Hi Raggy

Sometimes dreams do come true !!!

I have watched many Tests at Old Trafford and at one time both my son and I were members there.

The first England V Australia Test I saw there was in 1948.

I remember having to get up very early in the morning and go and queue for three hours to get in.

It was the only time that I saw Don Bradman ( surely still acknowledged as the best ever batsman in the World ?)

He disappointed this time though, scoring only a handful of runs - bowled by Dick Pollard - very popular as Dick was a Lancashire player.

Cyril Washbrook - another Lancashire Player scored a double century and then 80 odd not out in front of his own crowd.

I saw Lindwall and Miller who were to become a fantastic opening attack in future years.

If I remember correctly the infamous Manchester rain came to the rescue of the Aussies.

""Those were the days my Friend""

Cheers

Mike