Aldershot

[going_back_to_cali]

I'm starting to look forward to the game already. Who is making the trip? Hopefully we will have 250 or so there maybe a few more with it being first game.

Any stand out memories from opening days? The game at cambridge in 2001 was a good one for me. One nil down to a dave kitson goal but came back with great goals from Ginger ginola and Ashley nicholls on his debut to knick it

[KCChiefs]

Bournemouth 91/92, scorching day, they had spent a small fortune and assembled a strong squad, we had just gone up, i along with others were expecting a defeat and we ended up turning them over 2-1, superb day out, shame the rest of the season was'nt as good !

[The Tees Mouth]

2004 beating Grimsby 1-0. Grimsby had been all over us and Sammy Russell on debut was single handedly keeping us in the game making some great saves. Ian Clark came off the bench and fired home a belter with about 10 minutes to go cue celebrations and badge kissing.

[quaker4life]

2004 beating Grimsby 1-0. Grimsby had been all over us and Sammy Russell on debut was single handedly keeping us in the game making some great saves. Ian Clark came off the bench and fired home a belter with about 10 minutes to go cue celebrations and badge kissing.

Beat me to it!

That was our first home start since our conference days wasn't it?

Best opening day for me was 06/07 when we hammered Macclesfield 4-0 with big baz getting a hat trick on his return! I remember there was a bit of a buzz around the place as it was GH's first full season as owner and there were big expectations as he had given Hodgy a bit of money to spend.

Sadly that season resulted in yet more disappointment but it did pave the way for our most successful season since 2000.

[leedscol]

Bournemouth 91/92, scorching day, they had spent a small fortune and assembled a strong squad, we had just gone up, i along with others were expecting a defeat and we ended up turning them over 2-1, superb day out, shame the rest of the season was'nt as good !

Great day.Frank Gray had taken over from Brian Little and fans were wearing "Frankie says Relax" t shirts.Kev Smith scored if my memory serves me well.

[KCChiefs]

Was it Jimmy Willis and an og Leeds Col ? not so sure... i remember them getting one back late on and it was like the alamo the last 10 minutes - i had to nip out a few minutes early to catch the train back to Waterloo ! , happy days.

[BishopQuaker]

Ginger ginola and Ashley nicholls

Blimey I'd totally forgotten about Ashley Nicholls!
Those were the days...

[DFCAnth]

Nicholls is at Bishop's Strotford, he went to Grays Athletic a few years ago; Frank Gray took him there.

Hes only 27! Didn't realise he was so young playing for us.

[willphil]

Bournemouth 91/92, scorching day, they had spent a small fortune and assembled a strong squad, we had just gone up, i along with others were expecting a defeat and we ended up turning them over 2-1, superb day out, shame the rest of the season was'nt as good !

yeah was a good weekend, seem to remember that Bournemouths ground staff arrived early to find the main stand had been decorated with Darlo graffiti... ....it isnt big and it isnt clever lol

[BishopQuaker]

Nicholls is at Bishop's Strotford, he went to Grays Athletic a few years ago; Frank Gray took him there.

Hes only 27! Didn't realise he was so young playing for us.

You answered the question I was about to ask!
Thanks very much!

[DFCAnth]

Frank Gray is Basingstoke Town manager now if your wondering...

[fat tony]

Another that springs to mind in terms of expectation was Halifax away at the start of the 99/00 season. Reynolds had taken control over the summer and we'd signed up Heaney, Aspin, Nogan etc.

Got a deserved 1-0 win, if I remember Nogan charged down a backpass to their keeper and laid it off for Gabba's to smash home in front of the Darlo fans.

[leedscol]

Another that springs to mind in terms of expectation was Halifax away at the start of the 99/00 season. Reynolds had taken control over the summer and we'd signed up Heaney, Aspin, Nogan etc.

Got a deserved 1-0 win, if I remember Nogan charged down a backpass to their keeper and laid it off for Gabba's to smash home in front of the Darlo fans.

It peed it down and Halifax handed out free plastic ponchos to Darlo fans as the stand had no cover.It was the start of the"Georgie Georgie show us your scarf" chants and he lapped it all up.Makes me shudder now.

[darlomilo]

do halifax sill have the away end that was just a mound of rubble

[AndyPark]

I fancy going down there, but can't due to work commitments

[Makka Pakka]

First day of 95/6 season, Exeter away. Travelled through the night intending to sleep in the car. Nobody got a moments sleep. Arrived in Exmouth at 6am, had to wait till 8 to get some breakfast. Good drink before but got lost in Exeter and arrived at the ground at 3pm. Parked outside the ground, got a parking ticket, missed the only goal of the game (Darlo), then too tired to have the planned night out in Torquay. Bed at 10pm. How we laughed.

[divas]

First day of 95/6 season, Exeter away. Travelled through the night intending to sleep in the car. Nobody got a moments sleep. Arrived in Exmouth at 6am, had to wait till 8 to get some breakfast. Good drink before but got lost in Exeter and arrived at the ground at 3pm. Parked outside the ground, got a parking ticket, missed the only goal of the game (Darlo), then too tired to have the planned night out in Torquay. Bed at 10pm. How we laughed.

remember that one, paul olsson scored the only goal.

[Makka Pakka]

remember that one, paul olsson scored the only goal.

What was it like?

[Spyman]

I'm going on Saturday. Very excited.

[wylam_rangers]

Aldershot (military town) give service personnel the concessions rate to their games.

Given our proximity to Catterick should we offer and advertise the same. It might attract a few who live locally or have weekend (Friday/Sunday) duties.

Plenty of money and need to eat/drink large quantities.