I am now a season ticket holder and sit by my old friend Malcolm, who, himself, avidly records City stats. Derek, a well-known character around St James Park for many seasons, sadly passed away some years ago, having been confined to a wheelchair in his later years. Whatever became of Chris and John or Derek’s rattle! I do not know.

Although there have been good cup runs, promotions even Wembley appearances since then nothing compares, in my mind, to those heady, history making days those many years ago.

C’mon you Reds!

 Up the City!!