In today's (Feb 7, 2017) issue of the South London Press, our Action Replay column heralds the start of a regular new series looking back at how much the game has changed in so many ways – not always for the better, we hasten to add – and also what many of us miss from the 'olden days'.

Over the coming weeks we'll be dusting off the cobwebs and recalling the many things that made our long-lost youthful days as a supporter so special, or at least what we thought seemed good at the time.

It's true, despite the avarice and cynicism endemic in today's game (nay, society itself), there have been some progressive elements to applaud over the years. But, equally, as far as Action Replay is concerned anyway, too many traditional ideals have been sacrificed on the altar of greed.

In this Tuesday's paper, subjects we cover include:
Floodlights
Drop-ball
Shinpads
Slow Handclap
Smaller, lighter programmes
League Ladders

So please buy a copy of the paper and get in touch with your own memories and thoughts on what you miss about football's past. You can email columnist Tony McDonald at slpactionreplay@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you...

Roasted Chesnuts stalls dotted around the stadium nor
Hot dogs and burgers stalls with boiled onions!

Chants of Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeagles eagles booming around Selhurst

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TaxiMark
Sheffield Wednesday Fan
Posted 23 February 2013 - 07:49 PM
I don't mind palace to be fair. Much better club than tinpot Charlton and Brighton

I recall rattles !

And programmes which used to contain the 'Football League Review' in the middle.

And the days when one used to tie scarves to one's wrist.

And when teams used to come on to the pitch before the game separately so one would cheers ones team to the rafters whilst affording the 'Away' team a less than cordial welcome !

Palace running out to "If I had a hammer" with the advertising boardings taking a hammering along to the song.
Not as good as "glad all over" but not bad.

Good reading these threads brings back happy no Palace frills memories, What about old bill taking your laces off your boots? poles off your home made banners! I once had a good fishing rod confiscated

Silk scarves & sew on badges for the back of my jacket
& not forgetting the old and new flatterers.

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TaxiMark
Sheffield Wednesday Fan
Posted 23 February 2013 - 07:49 PM
I don't mind palace to be fair. Much better club than tinpot Charlton and Brighton

Scarves tied around wrists
Having my nose broken at Forest
Being able to wander around the Holmesdale and chat to friends who stood in the same place every game.
Paying at turnstile.