Even at that game there were crowd problems at the Leppings Lane end. It was the first semi--final to be played at Hillisborough since the infamous Spurs v Wolves game six years before, when serious overcrowding at Leppings Lane resulted in about 40 spectators being injured. It would later prove that those warning signs should have been addressed.
Looking back now and after the disaster it didnt come as a suprise. As a Leeds fan in the Leppings Lane end directly behind the goal we were packed in like sardines, when Dave Rennie scored for Leeds from the corner the crush and mayhem was unbearable. My and my mates managed to move to the corner at half time to get out of the crush. Anyone reading this, I can tell you football fans during these times were treated like cattle by the authorities who were more bothered that the crowds were contained than anything else or arrested. The cup run that year was great, especailly beating QPR at Elland Road the atmosphere was unreal. The season finished at St Andrews getting beat by Charlton in the first play off final.
Im a Liverpool fan and I remember this being a cracking game. Coventry deserved the Cup that year, played some good stuff and knocked out United at Old Trafford. Classic days.
Back in the days when the FA Cup meant everything. Heartbreak for me as a young Leeds fan. Seeing video of the Leppings Lane end is quite chilling. It was a disaster waiting to happen.
When the fa cup meant something! I loved cup final day,the hotels players relaxing before the big match ,now it's on same day as a premier league game 😮 shocking
Queued overnight at Elland Road to get tickets for what was a truly memorable day even though we lost. I was in the Leppings Lane end about 15-20 yards behind the goal but I got in early and bagged myself a barrier. I just thought of it as a big day, big crowd and went with the ebb and flow of the fans without a thought that it would be the scene of a major tragedy two years later.
"bagged myself a barrier" ? I am guessing you mean you stood in front of one of the barriers that for most games would give you a little breathing room. I have watched several documentaries on the 1989 disaster. Seeing the photos of those bent and mangled barriers and trying to imagine the incredible amount of force it would have taken. The people trapped there would have had no chance.
@1234sunnny What can I say? It was crowded, fans were swaying to and fro, at times it was uncomfortable and we got squashed at times but there was no discernible sense of fear or panic where I was. Typical big game scenario in that era.
Ita such a shame the Hillsborough disaster wasnt avoid by adding more safety to the ground , what a magnificent stadium for big games , the noise is unreal
I was the York City fan who got to Keith Houchen first at the end of our FA Cup win over Arsenal with Keith's very late Penalty and stuck a big silly happy kiss on his cheek feeling totally delirious we then drew Liverpool (European Champions at the time)at home in the 5th round when he held them to a 1-1 draw we lost the replay 7-0 at Anfield we were robbed 🫣🤣 bizarre coincidence was that we again drew Liverpool in the following seasons 5th round tie at home and again we drew 1-1's each but this time we should have won the replay it was 1-1 but then our legendary Big striker Keith Walwyn put the ball in the net only for the linesman to disallow it even the Liverpool players said it should have stood anyway it went to extra time when the Reds scored 2 more goals. Our keeper Andy Leaning had an incredible match making many world class saves most in front of the Kop....
1:30 - Got to agree with Big Ron here. WTF was Leeds No6 thinking? This was also in the days when your GK could handle a back pass, so why not just play it to the goalie instead?
Even at that game there were crowd problems at the Leppings Lane end. It was the first semi--final to be played at Hillisborough since the infamous Spurs v Wolves game six years before, when serious overcrowding at Leppings Lane resulted in about 40 spectators being injured. It would later prove that those warning signs should have been addressed.
It's scary to look at. It looks absolutely RAMMED.
Looking back now and after the disaster it didnt come as a suprise. As a Leeds fan in the Leppings Lane end directly behind the goal we were packed in like sardines, when Dave Rennie scored for Leeds from the corner the crush and mayhem was unbearable. My and my mates managed to move to the corner at half time to get out of the crush. Anyone reading this, I can tell you football fans during these times were treated like cattle by the authorities who were more bothered that the crowds were contained than anything else or arrested. The cup run that year was great, especailly beating QPR at Elland Road the atmosphere was unreal. The season finished at St Andrews getting beat by Charlton in the first play off final.
NO FLIPPING WAY, this was at Hillsborough as well????? SMH 🤦 😢 Couldn’t they have found a different and better stadium???
@@andymason5715 I was in the seats above and they were pulling up fans below that day because of how tight it was amongst fans down below.
Yep I was there with the Leeds boys it was absolutely packed to the rafters
Im a Liverpool fan and I remember this being a cracking game. Coventry deserved the Cup that year, played some good stuff and knocked out United at Old Trafford. Classic days.
Back in the days when the FA Cup meant everything. Heartbreak for me as a young Leeds fan.
Seeing video of the Leppings Lane end is quite chilling. It was a disaster waiting to happen.
That leppings lane end looks scary
was a great day even though my team were beaten, Coventry deserved their success that year.
Glad they won it tbf
I was there as a Boro fan, but supporting Cov.
One helluva game, indeed !!!!
I was in the cop behind the goal with 20,000 City fans no seats back then..an amazing atmosphere and great day.. 👍 PUSB
I was there aswell from scotland , 9 years old at the time ❤
When the fa cup meant something! I loved cup final day,the hotels players relaxing before the big match ,now it's on same day as a premier league game 😮 shocking
one of the greatest semifinals. just not the greatest result for us
Fu King beautiful, I was there
1:00 leppings lane end... tells enough
Great semi final
The celebration of the Leeds fans for their second goal is amazing
Miss those days
I was there with the Leeds boys and enjoying every minute of it as a young 12 year old lad
Queued overnight at Elland Road to get tickets for what was a truly memorable day even though we lost. I was in the Leppings Lane end about 15-20 yards behind the goal but I got in early and bagged myself a barrier. I just thought of it as a big day, big crowd and went with the ebb and flow of the fans without a thought that it would be the scene of a major tragedy two years later.
"bagged myself a barrier" ? I am guessing you mean you stood in front of one of the barriers that for most games would give you a little breathing room. I have watched several documentaries on the 1989 disaster. Seeing the photos of those bent and mangled barriers and trying to imagine the incredible amount of force it would have taken. The people trapped there would have had no chance.
@1234sunnny What can I say? It was crowded, fans were swaying to and fro, at times it was uncomfortable and we got squashed at times but there was no discernible sense of fear or panic where I was. Typical big game scenario in that era.
Coventry's name was on the cup that year, great performance vs Leeds and even better in the final vs red hot favourite , Glenn Hoddle inspired Spurs.
Ita such a shame the Hillsborough disaster wasnt avoid by adding more safety to the ground , what a magnificent stadium for big games , the noise is unreal
Beat my dads team in the semi and my uncles in the final.... quality!! Championship here we come......
How Leeds lost that is beyond belief, should have been 3 up before coventry got going
But they weren’t though were they, because they ended up getting beaten by the FA Cup winners
Micky Gynn. So unsung.
with defending like that, Leeds ought to have conceded at least 25
Bennet was great in that FA cup run
Regis did his best to lose it, but Houchen was the hero of the quarter final, semi-final and final.
How good was Dave Bennett.
Coventry's Garrincha.
I was the York City fan who got to Keith Houchen first at the end of our FA Cup win over Arsenal with Keith's very late Penalty and stuck a big silly happy kiss on his cheek feeling totally delirious we then drew Liverpool (European Champions at the time)at home in the 5th round when he held them to a 1-1 draw we lost the replay 7-0 at Anfield we were robbed 🫣🤣 bizarre coincidence was that we again drew Liverpool in the following seasons 5th round tie at home and again we drew 1-1's each but this time we should have won the replay it was 1-1 but then our legendary Big striker Keith Walwyn put the ball in the net only for the linesman to disallow it even the Liverpool players said it should have stood anyway it went to extra time when the Reds scored 2 more goals. Our keeper Andy Leaning had an incredible match making many world class saves most in front of the Kop....
Bennet was dangerous wasn't he. Took the piss out of us, that day. Wonder what he's doing these days?
Scotland sky blues ,I was therexx
Love Leeds
The save from Ormsby was better when seen live .
Don't you know pump it up
Steve was there !
first live semi and first on a sunday
It wasn't live. It was a delayed transmission. Great game. Shame we lost.
CCFC
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Ian Carr,
CCFC means Coventry City football club.
Sky blue army
:)
West end boys
How many chances did Regis miss?
Too many.
1:30 - Got to agree with Big Ron here. WTF was Leeds No6 thinking?
This was also in the days when your GK could handle a back pass, so why not just play it to the goalie instead?
CCFC
Scottish sky blues , was at the game ! 45 now , I fucking loved it