Man recalls watching 1966 World Cup final at Wembley as a 16-year-old
Kenneth Farrington, now 76, shares his vivid memories of attending the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium as a 16-year-old, 60 years after the event. He describes obtaining a ticket from a workmate, the four-hour journey from Huddersfield, the cost of 25 shillings (over a quarter of his weekly wage), and the electrifying atmosphere. Farrington recalls being awestruck by the green pitch after watching on black-and-white TV, the thrilling match that went into extra time, and Geoff Hurst's hat-trick goal. He notes the presence of ticket touts and that tickets were easier to get than for the FA Cup Final that year. The experience inspired his 32-year career as a football referee. He calls it the greatest day of his life, aside from family occasions.
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