by Tokyo Blue » Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:14 am
Charlton away at Selhurst Park in, oh, it must have been 1989. Mel Machin's last game. It got down to about minus 7 or 8 that afternoon, clear and cold with the wind blowing right into our faces. I was in the seats as well which was unusual for me in those days (used to go in the Kippax) and I suppose that was the main reason I was so cold. Funnily enough I had the sun in my eyes half the match but there was certainly no warmth coming from the bloody thing. Clive Allen equalised with a neat finish but the point was not enough to save El Mel from the axeman Swales.
I wonder where Mel Machin is now. I liked him. Merry Christmas, Mel, wherever you are and thanks for the 5-1.
Your right leg I like; I've got nothing against your right leg. The trouble is neither have you.