told that there was an entry problem with two of the Loft turnstiles.
Andy Sinton's arrived on the pitch pre-match to rapturous applause.
He was very pleased to be back & we were very pleased to see him
again after his recent health scare.
Stoke had a lot more possession throughout the game but did little
with it in the final third. In fact they mustered just the one attempt
on target.
Their best opportunities came in the 2nd half when Million Manhoef
somehow headed over the crossbar from point-blank range
And Liam Morrison was well-placed to clear the ball to safety from
in front of the goal-line.
Surprisingly our only substitution came around the hour-mark when
Isaac Hayden was introduced.
Someone suggested bringing Paul Smyth on but who would
you take off I said?
Loftus Rd erupted 15 mins or so from the end with Harvey Vale's wonderful
strike. I don't think we've seen the best of him yet.
How refreshing has it been to see the pairing of Rumarn Burrell & Richard Kone.
Loved the players celebrations after the goal & also later following the final
whistle
Most of the stars of 75/76 were introduced at half-time, together with family
members of others who were no longer with us....
Gerry Francis was interviewed but I couldn't catch most of what he was saying?
And Don Shanks announced that he (at the age of 73) was going to do the
New York Marathon again, Well done Don....
Attendance: 16,481
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