Richard Wright was insanely good that game. Probably the match of his life. David Watson got injured against Norwich the season before and never played again. Kevin Miller was a solid goalie but not in the same league as Watson, who was potentially world class.
I agree - I think it was the appointment of Allan Clarke and the upturn in fortunes that followed that sucked me in as a very young supporter. It excited my Dad as well and gave us a bond and something to talk about. I might well have lost interest as a kid otherwise and done something more productive with my Saturday afternoons!
Four, if you include his bizarre decision not to send off Di Canio at Hillsborough earlier in the season.
Barnsley lads watching rugby, getting drunk and larey thus prompting the Rev to start a football club eventually leading to Barnsley lads watching football, getting drunk and larey.
Staying at Oakwell & not moving to some soulless ground outside the town. Clarke / Hunter / Wilson / Stendel appointments. Getting Matt back doing the commentary.