Colchester United v. Leeds United Match Commentary, 1971
Cover of the record of the match commentary
Keith Southern
Clip from the match commentary highlights of the F.A. Cup fifth round football match between Colchester United and Leeds United at Layer Road, Colchester, on 13 February 1971 (SA 27/12/1).
This match saw Colchester United, then in the 4th Division, beat Leeds United, who were in the 1st Division and were, at that time, regarded as one of the best teams both in the English league and in Europe. The record was released to provide a permanent reminder of this momentous match.
The intonations in the commentator’s voices and the background crowd noise make this recording instantly familiar to any football supporter. What would a recording made in the same location sound like today? The team’s final match in their Layer Road stadium was played in 2008, after which they moved to their current Weston Homes Community Stadium. The site of the old stadium is now a housing estate, making this recording even more historically significant.
Commentators: Jim Howe, John Palmer, Eric Southernwood and Godfrey Thomas.
Recording Engineer: John Mann
Produced and edited by Keith Southern.
Creator
Keith Southern Place
Colchester, Layer Road Copyright
Keith Southern; Viking SP12 Limited Edition
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Was the first half the “A” side and the second half the “B” side. How many albums were made?
Thanks for commenting, Graham. You’re right – side A contains highlights from the first half, while side B contains highlights from the second half. Side B also features post-match interviews with the Chairman of the Colchester United Supporters Club, Tom Atkinson, the former Chairman, Ralph Woollard, and two unnamed women who were selling programmes at the match. Unfortunately just the one album was made. You can find more information and images of the sleeve here: https://www.essexarchivesonline.co.uk/result_details.aspx?ThisRecordsOffSet=1&id=987735
i went to this game as a kid with my dad. Always remember it like yesterday.
Who know LEEDS might go up to the Premier this year and we get them next year in the FA Cup
Thanks for sharing! Does the recording sound as you remember it?
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