Match no. 1136. We were unable to obtain seats for the game so had to stand on the East Terrace. Having arrived early to get a good position, the ground was engulfed by a torrential hail and thunderstorm that left everyone completely drenched for the remaining hour before kick off and the whole game. Everything got wet including our programmes, for which we had just paid £4.00 each, despite them being inside a rucksack. Stevenage started brightly and had one near miss but Everton scored with their first attack after 5 minutes and from then on it was a foregone conclusion. A massive gulf between the two sides. Everton''s Oviedo unfortunately suffered a very serious leg injury after 20 minutes that necessitated him receiving lengthy treatment on the pitch before he was strechered off.

Match no. 259. FA Cup 4th round.