57HattersYears

A personal reflection on 57 years spent following @StockportCounty . A look back over nearly 2,000 games on 181 grounds featuring 737 players and 36 managers. Take a look - 57hattersyears.co.uk

Knocking on 40 Frank pitched up at Edgeley Park. It was a privilege to watch him. 5 months, 20 games and 8 goals. Featured in my piece about an FA Cup game at Canal St, Runcorn in 1987 "The Great Entertainer on the banks of the Mersey" 57hattersyears.co.uk/index.php/1980…

@AwayDaysClub_ In 48 years up to 2011, before relegation into NL I saw County at 89 of the 92 clubs. That required a trip up & down Divisions plus luck in Cup draws. It wasn't the 89 grounds current in 2011. (so Maine Rd for eg 'yes' but Etihad 'no' + others) I'd say its impossible to do.

A Bradford fan completed all 92 league grounds this weekend after Spurs v Forest—should it only count if you’ve watched your own club at each? I’m on about 70 with my team and the full 92 feels nearly impossible… thoughts?

To think the club hasn't really acknowledged this man and his achievements since he was sacked Five years on and it still shouldn't sit right for any self-respecting County fan 🎩 He has our club in his veins, just like every single one of us 💙 Sort it out #stockportcounty

@chris_eaton_ @SimonDa02190835 @Alex_Lipniski @A_reidx It did work out, but there again so it should have ... getting on for £40m later

@SimonDa02190835 @Alex_Lipniski @A_reidx Covid offered them an option when the fans couldn't make their feelings known. They took the cowards way out IMO. It worked out after a unnecessary experiment, but without DC coming in when he did it could have gone very wrong for a few at the club

OTD in 2021 was Jim's final match as manager of Stockport County. His 224th victory in charge, comfortably more than anyone else in the club's history 👑🎩 Goals from Richie Bennett & @A_reidx earned County a fairly easy three points at Victoria Road ⚽️👏 #stockportcounty

@SimonDa02190835 @chris_eaton_ @Alex_Lipniski @A_reidx Quite right Simon. The appointment of Wilson was only ever going to end one way. It's just disgraceful that the contribution JG made is ignored. Says a lot about the calibre of individuals involved. A message I sent to my mate on 4th Feb 2020.

@chris_eaton_ @Alex_Lipniski @A_reidx This is spot on. They had to get rid at to at point. I was actually surprised it took them so long as it was on the cards even before the takeover IMHO.

@chris_eaton_ @years_57 Did the stadium tour and noticed many many great achievements documented around various places in EP. Don’t recall seeing any pictures from Nuneaton. Sad really as that was the most important result in our recent history. Glenn Taylor has had more recognition!

@years_57 The club are re-establishing the "hall of fame" this summer, it'd be a disgrace if he wasn't involved. Most new fans will have very little knowledge of him, which should reflect terribly upon everyone currently at the club. People should care about this

@chris_eaton_ As ever, spot on Chris. And, imho, JG's contribution has been shamefully airbrushed away.

10 years ago today, the single biggest decision in the club's history was secured as we started the long road back to where we find ourselves today 📈 Nothing, and I mean nothing happens to our great club without the reappointment of Jim as manager 💙🎩 #stockportcounty

@chris_eaton_ @MWarby24 Turning out for @RedditchUtd these days. Photo from Saturday's game at Stratford, (from the Redditch website)

7 years ago, it was a @MWarby24 masterclass in SK3 🎩 FOUR from County's number 10 as North met South in the FA Trophy 🏆 #stockportcounty

A remarkable achievement for Kevin Ellison today. His 1,000th appearance in senior football. Playing for @vmfc_ against @RuncornLinnets he marked the day with a goal. Played for County 2001-04, making 48 appearances, scoring twice.

@countyscarf @CountyPodcast My own recollections of that day. 57hattersyears.co.uk/index.php/oppo…

Good morning County fans! 😎 On this day in 1996, one of County’s greatest ever FA Cup performances. Dave Jones’ men came from behind twice to earn a replay against holders Everton, backed by 5,000 travelling fans at Goodison Park. #StockportCounty

21 years ago today. The FL fixture computer handed County a real favour (not) - a trip to @TUFC1899. But not as bad as Boxing Day 1988. Same place with an early ko A 2-1 win courtesy of a Ricky Lambert brace; a first start for Michael Raynes and a nigh on 500mile round trip!

@chris_eaton_ @paul_e_bailey @StockportCounty Absolutely Chris. Shameful conduct from the Club, but hardly surprising as the product of the move to a commercial operation where legacy means bugger all.

@paul_e_bailey @StockportCounty If we can simply dismiss the efforts of someone who dedicated over thirty years of their life to the club then we are all fucked 🤣

Not bad company to keep 🤩 Only three men have won more games in charge of Stockport County than Sir Dave Challinor 👑 #StockportCounty

Boxing Day - the best football day of the year. Going back 39 years - a visit to Sincil Bank @LincolnCity_FC . Rock bottom of D4, 13 pts from 19 games but Murphy had just returned - it was a 0-0 draw. "The Naissance of the Great Escape" 57hattersyears.co.uk/index.php/1980…

@robertmdaws @BurnleyOfficial @SpursOfficial First Cup Final I saw, aged 7. Black and white TV of course.

FA CUP FINAL 1962 @BurnleyOfficial 1 vs @SpursOfficial 3 The match was nicknamed the "Chessboard Final" because the press felt it was a slow, tactical battle lacking in typical cup final passion. Goal Scorers:Tottenham: Jimmy Greaves (3'), Bobby Smith (51'), and Danny Blanchflower (80' penalty). Burnley: Jimmy Robson (50'). Robson's goal was the 100th FA Cup Final goal scored at Wembley.

MY COUNTY ADVENT CALENDAR Day 24 Never seen County play on Christmas Eve! Hope you've enjoyed the recollections over the last 23 days. Wishing all a Merry Christmas! 57hattersyears.co.uk

MY COUNTY ADVENT CALENDAR Day 23 - 23/12/17 @CurzonAshton 1-1 County (1,473) Team: Hinchliffe, Cowan, Duxbury, Ball, Smalley, O'Halloran, Mantack, Winter (Dixon), Oswell, Stopforth, Stephenson (1) (Thomas) SNU: Ormson, Clarke, McKenna Personal memory 57hattersyears.co.uk/index.php/oppo…

@willow1886 Long time since the Gunners were at Edgeley Park. 45+ years to br precise. My recollection of that game. 57hattersyears.co.uk/index.php/oppo…

The dream of the 92 with The Arsenal gets closer. 85/92

MY COUNTY ADVENT CALENDAR Day 22 - 22/12/00 County 2-2 @TheGillsFC (6,096) Team: Jones, Gibb, Nicholson, Smith, Flynn, Clark, Cooper, Wiss (1), Matthews (Maxwell 1), Wilbraham (Bryngellson), Woodthorpe (Brebner) SNU: Dibble, Clare Only 2 games on 22/12 youtu.be/RbYWfq9fQfE?si…

MY COUNTY ADVENT CALENDAR Day 21 - 21/12/79 County 4-0 @TUFC1899 (2,310) Team: Lawson, Rutter, Sherlock, Henson (1), Bradd, Czuczman, Williams, Prudham, Sword (1), Chapman (1), Coyle + 1og A debut for then record signing Tony Coyle Programme image: @HattersMatters