw? Was there for that as well. Think we needed to win for the title, but only drew meaning it went to the last game of the season.

 

[bicesterox]

Sure Briggsy scored in that Game, smuggled a bottle of fizz into that game for celebrating winning the league.....didnt win it that night but drank it anyway ?

 

[Ox4Eva]

As I'm London based, this is one of two matches I'm getting to this season (Chelsea U-7's being the other unfortunate occasion).

Seeing as this one actually matters, and hearing the positives above, I'm looking forward to it greatly!

Same here and I make most games work permitting. Not being funny but you only watch the U's if they are in London?

 

[saddletramp]

Got arrested against Charlton Boxing day 1980,Ian Greaves first game in charge,Charlton came round the back of the London rd after the game.
Went to the return match midweek,we took about 200, was in a Pub before the game with a mate just the 2 of us,a bloke came up and said "i recognise you"
I thought,"oh f**k here we go" he had about 10 mates with him.
"Yeh i was in the cell next door to you,wanna beer ?"

 

[mcf86]

Remember a cracking day out at the Valley (when it was still 3 sided) think we had about 3000 in a 2500 seater stand.... might have been a promotion game? 1985 or so....... I`m getting old! lol

Could have been the match where we tried balancing on the back of seats- and kept falling off en-masse?!

 

[Berliner]

The 3-0 at Wycombe with Massey hanging off the crossbar was a good day out.
Personally, I enjoyed the Barnsley JPT final too, certainly more than the playoffs (too nervous) and Coventry (awful atmosphere).
Sheff Utd away with the last-minute Nicky Banger winner was fun as well.

 

[Marked Ox]

The 3-0 at Wycombe with Massey hanging off the crossbar was a good day out.
Personally, I enjoyed the Barnsley JPT final too, certainly more than the playoffs (too nervous) and Coventry (awful atmosphere).
Sheff Utd away with the last-minute Nicky Banger winner was fun as well.

Wycombe was funny when Matty Elliott had odds of 25-1 to score first with the onsite bookie. He was bricking it with the away fans chanting "Matty Elliott, he's 25 to 1" before the game. I suspect the bookie would have been in trouble if ME had scored first, but iirc he got sent off instead.

The Sheffield United one, was that a free kick by the tanned one? I remember a midweek one where Nicky Banger scored the winning goal with a free kick and Paul Gerrard pulled off one of the best saves I have ever seen live. Also, amusing was drinking in the Cricketers next to the ground as it was like going back in time 20 years+. Really confused them as one of our group was from Thirsk. The Barmaid also left a 2 inch head on each pint and that wasn't just for us as she didn't discriminate as the locals got the same treatment.

 

[Oldham]

Brentford away in the early 80s, taking over the pub on the corner and jumping behind the bar and pouring our own beer.

 

[Berliner]

Wycombe was funny when Matty Elliott had odds of 25-1 to score first with the onsite bookie. He was bricking it with the away fans chanting "Matty Elliott, he's 25 to 1" before the game. I suspect the bookie would have been in trouble if ME had scored first, but iirc he got sent off instead.

The Sheffield United one, was that a free kick by the tanned one? I remember a midweek one where Nicky Banger scored the winning goal with a free kick and Paul Gerrard pulled off one of the best saves I have ever seen live. Also, amusing was drinking in the Cricketers next to the ground as it was like going back in time 20 years+. Really confused them as one of our group was from Thirsk. The Barmaid also left a 2 inch head on each pint and that wasn't just for us as she didn't discriminate as the locals got the same treatment.

Elliott got sent off the season before where we lost 1-0.
Yeah, the Nicky Banger goal was a Friday night game. And that Paul Gerrard save...my word!

 

[Ox4Eva]

Generally most London games are good days out, quite local and always plenty of boozers to visit!

 

[yellowyellow]

Going along with 9 mates, none of which are Oxford fans but all looking forward to the day out.
What pub are people going to before? Drinking around London Bridge or nearer to the ground?

 

[beyondthefourth]

Same here and I make most games work permitting. Not being funny but you only watch the U's if they are in London?

I mostly work weekends, and if I get to go home the priority would be hanging out with my folks. I'm taking a holiday day to make the game this Saturday.

Should also mention that before Chelsea, the last Oxford match I went to was at home to Halifax in 2001. So I'm definitely not a bigger and better fan than you. Apologies for that.

 

[Ox4Eva]

I just asked a question so you can keep your ltitle toys in your little pram..

 

[beyondthefourth]

I just asked a question so you can keep your ltitle toys in your little pram..

You questioned my commitment, I confirmed I didn't have any. I really don't mind not being "Oxford United's Official #1 Fan"

I'm happy 'following' the team, certainly not throwing any toys. However you appeared to have your back up that not everyone is on your level when it comes to match attendance.

 

[TN4 Yellow]

Few ales in Borough Market from 11am ish. Hope to see some fellow yellows there !!

 

[Hackney Jack]

I still remember beating them in the League Cup there under Atkins. Well, it was a 0-0 draw and we went through on pens. But still - they were Premiership at the time, and we were League Two, and it was a cracking jump-up-and-down-hugging-random-strangers type of finish so fond memories. The beginning of the Jefferson Louis Era as well.

Anyways, it's likely to be my only in-person game of the season so I'm looking forward to it greatly, even if expectations aren't that high.

Hi Tony. Hope all's well, how come it's your first match of the season? I've met you at away days before, and thought you went to quite a few games.

 

[ToTheManorBorn]

It might be a sense of post Transfer window relief or the fact I’ve just had 3 hours in the pub......but I feel a minor sense of euphoria as we approach the Charlton game. Ready and keen to vocally and enthusiastically get behind the team - players and management. We have made some quality signings and look stronger now than a few weeks ago. We have a new manager in Faz who will put his heart and soul into the team and results. Rose tinted glasses fully settled I accept but I feel a positive sense going forward and look forward to a good day out in the smoke. Roll on Saturday. Need a good sing song!