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.
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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
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The road home from Wembley was a glory trail for Fleetwood Town FC as they made their way along Lord Street
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Some of the squad outside the Marine Hall - and a salute to the fans
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The team arrive to cheers from crowds at the Marine Hall in Fleetwood
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Supporters from Worsley House behind their banner awaiting the Fleetwood team's return