had a season ticket for Wembley but missed the Argentina match to be best man at a wedding of friends!
England didn't give the impression after the opening games against Uruguay and Mexico of a team likely to be in the final but Alf Ramsey made some shrewd changes and they developed into a powerful side.
Our seats were near the pitch and located just behind where the Russian linesman (Bakhramov) gave the 'goal'. The atmosphere and excitement was intense as the game developed and when it came to the controversial goal we left poor Bakhramov in no doubt that in our opinion it was a goal, perhaps we had some influence on his decision!
When it was over strangers shook hands and hugged, it was an incredible day and an incredible end to a World Cup.
During the following week many cinemas gave a showing of the final, it was a must for many of us who were fortunate to be at the match.
Brian Bates
Memory added on August 29, 2016
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