Quote ="R.B.A"That 1997 Derby at the Boulevard was a great occasion. Got there early to watch the Academy match (you beat Bradford if memory serves). No sign of the big crowd to come. Had a players family pass at the time so let myself out of the ground to have a few beers in the Supporters Club with friends before the game. When we emerged there were police on horsesback sorting the queues to the Airlie Street turnstiles!
Great crowd, great atmosphere and no trouble.
(We would have won if Gary Atkins had any pace).'"
Never mind Gary Atkins if Paul Rouse hadnt had butter on his fingers you may have sneaked a win!
Great day and the first real sign that we were on the up after a few barren years mid 90's crowd wise - we even had to queue for a beer at half time in the leagues bar! Unheard of since 1991.
