Crowds in the gardens of the Marine Hall for the homecoming of Fleetwood Town FC following the final of the FA Vase at Wembley in 1985Crowds in the gardens of the Marine Hall for the homecoming of Fleetwood Town FC following the final of the FA Vase at Wembley in 1985
Crowds in the gardens of the Marine Hall for the homecoming of Fleetwood Town FC following the final of the FA Vase at Wembley in 1985

14 photos from 1985 which show fans welcoming home Fleetwood Town FC from a Wembley final

These photos look back to when a little town with a big heart turned out to say thank you.
By Claire Lark
Published 7th Feb 2022, 15:45 BST
Updated 8th Feb 2022, 15:16 BST

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It was when Fleetwood Town FC had played in the final of the FA Vase at Wembley against Halesowen Town in 1985. It had been a weekend full of elation, emotion and despair following a 3-1 defeat but Fleetwood Town players returned home to a welcome that pushed them to another emotional peak. A crowd of 16,000 had turned out to watch the game at Wembley and those who went from Fleetwood were back on the streets of the port and at the Marine Hall to cheer the team home. Were you there? Send us your memories [email protected]LOVE NOSTALGIA? LOVE LANCASHIRE? Join our Facebook page Lancashire Nostalgia In case you missed it: 15 picture memories from the heart of Blackpool which will take you back to the 1980s

Fleetwood Town supporters in the crowd at the FA Vase final at Wembley, 1985

1. Fleetwood Town FC 1985

Fleetwood Town supporters in the crowd at the FA Vase final at Wembley, 1985

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The Gazette's billboard stated 'Pride of the Coast' as Fleetwood welcomed home their team from Wembley

2. Fleetwood Town FC 1985

The Gazette's billboard stated 'Pride of the Coast' as Fleetwood welcomed home their team from Wembley

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Fans lined the streets to welcome home the team after their Wembley clash

3. Fleetwood Town FC 1985

Fans lined the streets to welcome home the team after their Wembley clash

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Ahead of the game against Halesowen, Fleetwood Town players taste the magic of Wembley. Pictured are Howard Taylor, Steve Trainor and Ian Cain

4. Fleetwood Town FC 1985

Ahead of the game against Halesowen, Fleetwood Town players taste the magic of Wembley. Pictured are Howard Taylor, Steve Trainor and Ian Cain

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Waiting for their team at West View roundabout

5. Fleetwood Town FC 1985

Waiting for their team at West View roundabout

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Within touching distance. Players Dobson and Tinsley in goal at Wembley ahead of their clash against Halesowen in the FA Vase 1985

6. Fleetwood Town FC 1985

Within touching distance. Players Dobson and Tinsley in goal at Wembley ahead of their clash against Halesowen in the FA Vase 1985

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