We've won the first 5 league games of a season 3 times. In 1921, 1978 and 1996. The 5th games in 1921 and again in 1996 were both on 10th September and both played at Oakwell. In 1921 goals from John Hammerton and Brough Fletcher scored as we beat Wolves 2-1. Fletcher's goal was the Reds 1,000th in the Football League. And anyone 40+'ish will probably remember 1996 when we turned Stoke City over 3-0 - Davis, Thompson and Liddell the scorers, leaving us top of Division 1 and with the only 100% record in the FL. What a hit Thompson's was btw - he was such a sweet striker of a ball. Highlights of that win are here - enjoy..... The anniversary of the 5th win in 1978 under Allan Clarke (1-0 at Scunny) was yesterday - 9th September.
Brilliant goal from Thommo and a great surge down the right from Reds legend Dave Regis for the third