Went to Bournemouth at home. Tense affair, big crowd (7,000+) we had some great chances which Bodger couldn't convert, and Maskell saved us from a couple of breakaways near the end. Big John Delaney had turned professional and played against us for Bournemouth.
The Wednesday replay was a school night... so I can only imagine the 'limbs' of the travelling faithful when the winner went in!!
Chesterfield away in 2016 was an incredible second round. 5-0 away against a team in the division above. I remember buzzing for the whole drive home. Scotty Kashket looked like he was gonna be the new Michael Owen
Has there ever been another Wycombe player in their early twenties who flattered to deceive as much as Scott Kashket?
His talent blossomed so much in the couple of seasons he spent here before his career became bumpy to say the least. Fred Onyedinma is the only other player who comes to mind.
Not really. But, disregarding the few Premier League appearances, his career hasn’t flourished quite to the extent that seemed likely a few years ago.
I was simply scratching around for another example of what looked like extreme promise at a relatively early age not being fully fulfilled. You have offered a couple of examples. I remember Jonny Dixon very well. I think he was distracted by alternative interests. I don’t remember Lee Holsgrove.
Peterborough (1990) - John Motson in his sheepskin. A worldwide renowned iconic image. A superb performance in both home match and replay, and on another day we might have squeaked through (Simon Stapleton breaking his leg being the "if only" moment)
West Bromwich Albion (1992) - we're on the bloody telly!!! Kim Casey crocked, 2-0 down and dreams dying. About 20 minutes to go Martin moves Simon Stapleton from left back into midfield and suddenly we're all over them. A Glyn Creaser headed goal from a corner in front of the Valley Terrace gives us hope, and then roared on by the large Sunday lunchtime crowd Steve Thompson hits a shot that somehow squirms "under" the keeper but manages to nestle in the "roof" of the net. Cue bedlam on the terrace. Final whistle, pitch invasion, people hugging and kissing Martin O'Neill as he's trying to give a post-match interview to Sky.
Thousands pile up the M40 for the replay, also on TV. Steve Thompson gives one of the all time great performances in a Wycombe shirt (although they were all heroes that night) but sadly we succumb to a late winner from Bob Taylor. We leave gutted but proud. and the West Brom fans stay to applaud our heroes off the pitch.
Millwall (2000) - another Sunday lunchtime, I got a supporters coach from Great Missenden (!!!). Millwall absolutely batter us but come up against a goalkeeping performance for the ages. Martin Taylor was simply not going to let that ball in his net that day. McGhee spouts nonsense about them dealing with us on a decent pitch at Adams Park but in the event it was Wycombe that played all the football that night. Millwall fans not happy, the away end toilets bore the brunt of their anger.
(I remember these games in far more detail than I do games we've played this season. Something to do with getting old I think)
That Peterborough game was my first ever Wycombe game. I got a ticket playing cards at school and went down not knowing what to expect. I was instantly hooked and here I am 34 years later.
That WBA game was a real highlight. It felt like we’d really hit the big time and were playing with the big boys. The euphoria after the 2-2 was as good as I can remember, save Wimbledon away and Torquay. How we didn’t win the return leg I still haven’t quite worked out but our support was phenomenal that day.
That’s a fair point. Injuries and, possibly to a lesser extent, the well documented issues he had to grapple with at Leyton Orient, not least, as I understand/recall it, the treatment he received at the hands of the Chairman and management there prior to his transfer to Wycombe.
Like so many troubled souls before him (mentally/physically), he was received and treated at Adams Park with warmth and understanding. As a result of issues relating to his time at Orient, he served a lengthy period of suspension which also clearly had a disrupting effect on his career.
Well said! It was a shame how his Wycombe career ended though, as he was fit and firing in the Championship, and scoring goals when hardly anyone else was. Then we signed Admiral Muskwe, and, good player though he was, it seemed to hasten Scott's demise. At least, that's how I remember it. Might have been more to it, but nevertheless I was really sad when he left. He never really got going again after that, mainly due to his injuries I guess, but I do wonder how things might have turned out for him, and the team, if he'd held down a regular place for the whole of the Championship season.
Watching us win 5-0 away at Hitchin when super Simon Garner scored a Hatrick, would probably be my favourite 2nd round memory alongside the more recent Chesterfield 5-0.
I thoroughly enjoyed the game vs Leatherhead - it's a rare day that we are the 'big' team, and it was fun! A brilliant away following, a good game, a lovely goal from Saunders, Bayo lying on the floor grinning - lovely day (and we didn't get scalped by the lower league side).
Hope it's nothing serious and is something that an FA Cup 2nd round win can put right. Then he can fit for the 3rd round demolition of Man Utd (or City, they both look bearable).
The WBA home match remains the only match I have been to with my dad. He queued up down Hill bottom Road to get my ticket (I think they went in sale on a Sunday when I was playing football). Apparently once 'in' it was possible to walk round and get another one without queueing again, so he got one for himself.
The replay was (and probably always will be) my first away game, played on my birthday. Mate at school's family was driving up so was able to go and stand on the crumbling away terrace that hadn't been developed yet. I think you could pay on the gate, but may have misremembered that?
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Went to Bournemouth at home. Tense affair, big crowd (7,000+) we had some great chances which Bodger couldn't convert, and Maskell saved us from a couple of breakaways near the end. Big John Delaney had turned professional and played against us for Bournemouth.
The Wednesday replay was a school night... so I can only imagine the 'limbs' of the travelling faithful when the winner went in!!
Chesterfield away in 2016 was an incredible second round. 5-0 away against a team in the division above. I remember buzzing for the whole drive home. Scotty Kashket looked like he was gonna be the new Michael Owen
Has there ever been another Wycombe player in their early twenties who flattered to deceive as much as Scott Kashket?
His talent blossomed so much in the couple of seasons he spent here before his career became bumpy to say the least. Fred Onyedinma is the only other player who comes to mind.
Fred Onyedinma? Are you sure?
I have a rich history of seeing young players break through and immediately tipping them for premier league, international football and beyond
Jonny Dixon and Lee Holsgrove are two that immediately spring to mind
Alan Beeton, too?
Not really. But, disregarding the few Premier League appearances, his career hasn’t flourished quite to the extent that seemed likely a few years ago.
I was simply scratching around for another example of what looked like extreme promise at a relatively early age not being fully fulfilled. You have offered a couple of examples. I remember Jonny Dixon very well. I think he was distracted by alternative interests. I don’t remember Lee Holsgrove.
FA Cup 2nd round memories:
Peterborough (1990) - John Motson in his sheepskin. A worldwide renowned iconic image. A superb performance in both home match and replay, and on another day we might have squeaked through (Simon Stapleton breaking his leg being the "if only" moment)
West Bromwich Albion (1992) - we're on the bloody telly!!! Kim Casey crocked, 2-0 down and dreams dying. About 20 minutes to go Martin moves Simon Stapleton from left back into midfield and suddenly we're all over them. A Glyn Creaser headed goal from a corner in front of the Valley Terrace gives us hope, and then roared on by the large Sunday lunchtime crowd Steve Thompson hits a shot that somehow squirms "under" the keeper but manages to nestle in the "roof" of the net. Cue bedlam on the terrace. Final whistle, pitch invasion, people hugging and kissing Martin O'Neill as he's trying to give a post-match interview to Sky.
Thousands pile up the M40 for the replay, also on TV. Steve Thompson gives one of the all time great performances in a Wycombe shirt (although they were all heroes that night) but sadly we succumb to a late winner from Bob Taylor. We leave gutted but proud. and the West Brom fans stay to applaud our heroes off the pitch.
Millwall (2000) - another Sunday lunchtime, I got a supporters coach from Great Missenden (!!!). Millwall absolutely batter us but come up against a goalkeeping performance for the ages. Martin Taylor was simply not going to let that ball in his net that day. McGhee spouts nonsense about them dealing with us on a decent pitch at Adams Park but in the event it was Wycombe that played all the football that night. Millwall fans not happy, the away end toilets bore the brunt of their anger.
(I remember these games in far more detail than I do games we've played this season. Something to do with getting old I think)
I love the ‘beyond’ ! As there’s no full stop, I assume you meant to say beyond expectations.
nope, just beyond
haven't got time for punctuation
no!
Aaron Patton maybe
Martin Lee definitely
I don't think he ever flattered to deceive. His career has just been ruined by injury
After all these years, @eric_plant, I can honestly say that I have never noticed that you don’t finish your posts with a full stop..
í couldn’t think what footballing achievement there might be beyond international recognition but I’m guessing you had coaching or management in mind.
Some great shouts here.
That Peterborough game was my first ever Wycombe game. I got a ticket playing cards at school and went down not knowing what to expect. I was instantly hooked and here I am 34 years later.
That WBA game was a real highlight. It felt like we’d really hit the big time and were playing with the big boys. The euphoria after the 2-2 was as good as I can remember, save Wimbledon away and Torquay. How we didn’t win the return leg I still haven’t quite worked out but our support was phenomenal that day.
I seem to recall GA hailing Max Kretchmar as the next big thing. Hopefully it doesn’t come true tomorrow!
That’s a fair point. Injuries and, possibly to a lesser extent, the well documented issues he had to grapple with at Leyton Orient, not least, as I understand/recall it, the treatment he received at the hands of the Chairman and management there prior to his transfer to Wycombe.
Like so many troubled souls before him (mentally/physically), he was received and treated at Adams Park with warmth and understanding. As a result of issues relating to his time at Orient, he served a lengthy period of suspension which also clearly had a disrupting effect on his career.
Well said! It was a shame how his Wycombe career ended though, as he was fit and firing in the Championship, and scoring goals when hardly anyone else was. Then we signed Admiral Muskwe, and, good player though he was, it seemed to hasten Scott's demise. At least, that's how I remember it. Might have been more to it, but nevertheless I was really sad when he left. He never really got going again after that, mainly due to his injuries I guess, but I do wonder how things might have turned out for him, and the team, if he'd held down a regular place for the whole of the Championship season.
Tomorrow would be fine - it's more Saturday I'm worried about...
I also thought today was Friday
Ha. Fair point. I’ve been up for nearly 3 days with my lad in Wexham Park so the days have merged into each other!
The West Brom and Peterborough ties were both epic and like you are both still clearly etched in my Wanderers memory bank.
I was at the Bournemouth game with mt mate SR. Got the slipper from my PE teacher Mr Pope for bunking off early.
I was scared the supporters coach was going to tip over the dancing around and general lunacy was actually quite scary.
There is at least 3 or 4 gasroomers that I went with.
Also at West Brom, Peterborough x 2, Newport County, the most amazing was away at Wimbledon.
Watching us win 5-0 away at Hitchin when super Simon Garner scored a Hatrick, would probably be my favourite 2nd round memory alongside the more recent Chesterfield 5-0.
Mo Harkin
I thoroughly enjoyed the game vs Leatherhead - it's a rare day that we are the 'big' team, and it was fun! A brilliant away following, a good game, a lovely goal from Saunders, Bayo lying on the floor grinning - lovely day (and we didn't get scalped by the lower league side).
Hope it's nothing serious and is something that an FA Cup 2nd round win can put right. Then he can fit for the 3rd round demolition of Man Utd (or City, they both look bearable).
Thanks @Twizz
Its been a worrying time but he’s in good hands.
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The WBA home match remains the only match I have been to with my dad. He queued up down Hill bottom Road to get my ticket (I think they went in sale on a Sunday when I was playing football). Apparently once 'in' it was possible to walk round and get another one without queueing again, so he got one for himself.
The replay was (and probably always will be) my first away game, played on my birthday. Mate at school's family was driving up so was able to go and stand on the crumbling away terrace that hadn't been developed yet. I think you could pay on the gate, but may have misremembered that?
Apart from Doctor Who, I imagine whichever game was anyone's first away game will always be their first away game......