Teacher Christina Lockhart said: “The action helped them to experience elements of daily life in Roman times, including shopping, dining and using the communal toilet and cleaning sponge, otherwise known as an xylospongium. The children threw themselves into the skirmishes with a lot of passion and vigour. It was a great ending to a really enjoyable and informative show.”
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.
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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.