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Pablo2019 · Joined: 07 Jul 2019 Posts: 142

Hi guys

I need some investigating done please, can anyone help?

I can’t seem to find an FA cup match with the date of the 15th anywhere, am I missing something? Any help appreciated!

Grumpypants · Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Posts: 491

Yes Pablo you are missing something.....the other half of the ticket!!!!!!!

Topbidwinsagain · Joined: 11 Sep 2015 Posts: 148

In 1957/58 the original date for the Man Utd v Sheffield Wednesday 5th round fa cup tie was 15 February 1958 and I have seen similar tickets, or part of similar tickets like yours, which have been claimed to be this very match. The low cost of the ticket (2/-) gives further evidence to pointing in that direction and I leave this opinion to be challenged if other factual information is out there.

Pablo2019 · Joined: 07 Jul 2019 Posts: 142

Topbidwinsagain wrote:

In 1957/58 the original date for the Man Utd v Sheffield Wednesday 5th round fa cup tie was 15 February 1958 and I have seen similar tickets, or part of similar tickets like yours, which have been claimed to be this very match. The low cost of the ticket (2/-) gives further evidence to pointing in that direction and I leave this opinion to be challenged if other factual information is out there.

Interesting, thank you!

This does indeed seem most likely, it’s not in great condition but must have some value?

Stourbridge Lion · Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 136

Topbidwinsagain wrote:

In 1957/58 the original date for the Man Utd v Sheffield Wednesday 5th round fa cup tie was 15 February 1958 and I have seen similar tickets, or part of similar tickets like yours, which have been claimed to be this very match. The low cost of the ticket (2/-) gives further evidence to pointing in that direction and I leave this opinion to be challenged if other factual information is out there.

Yes totally agree mine from that game is identical.

Footyfan · Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 505

Checks of the date 15th in Jan, Feb, Mar and April from 1954 to 1969 reveal the 15th Feb 1958 is the only possible date for an FA Cup tie for Man Utd
Checked conducted using the Soccer Base website:
https://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd?date=1958-02-15

beaudog · Joined: 06 Nov 2011 Posts: 300 Location: st11 9rh

Just over a week after the Munich air disaster on the Saturday of the 15th , I travelled to Bolton to see my side Stoke City take on the eventual cup winners that season. I had arranged a lift with an older gentleman, who forgot to wake up in time and as a result, we arrived just on half time at Burnden Park. Taking ticket out of pocket it was quickly soaked by torrential rain and would have been very difficult to present at a turnstile, but no worry as a gate had been opened to let supporters out of the ground to let people go and seek a drier place. Stoke City lost, I think 3-1, and never again did I arrange to get a ticket for the gentleman in exchange for a lift. Can't believe that was over 60 years ago. And what is an unused ticket of that game worth today?

Cantona93 · Joined: 18 Oct 2010 Posts: 127

beaudog wrote:

Just over a week after the Munich air disaster on the Saturday of the 15th , I travelled to Bolton to see my side Stoke City take on the eventual cup winners that season. I had arranged a lift with an older gentleman, who forgot to wake up in time and as a result, we arrived just on half time at Burnden Park. Taking ticket out of pocket it was quickly soaked by torrential rain and would have been very difficult to present at a turnstile, but no worry as a gate had been opened to let supporters out of the ground to let people go and seek a drier place. Stoke City lost, I think 3-1, and never again did I arrange to get a ticket for the gentleman in exchange for a lift. Can't believe that was over 60 years ago. And what is an unused ticket of that game worth today?

I am lucky enough to have this ticket..