Blackpool 2 Port Vale 3 - November 1981

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

Anyone remember that night match? I think they had Mark Chamberlain on the right wing, athletic and whipping in crosses. He went on to play for England.

 

[Dave62]

Yep, I was in the South Paddock. Wednesday night game I think (without checking)
Iirc, there was another Chamberlain brother in the PV side, or have I got that wrong?

I can remember sulking in my pint after the game, thought we were going to win until their 2nd half performance

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

Good memory, just saw the other Chamberlain scored one of their goals. I remember being gutted after that match as a young kid!

I was in the West Paddock so saw close up how fast Mark Chamberlain was on the wing.

 

[bollieboy]

That was the game I was referring to on another thread. Neville Chamberlain scoring with a bicycle kick from outside the box from a cross from his brother. One of the best goals I've seen live.

 

[Ayre Force One]

I was in the South too. We'd started the seaon ok winning home games and drawing away games. This was the game that kickstarted a season of mediocrity. Mark's brother was called Neville.

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

I was in the South too. We'd started the seaon ok winning home games and drawing away games. This was the game that kickstarted a season of mediocrity. Mark's brother was called Neville.

I think that was maybe why the disappointment was so great. It seemed like the early season hope deflated somewhat with this defeat!