Originally posted by Reg Bumswizle
Originally posted by The Happy OneAnd here's 1984-5:
1984
WIM lists 840405 performance for Alabamahalle Munich Germany, not listed elsewhere.
100% definitely took place.
The WIMmies go up in front. One Love.
WIM lists 840408 performance for Sonntage Berlin, not listed elsewhere.
the bane of my life....this is a bootleg compilation of the Berlin Metropol show 8 April 84 and some of Frankfurt, NOT a separate show. Told WR this at least twice !
The WR faithful start to boo loudly as their team falls behind 2-0.
WIM has "Palma" for the auditorium name in Valencia, Spain on 840706. WR has "Pacha". Interestingly enough, NOOL also has "Palma", so this is likely an error on the WR side.
it was Pacha. 100%
Shockingly, the Water Rats respond by promptly sinking in a goal. We have a game. 2-1 WIM.
The WIM site has a ghost listing for the 830720 Hacienda gig on the 84 page. 
what do you expect from the Sultan of Bling ? he couldn't buy the Hacienda.
WR awarded a goal in response to the sheer audacity behind their opponents latest attempt to try to pull a fast one. 2 all at the half.
1985
WR lists 850426 Canton, Hong Kong, which WIM doesn't have. I'm fairly sure that this performance has been sufficiently confirmed.
True
The 'Rats have rallied from being behind 2-0 to take the lead in the opening minutes of the second half.
WIM lists the New Hall College, Cambridge gig as 850720. WR doesn't have this listed. However, it's more likely the date actually occured in June, given the evidence I've seen.
I think we can trust the support band more than Sultan ! Has anyone been in touch with the support band member who hosted the photos etc ?
The 'Rats score yet again! They are on a roll, and have widened their lead to 4-2 over the faltering WIM crew.
WIM lists Agora, Akron OH as 850805, which doesn't appear elsewhere (amended in my own WR mirror).
Akron definitely 5 August
But the Motion answer right back with one of their own. 4-3 WR.
WIM lists Atlanta GA as 850811, which doesn't appear elsewhere (amended in my own WR mirror). The venue is unknown, although its likely this (like the GA gig in '86) was performed at the Fox Theatre.
still trying to validate this, have contact in Atlanta who was around at the time
And WIM ties it on a hotly contested play. The crowd itch to flood onto the pitch, but are restrained by the row of bobbies...tied up at 4 apiece.
WIM gives the date for the August Henry Kaiser Center Oakland CA date as 850820. WR gives 850819. GaoBest of NO taping fame supports the Aug 20th date, which is noted.
it was the 20th. 100% definite
The mood turns ugly as WIM regain the lead with time running out. 'Rat hooligans get dragged out the stadium by the bushel.
WIM gives the dates of Central London Polytechnic and Fulcrum Slouch as 851207 and 851208, respectively. WR has these as 851206 and 861207. The New Order Anthology CDs have Central London Poly as 851206 as well.
CLP was 6 Dec, Slough 7 Dec. 100% guaranteed
We are into stoppage play...the Motion prepare to celebrate their impending 3-0 series lead...an amazing turnaround, the Ratties pick up a pair in the final seconds and surge ahead of the World crew, taking the hard-earned 6-5 victory over their stunned opponents.
updates made...stay tuned for game 4 of this set. Will WR tie the series at 2-2, or will WIM regain their composure and go 3-1 over their rivals?
