Yes. Don't remember much about the match (0-0) but remember the Ajax bus arriving and the players being absolutely amazed at how many people could come and see a second division team play a friendly match!
I have much clearer memories of the first "real" match at the SOL with Niall Quinn (who else?) intercepting a Man City backpass and scoring the first-ever goal at the SOL.
Yes. Don't remember much about the match (0-0) but remember the Ajax bus arriving and the players being absolutely amazed at how many people could come and see a second division team play a friendly match!
I have much clearer memories of the first "real" match at the SOL with Niall Quinn (who else?) intercepting a Man City backpass and scoring the first-ever goal at the SOL.

Anyone at this game?
The opener of the SOL.
How was it...
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great i was one of the ball boys in the photo, ive grown a bit since then though
Status Quo did the worst miming act ever seen I recall.
Chats - that first competitive game was amazing atmosphere and I remember the build up and excitement I felt at our new home. Those who say the SOL cant match Roker were not there that game. There have been a few since that made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up but sadly not as many as we would have liked, due in main to some pretty dire football in the last 10 years.