Such was the lack of interest in Charlton’s clash with Huddersfield on December 21, 1957, BBC programme Sports Special decided at the last minute to scrap their scheduled coverage of the Second Division tie.
Freezing cold, soaking wet and with Christmas on the doorstep, fewer than 13,000 supporters made the trip to The Valley. They were rewarded, while the Beeb and fair-weather fans would come to regret their snub. “The match turned out to be the most. “What a game to miss!”
