THat Lancs Cup game was a week after they'd become World Club Champs, I've still got the Video somewhere.

It's nights like that, that make you PROUD to be a fan of our club, Teesside

I remember reading in a match day programme that Thursfield was 24 (at that time). Couldn't believe it - his BeeGee beard made him look 39.

Oh, and I'd just like to complain about the drums. I hate them and want them banned.

Remember that one well, BWW

There were 2 fellas infront of me, and as soon as Thursfield touched down, one bloke handed the other a fiver.

One of the "poorest" players ever....but the crowd reacted to his moment of glory

Always been proud to be a Wire fan Lefty. Lived up here a while now, but proud to be a Warrington lad.

Now this is the truth of it - swap 86 for 89 and you've got me and my opinion.

the chants of "there's only one graham stedman" from the fletcher st faithfull and the look on his face will stay with me for a long time!

I remember the Graham Steadman incident a little differently. Davies put up a high ball which did go very high and Steadman got nowhere near it, the crowd quickly picked up on the tension as the inevitable barrage of high balls came down on the by now hapless full back. The noise that the crowd made was deafening, I think that Cas took Steadman off in the end. I don't know why Steadman was playing full back though.

No Lefty is right on this one word for word!!!!
When Jonnie Dee put a bomb up it stayed up and Steadman got no where near any of them all evening of what i can recall anyway!.

Ahhhh the days of the fletch battering hell out of the corrigated iron. You could hear the atmosphere from bridge street, nerves jangling crossing the causeway.

No wonder players nicknamed it the zoo

thats just it though, the HJ isnt the 'zoo' why? why couldn't the unbeatable atmosphere of wilderspool to the HJ? drums or no drums the fact of the matter is if the drum isn't banged majority of people dont sing which is sad. To many kids (I'm not sexist but majority in the south are young girls goin along because the lad she fancies goes, and they stand there taking up room texting. Then I as a proud and loyal supporter gets moaned at for squeezing through to my regular spot!?!? ) Without drums the atmoshpere would be poor with 30 people singing (if that) at any one time.

we get put to shame sometimes by the away fans. Whether we put 30+ on a team isnt the point yes, we're doing well but the players need to feel our passion. so come on Wire! lets make some noise! bring banners, bring horns anything that makes noise and creates atmosphere bring it. Imagine North, East and the South singing and bouncing it would be increadible! NOW is the perfect time to turn our atmosphere around!

Or the north and east could sit there in silence. Complain about the noise and how Wilderspool didn't need drums... Well I'm sorry but unfortunetly we're not at Wilderspool anymore, and yes unfortunetly drums are needed as part of the atmosphere whether you like it or not. lets forget the past and look forward in trying to make the HJ the new Wilderspool that is feared by players an fans to come to because of the noise we make.

With the new corners trapping sound as well we have the perfect place to do it!

Just a thought though

No, in your opinion drums are needed. I don't sing, but you wouldn't like to stand next to me because I can make more noise than any bloody drum. You can be passionate about your team without singing.

If we can use our voices and only that then even better, well why not sing then? if you can make the noise then do. everyone should be!

Let's just all purchase cow bells and ding them throughout the match