In the early 1970s United were at home to Workington, United were putting pressure on and Workington resorted to time wasting to slow the game down, gamesmanship was happening even in the era of being a gentleman, playing fair.

The ball dissapeared, it could not be found for a free kick to be taken.

A Workington player had put it behind his back away from the ref, the crowd behind the player could see it, and howled, including me, only the crowd behind him could see it. A lot of time was wasted, arguing and hiding the ball, it then miraculously reappeared.

The ref never twigged. Budgie was a talented keeper, he would be worth milions now, a bit small though.